A wooden safety beam, which helps sailors maneuver their ships into a ship lock in the Netherlands, recently cracked after a cargo ship had collided with it. But despite some
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Tag: Shock Absorbers
ACE Industrial Shock Absorbers Improve Oil Refinery Safety Valves
Overpressure in refinery pipes can be catastrophic—which is why safety valves need to be able to open in a fraction of a second. But when it comes to controlling these
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ACE Shock Absorbers And Clamps In High-Tech Cable Cutting Machine
When it comes to the cutting operations to make power cables, safety is key. That’s why Rittmeyer, a German-based precision engineering company, utilizes a high-tech, coax shielding cutting device called
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How ACE Shock Absorbers Protect Student Quadrocopters
In an exciting, new application, ACE miniature shock absorbers were used as part of students’ robotic projects at the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM). The students were working with
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New Shock Reduces Downtime in Blow Molding Machines
Like most packaging systems, PET blow molding machines need to run continuously at high speeds. Excess shock and vibration, however, can put the brakes on productivity. At best, shock and
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ACE Industrial Shock Absorbers Protect Oil Rig Pipelines
The ductile connection between oil rigs and their pipelines are the achilles heel of an offshore rig system. These connections are susceptible to shock and vibration damage. Using the right
Read moreSafety Dampers Protect Linear Modules From Runaway Motion
Specialized shock absorbers guard against damage in dynamic applications. From pick-and-place equipment to conveyor belts to linear transfer lines, moving work pieces and finished products from point A to point
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