Rotary Dampers....

For Smooth Motion And That Touch Of Quality

ACE Controls Inc.

World leader in deceleration technology ISO 9001:2000 Certified

04/06

Rotary Dampers
ACE Controls Inc. offers a world class range of compact rotary dampers that enable products to function with a smooth mechanical motion, resulting in that touch of quality. Incorporation of ACE's reliable dampers can protect delicate electronics and extend the life of your product by helping to prevent lid and access panel closure damage. In addition, superior noise suppression is obtained as a direct result of the smooth flowing motion provided by ACE's dependable rotary dampers. In today's liability conscious world it pays to incorporate elements into your product design that reduce your chances of liability litigation. ACE's rotary dampers can help make your product safer for today's discerning, safety conscious consumers. All rotary motion control models are available with damping in both directions of rotation (RT models). Alternatively, certain model sizes (C2, D2, F2) are available with the option of unidirectional damping, i.e. damping action only in a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation and free travel in the opposite rotation (RN models). This is achieved by means of an internal one way clutch on the output shaft. If your application calls for locking in both directions of motion, the versatile ACE Controls (A1/B1) bi-directional locking series of rotary dampers can be added to enhance the functionality of your new product design.

General Specifications On All Rotary Dampers

Maximum Cycle Rate 10 Cycles per minute Nominal Torque Rating Measured at 20 rpm & 730F Operating Temperature 320 to 1220F (00 to 500C) Storage Temperature -40 to 1400F (-200 to 600C)

Conversions
Physical Quantity Torque Torque Torque Length Length Angular Velocity Angular Velocity Angular Velocity Divide gf cm gf cm kgf cm mm cm deg/s deg/s rpm By 72 1152 1.152 25.4 2.54 6 57.30 9.55 To Obtain in oz in lb in lb in in rpm rad/s rad/s Temperature TF = 32 + (9/5) TC TC = (5/9) (TF - 32) Where: TF = Temperature 0Fahrenheit TC = Temperature 0Celsius

Mountings To Avoid
Rotary dampers are designed for controlling rotary and linear motion. Shown below are examples of mountings that should be avoided.

side load

end loading

angular

misalignment

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Applications

Indicates rotary damper locations.

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E2 Series
Applications include: computer disk drives, CD players and instrumentation equipment.

Gear
Type Tooth Profile Module Pressure Angle Number of Teeth Pitch Circle Diameter

Specification inch/(mm)
Standard Spur Gear Involute (Full) 0.024 (0.6) 20 Degrees 10 0.236 (6.0)

E2 Dimensions inches (mm)

Relationship Between Torque and Temperature 20 rpm in oz (gf cm) 0.7 50 40 30 0.3 0.236 (6) 20 10 0.1 400 300 200 100 0 32 10 50 20 70 30 90 40
0 C 50 130 0F 110

0.079 (2) 0.083 (2.1)

0.096 (2.45)

0.083 (2.1)

0.5

0.041 (1.05) 0.102 (2.6)

Relationship Between Torque and rpm's 730F (230C) 0.394 (10) 0.283 (7.2) in oz (gf cm) 0.098 0.118 (2.5) (3) 0.236 (6) 0.551 (14) 0.748 (19) 1.0 80 70 0.8 0.6 0.059 0.098 (1.5) (2.5) 0.4 0.2 60 300 50 40 30 20 10 3 5 10 20 30 40 50 rpm 100 200 400

Ordering Information RT E2
Control Type RT = Two Way Series E2 Direction Blank = Two Way

100 G1
Torque Code
in oz / (gf cm)

100 = 0.14 (10) 200 = 0.28 (20) 300 = 0.42 (30) 400 = 0.56 (40)

Gear G1 = With Gear Blank = Without Gear

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G2 Series
Applications include: audio cassette door on a tape deck and automobile ashtrays.

Gear
Type Tooth Profile Module Pressure Angle Number of Teeth Pitch Circle Diameter

Specification inch/(mm)
Standard Spur Gear Involute (Full) 0.020 (.5) 20 Degrees 14 0.276 (7.0)

G2 Dimensions inches (mm)

0.142 (3.6) 0.083 (2.1)

Relationship Between Torque and Temperature 20 rpm in oz (gf cm) 2.0 140 120 0.083 (2.1) 0.276 (7) 1.5 100 1.0 80 60 600 0.5 40 20 0 32 10 50 20 70 30 90 40 450 300 200
0 C 50 130 0F 110

101

0.041 (1.05) 0.102 (2.6)

0.98 (2.5)

Relationship Between Torque and rpm's 730 F (230C) 0.591 (15) 0.315 (8) in oz (gf cm) 0.098 (2.5) 2.4 0.260 (6.6) 1.6 0.748 (19) 0.945 (24) 0.087 0.114 (2.2) (2.9) 160 120 80 0.8 40 600 450 300 200 200 101

3 5 10

20

30

40

50

rpm

Ordering Information RT G2
Control Type RT = Two Way Series G2 Direction Blank = Two Way

200 G1
Torque Code
in oz / (gf cm)

200 = 0.28 (20) 300 = 0.42 (30) 450 = 0.63 (45) 600 = 0.83 (60) 101 = 1.39 (100)

Gear G1 = With Gear Blank = Without Gear

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C2 Series
Applications include: VCR loading mechanisms, glove box doors and instrumentation equipment.

Gear
Type Tooth Profile Module Pressure Angle Number of Teeth Pitch Circle Diameter

Specification inch/(mm)
Standard Spur Gear Involute (Full) 0.031 (0.8) 20 Degrees 11 0.346 (8.8)

C2 Dimensions inches (mm)

0.157 (4)

Relationship Between Torque and Temperature 20 rpm in oz (gf cm) 6 0.063 (1.6) 4 300 301 200 2 201 400

0.020 (0.5)

5
0.079 (2) 0.138 (3.5) 0.126 (3.2)

0.315 (8)

100

0 32

10 50

20 70

30 90

40

0 C 50 130 0F 110

0.591 (15) 0.409 (10.4) 0.177 (4.5) 0.551 (14) 0.335 (8.5)

Relationship Between Torque and rpm's 730F (230C) in oz (gf cm) 8 6 400 4 300 200 2 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 rpm 201 600 500 301

0.827 (21) 1.083 (27.5)

0.059 (1.5)

Ordering Information RT C2 R 201 G1

Control Type RN = One Way RT = Two Way Series C2 Direction R = Clockwise L = Counterclockwise Blank = Two Way Torque Code
in oz / (gf cm)

201 = 2.78 (200) 301 = 4.17 (300)

Gear G1 = With Gear Blank = Without Gear

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D2 Series
Applications include: window shades, sliding closet doors, printer covers and paper trays for copy machines.

Gear
Type Tooth Profile Module Pressure Angle Number of Teeth Pitch Circle Diameter

Specification inch/(mm)
Modified Spur Gear Involute (Full) 0.039 (1.0) 20 Degrees 12 0.472 (12.0)

D2 Dimensions inches (mm)

0.157 (4)

Relationship Between Torque and Temperature 20 rpm in oz (gf cm) 30 2000

20 0.197 (5) 10

1500 152 1000 102 500 501

6
0

0.165 (4.2) 0 0.197 (5) 0.984 (25) 0.581 (14.75) 0.197 (5) 0.236 (6) 32 10 50 20 70 30 90 40 110 50 C 130 0F

Relationship Between Torque and rpm's 730F (230C) in oz (gf cm) 30 2000 102 0.748 (19) 20 1500 1000 10 152

501

1.575 (40) 1.969 (50)

0.079 (2)

500

10

20

30

40

50

rpm

Ordering Information RT D2 R 501 G1

Control Type RN = One Way RT = Two Way Series D2 Direction R = Clockwise L = Counterclockwise Blank = Two Way Torque Code
in oz / (gf cm)

501 = 6.94 (500) 102 = 13.89 (1000) 152 = 20.83 (1500)

Gear G1 = With Gear Blank = Without Gear

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F2 Series
Applications include: copy machine lids, dining room table folding extensions and more.

F2 Dimensions inches (mm)

0.217 (5.5) 0.197 (5)

Relationship Between Torque and Temperature 20 rpm in lb (kgf cm) 24 28 24 18 0.394 (10) 1.850 (47) 12 20 16 12 8 6 4 0 10 50 20 70 30 90 40 110 50
0

203

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1.417 (36) 1.575 (40) 0.197 (5) 1.850 (47) 0.236 (6)

1.417 0.472 (36) (12)

0.205 (5.2) 0.394 (10) 0.334 (8.5) in lb (kgf cm) 28 21 30 24 18 1.654 (42) 1.161 (29.5) 14 12 7 6

32

130 0F

Relationship Between Torque and rpm's 730 F (230C) 203

0.197 (5)

3 5 10

20

30

40

50

rpm

Ordering Information RT F2 R 203

Control Type RN = One Way RT = Two Way Series F2 Direction R = Clockwise L = Counterclockwise Blank = Two Way Torque Code
in lb / (kgf cm)

203 = 17.36 (20)

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Rotary Dampers

Selection Procedure E2, G2, C2, D2, & F2 Series

1.) Determine the torque about the pivot point for your application. Also, determine a desired angular velocity for the pivoting object. (See example below.) 2.) From the catalog pages in the Ordering Information section (pages 3 thru 7), choose a rotary damper that provides the closest torque to what was calculated in step 1. 3.) On the catalog page of the model selected, look at the torque vs rpm graph to determine the rotation speed using the selected damper. 4.) If the speed is too fast for your requirement, select the next higher torque damper. If the speed is too slow, select the next lower torque damper. 5.) Develop a part number from the Ordering Information table on the catalog page of the damper selected. 6.) If a satisfactory model cannot be found, contact ACE applications engineering at 1-800-521-3320 to discuss a custom model for your application.

Torque Calculation Example

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= Length from pivot to the end of the lid = Angle between the lid and horizontal = Free weight of the lid

To calculate the torque about the pivot point for the lid pictured above use the following formula: V#fj-C9.cmu Where: = Torque Y&= 1/2 the length of the lid from the pivot to the end (center of gravity) = Free weight of the lid (actual weight of lid) = Angle between the lid and horizontal eg4Ns49.2-1, --14cR80m

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A1 and B1 Locking Series

Applications include: briefcases, display lids, furniture doors, or any small panel that would benefit from being locked against rotation.

RL-A1-202 inches (mm)

RL-B1-502 inches (mm)

0.197 (5)

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0.165 (4.2) 0.866 (22) 0.236 (6) 0.157 (4)

0.197 (5)

0.165 (4.2) 0.866 (22) 0.236 (6) 0.157 (4) 0.197 (5) 0.236 (6)

0.197 (5)

0.236 (6) 1.457 (37) 0.945 0.709 (24) (18) 1.220 (31)

1.575 (40) 1.969 (50)

0.118 (3)

1.575 (40) 1.969 (50)

0.197 (5)

Ordering Information RL A1 202

Control Type RL = Bi-Directional Locking Series A1 Torque Code
in lb / (kgf cm)

RL B1 502
Control Type RL = Bi-Directional Locking Series B1 Torque Code
in lb / (kgf cm)

202 = 1.74 (2.0)

502 = 4.34 (5.0)

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A1 and B1 Locking Series

Operation Of A1/B1 Bi-Directional Locking Series

Lock Free Lock Free Free Lock Free Lock

Load

Load

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

In Figure 1 free movement is available in the counterclockwise direction and the unit is locked against movement in the clockwise direction. In Figure 2 a load exceeding the rated torque of the locking mechanism is applied in the clockwise direction and the lock function is cancelled. In Figure 3 free movement is now available in the clockwise direction but is locked against movement in the counterclockwise direction. In Figure 4 a load exceeding the rated torque of the locking mechanism is applied in the counterclockwise direction and the lock function is cancelled. The damper has returned to its original state in Figure 1.

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Selection Procedure A1/B1 Series

1.) Determine the torque about the pivot point for your application. 2.) From the catalog page in the Ordering Information section, select a model which has a higher torque rating than what was calculated in step 1, above. 3.) The difference between the torque determined in step 1 and the torque rating of the model selected in step 2 is the external load that must be applied to cancel the locking function. If this difference is too small select a model with a higher torque rating. If this difference is too large, select a model with a lower torque rating. 4.) Develop a part number from the Ordering Information table on the specification page. 5.) If a satisfactory model cannot be found contact ACE applications engineering at 1-800-521-3320 to discuss a custom model for your application.

ACE Controls Inc. 2006 ACE Controls is focused daily on continuous improvement. We therefore reserve the right to change models, dimensions or specifications without notice or obligation.
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Custom Rotary Dampers

Selected Custom Rotary Dampers

ACE Controls Inc. offers a unique line of custom rotary dampers for applications that require damping above and beyond the functional ranges of our standard product line. These durable dampers are designed to control one way or two way rotary motion. Typical applications would include damping for furniture lids and leafs, automotive seats, as well as industrial safety covers and machine guards. The units pictured above are intended to depict a range of custom dampers that have been produced to meet unique customer requirements. Custom tooling charges were incurred by customers in order to produce each of the dampers shown.

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23435 Industrial Park Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48335 Phone: 800-521-3320 Phone: 248-476-0213 Fax: 248-476-2470 E-mail: shocks@acecontrols.com www.acecontrols.com Catalog No. 200-0032