Hydraulic Dampers

Hydraulic Dampers: Engineering Precision in Motion Control

In industrial manufacturing, controlled movement is often the key to efficiency, safety, and equipment longevity. Guden's hydraulic dampers represent the pinnacle of motion control technology, offering unparalleled performance for metal enclosures, heavy machinery, and industrial equipment.

The Guden Advantage in Hydraulic Dampers

Precision Motion Control

Our hydraulic dampers precisely control the speed and force of moving parts, ensuring smooth, controlled movements in your industrial applications. This level of control is crucial for preventing sudden impacts, reducing wear and tear, and enhancing overall equipment performance.
Versatile Application
Our range of hydraulic dampers is designed to accommodate a wide spectrum of applications, from lightweight access panels to heavy industrial doors. We offer various sizes, force ratings, and mounting options for diverse industrial needs.
Enhanced Safety Features
Our hydraulic dampers significantly improve workplace safety by controlling the speed of moving components. They prevent sudden closures, reduce the risk of pinch points, and provide a controlled open and descent of heavy lids or doors.
Customizable Solutions
We understand that every industrial application is unique. Our team can work with you to develop custom damper solutions tailored to your specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance in your particular environment.
Durability and Longevity
Engineered with high-quality materials and precision manufacturing techniques, our hydraulic dampers are built to withstand the rigors of industrial use. They maintain consistent performance over extended periods, even in challenging environments.

Key Hydraulic Damper Features

Temperature Resistance: Designed to operate efficiently across a wide temperature range.
Corrosion Resistance: Available in materials and finishes suitable for corrosive environments.
Compact Design: Engineered for space-efficient integration into your equipment.
Silent Operation: Smooth, quiet performance for noise-sensitive applications.
Low Maintenance: Sealed units require minimal maintenance, reducing ongoing costs.

Applications and Industries

Hydraulic dampers are commonly used across a variety of industries, including:

Heavy Machinery: Controlling the movement of access panels and safety guards
Automotive Manufacturing: Regulating the motion of assembly line components
Aerospace: Managing the movement of storage compartments and equipment panels
Food Processing: Ensuring controlled closure of large oven doors or processing equipment lids
Medical Equipment: Providing smooth, controlled movement in patient handling equipment

Selecting the Right Hydraulic Damper

When choosing a hydraulic damper for your application, consider:

Required force and speed control
Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, exposure to chemicals)
Space constraints and mounting options
Frequency of use and expected lifecycle
Specific industry regulations or standards

Our expert team is ready to assist you in selecting the ideal hydraulic damper for your unique industrial needs, ensuring optimal performance and longevity in your applications.

Invest in Guden's hydraulic dampers to experience the perfect balance of control, safety, and efficiency in your industrial operations. Elevate your equipment's performance with our state-of-the-art motion control solutions.

What is a Hydraulic Damper?

Hydraulic Dampers are a unique product made with a rod and tube construction filled with lubrication oil and an orifice plate and other internal mechanisms for oil flow between the chambers. Without an orifice plate pack inside the tube, the rod would compress into the tube and the oil would flow freely to the other side of the chamber and there would be no dampening. But with an orifice plate in place, when the rod is compressed into the tube, the oil is essentially squeezed from one side to the other by passing through the orifice plate. This action of oil passing through the orifice plate is what creates the dampening. Our dampers are available in a wide range of sizes, from our Compact-Size (6mm x 15mm) and Standard-Size (8mm x 18mm) dampers. So no matter your needs, we have the right size for your project.

How is the Damper speed controlled?

The size of the orifice plate is what controls the strength of the dampening. The larger the orifice, the less dampening there will be and vice versa. But this is also affected by the outside temperature, oil gets thicker in the cold, as well as the weight of the door or cover.

What style or types of Dampers are available?

Dampers are available in an extension style for dampening when the damper rod is coming out from the tube and a compression style for when the rod is entering into the tube. It is also possible to have dampening in both directions.

How do I design a Damper into my application?

Just like gas springs, the proper mounting should undergo an engineering process for which size and what mounting locations are needed for your requirements. The weight and size of your door or cover and the distance you expect it to open will be needed for the design. It is also highly suggested to do some sample testing to make sure the speed of dampening is what you are looking for if you don’t have an inches-per-second style measurement on the movement of your door.

How should a damper be installed?

Dampers are supplied with threaded ends. You can choose from a wide variety of end fittings such as the popular plastic ball socket. We also carry a metal ball socket for even more strength. These both join with either a threaded ball stud or a ball stud mounted onto a flat or angled bracket. Other end fittings such as metal blades, fat blades or clevis style are also available.

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What is a damper?

There are several products that go by the name damper. Our product is a tube, rod and orifice assembly filled with oil. As the spring is compressed and extended, the oil is forced through the orifice which limits the speed of the travel.

Are dampers and gas springs the same thing?

No. They may look the same but they are different products. Hydraulic Dampers are filled with oil, not pressurized gas, so they resist force instead of exerting it.

How does a damper get its dampening?

The normal extension or compression of a damper is slowed by the oil within the tube moving through an added orifice plate instead of just being allowed to move freely from one chamber of the tube to another.

How can I tell which damper to use in my application?

An engineering evaluation should be done in order to know which size damper would fit into your application and what mounting points you should use.

What strength dampening should I use?

There are many different dampening levels available on most dampers. Your own testing is the best way to see how the damper works in your application.

What do I use a damper for?

Dampers are used when you want to slow the motion down in an application.

Are there different types of dampers available?

Yes! There are several different types:

Compression Dampers - Slow the motion when the rod is forced into the tube.
Extension Dampers - Slow the motion when the rod is pulled out of the tube.
Dual Dampers - The motion is slowed in compressing and extending directions.

How many dampers should I use?

This all depends on what you're trying to achieve. Weight is also a factor, as you may one or more dampers to counter the weight and gravity.

What different dampening levels are there?

Most dampers are classified in several different strengths or dampening levels and testing is the best way to tell how a specific dampening level will act in your application.

Light
Medium
Heavy

What is the temperature range of a damper?

For the most optimum results, your damper should be used in a temperature range of 40F-100F. In temperatures outside of this range, the oil may be unusually thick or very thin and you'll see a difference in the dampening.

Does it matter which orientation I mount my damper?

Yes, the internal orifice plate should be moving through as much oil as possible to achieve the dampening affect. Compression dampers should be mounted so that the rod is higher than the tube for the majority of the travel. Extension dampers should be mounted so that the tube is higher than the rod for the majority of the travel.

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