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TUBUS-Series Type TC
Profile Damper for Crane Equipment

The Profile Damper Type TC from

the innovative ACE TUBUS Series is

NEW
a maintenance free, self-contained
Damping element made from a special
Co-Polyester Elastomer. They have
been specially developed for Crane
equipment applications and fulfill the
international Industry standards
OSHA and CMAA.
Many Crane applications require a
One-Piece
spring rate with a high return force.
Profile Body
This is achieved with the unique Dual-
Profile Concept of the TC-S models.
For Energy-Management-Systems the
TC model types provide a cost effi-
cient solution with a high return force
capability.
The very small and light package size
from ø 64 mm up to ø 176 mm covers
an Energy absorption capacity ranging
from 450 Nm up to 12,700 Nm/cycle.
The excellent resistance to UV, sea-
water chemical and microbe attack
together with the wide operating tem-
perature range from - 40°C to 90°C
enables a wide range of applications.

Life expectancy is extremely high;

78 up to twenty times longer than for
urethane dampers, up to ten times
longer than rubber buffers and up to
five times longer than steel springs.

Mounting Screw

Overload capacity: For emergency use only (1 cycle) it is

possible to exceed the W3 rating by + 40%.
Environment: Resistant to oil, grease, seawater and to
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microbe or chemical attack. Excellent UV and ozone resist-

ance. Material does not absorb water or swell.
Dynamic force range: 80,000 N to 978,000 N
Temperature range: -40°C to 90°C
Energy absorption:
31 % to 63 %
Material hardness rating:
Shore 55D
Mounting: in any position
Impact velocity range:
up to max. 5 m/s
Mounting screw torque:
M12: 85 Nm
M16: 210 Nm
On request: special strokes,
-characteristics, -spring rates,
-sizes and materials.
Calculation and selection
78 to be approved by HYDNET.
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TUBUS-Series Type TC
Profile Damper for Crane Equipment

NEW
M M

d1 D d2 d1 D d2

max.
max.
Stroke
Hub
Hub Stroke
Hub
L1 L2 L1 L2

Model type TC Model type TC-S

Ordering Example TC 90-49-S
Type (Tubus Crane Buffer)
Outer-ø (90 mm)
Stroke (49 mm)
Model type (soft)

The calculation and selection of the required Profile Damper should be carried out or be approved by ACE.

Dimensions and Capacity Chart

*W3 max. Stroke Weight
Type Nm/cycle mm D L1 M L2 d1 d2 in kg
TC 64-62-S 450 62 64 12 M12 79 89 52 0.2
TC 74-76-S 980 76 74 12 M12 96 114 61 0.25
TC 83-73-S 1900 73 83 12 M12 94 127 69 0.3
TC 86-39 1210 39 86 12 M12 56 133 78 0.25
TC 90-49 1630 49 90 12 M12 68 124 67 0.25
TC 100-59 1770 59 100 12 M12 84 149 91 0.5
TC 102-63 1970 63 102 16 M16 98 140 82 0.5
TC 108-30 1900 30 108 12 M12 53 133 77 0.35
TC 117-97 3710 97 117 16 M16 129 188 100 1.0 79
TC 134-146-S 7290 146 134 16 M16 188 215 117 1.6
TC 136-65 4250 65 136 16 M16 106 178 106 1.1
TC 137-90 6350 90 137 16 M16 115 216 113 1.1
TC 146-67-S 8330 67 146 16 M16 118 191 99 1.5
TC 150-178-S 8860 178 150 16 M16 241 224 132 2.6
TC 153-178-S 7260 178 153 16 M16 226 241 131 2.3
TC 168-124 10100 124 168 16 M16 166 260 147 2.3
TC 176-198-S 12720 198 176 16 M16 252 279 150 3.6
* Max. Energy capacity per cycle for continuous use. For emergency use only (1 cycle) it is possible to exceed this rating by +40 %.

Characteristics
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Energy - Stroke Diagram (dynamic) Force - Stroke Characteristic (dynamic)

(with impact velocity over 1 m/s) (with impact velocity over 1 m/s)
1800 450
400
1500
350
Energy (Nm)

1200 300
Force (N)

250
900 absorbed F
200
energy in
600 150
rebound stroke F
100
300 energy back
50
0 0
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Stroke (mm) Stroke (mm)
With the aid of the characteristic curves above you can estimate the proportion of the total energy that will be absorbed.
Example: With impact energy of 1300 Nm the Energy-Stroke diagram shows that a stroke of about 38 mm is needed. On the
Force-Stroke diagram you can estimate the proportion of absorbed energy to rebound energy at this stroke length.
Note: with these types the return force towards the end of the stroke is significant and we recommend you try to use a mini-
mum of 90 % of the total stroke available.
Force characteristics are similar for all sizes. Examples above are for Model TC 90-49-S.
(Static characteristics for impact velocities under 0.5 m/s are available on request.)
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TUBUS-series
Overview of Profile Dampers

Physical Properties of TUBUS Profile Dampers ACE TUBUS Profile Dampers are high performance
damping elements made from a special Co-Polyester
Elastomer.They have a high energy absorbing capacity
compared with other materials.
The TUBUS-series comprises 5 main types with over
75 individual models.
The excellent damping characteristics are achieved as
a result of the special elastomer material and the
worldwide patented construction design. This enables
us to change the characteristics of the elastomer
material so that individual and distinct damping cur-
ves are possible.
TUBUS dampers offer a considerable performance
Energy Capacity Operating Lifetime Energy Capacity advantage when compared to other materials such as
per unit weight per unit volume rubber, urethanes and steel springs.

Rubber 80A PUR 80A PUR 90A TUBUS

A further advantage compared to other damping ele-
ments is the operating life expectancy – up to twenty
times longer than with urethane dampers, up to ten
times longer than with rubber dampers and up to five
times longer than with steel spring dampers.

Comparison of Damping Characteristics The innovative TUBUS dampers absorb energy while
exhibiting the following damping characteristics:
Model Type TA: Degressive characteristic with max.
energy absorption (coloured area) with min. stroke.
80 TA
Energy absorption: 40 % to 66 %.
Model Type TS: Almost linear characteristic with low
Force

TR/TR-L reaction force over a short operating stroke.

TS
Energy absorption: 26 % to 56 %.
Model Type TR/TR-L: Progressive characteristic with
gradually increasing reaction force over a long stroke.
Energy absorption TR: 17 % to 35 %
Energy absorption TR-L: 14 % to 26 %
Stroke

Characteristics of dynamic energy absorption for impact

velocity over 1 m/s. For impact velocities under 1 m/s,
please request a static characteristic curve.

The material does not absorb water or swell and it is highly For the crane industry we manufacture special high
resistant to abrasion. Products of the TUBUS- series will capacity crane buffers that have an ideal deceleration
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work at temperatures of -40°C up to 90°C and are resistant characteristic with high return force for this type of appli-
to grease, oil, petroleum fluids, microbe and chemical cation and energy capacities from 450 to 12 700 Nm. This
attack and sea water. They also have good UV and ozone means you can have a Tubus crane buffer capable of
resistance. The very long service life of up to one million providing up to 900 kN of braking force in a package only
cycles, the compact size and the low unit weight differen- weighing 3 kg and absorbing up to 50 % of the energy.
tiate the TUBUS profile dampers from all other types of
elastomer damping elements.
Special Dampers
If you are looking for an economic damping solution where
the load does not need to be decelerated to an exact Besides the standard product range of the TUBUS-series
datum position and you do not need 100 % absorption there are also a large number of special products avail-
of the impact energy then Tubus dampers are a real alter- able upon request for customer-specific applications.
native to hydraulic end position damping. They are the
preferred solution for end stop dampers in robotic systems,
high bay warehouse systems and all similar automated
plant and machinery.

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TUBUS-Series
Application Examples

ACE TUBUS Profile dampers protect the integrated

loading station on a new high speed Machining Centre.
The ACE TUBUS damper is designed to prevent over-
run on the high speed loading station of a Camshaft
machining centre used in the automobile industry. In
the event that the drive train fails during operation
or incorrect data is inputted the ACE TUBUS damper
absorbs the impact preventing costly damage to
the machine. The TA-98-40 TUBUS damper impressed
engineers with its exceptionally long service life in
operation.
When used as an Emergency stop the TUBUS damper
can absorb up to 63 % of the impact energy.

Safe end position damping

Safety with Ultra high speed operation

ACE TUBUS Profile dampers prevent impact problems

between the different directions of motion on a Weigh
feeder.
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The illustrated Weigh feeder is a critical production
component and must always function correctly. A pre-
vious history of machine damage caused by the cros-
sing of different motions in operation was eliminated
by the use of TUBUS type TA 22-11 profile dampers.
Due to the Co-polyester construction of TUBUS dampers
a degressive damping curve could be engineered to
suit the application. The combination of superior
damage protection , small size and economic cost
made the TUBUS damper the ideal solution for this
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critical application.

Safe reliable cycling

Consistent, Safe operation of a Weigh feeder

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