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Rotary Dampers
 Catalogue Index Precision Rotary Dampers for Smooth Motion Control

vibration damping

speed control

shock absorption

slipping drives

mechanical delays
S-CRD

Catalogue Contents

Pages
Dashpot Overview 2
Dashpot Sizing 3
Calculating Required Damping Rates 4
Applications 5
Sample Calculations 6
Special Applications 7
Questionnaire 7
Model KD 60° Vane Dashpot 8
Model LA 215° Vane Dashpot 9
Model LB 240° Vane Dashpot 10
Model LE 220° Vane Dashpot 11
Model LH 220° Vane Dashpot 12
Model LX 220° Vane Dashpot 12
Model S–CRD CR Dashpot 13
Model T–CRD CR Dashpot 14
Model Q–CRD CR Dashpot 15
Model N–CRD CR Dashpot 16
Model X–CRD CR Dashpot 17
Bespoke Dashpots 18

1 The policy of Kinetrol is one of continuous improvement and the company reserves the right to alter the product as
described and illustrated without notice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information presented is correct, Kinetrol
will not be responsible for incorrect application of Kinetrol dashpots following the use of data given in this brochure.
 Rotary Dashpots

Kinetrol rotary dashpots

Kinetrol rotary dashpots are precision fluid damping devices which give a smooth resistance

Dashpots
to shaft rotation which increases with angular velocity. Two types of dashpot are available to
suit a wide range of applications.

Vane dashpots
Vane dashpots give a restricted travel and high damping rate suitable for applications
with reciprocating motions.

Continuous rotation dashpots

Continuous rotation dashpots give less damping rate but unlimited travel.

Silicone Fluid (Polydimethyl Siloxane - DC200 or equivalent)

Silicone fluid is used as the damping medium because of its stable viscous properties.
Daspots are normally vacuum filled and sealed for life.

Rigorous 100% inspection

Kinetrol’s rigorous quality programme, approved to ISO 9001, ensures that each unit is
manufactured to high standards. Every dashpot is tested to ensure that it gives the specified
rate.

Vane Dashpots Certificate No. FM22163

Angle of travel:
60° (model KD)
215° (model LA) The vane dashpot is a displacement
220° (model LE) damper. As the vane on the shaft
220° (model LX) rotates between fixed vanes on the
240° (model LB) body, silicone fluid is displaced
through controlled clearances from
Maximum torque: one side of the vane to the other.
28 Nm (model KD) Damping can be in both directions or
40 Nm (model LA) valves can be fitted to give damping
160 Nm (model LB) in one direction only. On the KD unit,
545 Nm (model LE) shaft sealing is by a cylindrical
640 Nm (model LX) rubber seal which is bonded both to
960 Nm (model LH) the shaft and to the body to give a
hermetic seal. All other vane
Maximum rate: dashpots use a lip seal.
450 Nm/rad/s (model KD)
300 Nm/rad/s (model LA)
400 Nm/rad/s (model LB)
12000 Nm/rad/s (model LE)
18000 Nm/rad/s (model LX)
18000 Nm/rad/s (model LH)

Adjustable versions available

Continuous Rotation Dashpots

Unlimited travel
Continuous rotation dashpots give
Maximum torque: viscous damping by shearing thin
0.4 Nm (model N-CRD) layers of silicone fluid between the
1.5 Nm (model Q-CRD) concentric surfaces of a rotor and a
6 Nm (model X-CRD) fixed stator. Damping is normally in
7 Nm (model S-CRD) both directions. The shaft is sealed
45 Nm (model T-CRD) with a lip seal. Damping is adjusted
by varying the effective thickness of
Effective rate: the sheared layer of fluid by moving
up to 20 Nm/rad/s (T–CRD) the stator relative to the rotor.

Adjustable versions available

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 General Notes
For calculation purposes the rotation speed of the dashpot is given in RADIANS per second (1 radian =
Dashpot Sizing

57.3°). The significance of a radian is that if, for example, a 1 metre radius lever rotates through 1 radian,
the end of the lever moves 1 metre, a distance equal to the radius.

Damping RATE is defined here as TORQUE divided by ROTATION SPEED. Note that a dashpot with a
high rate may not necessarily be working at a high torque. For example, may have a rate of 100
Nm/rad/s; however, it may be rotated at 1/10 rad/s so that the damping torque produced is 10 Nm which
is not numerically equal to the rate.

Dashpot Selection

To select a suitable dashpot for an application, the suggested procedure is to first establish the RATE
required. Most applications can be reduced to one of the cases shown opposite. The formula concerned
will give the RATE.

Having established the rate required, the type of dashpot (vane or continuous rotation) must be selected.
This usually depends on the angle of travel required.

It is recommended that initially an adjustable dashpot is used in an application. This allows the exact
damping rate to be established. Subsequent units can then be supplied with fixed rates based on
measurement of the adjustable unit as set on the application.

Vane Dashpots - (High rate, restricted travel)

Establish the rate from the formula for one of the cases opposite (or otherwise).

Check that the maximum shaft torque does not exceed the maximum allowable.
Note that max. torque = RATE x max. speed of rotation.

For a vane dashpot the RATE does not vary much with speed and so can be used to
specify the unit.

Continuous Rotation Dashpots - (Lower rate, unlimited travel)

Establish the rate from the formula for one of the cases opposite (or otherwise).

Calculate the working speed w in radians/sec.

Calculate the working torque (RATE x working speed of rotation).

The rate of a CR dashpot is not constant. It varies with speed. This is because at the high shear rates
used by this method of damping the viscosity of the fluid is not constant (Non-Newtonian). The
performance of a CR dashpot is thus not specified by a single rate but is specified by a graph showing
torque against speed of rotation.

To select a CR dashpot plot the required working torque against the speed on the graph given on the
data sheet. The nearest curve above the point gives the selected dashpot.

Temperature Effects

Damping rate is reduced by increases in fluid

temperature (and increased by reduction in 250
temperature). The graph opposite indicates the
Actual Rate/Stated Rate (%)

percentage change in damping rate with

temperature, relative to the rate quoted at 20°C. 200

Dashpots compensated for temperature change, to 150

keep damping rate constant, can be supplied to
special order.
100
In addition to the effect of ambient temperature,
heating of the dashpot above ambient is caused by 50
the power absorbed by the damping action. Power
dissipation limits are given for 20°C ambient. At
temperatures above 20°C these power limits are 0
derated by a factor: -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
(TL – TA) / (TL – 20) Temperature (°C)
where TL = Limit Temperature and TA = Ambient Temperature.

Provision is made for temperature expansion of the

3 fluid and no topping up is required during the life of
the dashpot.
 Metric Units

Calculating Required
Damping Rates
Given quantity and unit
F N = force of weight on end of lever t s = time taken to move this M kg = mass
distance
L m = effective length of lever w rad/s = speed of rotation V m/s = velocity of mass
d m = distance moved by end of lever T Nm = torque applied to shaft f Hz = frequency of vibration

F 1 Steady movement in a W 2 Steady rotation.

straight line.

Required rate: Required rate:

d

= FL2t Nm/rad/s = T Nm/rad/s

L d w
T

d 3 Deceleration of mass 4 Critical damping of

M
moving in a straight vibrating mass.
line.
V Required rate:
Required rate: M
= MfL2 Nm/rad/s
= MVL2 Nm/rad/s
0.08
d

English Units

Given quantity and unit

F lbf = force of weight on end of lever t s = time taken to move this M lbf = mass
distance
L in = effective length of lever w rad/s = speed of rotation V in/s = velocity of mass
d in = distance moved by end of lever T lbf.ins = torque applied to shaft f Hz = frequency of vibration

F 1 Steady movement in a W 2 Steady rotation.

straight line.

Required rate: Required rate:

d

= FL2t lbf.ins/rad/s = T lbf.ins/rad/s

L d w
T

d 3 Deceleration of mass 4 Critical damping of

moving in a straight vibrating mass.
M
line.
V Required rate:
Required rate: M
= MfL2 lbf.ins/rad/s
= MVL2 lbf.ins/rad/s
30.7
386d

Conversion factors

1 rad = 57.3° 1 RPM = 0.1047 rad/s 1 lbf.ins = 0.113 Nm

1 Nm = 8.85 lbf.ins 1 lbf = 4.45 N 9.81 N = 1 kgf = 1 kp

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 Sketches Showing Some Application Ideas
Applications

CONTROL OF DESCENT DAMPING GIMBALS TENSION ROLLER STEPPING MOTOR

DAMPING DAMPING
CR DASHPOT

PULLEY CR
DASHPOT

WEIGHT MOTOR

VEHICLE LEVEL SENSOR DAMPING GEAR TRAIN DRIVING TAKE UP REEL SOLENOID DAMPING
HIGH FREQ. VIBRATION
MOVEMENT
DOES NOT
TRIGGER
SWITCHES

CRD

SWITCH MOTOR MOTOR SOLENOID

CONVEYOR ROLLER DAMPING SPRING HANGING CONVEYOR MANUAL CONTROL

DAMPING LOADED ARM DAMPING YOKE DAMPING

DAMPING ANTI-VIBRATION DAMPING HIGH SPEED CARRIAGE END STOP INDEXING TABLE
MOUNTING PAPER FEED DAMPING BOUNCE DAMPING

DAMPING UNBALANCED TURNSTILE MOTION PENDULUM SWING CAMERA PAN & TILT
WEIGHTS CONTROL DAMPING JERK DAMPING

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 Solenoid Damping

Sample Calculations
SOLENOID DAMPING
Solenoid force F = 10 N
Solenoid travel d = 25 mm = 0.025 m
Lever arm length L = 75 mm = 0.075 m
Travel time required t = 5s

Use Formula 1: Rate = FL2t = 10 x 0.0752 x 5

d 0.025
= 11.2 Nm/rad/s (99 lbf.Ins/rad/s)

Conclusion: Use KD – A2
SOLENOID

Control of Descent
CONTROL OF DESCENT Weight = 1 kg
Pulley radius = 50 mm = 0.05 m
Speed required V = 100 mm/s = 0.1 m/s
Force F = 1 x 9.81 = 9.81 N
Torque T = 9.81 x 0.05 = 0.49 Nm
Speed of rotation w = 0.1 m/s ÷ 0.05 m = 2 rad/s
PULLEY CR Use Formula 2: Rate = T/w = 0.49/2 = 0.245 Nm/rad/s
DASHPOT This is a CR dashpot application. Find point on the S – CRD graph for
torque and speed

WEIGHT Conclusion: Use S – CRD – 30,000

Carriage Mechanism End Stop Damping

CARRIAGE END STOP Carriage mass M = 10 kg

DAMPING Velocity V = 1 m/s
Deceleration distance d = 50 mm = 0.05 m
Lever length L = 75 mm = 0.075 m
Use Formula 3: RateMVL2 = = 10 x 1 x 0.0752
d 0.05
= 1.1 Nm/rad/s (9.7 lbf.Ins/rad/s)
Check max. rotation speed = 1 m/s ÷ 0.075 m = 13.3 rad/s
Hence max. torque = 13.3 x 1.1 = 14.7 Nm (130 lbf.Ins)

Conclusion: Use KD – A1

Damping Anti-Vibration Mounting

DAMPING ANTI-VIBRATION
MOUNTING Mass M = 10 kg
Natural frequency f = 20 Hz
Lever length L = 100 mm = 0.10 m

Use Formula 4: Rate = MfL2 = 10 x 20 x 0.12

0.08 0.08
= 25 Nm/rad/s (220 lbf.Ins/rad/s)

Conclusion: Use KD – A3

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 Special Applications Notes on Constant Tension Take Up Reel

A CR dashpot can be used as a slipping drive between a geared motor

DRIVING TAKE UP REEL
and a take up reel for winding tape or wire on to a reel. If sized correctly
the tension in the tape can be maintained within reasonable limits for a
ratio of maximum to minimum reel radius of up to 2.5. Difficulty some-
times arises because it is necessary to select the correct motor speed
as well as dashpot rate.

Suggested Procedure

Given: Tape linear speed V m/s

CRD Required tension f N
Minimum reel radius a m
Maximum reel radius b m
MOTOR
Required motor speed n = 13 V/a rpm

Required damping rate k = 400 f V Nm/rad/s

n2

CR dashpot must give torque 0.4 k V

a
At a speed of 0.4 V/a rad/s.

Check max. Power dissipated = k(0.1n – V/b)2 W

This must be less than 10W for S – CRD and 40W for T – CRD.

SPECIAL DASHPOT QUESTIONNAIRE

When standard dashpots are not suitable, special dampers (metal or plastic) may be
offered for high volume applications. To engineer a special unit the following information
is required:
1 *Continuous rotation or reciprocating (state angle of travel) type.
2 *Fixed rate or adjustable rate.
3 *Unidirectional or bi-directional damping.
4 Maximum operating speed.
5 *Maximum operating torque (for strength).
6 *Nominal torque and tolerance at specified speed and at 20°C (for damping rate).
7 Maximum allowable frictional torque in each direction.
8 *Maximum and minimum ambient temperatures.
9 *Energy dissipation (watts).
10 *Typical cycle description and period between cycles/sequences
11 *Maximum acceptable dimensions.
12 Mounting arrangement, eg 2 or 4 lugs, clamped body, central or end flange.
13 Drive arrangement, eg male or female, square or round with splines or keyway.
14 Maximum side load.
15 Maximum end load.
16 Materials, eg zinc alloy, aluminium or acetal polymer.
17 Surface finish, eg natural or painted.
18 *Maximum weight.
19 Any production test requirements.
20 *Volume requirements.
21 *Target unit price.
22 Storage periods and conditions.
The data marked with an * is essential to initiate any study but all of the above data will be
required before a product can be produced.
KF-681 3/11
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 60° Vane Dashpot
Model KD
22.2

Ø 5
Adjuster Knob Locking Screw

54 4.9
6.73
4 holes Ø Specification

.9 4
6.47

9
Rate
Fixed rate model KD–F
Any value (± 10%) between:
26.99
Ø 26.96

Ø 31.5
45.7

min: 2.0 lbf.Ins/rad/s

0.22 Nm/rad/s
max: 4000 lbf.Ins/rad/s
450 Nm/rad/s
Adjustable rate model
12 5 See opposite
R 6.35
50.8 KD-F- Fixed Rate Model
Angle of travel
51 does not have an
Adjuster Knob 60° ± ½°
3"
( )
9.525 8 x 36 SERRATIONS
KD-A-
69
External end stops
to BS. A19 part 1 : 1941 Dimensions in mm must be provided

Max. safe torque

25.4 Ø 16.0 Standard Length 76.2 250 lbf.ins / 28 Nm
9.546
Ø 9.525

Continuous power
dissipation not to exceed
LEVER OR COUPLING CAN BE 10W at 20°C ambient.
19

POSITIONED TO WITHIN +/-5°

OF TRAVEL (SERRATIONS ARE Max. shaft end load
NOT ALIGNED TO ROTOR)
LEVER 10 lbf / 45 N
6.4
COUPLING Max. shaft side load
40 lbf / 178 N
6.35

Lever and Coupling are optional and not supplied as standard.

Ambient temperature range
0°C to 40°C

Adjustable Rate Model KD – A Options Frictional torque

0.01 lbf.ins / 0.001 Nm typical
The following features may be specified for
Has an adjuster which permits any damping rate to be Shaft material
either model:
obtained within one of the following ranges. This range must Stainless steel 431S29
be specified when ordering the dashpot.
Differential Rate (FC or FAC)
Body material
Gives a large resistance in one direction only
A1: 0.8 to 10 lbf.ins/rad/s / 0.09 to 1.13 Nm/rad/s Zinc alloy Mazak 3
and less than 1/10 resistance in the other.
Specify free clockwise or free anticlockwise Weight
A2: 10 to 100 lbf.ins/rad/s / 1.13 to 11.3 Nm/rad/s
when viewed from shaft end. Internal valves KD – F 16.6 ozs / 472 g
in this type of dashpot give slight backlash. If KD – A 18.4 ozs / 522 g
A3: 100 to 1100 lbf.ins/rad/s / 11.3 to 124 Nm/rad/s
application demands, very low backlash
valve may be fitted - consult Kinetrol.
A4: 260 to 2600 lbf.ins/rad/s / 29 to 293 Nm/rad/s
Double Damping (DD)
Gives equal resistance in either direction.
External end stops must be provided.

Ordering Codes Levers and Couplings

Splined aluminium or steel levers and steel
Fixed Rate Model Adjustable Rate Model couplings are available as an option.
KD – F (Rate) – DD KD – A1, 2, 3 or 4 – DD
KD – F (Rate) – FC or FAC KD – A1, 2, 3 or 4 – FC or FAC
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215° Vane Dashpot
Model LA

Specification
9.022
9.000

22
Ø 18

Rate
Adjustable
Max (LA4): 300 Nm/rad/s Dimensions in mm
(2700 lbf.ins/rad/s)
OPTIONAL COUPLING
Angle of travel
215° ± 5° 96
External end stops 60 Rate Adjuster
must be provided 71.5
12
R 5 TYP.
Max. safe torque 12
350 lbf.ins / 40 Nm
Continuous power
Ø 12
8.98
8.94

dissipation not to exceed R7

10W at 20°C ambient

Ø 80
82

Max. shaft end load

2 lbf / 10 N

Max. shaft side load

R 48
100 lbf / 450 N 3
2 Mounting Holes
Ø 50 3
Ambient temperature Ø 6.5 Shaft square shown in
range central position. Notch
0°C to 60°C indicates position of rotor.

Frictional torque
2 lbf.ins / 0.2 Nm typical

Shaft material Rates Options

Stainless steel 441S49
An adjuster permits any damping rate to be obtained within The following features may be specified for any
Body material one of the following ranges. The range must be specified model:
Zinc alloy Ilzro 16 when ordering the dashpot.
Differential Rate (FC or FAC)
Weight LA1: 22 to 220 lbf.ins/rad/s / 2.5 to 25 Nm/rad/s Gives a large resistance in one direction only
3.6 lbs / 1.61 kg and less than 1/10 resistance in the other.
LA2: 53 to 530 lbf.ins/rad/s / 6 to 60 Nm/rad/s Specify free clockwise or free anticlockwise
when viewed from shaft end.
LA3: 106 to 1060 lbf.ins/rad/s / 12 to 120 Nm/rad/s
Double Damping (DD)
LA4: 266 to 2660 lbf.ins/rad/s / 30 to 300 Nm/rad/s Gives equal resistance in either direction.

With adjuster set to maximum the rate may exceed stated Couplings
maximum and with adjuster set to minimum the rate may be Steel couplings are available as an option.
less than stated minimum.
Ordering Codes
LA1, 2, 3 or 4 – DD
LA1, 2, 3 or 4 – FC or FAC

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 240° Vane Dashpot
Model LB
Specification
16.027
16.000

40
Rate
Adjustable
Max (LB4): 400 Nm/rad/s
(3500 lbf.ins/rad/s)
32

Dimensions in mm
OPTIONAL COUPLING Angle of travel
240° ± 5°
110.0 91
Rate Adjuster R 10
External end stops
14 must be provided

20 Max. safe torque

1400 lbf.ins / 160 Nm
15.98
15.93
Ø 20

Continuous power
dissipation not to exceed
80W at 20°C ambient
Ø 130
110.0

130 Max. shaft end load

5 lbf / 22 N

Shaft square shown in

Max. shaft side load
central position. Notch 200 lbf / 890 N
5
4 Mounting Holes Ø 80 indicates position of
rotor. 5 130 Ambient temperature
Ø 9.6
range
0°C to 60°C

Frictional torque
5 lbf.ins / 0.5 Nm typical

Rates Options Shaft material

Stainless steel 441S49
An adjuster permits any damping rate to be obtained within The following features may be specified for any
one of the following ranges. The range must be specified Body material
model: Zinc alloy Ilzro 16
when ordering the dashpot.
Differential Rate (FC or FAC) Weight
LB1: 35 to 350 lbf.ins/rad/s / 4 to 40 Nm/rad/s Gives a large resistance in one direction only 13.5 lbs / 6.14 kg
and less than 1/10 resistance in the other.
LB2: 71 to 710 lbf.ins/rad/s / 8 to 80 Nm/rad/s Specify free clockwise or free anticlockwise
when viewed from shaft end.
LB3: 150 to 1500 lbf.ins/rad/s / 17 to 170 Nm/rad/s
Double Damping (DD)
LB4: 350 to 3500 lbf.ins/rad/s / 40 to 400 Nm/rad/s Gives equal resistance in either direction.
With adjuster set to maximum the rate may exceed stated Couplings
maximum and with adjuster set to minimum the rate may be Steel couplings are available as an option.
less than stated minimum.

Ordering Codes
LB1, 2, 3 or 4 – DD
LB1, 2, 3 or 4 – FC or FAC
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220° Vane Dashpot
Model LE

4 Mounting Holes
Shaft Square
Ø 12.7
200 shown in central
65 120 R 18
position. Notch
Specification indicates position 15
of rotor. 31
Rate
Adjustable 29
Max (LE6): TO RADIUS
12000 Nm/rad/s

Ø 226
(106200 lbf.ins/rad/s)
200

235
Angle of travel Ø 32.0
24.98
24.93

220° ± 1°
External end stops
must be provided
15 Rate Adjuster
Max. safe torque
4820 lbf.ins / 545 Nm Ø 90 235
10
Continuous power Ø 150
dissipation not to exceed

25.06
25.00
56
200W at 20°C

Ø 50
Max. shaft end load
224 lbf / 1000 N pushing
on shaft
18 lbf / 80 N pulling
on shaft STANDARD COUPLING

Max. shaft side load

340 lbf / 1500 N Rates Options

Ambient temperature An adjuster permits any damping rate to be obtained within The following features may be specified for any
range one of the following ranges. The range must be specified model:
0°C to 60°C when ordering the dashpot.
Differential Rate (FC or FAC)
Frictional torque LE1: 443 to 3100 lbf.ins/rad/s / 50 to 350 Nm/rad/s Gives a large resistance in one direction only
27 lbf.ins / 3 Nm typical and less than 1/10 resistance in the other.
LE2: 885 to 6200 lbf.ins/rad/s / 100 to 700 Nm/rad/s Specify free clockwise or free anticlockwise
Shaft material when viewed from shaft end.
Stainless steel 431S29
LE3: 1770 to 13275 lbf.ins/rad/s / 200 to 1500
Nm/rad/s Double Damping (DD)
Body material
Gives equal resistance in either direction.
Aluminium alloy LM25
LE4: 3540 to 26550 lbf.ins/rad/s / 400 to 3000
Weight Nm/rad/s Couplings
26 lbs / 12 kg Steel couplings are available as an option.
LE5: 7080 to 53100 lbf.ins/rad/s / 800 to 6000
Nm/rad/s

LE6: 14160 to 106200 lbf.ins/rad/s / 1600 to 12000

Nm/rad/s
Ordering Codes
With adjuster set to maximum the rate may exceed stated
maximum and with adjuster set to minimum the rate may be LE1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 – DD
less than stated minimum. LE1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 – FC or FAC

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 220° Vane Dashpots
Model LX & LH
LX
14 125 360

4 Mounting Holes
Ø 13.5

Specification
28.58
28.53

Ø 40

LX
Rate
Ø 150 (F7)

Adjustable

360
Max 18000 Nm/rad/s
(159300 lbf.ins/rad/s)

85
Angle of travel
Shaft square shown 220° ± 1°
in central position.
Notch indicates
External end stops
position of rotor. must be provided

25
Max. safe torque
Ø 550 5660 lbf.ins / 640 Nm

Ambient temperature range

0°C to 60°C

Shaft material
Stainless steel 431S29

Body material
Aluminium alloy LM25

Weight
99 lbs / 45 kg

LH
Rate
Adjustable
Max 18000 Nm/rad/s
(159300 lbf.ins/rad/s)

Angle of travel
LH 220° ± 1°
External end stops
Ø 650
must be provided
129 MAX.

Adjuster screw. Max. safe torque

95
8500 lbf.ins / 960 Nm

Ambient temperature range

0°C to 60°C
33
40.95
40.90

325

MAX
Shaft material
Stainless steel 431S29

Body material
Aluminium alloy LM25
Ø 53
180

360

Weight
108 lbs / 49 kg
232

Shaft square shown 14

in central position.
Notch indicates
position of rotor.

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6

4 Mounting Holes
360 Ø 13.5.
Model S – CRD
CR Dashpot

73.4
4 Fixing holes 50.8 Dimensions in mm.
Ø 6.4
Standard

10.4 19 Attachment 6.6 45.7

R 6.4 lug

Specification
Ø 26.7
X MI
N
MA 1
1
Rate Serial No.

Y
MA

RE
9

Adjustable - see curves

DE

A M S UR
Code No.

Ø 33

50.8

IN E NGLA
S-CRD
right (± 10%)
8

U.K. AND FOREIGN PATENTS

RNH
KINETROL LTD

FA
ND
Adjust Slowly
7

Adjustment allows the rate KI

N E T RO L
6 5
to be varied down to 1∕10 of
the maximum values, for
any speed of rotation. Ø
9.520
Standard
R4 9.507
Ø 55 (Body)
The adjuster knob,
6.345 Adjuster knob
although marked for Ø
6.332
'LS' Model locking screw
reference, is not normally (Up to 5000 cSt filling only)
calibrated.

Adjuster knob variations SPEED - Rev / min.

available - contact Kinetrol 1 10 100 1000

Torque / Speed Curves for 8

Max. safe torque 6
filling of various viscosities
61 lbf.ins / 7 Nm
with adjuster set at 4
maximum at 20°C.
Max. shaft end load 2
20 lbf / 89 N
10 St 1
0 0c
Max. shaft side load 00
26 lbf / 115 N 50 cS
t
TORQUE 0 Nm
00 t
0 cS
Ambient temperature LBF IN. 10 0 t
00
10

cS 1
30
0
C

range 00 M
on

5 t in
tin

.
12 cS
u

0°C to 60°C
225 atin
ou

t
00 cS
s

1
5W g
R

50 t 0.1
00 cS
Frictional torque 20 00
t
cS
10
t
cS

0
0.13 lbf.ins / 0.015 Nm 50
0
35

typical

Shaft material
Stainless steel 303S31 0.1 0.01

Body material Logarithmic co-ordinates

Zinc alloy Mazak 3 0.01 0.1 1 2 4 6 8 10 100

Weight SPEED - Radians / sec

1.32 lbs / 619 g
Viscosities Available Ordering Codes
350; 500; 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; 12,500; 30,000; S – CRD – (Filling Viscosity)
100,000; 500,000 cSt.
Specification of fluid viscosity provides torque/speed Example:
13 S – CRD – 30,000 has a 30,000 cSt filling.
characteristics shown by the curves above.
 Model T – CRD
CR Dashpot
Dimensions in mm. 137.4
76.2
88.9 Standard 28 26.7 Attachment 13
lug
6.6 Specification
Rate
Adjustable - see curves
left (± 10%)
50.80
50.72
Ø 127
101.6

Ø 76.2
Ø 33
Adjustment allows the rate
Ø

to be varied down to 1/4

of the maximum values,
for any speed of rotation.
12.695
Ø
12.682 Standard Adjuster knob The adjuster knob,
4 - Ø 8.5 Fixing holes locking screw
R8 although marked for
reference, is not normally
calibrated.

Fixed rate version

SPEED - Rev. / min available -
0.1 1 10 100 1000 contact Kinetrol
1000 100
Heating limits Max. safe torque
Torque / Speed Curves for Nm 398 lbf.ins / 45 Nm
filling of various viscosities
with adjuster set at Max. shaft side load
maximum at 20°C. 41 lbf / 183 N
100 10 Ambient temperature
8
range
74
1/

6
0

TORQUE
2

0°C to 60°C
W
m

4
in

LBF IN.
15

.
0

t
10

cS
W s.

Frictional torque
m

0 t
in

00 cS
2
5 00 0 t 0.5 lbf.ins / 0.056 Nm
00 cS
10 0 0 typical
10 00 t 1
8
30 cS
6 0
50 Shaft material
4 12 cS
t
2 High tensile steel
00
10 Logarithmic co-ordinates 605M36(T)
0.2
Body material
1
.01 0.1 1 2 4 6 8 10 100
Cast Aluminium LM 4M
SPEED - Radians / sec.
Weight
5.27 lbs / 2.39 kg

Viscosities Available Ordering Codes

1,000; 12,500; 30,000; 100,000; 500,000 cSt. T – CRD – (Filling Viscosity)
Specification of fluid viscosity provides torque/speed Example:
characteristics shown by the curves above. T – CRD – 100,000 has a 100,000 cSt filling. 14
Model Q – CRD
CR Dashpot

37.3 12.7
Optional shaft extension Dimensions in mm.
Code Q–CRD–DE 4 Ø 5.0 Fixing holes

Ø 4.744 Standard
equispaced on 39.7 P.C.D.
6.4

Specification

4.758
4.758
4.744

Rate
Ø

Fixed - see curves right

(± 10%)
28.58
Ø 28.55

25.40
25.38
Max. safe torque

Ø
13 lbf.ins / 1.5 Nm

Max. shaft end load

20 lbf / 89 N
12.7
50.8
Max. shaft side load 56.4 12.7 Standard
5.2 lbf / 23 N

Ambient temperature
range Applications
0°C to 60°C
SPEED - Rev / min.
Frictional torque 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
0.025 lbf.ins / 0.003 Nm
typical 4
imits
Torque / Speed Curves for filling ing L Nm
He a t
of various viscosities at 20°C. 2
Shaft material
Mild steel 220M07 10 1
8 0.8
6 0.6
Body material 4 0.4
Zinc alloy Mazak 3
2
1

0.2
16 . R

TORQUE
m
in
0W ati

Weight LBF IN. 1.0 0.1

n

7.5 ozs / 214 g

g

t t t 0.08
cS cS cS t t t t 0.06
cS t
C

0 0 0 cS cS cS cS t t t
00
on

00 00 0 0 cS cS cS
00 50 0 0 0 0.04
tin

0 0 0 0
15 us

Applications 0 0 0 0 0
50 25 10 30 50 20 10 50
uo

12 35 10
W Ra

Proves to be economical 0.02

tin

where use of the larger

g

0.1 0.01
adjustable rate models
may not be justified. Logarithmic co-ordinates

This dashpot is available .02

.002 .01 0.1 1.0 2 4 6 8 10 100 1000
with double ended shaft
(code suffix –DE). In this SPEED - Radians / sec

version, due to the extra

shaft seal, there is greater
stiction torque (less than Viscosities Available Ordering Codes
0.025 lbf.ins/seal). 100; 350; 500; 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; 12,500; Q – CRD – (Filling Viscosity)
30,000; 100,000; 250,000; 500,000 cSt.
Example:
Specification of fluid viscosity provides torque/speed
Q – CRD – DE – 12,500 is double ended
characteristics shown by the curves above.
15 and has a 12,500 cSt filling.
 Model N – CRD
CR Dashpot
24.8
Dimensions in mm.
Ø 28 16

19
Specification
4
Rate
Fixed - see curves left
13.00
12.97

2.995
2.985

(± 10%)
Ø

Max. safe torque

3.5 lbf.ins / 0.4 Nm

Max. shaft end load

3 lbf / 13 N

Max. shaft side load

2.2 lbf / 10 N

Ambient temperature
range
SPEED Rev/min 0°C to 60°C
0.1 1 10 100 1000

LBF IN. Nm
Low frictional torque
Torque / Speed Curves for filling 0.015 lbf.ins / 0.002 Nm
of various viscosities at 20°C. typical
1 0.1 Shaft material
Stainless steel 431S29

Body material
t Zinc alloy Mazak 3
TORQUE

cS
TORQUE

0
00 t
0
0.1 50 cS t Weight
0 00 cS t 0.01
0 0.075 lbs / 34 g
60 00 cS
0
30 50 t
12 cS cSt Applications
0
00 00 Particularly suited to
2 10
instrument and small
precision machine
0.01 applications.
0.001
Logarithmic co-ordinates Pure viscous damping is
produced by shear of a film
0.004 of silicone fluid.
0.01 0.1 1 2 4 6 8 10 100 1000 The drum type rotor is
SPEED Rad/s supported at both ends by
miniature ball races.
Typical applications include
Viscosities Available Ordering Codes tension control, damping
moving parts in small
1,000; 2,000; 5,000; 12,500; 30,000; 60,000; N – CRD – (Filling Viscosity)
500,000 cSt. precision machines and
Example: detection of shaft rotation.
Specification of fluid viscosity provides torque/speed
characteristics shown by the curves above. N – CRD – 60,000 has a 60,000 cSt filling.
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Model X – CRD
CR Dashpot

15.0 50

R5 0.5

R 29

Specification

9.52
9.50
Rate

Ø
Fixed - see curves right
(± 10%)

Ø 46
68

18
Max. safe torque
53 lbf.ins / 6 Nm

Ambient temperature
range
Dimensions in mm.
0°C to 60°C

Frictional torque 4 Holes Ø 5.3 equispaced 13

0.3 lbf.ins / 0.034 Nm on 56 P.C.D.
typical SPEED Rev/min
1 10 100 1000
Shaft material 100
8
Mild steel 080A15 (case LBF. IN Torque / Speed Curves for filling Nm
hardened). The shaft can of various viscosities at 20°C. 6
be supplied unhardened. 4

Body material 2
Zinc alloy Mazak 3 St
0 0c
10 00
Weight 8 50 t 1
cS
0.78 lbs / 355 g 6 00 cS
t TORQUE
00
TORQUE

25 0 0 St
4 0 c
0 0 t
Bearing 10 00 cS t C
6 0 0 0 cS on
tin
Single overhung anti- 0 0 t
2 30 50 cS t
u ou
friction bush 12 0 0
cS s
50 0 ra
2 00 tin
1 t g
Applications cS 10 0.1
0 0 W
Value engineered to suit volume
10
applications where unit cost is of
paramount importance.
Viscous damping is produced by
shear of a film of silicone fluid,
using a drum type rotor. Static
0.02
friction is higher than for other Logarithmic co-ordinates
dashpots in the range but is not
significant for most applications. 0.1
The dashpot is designed to react 0.1 1 2 4 6 8 10 100 1000
pure torsion and therefore side
or axial loads should be avoided. SPEED Rad/s
Typical applications include
damping moving parts in light Viscosities Available Ordering Codes
machinery, e.g. Copying
machines, control of coil 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; 12,500; 30,000; 60,000; X – CRD – (Filling Viscosity)
dereeling, control of descent. 100,000; 250,000; 500,000 cSt.
Specification of fluid viscosity provides torque/speed Example:
characteristics shown by the curves above. X – CRD – 12,500 has a 12,500 cSt filling.
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 Special Dashpots

If required Kinetrol will engineer special dampers to your specification. Some examples of dashpots

Bespoke Dashpots
designed to suit customers applications are shown here. See special dashpot questionnaire on page 7.

Aerospace flight control dashpot. 120° travel Automotive level sensor damper. 50mm long
vane type with 200mm long light alloy body. diecast small angle vane type.

Aerospace aileron trim control dashpot. Aerospace elevator G-weight control damper.
Continuous rotation type with integral fluid loss 120° travel vane type with integral temperature
indication. compensation.

Plastic Dashpots

To compliment its range of robust, precision dashpots Kinetrol has also custom-designed plastic
dampers for high volume, low cost applications.

Injection moulding in acetal or other materials facilitates a wide range of drive and mounting options.

Hybrid designs, with some metal components, can also be engineered where strength and/or longer
life are required.
Continuous rotation type
Example specification: Uni-directional damping
0.08 ± 20% Nm/rad/sec rate
45mm diameter x 17mm dimensional envelope
25g weight 18
0 - 40°C ambient temperature range
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