OFFSHORE EQUIPMENT
A custom solution for the offshore industry A SHOCK ABSORBER CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING THE TOUGH CONDITIONS IN OFFSHORE APPLICATIONS – DOES IT EVEN EXIST? IT MOST CERTAINLY DOES. A FEW YEARS AGO, DAMPING SPECIALIST ACE STOSSDÄMPFER INTRODUCED A NEW TYPE OF SHOCK ABSORBER THAT CAN COPE WITH ALMOST ALL OFFSHORE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES – THE TUBUS SHOCK ABSORBER. A REVOLUTION IN DAMPING TECHNOLOGY, MAKING PROBLEMS SUCH AS CORROSION AND OIL LEAKS A THING OF THE
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TUBUS dampers can be used to absorb shocks, control vibrations, and protect systems. More specifically, they excel in high energy absorption, are lightweight, and maintenance-free. The systems can be used in both light and extremely heavy applications. Another benefit is their long
PAST. A LONG SERVICE LIFE CHARACTERISES THE SHOCK ABSORBERS.
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UBUS is a product with unique specifications. It is produced from a highperformance TPEE material with special characteristics. The parts are produced in a two-step operation. After the injection moulding process, the molecules are stretched, resulting in the product’s shape and performance. “There are no fluids involved, and therefore it is perfect for
offshore application. Water pollution is impossible”, says Han Titulaer, Project Manager at ACE Stoßdämpfer. The material has a good resistance against chemicals, oils, pollution, temperature, and UV; it will not rust and is extremely ageing resistant. The TUBUS shock absorber is also more cost-effective compared to hydraulic alternatives.
The shock absorber is a revolution in damping technology, making problems such as corrosion and oil leaks a thing of the past. service life. “They have a significantly longer service life compared to similar products such as polyurethane, plastic, rubber, and steel”, Mr Titulaer explains. “The material has high elongation and is hence unbreakable. If the damper is overloaded, it will not break; only the setting behaviour will increase.” TUBUS dampers can be used in safety-stop applications, as well as in applications with continuous operation. The low weight dampers can absorb high forces on a small installation space.
Application The TUBUS portfolio includes a wide range of standard types, but ACE also designs and produces custom-made dampers, even in small quantities.
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TUBUS dampers can be found, for example, on workboats moored at offshore wind farms and in ports. The forces during docking are often too high for the working vessel’s polyester structure. A movable construction and TUBUS dampers are
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Photo courtesy of ACE Stoßdämpfer.
TUBUS SHOCK ABSORBER BY ACE
