VS-BA5-FC front flange

Viscoelastic Shock Absorbers – VS-BA5-FC Front Flange

When powerful forces are at play, reliable energy absorption is not optional—it’s essential. The VS-BA5-FC Front Flange shock absorbers are designed for industrial environments where high loads, repetitive impact, and limited maintenance windows define everyday operations.

Engineered using hydrostatic compression principles, these self-adjusting dampers merge the roles of a spring and a shock absorber, offering optimal impact control and structural protection in a single, compact design. Their high damping coefficient ensures smooth deceleration, even under fluctuating temperatures and intense cycles.

Ideal for Heavy Industrial Systems

With an energy absorption range of 25,000 Nm to 150,000 Nm per cycle, the VS-BA5-FC is tailored for operations with substantial impact energy—common in sectors like steel production, defense infrastructure, and industrial logistics.

The combination of a stroke range from 105 mm to 180 mm, a dynamic force rating of up to 1,100,000 N, and integrated static preload allows this unit to deliver consistent and controlled energy dissipation—keeping systems safe, stable, and operational.

Technical Highlights

• Energy capacity: 25,000 Nm/Cycle to 150,000 Nm/Cycle
• Stroke range: 105 mm to 180 mm
• Dynamic force range: 167,000 N to 1,100,000 N
• Static force range: 174,000 N to 740,000 N
• Impact velocity: 0.5 m/s to 5 m/s (custom ranges on request)
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to +50 °C (extendable on request)
• Mounting orientation: Any position
• Positive stop: Integrated
• Material:
• Outer body & rod end button: steel painted grey
• Piston rod: zinc-plated steel
• Damping medium: Viscoelastic fluid

Applications That Demand More

The VS-BA5-FC is perfectly suited for:

• Material Handling Equipment
• Rolling Mill Operations
• Military & Defense Systems
• Water Management & Lock Systems
• Paper Industry Machinery

Thanks to its rugged design and ease of integration, this series provides long-lasting protection and reduced downtime for critical infrastructure and mechanical systems.