Similar in principle to a shock absorber, the Slimline Kinechek precisely controls the speed of loads that push longitudinally on the hardened outboard end of its plunger rod. With the plated-steel housing locked into one of several mounting options, the external load drives piston on the plunger's inboard end into a cylinder filled with silicone fluid. The fluid is forced through a single variable-flow control orifice, the size of which is set by an external adjustment knob. The selected size of the orifice meters the fluid flow and holds the plunger's (and load's) speed uniform throughout the stroke. When the load is removed, internal fluid pressure extends the plunger to its original position.
Five basic models in the Kinechek family are each available in standard, slow speed, fast, and extra fast versions. They are offered in stroke lengths of 0.50, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, and 6.00 in. — with load capacities to 1200 lb.
Kinecheks are also available in Mini K and Super K models.
Make contact:
Deschner Corp., Santa Ana, Calif.
(800) 457-6666, www.deschner.com
Click here to view and download a 2-page PDF spec sheet on the Slimline Kinechek.