Dampers

We make a distinction as to whether this is a pure vibration damper (friction damper) or a vibration damper with integrated spring support (spring leg, suspension). These products are delivered in very high quantities to the worldwide producers of fully automatic washing machines (household and commercial). In addition, they are also used in various industrial applications.

  • RD 10 - the adaptable damper

    Flexible in installation lengths and end fittings

     

    When designing this friction damper, particular attention was paid to the variable lengths of the component and the diversity of end fittings. This allows for use in a variety of applications.

     

    RD 10 the variable

     

    friction force [N]*compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    60 to 140180 to 224276 to 377

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 12 - the robust damper

    for high requirements

     

    With this proven design, a robust design is combined with a very favorable part price due to the targeted use of plastic parts. The external metal tube has advantages at higher operating temperatures due to the better heat dissipation.

     

    RD12 the robust

     

    friction force [N]*compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    60 to 250164 to 198241 to 293

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 16 - the smart damper

    Cost-optimized damping system

     

    This friction damper is based on the targeted use of materials. This is made possible by modern development technologies and well-founded testing. Less material use also benefits the environment.

     

    RD 16 - the smart damper

     

    friction force [N]*compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    60 to 120160255

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 18 - the proven damper

    Used millions of times

     

    The design with the exterior plastic housing ensures a very favorable price-performance ratio.

    Our proven standard damper has been used in washing machines in particular for decades.

     

     

     

    friction force [N]*compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    60 to 120126 to 203186 to 298

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 35 - the heavy duty damper

    for the highest loads

     

    This friction damper was specifically developed for the highest loads. Its particularly robust design and the very good thermal dissipation guarantee a very long service life.

     

    RD35 - Heavy duty

     

    friction force [N]*compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    130 / 250175249

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 16 LL – the smart Allrounder

    stable and quiet

     

    The proven and widely used smooth-running system with soft start damping, now also in the smart RD 16 Generation. The design leverages an innovative configuration to use just the right amount of material for optimal price and performance. The system ensures quiet and stable running even during higher unbalances. 

    RD 16 LL – the smart Allrounder

     

    friction force [N]*Pre-load [mm]compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    60 to 1200 / 2160239 to 243

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 16 FL – the smart Innovative

    optimization in noise and vibration

     

    The damper offers an integrated Free Stroke System through which the friction force is only engaged at larger amplitudes. The design leverages an innovative configuration to use just the right amount of material for optimal price and performance. The RD 16 FL is a combination of Standard (RD 16) and Free stroke dampers (RD 18 FL).

    RD 16 FL – the smart Innovative

     

    friction force [N]*Pre-load [mm]compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    60 to 1202 / 4 / 6 / 8160230 to 237

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 18 LL - the allrounder damper

    for stable and quiet running

     

    The damper offers an integrated smooth-running system, whereby a gentle use of the damping occurs. This system results in tremendously smooth running and good stability, even in the event of high imbalances in washing machines. The RD 18 LL is a combination of standard (RD 18) and free stroke dampers (RD 18 FL).  

     

    RD 18 LL the all-rounder

     

    friction force [N]*Pre-load [mm]compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    80 to 1200 / 2 / 4165 to 203243 to 281

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 18 FL - the innovative damper

    for noise and vibration optimization

     

    The damper offers an integrated Free Stroke System through which the friction force is first used at larger amplitudes. A significant performance improvement is achieved through this innovative system, for example when used in washing machines on wooden floors.

     

     

     

    friction force [N]*mechanical gap [mm]compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    80 to 1204 / 6 / 8165 to 203235 to 273

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 18 FF - the sensitive damper

    with soft linear characteristics

     

    A linear characteristic is guarantee by the integration of two additional springs into the known Free Stroke System (RD 18 FL). Especially in combination with a damper with integrated distance sensor (RD 18 FFS), precise results are achieved, such as for the load measurement.

     

    RD 18 FF - The Sensitive

     

    friction force [N]*mechanical gap [mm]compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    80 to 1206 / 8165 to 203235 to 273

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 18 FFS - the intelligent damper

    cost-effective plug & play sensor damper

     

    A linear characteristic is guarantee by the integration of two additional springs into the known Free Stroke System (RD 18 FL). In addition, this damper is equipped with a distance / position sensor. The clever combination of a sensor and evaluation electronics can provide a signal that is easy to process. The sensor system allows for the load measurement and imbalance detection in washing units, for example. 

     

    RD 18 FFS - The Intelligent

     

    friction force [N]*mechanical gap [mm]compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]sensor measurement range [mm]
    80 to 1206 / 8164 to 204231 to 27146

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

  • RD 10 FK - the flexible damper

    flexible when it comes to installation lengths, with linear characteristics

     

    Building on the proven concept of the RD 10, the Soft Start System was also integrated with this damper. This makes it possible to realize a gentle starting characteristic, which also serves to significantly reduce transmitted vibrations and noises.

     

    RD 10 FK - The Flexible

     

    friction force [N]*spring rate [N/mm]compressed length [mm]extended length [mm]
    60 to 14014 / 26171 to 185244 to 269

     

    *Temperature and speed-dependent

    Customer-specific solutions are possible.

Sector finder

Friction dampers from SUSPA® are mainly used in automatic washing machines.