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MacScott Bond's head office in Loanhead, near Edinburgh, is located on the same site as our sister company MacTaggart Scott & Co. Ltd.
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Technical Details for the CA2X8EU
The ACE CA2X8EU Heavy Industrial Shock Absorber is a self-compensating hydraulic unit engineered for high-energy absorption and heavy load deceleration. Its robust construction ensures durability and reliable impact protection in demanding applications. The self-compensating design adjusts automatically to varying load conditions, eliminating manual settings and making it an excellent choice for industrial use.
These shock absorbers are tailored to each customer’s application using the ACE calculation program, ensuring optimal settings and safely reducing the risk of crashes or errors.
| Energy capacity | 14,500 Nm/Cycle |
| Stroke | 203 mm |
| Return Force | 230 - 650N |
| Return Time | 0.7s |
| Side Load Angle max. | 3o |
| Impact velocity range | 0.3 m/s to 5 m/s. Other speeds on request. |
| Operating temperature range | -12oC to +66oC |
| Material | Outer body: steel corrosion-resistant coating; Piston rod: hard chrome plated steel; Rod end button: hardened steel and corrosion-resistant coating; Return spring: zinc plated steel |
| Damping Medium | Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) |
| Mounting | In any position |
| Positive Stop | External positive stops 2.5mm to 3mm before the end of stroke provided by the customer. |
| Manufacturer | ACE Stoßdämpfer GmbH |
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Our History
Founded in 1973, MacScott Bond Ltd has worked for 50 years, ensuring we play our part in providing the engineering excellence expected from being part of the MacTaggart Scott Group. With a rich heritage dating back to 1898, MacTaggart Scott is a trusted name in Scottish engineering, and MacScott Bond proudly upholds this legacy.
The company's commitment to delivering quality fluid power systems is evident through our portfolio of previous projects. MacScott Bond’s designs have stood the test of time and the quality of our construction of bespoke fluid power systems has always been a priority for our company.
From analysing initial requirements, intelligent design and through rigorous testing processes, the company ensures the creation of high-quality systems tailored to the specific needs of diverse sectors, including marine defense, civil, offshore, mining, and industrial.
