Ambient Temperature
Ambient temperature is a temperature of a cooling medium, usually air which
surrounds the actuator or another device.
Coil Spring
Coil spring is an important component of the suspension system. It is a
heavy duty spiraled metal component of the suspension system forming a
dynamic connection between the body of an automobile and its chassis
Dampers
Dampers function by controlling the flow of the fluid from outer to inner
chamber of a cylinder during piston actuation. It can be adjusted easily to
different road conditions and provides good balance to the vehicles.
Dashpots
In order to resist motion, Dashpots make the use of viscous friction. The
important components of dashpot is piston that moves through a viscous fluid
in conjunction with a spring, in shock absorbers. The damping force and the
velocity of the movement is proportional.
Gas/ Pressurized Shock Absorber
Gas shock absorber or pressurized shock absorber provides smooth and safe
drive. The damping consistency of this device is brilliant.
Independent Suspension
In independent suspension system each wheel on an axle is sprung separately
and can react independently to bumps. This suspension makes the use of a
solid, beam or rigid axle to "connect" the suspension of two
wheels.
Leaf Spring
Leaf spring is a flat, flexible piece of metal that is curved into an arc.
The spring bends when forces act upon it. These springs are used in pick-up
trucks and is mounted on a solid axle to a vehicle.
MacPherson Strut
Macpherson strut is a suspension system combining the coil spring and shock
absorber in one system.
Nonadjustable Shock Absorber
Also called as self compensating shock absorber, a nonadjustable shock
absorber, is a device that can accommodate varying weights and propelling
force. It is capable of providing a specific deceleration or reaction force.
Nonadjustable shock absorber combines soft contact dampening with the self
compensating ability for decelerating a wide range of weights.
Pneumatic Shock Absorber
Pneumatic shock absorber makes the use of cushion of air in order to absorb
shock. The important components of the shock absorber are cylinder and a
piston defining a pressure chamber in the cylinder.
Rubber Shock Absorber
It is a device made of elastic material and mounted in a shock absorbing
device. It can handle and absorb pressure. Rubber shock absorber consists of
different sections with different diameters and different elastic
coefficients.
Shock Absorber
Shock absorber prevents the vehicles with unwanted shocks. It helps in the
dissipation of the energy of the suspension. It keeps the wheels contact
with the road and gives smooth ride.
Spring Shock Absorber
Spring shock absorber uses coil spring. There is a rebound dampening unit
at the center of the spring shock absorber. As the length of the shock
absorber changes the fluid starts to flow.
Strut
In strut reinforced shock absorber is used as one of the wheel’s
locating members. It is usually bolted with the wheel hub.
Suspension
Suspension in a vehicle provides better handling and braking. It is
essential for providing smooth and bump free ride. The vehicle is protected
from unwantes and untimely wear from this suspension system. Suspension
system as a whole consists of chasis, springs and shock absorber.
Suspension Damping
Suspension damping is process that dampens the vibration. This function is
accomplished by shock absorbers.
Suspension Stroke
Suspension system is defined as the the vertical movement made by the wheel
as compared to the body
Suspension Travel
Suspension travel is defined as the amount of vertical wheel movement that
suspension allows.
Twin Tube Shock Absorber
A twin tube shock absorber consists of tube inside the outer shock body
which contains the piston assembly. Coil springs of different types inside
the shock body are used. It is basically a low pressure shock. The inner
tube of the shock absorber is known as pressure tube whereas the outer tube
is known as the reserve tube.
