Rotary bi-directional hydraulic damper 400gf.cm
- Manufacturer: Wixroyd
- Product ID: Q3044
This device contains liquid silicon which resists movement and so creates a smooth mechanical resistance to the rotation of levers. There are many manufacturers of these dampers and hopefully you will find an equivalent in your region. Check the dimensions on the Wixroyd page to ensure it is an exact match. There are weaker versions of this damper which have damping forces of the order of 100gf.cm but this offers much more substantial resistance.
Supplier Links
https://www.simkitsupplies.com/product/dampers-pack/
Indicative Pricing With Allowance for P&P
The unit price of this part from Wixroyd is only £2.99 + p&p + tax however they require a minimum spend of £10 and they impose a small order surcharge and have a hefty postage on top. The best option at present is to order the 6 pack from SimKitSupplies above. Including postage it works out around £4 to £10 each depending on how many controls you plan to build.
£10
Substitutions
Although this damper can usually be ommitted from a control without loss of functionality, it makes a huge difference to the feel of the control. I am trying to find alternatives to the Wixroyd damper as it is so expensive. There is a possibility that the ACE FRT-C2-301-G1 from ACE Controls can be adapted although it isn't exactly the same. It appears that only the mounting is different.
