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Viscous Speed Governors (VSG)

Viscous Speed Governors (VSG)

Viscous Speed Governors (VSG)

Product catalog summary
Overview
The document describes the Viscous Speed Governors (VSG) by ITT Enidine Inc., which are designed for controlling the rotation of shafts and hinged loads using silicone-based viscous shearing technology. These devices are particularly suitable for rolling overhead and fire door control.

Specifications
The VSG features a simple, lightweight, and rugged construction that ensures reliable performance across various industrial applications. It operates by shearing silicone fluid with an inner rotor, providing resistance and smooth motion. The fluid viscosity is selected based on component size, weight, spring assist, and desired cycle time.

Installation and Use
VSGs can be installed on rolling doors by mounting them to the keyed door shaft according to the original manufacturer's instructions. They require no adjustments during installation or service and can control the speed of large doors. Multiple governors can be used for oversized doors.

Compliance and Standards
The VSG meets industry standards set by Underwriters Laboratory, Warnock Hersey, and Factory Mutual. It has passed the 3-hour fire door burn test and conforms to numerous industry standards.

Features and Benefits
  • Controls rotary motion safely and quietly.
  • Provides consistent speed control through 360º rotation in both directions.
  • Handles linear motion via rack and pinion integration.
  • Compatible with industry-standard shaft and keyway configurations.
  • Operates in a wide range of ambient conditions (-40º F to +200º F).
  • Maintenance-free with no adjustments required.


Applications
  • Overhead and rolling steel fire doors, grilles, and shutters.
  • Conveying systems for braking free conveyor rollers and ramps.
  • Material handling for hoist integration and free-fall load protection.
  • Steering control for over-steering protection.
  • Amusement industry for limiting sway and range of motion.
  • Industrial safety for controlling shaft or hinged loads.
  • Marine applications with non-metallic construction.


Ordering Information
Part numbers are specified based on shaft-bore x keyway and fluid viscosity requirements. The material is a high-performance polymer composite, weighing 2.0 lbs (1.0 Kg). Silicone fluid is available in various viscosities ranging from 1K to 600K cSt.

Performance Characteristics
  • Breakaway torque requirements vary with fluid viscosity.
  • Dynamic torque values are provided in selection guides.
  • Operating temperature range is -40º F to +200º F.


Contact Information
ITT Enidine Inc., 7 Centre Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA. Tel.: 1 (716) 662-1900, Fax: 1 (716) 662-1909, Website: www.enidine.com
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Catalog excerpts

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Viscous Speed Governors (VSG) Features and Benefits • Safely and quietly controls rotary motion • Provides consistent speed control through 360º of rotation, in both directions • Handles linear motion via simple rack and pinion integration VSG leads the expansion of our core product of fering • Industry standard shaft and keyway mounting configurations • Wide range of ambient operating conditions - indoor The VSG’s simple, lightweight rugged construction or outdoor, -40º F to +200º F (-40º C to +95º C) provides reliable performance for numerous industrial applications. The VSG controls rotation of shafts and • Customer-specified performance over a wide hinged loads by using silicone-based viscous shearing range of operating RPM technology. An inner rotor is surrounded by silicone fluid • Maintenance-free - no adjustments required within the stationary housing. As the shaft rotates, the inner rotor shears the silicone fluid providing resistance and smooth motion. Fluid viscosity of each VSG is selected after considering variables such as the Typical Shaft Installation components size, weight, spring assist and desired Exploded View cycle time. Common Applications • Overhead and rolling steel fire doors, grilles, and shutters • Conveying - braking of free conveyor rollers and ramps Rotor Keyed to Shaft Outer Cover • Material Handling - hoist integration, free-fall load protection Silicone Fluid • Steering Control - resistance offers over-steering protection • Amusement Industry - limiting sway and range of motion • Industrial Safety - controlling shaft or hinged loads • Marine Applications - 100% high-tech, non metallic construction Typical VSG Application Lateral Motion Ideally suited for the Rolling Overhead and Fire Door Control In new and retrofit applications, a single VSG can be installed on rolling doors by simply mounting to the keyed door shaft per the original door manufacturer’s instructions. Unlike noisy ratcheting devices, the VSG requires no adjustments during installation or while in-service and can control the closing and opening speed of most large doors. Multiple governors can be used to handle over-sized doors. Currently in use by most major door manufacturers, the patented VSG meets industry standards outlined by Underwriters Labratory, Warnock Hersey and Factory Mutual. It has passed the 3-hour fire door burn test and conforms to numerous industry standards. ITT Enidine Inc. | 7 Centre Drive | Orchard Park, NY 14127, USA Tel.: 1 (716) 662-1900 | Fax: 1 (716) 662-

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Viscous Speed Governors (VSG) Ordering Information Dimensional Data Specify Part Number (example: A715477-005) Optional Mounting Hole for 3/8” Hardware (8mm) Specify Required Shaft-Bore x Keyway Specify Required Fluid Viscosity x ‘000 Performance Characterisitics Breakaway Torque Requirements: Material: Weight: Damping Medium: 35 in-lbs. (4 Nm.) for fluids 1K, 5K, 10K (cSt.) 50 in-lbs. (5.6 Nm.) for fluids 30K and 60K (cSt.) 70 in-lbs. (8 Nm.) for fluids 100K+ (cSt.) High Performance Polymer Composite Govern Descent of Rolling Steel Fire Doors Dynamic Torque: Refer to Selection Guides Below....

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