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Compression dampers provide speed and motion control in the compression direction of operation and provide minimal resistance “free in extension” in the extension direction.

Compression dampers are most commonly used within lids, doors, covers, or any other objects where controlling the speed is required when the moving in the extension direction. Compression dampers will provide speed control when there is no external hand forces applied in the compression motion. When hand force is required to extend the damper it will extend without resistance “free movement”. For example, dampers can be deployed for slam prevention and speed control in the lowering of a hospital bed side rail system or to slow the opening of a maintenance cover on an ATM, electronic gaming machine, or other electronic consoles.