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Oleo has been offering the LB series for over thirty years. The Oleo LB gas hydraulic buffer series is globally recognised for its excellent performance and reliability. It is a self contained, maintenance free* unit designed for heavy and high speed installations offering our largest mass range.
Given the large mass range and rated speed of the LB series, this buffer can be found in a number of different installations including, low, medium and high rise buildings, vehicle and service elevators.
The LB series is designed and built according to strict engineering standards and is universally approved and globally certified.
* other than statutory inspections.
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| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Rated speed | 2.54 m/s | 500 ft/min |
| Maximum speed (115%) | 2.92 m/s | 575 ft/min |
| Stroke 'S' (min.) | 462 mm | 18.19 in |
| Impact mass range | 500-8330 kg | 1102-18365 lbs |
| Height 'H' max. (extended) | 1211.3 mm | 47.7 in |
| Height 'C' min. (compressed) | 730.8 mm | 28.8 in |
| Height 'F' to reservoir top | 689.0 mm | 27.1 in |
| Weight no oil (dry) | 38.6 kg | 85.1 lbs |
| Oil volume | 10.0 litres | 2.6 gallons |
| Reduced stroke: Rated speed with terminal speed limiting device, based on EN81.1 rule 10.4.3.2 and ASME A17.1 rule 2.22.4.1.2 | ||
| Reduced stroke ASME A17.1 | 4.53 m/s | 891 ft/min |
| Reduced stroke EN81.1 | 3.7 m/s | 728 ft/min |
