Seismico Technologies Ltd. is the sole distributor in Israel of Taylor Devices Inc., USA, the best in class manufacturer of seismic viscous fluid dampers.

Taylor Devices’ Fluid Viscous Dampers are applicable to both fixed and base isolated structures, including buildings, bridges, and lifeline equipment. Diagonal brace dampers are available in output levels of 2,000 pounds to 2,000,000 pounds force, with strokes of up to 6 inches. Base isolation dampers are available in output levels of 100,000 pounds to 2,000,000 pounds force, with strokes of up to 120 inches. Standard output for both product lines is linear, where force is proportional to velocity. This allows damping levels as high as 50% of critical, offering truly dramatic seismic stress reduction in any structure. Optional output functions are available, including low damping exponents from 0.3 to 0.9, and relief valve damping offering an essentially flat response above a specified velocity limit. Special fluidic orificing can be supplied to allow thermal movement with minimal resistance while providing lockup for seismic events, thus creating a Force Transmission Device from this product line. For unusual seismic applications, adaptive or semi-active controls can be incorporated into any Taylor Seismic Damper. These products also have non-seismic applications as wind dampers on tall buildings, bridges and other structures. You can now protect almost any new or existing structure against earthquakes, simply and inexpensively. Taylor Devices' Fluid Viscous Dampers provide complete protection for buildings, bridges, towers, elevated freeways; virtually any structure that is subject to earthquake damage. You can also protect sensitive equipment inside your building, like computers and generators.

Here is what you get when you specify Taylor Fluid Viscous Dampers:

Substantial Stress Reduction – Greatly enhanced damping lowers both stress and deflection throughout a structure. This allows the structure to remain elastic during any seismic event.

Easy to Model with Existing Codes – These dampers are completely viscous in output and will simply and efficiently raise structural damping to 20%-50% of critical, versus 1%-3% for a typical undamped design.

Easy Installation – Saving valuable time and materials, a wide range of compact sizes with linear or non-linear damping are readily available to reduce installation cost.

Peace of Mind – Totally passive dampers for extreme reliability with no dependence on outside energy sources.

Worry-Free Operation – No maintenance ever. Taylor Devices’ exclusive modular design uses a minimum number of moving parts. Patented seal has a history of over 50+ years of successful performance on demanding applications. Completely self-contained; no refilling, no leakage, no problems.

Environmentally Proven Output – Thermostatically controlled, virtually unaffected by temperatures from -40 degrees F to +160 degrees F. Nonflammable inert fluid and stainless steel piston rods standard on all models.

Simple to Apply – These dampers are truly viscous, their response is out of phase with structural stresses. Available in sizes of 10 kip to 2000 kip.