Bespoke applications and design
At Avo UK we have over 20 year’s experience of designing and developing bespoke set ups for the most unusual as well as the most common applications on track, rally & road. If you would like us to look into your specific requirements, we are happy to do so.
All parts are designed and manufactured inhouse, so we look after the project every step of the way ourselves.
To get in touch please email us with a brief description of the project and we will come back to you as quickly as possible.
Servicing
All Avo dampers are designed to be serviceable parts. We can test, service and repair any of our own dampers. If you would like to send your dampers in for an initial inspection, please send them to the following address with a covering letter giving your name, address, contact telephone number and detail any issues you are currently experiencing.
Avo UK Ltd
Caswell Road
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 7PW
Multiple Industries
Avo UK are proud to have the capability of designing and manufacturing dampers for all types of industries and environments. Below are some examples away from the automotive industry that use Avo UK.
Naval Ship
Launch Control for gliders
Mobile landing lights
Power boat seats
Agricultural machinery
Industries
During our time we have supplied dampers for a wide range of applications and users.
Agricultural – From Combined Harvesters to Tractor Seats our dampers have been used as replacement equipment for both performance and comfort.
Industrial – Our dampers have been used in commercial washing machines by major hotels and laundry companies, providing reliability in high temperatures and stability.
Motorsport – Avo has a wealth of experience and over the years we have had many successful rally teams using our dampers and knowledge to create the winning formula. We have also supported track championships with similar success stories.
Commercial – We have provided solutions for various other applications including launch control for gliders, mobile landing lights, naval ship and gun turrets to name a few.
Whatever your requirement, whether it is a large quantity or a one off set we are ready and able to help.
For any enquiries please contact us via email.
Tender and Helper Springs
Tender springs and helper springs can often be confused or mistaken for one another. They are placed in the same location but have very different roles within a suspension set up. Both types of spring must be used with a main spring.
Helper springs are visually short, and manufactured using thin, flat wire. This spring will sit above or below the main spring using a middle adaptor to hold it in place. Its primary purpose is to keep the main spring engaged at all times during full suspension travel. The helper spring will push against the main spring to keep it located on the middle adaptor. As the damper compresses the helper will also compress to provide a solid base for the main spring without affecting the spring rate or performance. A helper spring is particularly important where the droop exceeds the open length of the main spring as without one, the main spring may become dislodged.
The role of a tender spring is different as it commonly has a rate of its own. It is stiffer than a helper and does not always fully compress at ride height. A tender spring creates a dual rate system alongside the main spring. One of the advantages of using this style of setup is, that the softer tender spring may give better ride comfort but once the car is loaded and fully compressed the tender spring becomes inactive which allows the main spring rate to take control and increase stiffness. This in turn provides the vehicle with more stability during situations such as high-speed cornering but can also give you a softer and more compliant feeling through slow speed and traction areas.
Another function of a tender spring can be to slow the impact of a wheel touching down mid corner. For example, on a front wheel drive vehicle, it is not uncommon for the rear inside wheel to lift off of the floor. Once this rear wheel touches back onto the ground, it can create a moment of instability in the car. A tender spring on the rear would allow the rear wheel to touch back down on the ground with a softer rate, which would create less of an impact to the vehicles stability.