{"product_id":"xl70h02-5-specter-tapered-damper","title":"XL70H02-5 - Specter Tapered Damper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/11xb9c6lu00q0i2cimvnv\/Specter-Tapered-Damper-Manual.pdf?rlkey=b0mwdhc6n8z2viiifzqo0i21b\u0026amp;st=dqqvhvvy\u0026amp;dl=0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision Tapered Damper System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tapered damper design engineered for stable, repeatable head performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Precision Tapered Damper System uses a controlled taper geometry to manage radial support and axial preload in the rotor head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of relying on flat, parallel dampers that react inconsistently to temperature and assembly variation, the tapered profile creates a self-centering, geometry-driven damping interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow it works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAxial preload\u003cbr\u003e→ progressive tapered engagement\u003cbr\u003e→ stable radial support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs preload is applied, the damper engages gradually along the taper, producing predictable compression and consistent resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo sudden stiffness jumps.\u003cbr\u003eNo random free play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy tapered instead of straight dampers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight dampers rely on material compression alone.\u003cbr\u003eCompression changes with temperature, age, and assembly force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tapered damper relies on geometry first, material second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is:\u003cbr\u003e    •    More consistent damping feel\u003cbr\u003e    •    Reduced sensitivity to temperature changes\u003cbr\u003e    •    Stable head geometry across rebuilds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you’ll feel in the air\u003cbr\u003e    •    Clearer, more defined center feel\u003cbr\u003e    •    Smooth, progressive cyclic response\u003cbr\u003e    •    Stable head behavior at high RPM\u003cbr\u003e    •    The same feel every time you rebuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you won’t deal with anymore\u003cbr\u003e    •    Random head stiffness after rebuilds\u003cbr\u003e    •    Loose dampers in cold conditions\u003cbr\u003e    •    Over-tight assemblies just to remove play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"share-button__button\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" class=\"icon icon-share\" viewbox=\"0 0 13 12\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M1.625 8.125v2.167a1.083 1.083 0 0 0 1.083 1.083h7.584a1.083 1.083 0 0 0 1.083-1.083V8.125\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.148 1.271a.5.5 0 0 1 .707 0L9.563 3.98a.5.5 0 0 1-.707.707L6.501 2.332 4.147 4.687a.5.5 0 1 1-.708-.707z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.5 1.125a.5.5 0 0 1 .5.5v6.5a.5.5 0 0 1-1 0v-6.5a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapid Helis Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41385337356346,"sku":"XL70H02-5","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1695\/1269\/files\/XL70H02-5.webp?v=1777533195","url":"https:\/\/www.rapidhelis.com.au\/products\/xl70h02-5-specter-tapered-damper","provider":"Rapid Helis Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}