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Military Suspensions

LORD Magneto-Rheological controllable shock absorbers (MR Suspensions) improve vehicle performance by reacting and adapting to terrain and other conditions thousands of times per second. When compared to traditional systems, MR Suspensions provide improved dynamic stability, ride quality and overall vehicle performance.

LORD MR Suspensions for Military Vehicles & Trucks

LORD MR Suspensions reduce absorbed energy and peak accelerations into the vehicle system and provides enhanced stability during dynamic maneuvers.

PERFORMANCE & ENDURANCE

  • Increased speed over terrain
  • Improved stability and safe driving speed
  • Reduced vehicle body motion aids weapon accuracy
  • Reduced wear and tear on suspension and drive train components

PROTECTION & SAFETY

  • Reduced occupant fatigue
  • Enhanced dynamic stability
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Magneto-Rheological in the News

LORD Corporation Awarded Contract with US Engine Produc...

LORD Corporation has signed an agreement with US Engine Production, Inc. for the supply of adaptive Magneto-Rheological (MR) suspension systems. A production run of adaptive ...

Contract Awarded to LORD Corporation for MR Suspension ...

LORD Corporation has teamed with World Technical Services, Inc. (WTSI) for the integration, test and evaluation of a suspension upgrade including their Magneto-Rheological (MR...

Contract Awarded to LORD Corporation for Evaluation of ...

LORD Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Army Materiel Command for the test and evaluation of their proprietary Magneto-Rheological (MR) semi-active suspension s...

LORD Invests in Military Suspension Production Cell

When news of companies downsizing is common, LORD Corporation has announced a major investment in the expansion of a 1,000-square-foot production cell for military vehicle Mag...

Production Capabilities Aid in Product Launch for Manuf...

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Military Suspensions in the News

Contract Awarded to LORD Corporation for MR Suspension ...

LORD Corporation has teamed with World Technical Services, Inc. (WTSI) for the integration, test and evaluation of a suspension upgrade including their Magneto-Rheological (MR...

Contract Awarded to LORD Corporation for Evaluation of ...

LORD Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Army Materiel Command for the test and evaluation of their proprietary Magneto-Rheological (MR) semi-active suspension s...

LORD Invests in Military Suspension Production Cell

When news of companies downsizing is common, LORD Corporation has announced a major investment in the expansion of a 1,000-square-foot production cell for military vehicle Mag...

LORD MR Shock Durability Exceeds HMMWV Passive Damper S...

LORD Corporation has announced the performance level of their Magneto-Rheological (MR) active shock absorbers for military vehicle primary suspensions.