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Why bother with gas; wouldn the air pocket function just as well without it?

April 26, 2017air bother function Gas pocket

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Why bother with gas; wouldn the air pocket function just as well without it?

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The advantage of using gas is simply to stop aeration of the fluid and air. The aeration would reduce fluid viscosity, causing the shock to fade, weakening damping capability and building heat. This would also reduce viscosity and further diminish damping capabilities.