Mechanical Snubbers

Mechanical snubbers have two modes of operation. In passive mode, i.e., motion caused by thermal loads, the resisting mechanism is disengaged and the snubber “free wheels” with very low resistance. In active mode the mechanism is engaged, and the snubber limits the acceleration to a low threshold value. There are other types of mechanical snubbers, but these are the most common ones.

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What is the criteria required to order a mechanical or hydraulic snubber?

Please specify figure number,cylinder size, stroke, load, cold and hot piston settings, and piston endoption when ordering a mechanical or ...Continue Reading

What is a mechanical snubber?

A mechanical snubber is a device that permits pipe deflection under normal operating conditions, but when subjected to an impulse ...Continue Reading

Is there a difference for drag force for hydraulic and mechanical snubber?

There is little difference in the initial dragforce associated with mechanical and hydraulic snubbers. Basically, both styles are designed to ...Continue Reading

How do you adjust a snubber?

Snubbers can be adjusted by either changing the initial position of the telescoping cylinder or by using (where available) the ...Continue Reading

Can a hydraulic snubber handle more load than a mechanical snubber?

Hydraulic snubbers and mechanical snubbers can take the same loads if they are the same size snubber. It depends upon ...Continue Reading


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