Hydraulic snubbers and mechanical snubbers can take the same loads if they are the same size snubber. It depends upon the load that each type of snubber is designed for.

There is little difference in the initial dragforce associated with mechanical and hydraulic snubbers. Basically, both styles are designed to impart a maximum of 2% of their design restraint load during normal pipe deflection.

Hydraulic Snubber

Please specify figure number,cylinder size, stroke, load, cold and hot piston settings, and piston endoption when ordering a mechanical or hydraulic snubber. If clamp is required, please specify nominal pipe size, or special O.D.and clamp material. Please specify or describe any additional optional featuresor special settings required.

Mechanical Snubber

Both snubbers function similarly. One thing to consider would be the environment. If the environment is real dirty, the mechanical snubbers may get gritty and not function properly. Likewise, if the environment is extremely cold, the fluid ina hydraulic snubber may not function properly. Additionally hydraulic snubbers have a larger available displacement, but basically the mechanical and hydraulic snubbers function similarly.

Mechanical Snubber

Hydraulic Snubber

Snubbers can be adjusted by either changing the initial position of the telescoping cylinder or by using (where available) the adjustable rod end feature to alter the length of the snubber.

Mechanical Snubber Assemblies