Sizing Industrial Shock Absorbers for Cylinder-Driven Horizontal Rotary Table (Load Optional)
Cylinder-driven horizontal rotary tables, whether operating with or without additional loads, can build significant kinetic energy during rotation, which must be carefully absorbed to avoid damaging equipment and ensure process stability. At Shockbuffer, we specialize in industrial shock absorber selection and precise sizing of shock absorbers for these rotary systems, helping protect equipment from unexpected shocks and ensuring smooth, repeatable stops. Our medium industrial shock absorbers are engineered to handle a range of load conditions, reducing vibration, extending machine life, and keeping automated systems running reliably. Choosing the right shock absorber for machinery improves safety and performance across industrial applications.
Formulae
VT = (A · RT) / t
E1(Table) = 0.25 · W · VT
VL = (A · RL) / t
E1(Additional Load) = 0.5 · WL · VL
E1(Total) = E1(Table) + E1(Additional Load)
F = (0.78 · D · p · RC )/ RS
E2 = F · S
E3 = E1 + E2
E4 = E3 · c
VS = (A · RS) / t
We = (2 · E3) / VS
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Example: Sizing Industrial Shock Absorbers for Cylinder-Driven Horizontal Rotary Table (Load Optional)
D = 0.060 m
p = 550000 Pa
RC = 0.25 m
W = 120 kg
RT = 0.50 m
RL = 0.20 m
WL = 45 kg
RS = 0.2 m
A = 1.57 rad
t = 1 sec
s = 0.025 m
c = 10 / hr
VT = (1.57 · 0.50) / 1= 0.78 m/s
E1(Table) = 0.25 · 120 · 0.78 = 18 Nm
VL = (1.57 · 0.20) / 1 = 0.31 m/s
E1(Additional Load) = 0.5 · 45 · 0.31 = 2.2 Nm
E1(Total) = 18 + 2.2 = 20.2 Nm
F = (0.78 · 0.060 · 550000 · 0.25) / 0.2 = 1930 N
E2 = 1930 · 0.025 = 48 Nm
E3 = 20.2 + 48 = 68.2 Nm
E4 = 68.2 · 100 = 6820 Nm/hr
VS = ( 1.57 · 0.2) / 1 = 0.31 m/s
We = (2 · 68.2) / 0.31 = 1419 kg
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Application of Industrial Shock Absorbers
Typical shock absorber applications in this category include:
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Pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder-driven indexing tables in assembly lines
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Rotary tables for loading and unloading parts onto conveyors or pallets
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Automated positioning systems where tables rotate to multiple stations
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Rotary fixtures for welding, machining, or inspection tasks
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Light- to medium-duty pallet or product turntables in packaging systems
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Flexible manufacturing systems where rotary tables move parts with optional loads
In each of these cases, a medium industrial shock absorber must be correctly sized to absorb the kinetic energy produced by rotation—whether the table is carrying a load or not—ensuring safe, controlled stopping and protecting machinery from mechanical shock.
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