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Sizing Industrial Shock Absorbers for Cylinder-Driven
Load Descent on Inclined Plane

When a load descends along an inclined plane driven by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, it can accelerate under combined cylinder force and gravity, building considerable kinetic energy that must be safely absorbed to protect machinery. At Shockbuffer, we provide expert industrial shock absorber selection and precise sizing of shock absorbers for these inclined descent applications. Our medium industrial shock absorbers are engineered to handle the dynamic forces created by controlled downward motion, delivering smooth deceleration, reducing vibration, and preventing mechanical damage. Choosing the right shock absorber for machinery ensures safer, quieter, and more reliable industrial operations.

Formulae

F = 0.78 · D   · p

E1 = 0.5 · W · V

E2 = (F + (W · Sin A)) · s

E3 = E1 + E2

E4 = E3 · c

We = (2 · E3) / VS

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Example: Sizing Industrial Shock Absorbers for Cylinder-Driven Load Descent on Inclined Plane

D = 0.060 m

p = 550000 Pa

V = 1.5 m/s

W = 220 kg

A = 15°

s = 0.050 m

C = 100 / hr

F = 0.78N · 0.06  · 550000 = 1544 N

E1 = 0.5 · 220 · 1.5  = 248 Nm

E2 = (1544 + (220· 0.26)) · 0.050 = 80 Nm

E3 = 248 + 80 = 328 Nm

E4 = 328 · 100 = 32800 Nm/hr

We = (2 · 328 ) / 1.5  = 292 Kg

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Cylinder-Driven Load Descent on Inclined Plane

Model choosen -SBN-M45x1.5S50H3

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Application of Industrial Shock Absorbers

 

Typical shock absorber applications in this category include:

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  • Conveyor sections set on an incline with cylinder-assisted descent

  • Tilting platforms where products are gently lowered by a cylinder

  • Inclined material handling chutes with controlled descent for fragile parts

  • Automated fixtures rotating or sliding products down inclined guides

  • Testing rigs simulating controlled descent of components on ramps

  • Assembly or packaging systems moving items downward on sloped surfaces

 

In each case, a medium industrial shock absorber must be carefully sized to absorb the kinetic energy generated by the cylinder-driven and gravity-assisted motion, ensuring controlled, gentle stops and protecting equipment from shock and excess wear.

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