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

When a load is pushed or pulled upward along an inclined plane by a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder, it generates significant kinetic energy that must be carefully managed to protect equipment and ensure precise stopping. At Shockbuffer, we specialize in industrial shock absorber selection and accurate sizing of shock absorbers for these uphill motion applications. Our medium industrial shock absorbers are engineered to handle the dynamic forces and momentum created during ascent, delivering controlled deceleration, reducing vibration, and preventing mechanical wear. Choosing the right shock absorber for machinery keeps automated systems safe, reliable, and efficient.

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 Ascent 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 = 74 Nm

E3 = 248 + 74 = 322 Nm

E4 = 322 · 100 = 32200 Nm/hr

We = (2 · 322 ) / 1.5  = 292 Kg

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Cylinder-Driven Load Ascent on Inclined Plane

Model choosen -SBN-M45x1.5S50H3

Application of Industrial Shock Absorbers

 

Typical shock absorber applications in this category include:

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  • Inclined conveyor systems where cylinders move products upward between levels

  • Tilting platforms lifting components to higher workstations

  • Automated lifting fixtures moving parts up inclined chutes or guides

  • Cylinder-driven systems pushing pallets or trays up an angled surface

  • Testing equipment simulating uphill motion of parts for quality control

  • Assembly or packaging systems raising items along sloped paths

 

In each of these cases, a medium industrial shock absorber must be correctly sized to absorb the kinetic energy generated by cylinder-driven ascent, ensuring smooth, gentle stops and protecting equipment from shock, impact, and premature wear.

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