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Sizing Industrial Shock Absorbers for
Mass Descending on Inclined Plane

When a mass moves downward on an inclined plane under the influence of gravity, it can build up considerable speed, requiring carefully designed damping to stop it safely. At Shockbuffer, we provide expert industrial shock absorber selection and accurate sizing of shock absorbers for these applications, ensuring smooth deceleration and reduced impact. Our medium industrial shock absorbers are engineered to handle the kinetic energy generated by masses sliding down slopes or chutes, protecting machinery, reducing vibration, and improving safety. Choosing the right shock absorber for machinery helps maintain efficient operation and extends equipment life.

Formulae

E1 = W ⋅g⋅ sin(A)⋅L

E2 = W ⋅g⋅ sin(A)⋅S

E3 = E1+ E2

E4 = (E3 · c)

vD = √(2g · (SinA) · L)

We = (2 · E3) / vD

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Example: Sizing Industrial Shock Absorbers for Mass Descending on Inclined Plane

W = 884 kg

A = 15°

Le = 0.7 m

s = 0.050 m

c = 100 /hr

E1 = 884 · 9.81 · 0.26 · 0.7 = 1578 Nm

E2 = 884 · 9.81 · 0.26 · 0.05 = 112 Nm

E3 = 1578 + 112 = 1690 Nm

E4 = 1690 · 100 = 169000 Nm/hr

vD = √ (19.6 · 0.26 · 0.7 ​) = 1.9 m/s

We = (2 · 1690 ) / 1.9  = 936 kg

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Mass Descending an Inclined Plane

Model choosen -SBN-M64x2S100H3

Applications of Industrial Shock Absorbers​

 

Typical shock absorber applications in this category include:

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  • Roller conveyors set at an incline where products roll down by gravity

  • Chutes in packaging or sorting systems guiding boxes or parcels to lower levels

  • Inclined feed systems delivering parts into machines at controlled speeds

  • Sloped transfer tracks in warehouses and distribution centers

  • Material handling slides used to move items gently between different heights

  • Automated lines where products descend along inclined rails or guides

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In all these cases, a medium industrial shock absorber must be correctly sized to absorb the kinetic energy from the descending mass, ensuring gentle stopping and protecting mechanical structures from excessive shock.

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