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Application of Industrial Shock Absorbers

Typical shock absorber applications in this category include:

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  • Gravity-driven conveyors where products roll down a slope and must stop smoothly

  • Vertical lifting platforms or elevator tables lowering under their own weight

  • Horizontally sliding machine guards or safety doors that close by gravity or manual push

  • Free-sliding tool changers or large drawers returning to rest without powered actuation

  • Overhead crane trolleys that travel slowly and need end-of-travel cushioning

  • Manually operated sliding gates and large access panels that could otherwise slam shut

 

In each case, the mid-size industrial shock absorber must be correctly sized to absorb the kinetic energy of the moving mass, protect mechanical parts, and ensure gentle, controlled stopping

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Sizing Industrial Shock Absorbers for
Mass Without Propelling Force

Formulae

E1 = W · v  · 0.5

E2 = 0

E3 = E1+ E2

E4 = E3 · c

vD = v

We = W

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Example: Sizing Industrial Shock Absorbers for Mass Without of Propelling Force.

W = 80 kg

v = 1.5 m/s

c = 500 /hr

s =0.050 m

E1 = 80· 1.5  · 0.5  = 90 Nm

E2 = 0

E3 = 90 + 0 = 90 Nm

E4 = 90 · 500 = 45000 Nm/hr

We = W = 80 kg

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Mass without the presence of a propelling force

Model choosen -SBN-M33x1.5S50H3

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When equipment or components move under their own weight—such as sliding gates, gravity-driven conveyors, or free-falling loads—industrial shock absorbers must be sized carefully to stop the moving mass safely, even though there is no external propelling force. Our mid-size industrial shock absorbers are designed specifically for these situations, where controlled deceleration is needed to protect machinery, reduce noise, and improve operational efficiency. Correct sizing ensures the shock absorber can manage the energy created by the moving mass, delivering reliable performance and longer equipment life.

Have more questions? Email us at info@shockbuffer.com

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