Buffers What this product does Absorbs impact and reduces shock to protect equipment, components, and surfaces. Dampens vibration and reduces noise where parts contact or travel. Prevents metaltometal contact and surface damage in machinery, doors, and fixtures. Key benefits — why you need it Protects equipment and extends service life by reducing wear from impacts and repeated contact. Improves workplace comfort and safety by lowering vibration and noise. Minimizes downtime and costs by preventing damage to sensitive parts and assemblies. Main attributes Function: impact absorption, vibration damping, noise reduction, surface protection. Compatibility: designed for use with industrial machinery, conveyors, tooling fixtures, doors, cabinets, automotive components, and general mechanical assemblies. Size: available in a range of diameters, lengths, and mounting footprints to suit small parts through heavy equipment (select size based on load and travel requirements). Material options: common constructions include elastomers (rubber, polyurethane, silicone) and metalbacked or springloaded designs; material choice determines hardness, wear resistance, and environmental tolerance. Performance: energyabsorbing capability and service life depend on material hardness (durometer), geometry, and mounting; suitable for applications requiring repetitive impact resilience and vibration isolation. How it solves common problems Eliminates rattling and unwanted contact in assemblies by creating a controlled, energyabsorbing interface. Reduces shock transmitted to bearings, sensors, and structural components, preventing premature failure. Protects finished surfaces from scuffs and dents where parts meet or stop. Selection guidance Match material to the environment: use polyurethane for abrasion resistance, silicone for temperature applications, and rubber for generalpurpose damping. Select hardness based on load and deflection needs: softer materials for greater displacement and lower peak loads; harder materials for higher loadbearing with less deflection. Choose mounting style (adhesive, threaded stud, throughhole, pressfit) that fits the application's installation and service requirements. Installation and maintenance Installation is typically simple: attach with screws, studs, adhesive, or pressfit depending on the buffer design. Inspect periodically for wear, cracking, or loss of elasticity; when deformation or material breakdown affects performance. Clean with appropriate solvent compatible with the buffer material to avoid premature degradation. Typical use scenarios Conveyor line bumpers: mounted at transfer points to cushion product impact, reduce breakage, and silence line operation. Machine tool and fixture stops: mounted on jigs and fixtures to limit travel, protect parts, and absorb repetitive impact during machining or assembly. Door and cabinet protection: installed as stops to prevent damage to frames and surfaces while reducing slamming noise. Why choose this buffer solution Practical, durable damping components that protect equipment, reduce noise, and control motion in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. Multiple material and mounting options allow adaptation to different load, environment, and longevity requirements. Simple installation and predictable performance make buffers an effective preventative maintenance item. If you need help choosing the right buffer, specify the application, expected load, travel distance, operating temperature, and mounting constraints to determine the appropriate material, hardness, and size.