Buffers What it does Absorbs shock and vibration to protect equipment, components, and surfaces. Reduces noise and wear by providing a resilient interface between moving parts or between equipment and mounting surfaces. Maintains alignment and spacing while allowing controlled movement where needed. Key benefits — why you need these buffers Protects equipment: Prevents damage from impacts and repeated motion, extending service life. Improves performance: Damps vibration and noise that can affect precision or comfort. Simplifies installation: Acts as a readymade interface to isolate, cushion, or space parts without custom machining. Function and compatibility Function: Serves as a cushioning, isolating, or spacing element in mechanical assemblies. Compatibility: Works with a wide range of equipment and applications where impact absorption, vibration isolation, or spacing is required. Compatible with many mounting methods (adhesive, threaded fasteners, pressfit) depending on buffer design. Interfaces cleanly with metal, plastic, wood, and composite surfaces when installed per application requirements. Size, material, and performance considerations Sizes: Available in multiple diameters, lengths, and profiles to suit different clearances and load requirements (select size based on expected load and travel). Materials: Common materials include elastomers and polymers chosen for resilience, abrasion resistance, and temperature tolerance. Material choice affects compression, damping, and lifespan. Performance: Rated by compression set, Shore hardness, and load capacity — choose buffers that match the stiffness and energyabsorption needed for your application. Installation and maintenance Installation is straightforward: position, fasten or press into place, and verify proper compression and clearance. Inspect periodically for wear, cracking, or permanent deformation and when performance degrades. Store spare buffers in a cool, dry place away from ozone and direct sunlight to preserve material properties. Typical applications (use scenarios) Industrial machinery: Mount buffers between motors or gearboxes and frames to reduce vibration transmission and noise on production lines. Furniture and cabinetry: Use as door stops, bumper pads, or leveling spacers to prevent impact damage and reduce slamming noise. Automotive and equipment: Install as mounts or endstops to protect components from hard contact and to control travel in linkages or assemblies. Selection tips Match buffer material and hardness to the expected load and environmental conditions (temperature, exposure to oils/chemicals). Choose a diameter and travel that provide adequate cushioning without bottoming out under maximum load. When vibration isolation is critical, compare damping characteristics and consider using multiple buffers or combining with other isolation methods. Why use these buffers Provide a simple, costeffective way to protect equipment, reduce noise, and improve longevity without major design changes. Flexible for many retrofit and design applications where controlled cushioning or spacing is required. For results, confirm buffer dimensions, material properties, and mounting method with your application requirements before selection.