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    Shock Absorbers

    Shock absorbers are devices used to stop a moving load smoothly and slowly. Shock absorbers can be hydraulic or pneumatic and are used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. RS offer a range of high-quality pneumatic shock absorbers, absorber stop collars and mounting equipment from leading brands such as Festo, SMC and ACE.

    How does a shock absorber work?

    Shock absorbers are self-contained devices that use compressed air or oil under pressure to provide a soft cushion or damping effect. The compressed air or pressurised oil is forced through a series of internal valves which restrict the flow. They convert kinetic energy of a load which is then dissipated to atmosphere.

    Applications for a shock absorber

    Shock absorbers are used in a wide range of applications. They are used where energy absorption is needed. Typical applications include

    • Suspension systems
    • Automation control
    • Robots
    • Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
    • Vibration control
    • Dispensing and vending machines
    • Pumps and motors
    • Linear actuators

    Shock absorber types

    Shock absorbers can be adjustable or self-compensating. Adjustable types have a manual adjustable dial which enables you to adjust the device to suit the load. Self compensating types typically use hydraulic oil which is forced through small orifices as the piston retracts.

    235 Products showing for Shock Absorbers

    RS PRO
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    67mm
    -
    Threaded
    Shock Absorber
    AC
    33000Nm
    20Nm
    4 Nm
    -10°C
    -
    -
    +80°C
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    73mm
    -
    Thread
    Shock Absorber
    AC
    38000Nm
    59Nm
    6 Nm
    -10°C
    -
    -
    +80°C
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    67 mm
    -
    Threaded
    Shock Absorber
    AC
    33000Nm
    20Nm
    3 Nm
    -10°C
    -
    -
    +80°C
    -
    RS PRO
    -
    47mm
    -
    Threaded
    Shock Absorber
    AC
    12400 NmNm
    6Nm
    3Nm
    -10°C
    -
    -
    +80°C
    -
    ACE
    -
    83mm
    138mm
    M33 x 1.5
    -
    MA
    169000Nm
    170Nm
    45 to 90N
    -12°C
    45N
    -
    +70°C
    90N
    ACE
    -
    79.2mm
    96.7mm
    M20 x 1.5
    -
    MC
    45000Nm
    41Nm
    4 → 9N
    0°C
    4N
    -
    +66°C
    9N
    ACE
    -
    88mm
    118mm
    M20 x 1.5
    -
    MA
    45000Nm
    25Nm
    5 → 10N
    0°C
    5N
    -
    +66°C
    10N
    Festo
    -
    46mm
    62.3mm
    M12 x 1
    Shock Absorber
    YSR
    18000Nm
    3Nm
    -
    -10°C
    -
    -
    +80°C
    -
    ACE
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    MB
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    068-0686, 268-0692, 268-0709, 268-0715, 268-0721, 268-0743, 268-0759, 366-3317, 366-3323, 366-3339, 834-257, 834-263
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    -
    ACE
    -
    110.3mm
    141.9mm
    M25 x 1.5
    -
    MC
    68000Nm
    136Nm
    5 → 10N
    0°C
    5N
    -
    +66°C
    10N
    Festo
    M10in
    41mm
    58.3mm
    M10 x 1
    Shock Absorber
    YSRW
    15000Nm
    2.5J
    -
    -10°C
    -
    -
    +80°C
    -
    ACE
    -
    106.6mm
    143mm
    M25 x 1.5
    -
    MA
    68000Nm
    68Nm
    10 → 30N
    0°C
    10N
    -
    +66°C
    30N
    ACE
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    BV
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    MA225EUM, SC300EUM0-4, SC300EUM5-9
    -
    -
    ACE
    -
    43mm
    57.6mm
    M10 x 1
    -
    MC
    22600Nm
    2.8Nm
    3 → 6N
    0°C
    3N
    -
    +65°C
    6N
    ACE
    -
    108mm
    189mm
    M33 x 1.5
    -
    MA
    180000Nm
    340Nm
    45 to 135N
    -12°C
    45N
    -
    +70°C
    135N
    Festo
    -
    45.15mm
    50.15mm
    Threaded
    Shock Absorber
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    ACE
    -
    145mm
    246mm
    M45 x 1.5
    -
    MA
    282000Nm
    1170Nm
    50 to 180N
    -12°C
    50N
    -
    +70°C
    180N
    ACE
    -
    52mm
    70mm
    M12 x 1
    -
    MC
    28200Nm
    9Nm
    4 → 9N
    0°C
    4N
    -
    +65°C
    9N
    Festo
    M16
    72.5mm
    105mm
    -
    Shock Absorber
    YSRW
    41000Nm
    12Nm
    -
    -10°C
    -
    -
    +80°C
    -
    ACE
    -
    87.7mm
    114.7mm
    M14 x 1.5
    -
    SC
    34000Nm
    25Nm
    4 → 9N
    0°C
    4N
    -
    +66°C
    9N
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