Buffers What it does Absorbs shock and reduces impact, protecting equipment and surfaces from damage. Dampens vibration and reduces noise, improving performance and comfort. Extends service life of components by minimizing wear from repeated impacts. Key benefits — why you need it Protection: Prevents direct metaltometal contact and surface marring where parts meet or collide. Vibration control: Lowers transmitted vibration to sensitive components, improving accuracy and reliability. Noise reduction: Softens slamming and mechanical noise in machinery, vehicles, and furniture. Low maintenance: Durable construction resists deformation and retains performance over repeated use. Simple installation: Fits into common mounting positions and can be installed with basic tools. Important attributes Function: Designed to absorb, cushion, and isolate shock and vibration in mechanical assemblies and consumer products. Compatibility: Works with a wide range of equipment and fixtures where impact or vibration control is required. Size: Offered in multiple sizes to suit small components through larger mounting points; select the size that matches your mounting hole or contact area for performance. Material: Made from resilient elastomeric materials chosen for energy absorption and durability; material selection affects hardness, rebound, and temperature resistance. Performance: Provides consistent damping across repeated cycles; performance varies by material and geometry—choose the variant appropriate for the expected load and environment. Typical applications Industrial machinery: Mount or place buffers at contact points on presses, conveyors, or machine housings to reduce vibration, protect parts during operation, and lower noise. Transportation and logistics: Use buffers in packaging fixtures or vehicle mounts to isolate sensitive equipment from shock during transit. Furniture and fixtures: Protect surfaces and reduce slamming on cabinet doors, drawers, or access panels while providing a softer stop. How to choose Match the buffer size to the mounting area and the expected contact surface. Select material hardness based on the level of impact and required damping—softer for cushioning, firmer for loadbearing isolation. Consider the operating environment (temperature, oils, chemicals) and choose a material compatible with those conditions. If in doubt, test a sample in the actual application to confirm fit and performance. Practical tips Ensure clean, flat mating surfaces for contact and load distribution. Use appropriate fasteners or adhesives recommended for the buffer type and the substrate. Periodically inspect for wear or permanent deformation and when performance degrades. Buffers provide a straightforward, reliable way to protect equipment, reduce vibration and noise, and improve longevity in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications. Choose the correct size and material for your specific needs to achieve consistent, longlasting performance.