PROGRESSIVE RUBBER BUFFERS TYPE C

Rigid buffers used as end stops or to limit the stroke of moving parts give rise to high impact stresses to structures often causing visible deterioration. This is normally accompanied by unacceptably high noise levels to the human ear particularly when these impacts are repeated periodically. Rubber buffers eliminate these drawbacks considerably, as they dampen noise and absorb energy. The simple buffer has a flat surface and therefore responds immediately to impact, without over-extending the stroke of the moving part. The progressive buffer has a conical form and therefore makes contact on a progressive basis , increasing deflection with increasing load. This action provides gradual arrest is of moving parts absorbing considerable energy, prohibiting instant high impact stress.