Snubbers

During normal operating conditions, CPA’s hydraulic snubber allows a piping system which experiences displacement to maintain its required flexibility. However, when being acted upon by dynamic forces, the snubber locks into place thus protecting the piping system to which it is attached.

Unique benefits of cpa hydraulic snubber design:

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snubbers diagram cpa asia
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1: Piston Rod

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2: Valve Components

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3: Piston Component

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4: Oil Chamber

As illustrated above, CPA’s hydraulic snubber incorporates a ‘through rod’ design. This provides the following benefits over competitor products:

  1. No need for an external reservoir – the piston rod on either side of the piston means the hydraulic fluid volume does not change.
  2. Strong design – the piston rod is supported at both ends to avoid ‘knuckling’ and subsequent wear on the bearings.
  3. Small diameter – efficient design and no external reservoir results in a compact product.
  4. Enables the snubber to be installed in any orientation.
  5. Results in robust product with strong and reliable performance.

The following animation demonstrates the CPA hydraulic snubber in action: