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    A mechanical snubber is a device that protects components from shock by allowing normal movement but becoming rigid during impulse events to absorb and transfer dynamic energy to the supporting structure. It works by using a ball screw, drum, and inertia mass that engage a resilient capstan to tighten around a mandrel and restrain rotation under acceleration thresholds, absorbing energy from events like water hammer or pipe ruptures.

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    Mechanical snubbers used to prevent sudden shock created by earthquakes.

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    A mechanical snubber is a device that protects components from shock by allowing normal movement but becoming rigid during impulse events to absorb and transfer dynamic energy to the supporting structure. It works by using a ball screw, drum, and inertia mass that engage a resilient capstan to tighten around a mandrel and restrain rotation under acceleration thresholds, absorbing energy from events like water hammer or pipe ruptures.

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    A mechanical snubber is a device that protects components from shock by allowing normal movement but becoming rigid during impulse events to absorb and transfer dynamic energy to the supporting structure. It works by using a ball screw, drum, and inertia mass that engage a resilient capstan to tighten around a mandrel and restrain rotation under acceleration thresholds, absorbing energy from events like water hammer or pipe ruptures.

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    Mechanical snubber

    A mechanical snubber is a mechanical device designed to protect components from excess shock or sway caused by seismic disturbances or other transient forces.[1] During normal operating conditions, the snubber allows for movement in tension and compression.[2] When an impulse event occurs, the snubber becomes activated and acts as a restraint device. The device becomes rigid, absorbs the dynamic energy, and transfers it to the supporting structure.[3]

    The image at right shows an isometric view of one style of mechanical snubber. When a disturbance occurs that exceeds the acceleration threshold of the snubber, the ball screw and drum produce angular momentum to the inertia mass. The inertial resistance of the mass engages the resilient capstan to tighten around a hardened mandrel, which is part of the structural tube. This, in turn, causes restraining force against the rotation of the ball screw. During standard operation, the associated acceleration is far below the threshold limit of the snubber and will not activate the capstan spring.[4]

    Applications

    Mechanical Snubber in Application - Piping Technology Process Impulse Events


    water hammer[5] tripped valve pipe rupture protection from overtravel

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