Ever heard the saying, “Small but mighty”? Rubber dampeners are a perfect example of that. These components may not seem significant at first, yet they are critical in absorbing shock and reducing vibration, keeping high-pressure machines steady and in check. With this in mind, the following blog will explore all things rubber dampeners including what they are, their purpose, where we use them in our high-pressure machines, as well as the advantages they offer when it comes to machine performance and longevity.
What is a Rubber Dampener?
A vibration dampener can be explained as a shock absorber component that is used to minimise the transfer of vibration forces to the relevant structure. These components generally consist of durable rubber that is attached to a metal structure with holes, ultimately used for mounting purposes.
What is the Role of Rubber Dampeners and Where are they Used?
Rubber dampeners are commonly used in large-scale, outdoor industries, such as industrial and mechanical applications. These industries often use machinery such as high-pressure washers with powerful engines, which causes continuous vibration while the machine is operating. Bearing this in mind, rubber dampeners play a crucial role in industrial applications by absorbing and reducing vibration strain on vital machine components. This innovation ensures that high-powered machines can operate safely, effectively and achieve maximum performance. In doing so, rubber dampeners minimise maintenance expenses and increase machine longevity.
What are the Key Advantages of Using Rubber Dampeners?
Rubber is a well-known vibration-damping material in that it possesses several natural characteristics, making it an impressive absorber. Considering this, the following will outline why rubber and rubber dampeners are ideal shock absorber components in high-pressure washers.
- It is a durable, flexible and corrosion-resistant material.
- It instantly absorbs and converts vibration energy into heat, decreasing the impact of vibration forces.
- Easily withstands vibrational stress from machine engines.
- Maintains its form after absorbing vibrations.
- It prevents fasteners from loosening as a result of vibration, thus lowering maintenance expenses and ensuring machine longevity.
Rubber Dampeners in Our High-Pressure Machines
We generally integrate rubber dampeners in our petrol and diesel units that feature a single cylinder, and thus only one piston. Since these machines’ engines lack a balancing mechanism for the movement that they create, the rubber dampeners play a significant role in keeping the machine steady and in place. These components are used within our PWP, PWD and PWJ units as they are commonly used in outdoor settings and on rough terrains where stability and performance are paramount. The rubber dampeners are positioned between two plates, where the top plate, which bolsters the engine, can move freely of the bottom plate, ultimately assisting in effectively absorbing and decreasing vibration forces.
CEMSA has a wide range of distributors that stock numerous spares and accessories which you may require for your high-pressure washer to function at optimal level. To find out more, contact your nearest CEMSA branch or distributor via our contact page.
