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Installation & Troubleshooting
Installation checks, failure symptoms and field issues such as side load, bottoming out, oil leakage and overheating.
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Side Load, Alignment and Mounting Errors in Shock Absorber Applications
How off-axis contact, inadequate guidance and incorrect mounting shorten absorber life even when the energy rating appears adequate.
What is side load on an industrial shock absorber?
Why does a shock absorber piston rod wear or bend?
How should a shock absorber be aligned with the moving load?
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Common Causes of Shock Absorber Bottoming Out
How to diagnose a hard stop at the end of stroke before simply moving to a larger absorber.
Why is my shock absorber bottoming out?
What causes a hard stop at the end of absorber stroke?
Should I choose a larger absorber if bottoming out happens?