Replacement selection guide

Heavy-duty hydraulic buffer replacement

Heavy-duty buffers require more than a small-bore shock absorber comparison. Identify the moving system, buffer arrangement, maximum stroke, allowable reaction force and emergency or repetitive duty.

Load case

Document total moving mass, approach speed, motor or gravity drive, number of buffers, impact angle and allowable stopping distance.

Structure and safety

Confirm support stiffness, attachment method, permissible reaction load, fail-safe requirements and applicable machine or crane standards.

Continue the assessment

A published comparison is a shortlist. EKD confirms the remaining application and installation conditions before ordering.