Pressure Snubbers are designed to protect pipeline components from surplus shock caused by various disturbances or forces, such as an earthquake. During normal conditions, the mechanical Snubber will allow for movement in tension and compression, but when a disturbance occurs the snubber will act as a restraint device and absorb the energy or shock.

Snubbers allow for free thermal movement of a component during regular conditions but restrain the component in irregular conditions. A snubber allows for pipe deflection under normal operating conditions. When subjected to an impulse load, the snubber becomes activated and acts as a restraint in order to restrict pipe movement. Our snubbers have pressurized hydraulic systems thus allowing their installation in any position and orientation. The fluid level of the suppressors can be easily and accurately verified through the position of the piston rods as they relate to each other.