The difference between common industrial equipment buffers and dampers

The difference between common industrial equipment buffers and dampers
Today we will learn about common industrial equipment – buffers and dampers.
Firstly, let’s understand the role of buffers. Buffer is mainly a device used to reduce impact force, which can effectively protect vulnerable parts from excessive impact force damage. Buffers are usually made of elastic materials such as rubber and plastic, and are filled with air or liquid gas inside.
Next, let’s get to know dampers. A damper is a device used to reduce vibration and noise, which can convert impact force into thermal energy or elastic potential energy, thereby reducing the impact on objects. Dampers are usually made of elastic materials such as liquid metal and hydraulic dampers.
The function of a buffer is to reduce impact force and protect vulnerable components, while a damper can reduce vibration and noise. Although both serve to protect equipment, their principles and methods are vastly different.