Snubbers & Dampeners

Snubbers & Dampeners

Snubbers and dampeners are protective devices designed to mitigate pressure spikes, pulsations, and rapid fluctuations within industrial process control systems. Installed between the process media and sensitive instrumentation, these devices act as buffers, smoothing sudden pressure changes and absorbing shocks through controlled flow restriction or internal dampening mechanisms. This helps ensure accurate pressure readings and protects instruments from premature wear or damage. They extend the operational lifespan and reliability of instrumentation by preventing damage caused by pressure surges, pulsations, vibrations, or hydraulic shocks. By stabilizing pressure fluctuations, these devices reduce instrument fatigue, maintenance frequency, and downtime, thereby enhancing overall process safety and efficiency while maintaining measurement integrity.

Snubbers and dampeners are used in the chemical processing, oil and gas, water and wastewater treatment, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage production, power generation, pulp and paper, and manufacturing sectors. Their robust construction, ease of installation, and compatibility with various process fluids and instrumentation types make them essential components for stable, reliable operation in demanding environments.

They provide pressure protection for gauges, transmitters, switches, and analytical instruments used on pumps, compressors, hydraulic systems, steam lines, fuel delivery systems, and chemical injection skids. By effectively absorbing shocks and pulsations, snubbers and dampeners significantly improve instrument reliability, accuracy, and overall process control performance.