What is a pressure snubber ?

[mmcmdl]

It's a brass thing with 3 different piston things . I read up on it on the web but really couldn't find where they are used and for what purpose . I found one today from at least 25 years ago .

 

[GrifterGuru]

a "pressure snubber" is designed to restrict fast pressure changes in air* or fluids by arresting the rate at which it can travel.

* Air is considered as a fluid given its density.

 

[mmcmdl]

So basicly a flow control ?

 

[pontiac428]

They help damp surges and spikes that can cause shock in the system. Protect the lines from hammering, keep from blowing out sensitive components.

 

[mmcmdl]

More hydraulic than air I take it .

 

[pontiac428]

Yes, hydraulic controls are especially susceptible. Gas systems only need them if they're big buku.

 

[GrifterGuru]

More hydraulic than air I take it .

Not necessarily. If an air system has sensitive equipment or equipment with sensative seals, they are often used as a protection system against potentially damaging surges.

 

[mmcmdl]

Thanks . I'm finding things for the first time since 99 . Kind of like Christmas in October .

 

[pontiac428]

Thanks . I'm finding things for the first time since 99 . Kind of like Christmas in October .

I think if I keep getting older, it'll be like Christmas every day.

 

[GT-6 Racer]

I think if I keep getting older, it'll be like Christmas every day.

You guys are funny.

Submarine Navy, We used snubbers on gages on reciprocating pumps and compressors to provide a stable reading and keep from destroying the gages.