This is the most popular shock absorber because of its economical design and range of damping capability. Whether you need to control lateral, vertical, or yaw motion, Vibratech will customize a design to meet your damping requirements. Click here. Vibratech's exclusive Rotary Shock Absorber offers excellent damping and long service life. This vane-type shock absorber offers a range of mounting positions to solve difficult application problems, especially when mounting space is limited. Click here. Friction Snubbers are used to control vertical or yaw motion in passenger and locomotive applications, guarding against damage and providing increased ride quality. These mechanical type shock absorbers are ruggedly constructed, assuring trouble-free service under varying temperatures and environmental conditions. The Vibratech Viscous Torsional Vibration Damper is standard equipment on GE locomotive engines and is necessary to prevent premature crankshaft failure and other costly damage.

The viscous damper is a simple design consisting of a free rotating inertia ring surrounded by a high-viscosity silicone fluid enclosed in a leakproof housing. When crankshaft vibrations occur, the outer housing of the damper reacts with the crank, twisting as it rotates. The inertia ring moves out of phase with the housing. This relative motion between the inertia ring and the housing causes the inertia ring to shear the silicone fluid, effectively reducing vibration.

Hydraulic Timing Device offers an innovative alternative to conventional retarders with unmatched performance and cost advantages for both retrofit and OEM applications. Vibratech's HTD answers the need for a consistent, effective retarding system for slowing down the return of the wing rail on frogs. Click here.

Air Actuators and Isolators

Firestone Industrial Products Company manufactures a wide variety of air spring solutions for both the transportation and industrial industries. Firestone has established itself as the world's number 1 air spring by providing our customers with quality service and the ability to produce an exceptional air spring. Click here.