Shock Absorbers

A Shock Absorber is a mechanical device meant to smooth out or damp a sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy. It is also known as Damper. Shock absorbers must absorb or dissipate energy.

Functions of Shock Absorbers

• They absorb the shock from bumps on the road and helps to make riding safe and smooth.
• They allow the use of soft springs while controlling the rate of suspension movement in response to bumps.
• They also, along with hysteresis in the tire itself, damp the motion of the unsprung weight up and down on the springiness of the tire.
• Shock Absorber system make the vehicle manageable.

Materials used for making Shock absorbers
The most commonly used materials for making these absorbers are:

• Steel
• Aluminum

Maintenance of Shock Absorbers

• It should be checked regularly.
• Oils should be changed according to the recommended time.