nitrogen gas
All shock absorbers for automobiles are hydraulic. The shock is filled with hydraulic fluid that acts as a damper to control the bounce of the car. The fluid absorbs the impact and dampens it.
Nitrogen gas is used in shock absorbers to provide a stable and consistent damping force. When the shock absorber compresses, the nitrogen gas compresses as well, creating resistance that helps control the movement and absorb shocks. The nitrogen gas also helps prevent aeration of the hydraulic fluid inside the shock absorber.
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It depends on the system Many use this basic configuration. Some no longer use true "Shock-absorbers" at all and have moved to computer controled hydraulic actuators that incorpoate the function of a "Shock" into the system
Shock absorbers are a mechanical or hydraulic device designed to absorb and dampen shock impulses. Their intended sole purpose is to damp spring oscillations.
My 2001 FLSTF is between the 2 shock absorbers.
Depending on the design, some hydraulic shock absorbers can be repaired. In some cases, drilling a hole, draining the old oil, flushing with a lighter oil, and then replacing with standard shock absorber oil, and welding shot the oil may work. But these repairs are usually not long lasting.
mabye they "absorb shock!" 2nd Answer: In actual fact, shock absorbers do not absorb shock: the springs do that. The "shock absorbers" dampen rebound (Bouncing). In a bike, the spring is built right around the dampener part.
Shock absorbers work to minimize the impact of daily wear and collisions on cars, shoes, and other items. Ideally, a shock absorber takes the energy that occurs in a collision (moving, or kinetic energy) and converts it into heat, minimizing the amount of damage to the object.
Gas-filled shock absorbers are a type of suspension component that use gas, typically nitrogen, to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of cavitation during operation. The gas is pressurized within the shock, which helps to maintain consistent damping performance by preventing the formation of bubbles that can occur in hydraulic fluid. This design enhances ride quality, responsiveness, and durability, making them popular in both automotive and off-road applications. Overall, gas-filled shock absorbers provide better handling and stability compared to traditional oil-only models.
You have the cartilages in the joints, which act as mechanical shock absorbers. But then you have other functional shock absorbers. You have arches in the foot, which act as shock absorbers. Then when you jump down, you have that spring like movement of the legs. That act as a shock absorbers.
no, shock absorbers are in your knees and back. Some people have flat feet.