What are the advantages of using hydraulic snubbers over mechanical snubbers?

Hydraulic snubbers can beused over longer spans so there is less torque during a process upset. They arenot susceptible to dust as mechanical snubbers are. They also have a bit moreflexibility in the amount of loads that they can handle.

Hydraulic Snubber Pre-set to the Midpoint of the Overall Stroke of 6″