Buffer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000821",
  "term": "Buffer",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mechanical device designed to absorb shock or dampen impact between moving parts or systems. It reduces the force of a collision or sudden deceleration, protecting components from damage. Buffers are found in applications such as railway car couplings, industrial machinery, and material handling systems.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "buffer beam",
    "buffer car",
    "buffer stop"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Puffer",
    "es": "amortiguador",
    "fr": "tampon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/buffer/"
}