FELCO 2/18 - Replacement Rubber Cushion (Shock Absorber)

FELCO 2/18 Replacement Rubber Cushion (Shock Absorber)

The FELCO 2/18 is the genuine factory replacement shock absorber designed to cushion the impact at the end of every cut. This small rubber component is a cornerstone of FELCO’s ergonomic design, working in tandem with the 2/20 buffer to protect the user’s hand and wrist from the jarring "clack" of the handles closing. Precision-molded in Switzerland from high-density, resilient rubber, the 2/18 helps prevent repetitive strain injuries and muscle fatigue. Replacing a flattened, cracked, or missing cushion restores the signature smooth feel and quiet operation of your professional pruners.

Best For Professional gardeners and arborists who notice increased hand strain or a harsh metallic impact when their shears close, indicating the original rubber has lost its elasticity.

Key Features

• Universal Professional Compatibility: An essential part for nearly all professional models, including the FELCO 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.

• High-Impact Absorption: Manufactured from a specialized rubber compound that maintains its shape and "bounce" even after hundreds of thousands of compression cycles.

• Ergonomic Protection: Significantly reduces the mechanical vibration transferred to the palm and wrist, which is critical for preventing long-term joint issues like carpal tunnel or tendonitis.

• Weather-Resistant Durability: Designed to resist degradation from UV rays, garden oils, and extreme temperatures, ensuring the cushion doesn't become brittle or gummy over time.

• Direct Factory Fit: Precision-sized to press-fit into the handle socket, providing a seamless and secure installation that won't fall out during intensive field use.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 2/18 (Cushion / Shock Absorber)

• Compatibility: FELCO 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 100

• Material: High-density resilient rubber

• Contents: 1x Rubber Cushion

Ideal For (Uses)

• Restoring Ergonomic Comfort: Essential for refreshing older tools where the rubber has been compressed flat, losing its ability to absorb shock.

• Seasonal Maintenance: A quick and inexpensive way to upgrade the handling of your shears during a yearly strip-down and cleaning.

• Professional High-Volume Pruning: Maintaining tools used in vineyards and orchards where the frequency of cuts makes impact protection a health necessity.

• Reducing Tool Noise: Eliminating the loud metal-on-metal sound of worn pruners, making for a more pleasant working environment in quiet gardens.

Pro Tip: To install, ensure the hole in the handle is clean of dirt or old rubber. A tiny drop of soapy water on the base of the new cushion will help it slide into the socket more easily. For the best results, always replace both the 2/18 cushion and the 2/20 buffer at the same time.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.