a frictional damper , in particular for spinner - type washing machines , comprises a tubular housing and a tappet guided displaceably in the housing , articulation elements being mounted on the free end of the housing and the tappet . a damping element is formed on the end of the housing on the tappet exit side , in which a damping element carrying a friction lining is disposed displaceably in the direction of the central longitudinal axis . the damping element bears against prestressed helical compression springs .