Abstract: A pendulum device for machines for processing workpieces made of wood, plastic, and the like includes at least one feed roller rotatably mounted on a pendulum. At least one actuator is provided on the pendulum, the actuator having a cylinder in which a piston is displaceable. A piston rod of the piston is connected to the pendulum and is pressure-loaded such that an oscillating movement of the feed roller is brought to an end within a very short time in a structurally simple manner. The piston separates an air chamber from an oil chamber, the oil chamber being conductively connected to a further oil chamber of a pressure transducer. A hydraulic medium located in the oil chamber of the pressure transducer is under pressure.