Step By Step Guide To Choosing Anti-Vibration Mounts
With so many anti-vibration mounts on the market, it’s hard to know which is the best for your machinery to ensure smooth running, prolong lifespan and reduce the risk of damage. Machinery vibration from equipment can be transferred to the supporting structure and travel large distances to be emitted as noise elsewhere in a building or structure. Rubber mounts prevent the transfer of these vibrations the machines generate. As leading specialist in anti-vibration mounts, we offer our extensive expertise using a step by step guide to help you choose the correct rubber mounts.
Identify the total weight (kg) of the equipment/machinery and the number of mountings that’ll be required.
The larger the total weight, the higher the number of mountings needed to reduce the machine vibrations.
Calculate the weight of each mounting. Make sure to consider that the weight on the machinery may not be evenly distributed.
For example, if the machinery weighs 340kg, the equipment would require rubber mounts with a weight of 85kg each if 4 mounts were purchased to evenly distribute the weight.
Measure the running speed of the machinery.
Calculate the normal speed of rotation of the machinery, referred to as the forcing frequency.
Determine the static deflection of the mounting.
Static deflection is simply the amount that a spring compresses under the weight of the equipment. The more static deflection, the more workable the spring. If a spring is 2” long when unloaded and compresses to 1” when carrying the weight of the equipment that static deflection is 1”. This is how static deflection is calculated.
Base on the load per mounting, select a suitable mounting type to give the required static deflection. Take into account specific application requirements.
Ensure all connections and services to equipment, like the exhausts, pipework and ducting are flexible in order for the machinery to move freely.
Anti-vibration mounts have a number of benefits and offer great overall value for money. They not only serve to protect the machinery by reducing the impact of machines power, but also benefit the buildings interiors. Without rubber mounts on the machinery, the sheer impact of the vibrations could cause the building’s interior to weaken and even, eventually fall. It is therefore crucial to not only protect your equipment but also the wellbeing of the workers using the machinery by preventing unsafe building structure. The mounts are easy to install and are available in a variety of sizes, designs and load capabilities.
We have a number of trusted advisers who can help you with finding the best mounts anti-vibration mounts for your requirements. If you do need further guidance call us on 01943 870670 or browse our high quality range of anti-vibration mounts.
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