Vibration isolation helps reduce unwanted machine vibration and protects nearby equipment, buildings and people.
Two Main Types of Vibration Isolation
1. Source IsolationThis controls vibration coming from the machine itself. It is useful for machines like presses, stamping machines and other equipment that create strong vibration.
2. Receiver IsolationThis protects sensitive machines from vibration coming through the floor or surrounding environment. It is commonly used for measuring machines and precision equipment.
How Vibration Isolation Works
The performance of an isolator depends mainly on:
- Machine vibration frequency
- Natural frequency of the isolator
- Damping capacity
In general, the lower the isolator’s natural frequency, the better the vibration isolation.
Shock Isolation
Shock isolation is used for machines like:
- Presses
- Stamping machines
- Hammers
It changes a short, high-force impact into a longer and lower-force movement, helping reduce stress on the machine and surrounding area.
Choosing the correct vibration isolation system helps improve machine stability, accuracy and overall performance.
