Comfort Comes From Anti-vibration Mounts

By Author: Richard Deangelis
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Anti-vibration mounts are critical in many engineering components as vibration can distort calibration or even proper functioning of certain very delicate electronic components. However, such applications also call for customization which only manufacturers like Clifton Rubber offer. Using anti-vibration mounts of the wrong size, shape or durometer can actually increase the amount of vibration in a system, or create other issues that lead to system fatigue and failure in a short time.
The technology used to design anti-vibration mounts relies on customization. This is not a situation where one size fits all! Experts recommend that you look out for a manufacturer capable of supplying you with anti-vibration mounts made of the correct material for the application, as well as mounts with the correct design to withstand the type of loading, the heat level and other specific considerations within your application. The material used for such anti-vibration mounts should not react chemically with the materials ...
... of the components they are designed to protect.
When you need to dampen vibration, then you need to determine the load per mount, the natural frequency of the system, the static deflection in inches, the required spring rate and quite a few other elements. By diminishing the negative effect of naturally occurring environmental contaminants, anti-vibration mounts can greatly prolong the useful life of expensive manufacturing equipment. This, in turn, leads to significantly lower capital expenditures for the plant operator.
Usually anti-vibration mounts are used to reduce noise levels but they are also critical in reducing wear and tear of machinery parts. In this context it is important to point out that, solid tyres which are often used in wheelchairs and mobility scooters do not offer anti-vibration support. Solid tyres are usually preferred over pneumatic tyres because they do not get punctured or go flat at the psychological moment. Further, they give a firm ride and so do not give the requisite support on uneven surfaces or rough terrain, which in turn can aggravate back pain. Solid rubber tyres used in forklifts are great for indoor use or light outdoor use as they prove long lasting.

Author Bio

Clifton Rubber Co. Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of solid rubber tyres supplying solid tyres for wheels. It also manufacture rubber products like rubber moulding, rubber gasket, ruber extrusion and rubber ring.