2. When it comes to isolating vibration, controlling shock and
reducing noise associated with equipment and machinery
vibration, flange mounts perform extremely well in all three
regards. Flange mounts are also sometimes referred to by
other names like safetied tube mounts, 500 series mounts, all
altitude mounts and low profile mounts. No matter which
name they go by they offer the same reliable vibration
isolation and control.
3. The Vibro-Isolator series is
particularly effective in
applications where there are
dynamic vibrational forces at
play in multiple directions.
That is because they can
control the vibration from all
directions. These
flange moalso offer superior
protection against structural
borne vibration.
4. Their axial to radial stiffness
ratio is close to 1 to 1. This
means that they can bear
both axial and radial loads.
Indeed, Vibro-Isolators
support axial loads ranging
from 20 pounds (9 kg) all the
way up to 2600 (1180 kg)
pounds.
5. Where are these types of mounts
most commonly encountered?
Some the many applications
include marine engines, shipping
containers, lift trucks, trucks, farm
equipment, generators, shipping
containers, transportation, unt
bearing construction, rail, portable
equipment, compressors, military
applications, off highway,
machinery, pumps and centrifuges,
trailers, radiators, engines, cabs,
HVAC, fans and blowers.
6. For those charged with
installation, one of the best
properties associated with
flange mounts is that they are
easy to mount. In fact, if a
snubbing washer is used, the
mounting process is virtually
foolproof. Installation takes
place through the mounted
equipment’s support structure.
A mounting hole through the
support enables such
installation.
7. What other types of
flange mounts are
available? Typically the
options come in two
different varieties:
flanged non-interlocked
and flanged safety-
interlocked.
8. The former comes in handy
for mounting situations
where the machinery or
engine producing the
unwanted vibration will
remain stationary. Mobile
applications, on the other
hand, require the peace of
mind of knowing that they
will not break free while
operating.
9. Flanged safety-interlocked
mounts provide this security, and
they do so while effectively
absorbing rebound loads.
Machinery and engines that must
be positively located for overturn
or impact load possibilities are a
good match for these types of
flange mounts.
10. Another attractive feature of
these flange mount bearing is that
they are competitively priced in
comparison to other vibration
control options. What’s more,
users will enjoy a long service life
with little to no maintenance
required over the flange mount’s
lifespan.
11. As a side benefit, flange
mounts reduce
structure-borne noise at
the same time they are
controlling the vibration
that causes such sound.
As a result, they have
the added advantage of
helping to protect the
hearing of those who
routinely work in
vibrational-heavy jobs.
12. The Vibro-Isolator series of flange mounts accommodate
both English and Metric bolts so that users around the globe
can take advantage of all the perks they have to offer. This
particular line of flange mount bearing is available in seven
different sizes to accommodate a wide range of applications.
They also come in several fabrications, including neoprene,
natural rubber and nitrile (Buna-N). Finally, Vibro-Isolator
flange mounts are proudly made in the USA.