Springs for anti-vibration applications

Steel springs for anti-vibration systems

Metal springs such as coil springs, slotted springs and disc springs are just some examples of steel or stainless steel springs commonly used in anti-vibration applications. The springs can be designed to offer a range of stiffness properties necessary in heavy machinery applications.

It is common, in some cases, to use a separate damper to add to the isolation of the vibration.

Anti-vibration or, more accurately, vibration isolation is the means by which to isolate and protect equipment from the results of vibration, be it damage or unwanted interference.

Vibration is unwelcomed in many areas, especially in engineering and living spaces and methods have been created to dampen and absorb the unwanted movement by using mechanisms that isolate and soak up the mechanical waves.

Metal springs are generally utilised in passive anti-vibration techniques known as vibration mounts or vibration dampers to protect items such as washing machines, audio equipment and much more.

Heavy duty springs are used also in civil engineering to protect buildings during powerful earthquakes; important statues, sensitive laboratory equipment is also similarly protected.

Pipe supports, also known as spring sway braces or spring pipe hangers are important in power stations and other important buildings.