Several different types of material have been successfully used to isolate shock and high frequency vibration to and from printing presses. The key to its success is its ability to reduce the shock and vibration while maintaining press alignment and tram. Size and weight of the printing press will determine the type of pads needed. Isolating a vibration-sensitive or vibration-producing machine requires isolation of its support mass or foundation.
Ideally, a soft isolator will generally give the greatest degree of isolation. However, this cannot always be tolerated by the isolated equipment because there is too much motion. A stiffer, more practical isolator is needed.
- Pads, by themselves, have been successfully used beneath column bases on larger printing presses.
- Pads, washers, and bushings have been successfully used directly beneath each press foot.
- Padding in strip form has been successfully used on the base and vertical sides of large printing press foundations located in a concrete pit.
Depending on the machine, the facility, and how it will be used will determine which installation or foundation requirement you will require.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 September 2005 )
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