Vibration damping reduces vibration in a system and can be customized or assembled as a kit. It is used to address oscillations that cause sound and can be achieved through shock absorption and insulation. It improves worker safety and equipment protection, and consulting with an engineer can help determine specific needs.
Vibration damping is a technology used to reduce the amount of vibration in a system. This technology can be used in a wide variety of vibration control settings. For special applications, engineers can design a custom vibration damping system, while in other cases, people can use generic systems and products that can be assembled as a kit to work with the system.
This type of vibration control is different from vibration isolation and cancellation. In all cases, the goal is to address the oscillations that characterize vibration and can also cause sound. The most effective and appropriate control method varies depending on the needs of the system and how the system is used.
With vibration damping, the goal is to reduce vibrations with shock absorption and other techniques. For example, in a factory floor, anti-vibration tiles might be used as flooring to absorb vibration from the equipment. Similarly, padding and other types of insulation can be fitted to or around equipment to minimize the amount of vibration that occurs. You can also use specialized damping mounts to secure the equipment to the floor, bench or wall to reduce vibration. Specific types of vibration can also be addressed with particular damping accessories.
One reason to use vibration damping is for the health, safety and comfort of workers. Being in a high-vibration environment can be unpleasant and potentially dangerous; heavy machinery can contribute, for example, to hearing loss. By damping it down, companies can make workplaces safer. This reduces the risk of employee injury and helps companies retain employees by demonstrating that they are committed to maintaining a healthy workplace.
Another reason is to protect equipment. Prolonged vibrations can cause damage of a variable nature, but which can cause abnormal wear that leads to malfunctions or breakages. Very sensitive equipment needs special vibration protection to prevent misregistration, malfunctions, inaccurate measurements and other problems. Vibration damping in this case keeps the equipment in better condition, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
The needs of each system are different. It can be helpful to consult with an engineer to discuss the vibration damping needs of a particular system, with the engineer assessing the situation based on the equipment used, how it is used, and so on. She or he can make specific recommendations that will address major system needs.
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