Mechanical Isolation Part 1
Mechanical Isolation Part 1
Mechanical Isolation Part 1
ISOLATION
PART 1
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MECHANICAL ISOLATION
CHOICE OF ISOLATOR
Economic and effective solutions to a wide range of vibration
control problems can be achieved by correct selection from the
INDIVIDUAL SPRING MOUNT SPRING MOUNT UNDER range of Embelton equipment, which includes:
DEFLECTION
• Pad Mounts – Rubber and cork/rubber combinations
•
Air Mounts – Air-inflated elastomeric bellows sandwiched
between metal plates INERTIA BASE PIPING SUPPORT
•
Isolation Hangers – Rubber, rubber/spring, and spring
elements
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MECHANICAL ISOLATION EFFICIENCY CHART MECHANICAL ISOLATION SELECTION GUIDE
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% %
80 70
0.75
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1.0 PAD
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90
12.0
DYNAMIC NATURAL FREQUENCY (fn) HZ
rp
2.0
DEFLECTION PAD
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50 OR AIR
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75
0
100
1.5
125
150 GROUND UPPER GROUND UPPER GROUND UPPER GROUND UPPER
200 FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR FLOOR
1.0 250
100
200
300
400
500
600
800
1000
1500
2000
3000
Factories, warehouses, Schools, stores, hotels, Offices, hospitals, churches, Hospital wards, studios,
DISTURBING FREQUENCY CYCLES PER MINUTE workshops, garages, etc supermarkets, etc restaurants, etc theatres, libraries, etc
This chart illustrates the theoretical relationship between It is sufficient to use static deflection to select the correct This chart provides a selection guide for isolator type according For rubber and pad mounts, the values have been corrected
isolation efficiency, disturbing frequency and static deflection isolator for spring mounted systems; but for rubber and pad to given values of operating speed and suggested levels of for average rubber hardness to approximate selections based
(or dynamic natural frequency) for a simple isolation system mounts, selection should be made on the basis of dynamic isolation efficiency in certain operating locations. on dynamic natural frequency (please refer to the Isolation
on a rigid foundation. It is also grouped into zones suggesting natural frequency. Efficiency Chart on page 6).
isolation efficiency ranges appropriate to different applications. Two values for each isolation efficiency are given, one for
basement or on-grade installations, the other for upper level This chart is meant as a general guide only and selections should
To use the chart, determine the lowest rotation speed of the installations where some allowance is made for flexibility of the be made based on the properties listed in the Datasheets.
equipment and consider this to be the disturbing frequency. supporting structure.
Move vertically to intersect the diagonal line corresponding to
the percentage isolation required; then move horizontally left
and read the dynamic natural frequency, or right to read the
static deflection required of the mount.
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MECHANICAL ISOLATION SELECTION GUIDE MECHANICAL ISOLATION SELECTION GUIDE
Here are some simple guidelines for successful vibration control: All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
the use of Embelton isolators in specific applications. Facilities
1. Support points and load ratings should be selected so that are available to develop new or modified systems to resolve
the static deflections of all mounts are as uniform as possible. unusual or difficult vibration isolation problems.
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SPRING MOUNTS SELECTION GUIDE SPRING MOUNTS SELECTION GUIDE
Compared to rubber mounts, spring mounts have increased SELECTING THE CORRECT SPRING MOUNT XS XL XW AS AL AW
static deflection resulting in greater isolation efficiency. This Load Range: Load Range: Load Range: Load Range: Load Range: Load Range:
Determine whether any lateral (housed spring mount) or vertical
makes them more suitable for critical applications, or for 10-200kg 50-950kg 200-1,275kg 10-200kg 50-950kg 200-1,275kg
restraint is required. Then refer to the Isolator Selection Guide on
mechanical equipment which have low disturbing frequencies. Stat Defl: 15-33mm Stat Defl: 20-40mm Stat Defl: 20-33mm Stat Defl: 15-33mm Stat Defl: 20-40mm Stat Defl: 20-33mm
page 6-7 to obtain necessary static deflection. Once the spring
Spring mounts come in a range of deflections and maximum type and deflection are ascertained, select the spring required
loads, so that the level of isolation can be accurately selected for according to equipment load.
each application.
XS 15-33 10-200
Single bolt hole fixing for light duty mounts for fans,
pumps, packaged air conditioners, floor piping XL 20-40 50-950 X
supports, small compressors
XW 20-33 200-1,275
AS 15-33 10-200
Double bolt hole fixing light duty mounts for
AL 20-40 50-950 A
pumps, reciprocating engine sets
AW 20-33 200-1,275 XLD XWD XD, XDR AD XT/XT-2 XQ/XQ2
AW-2 20-25 900-2,550 Load Range: Load Range: Load Range: Load Range: Load Range: Load Range:
AW-4 20-25 1,800-5,100 6-55kg 50-350kg 65-1,115kg 65-1,115kg 150-1,400kg 110-1,200kg
Heavy duty spring mounts for large generator sets,
AW2 Stat Defl: 50mm Stat Defl: 40-50mm Stat Defl: 45-50mm Stat Defl: 45-50mm Stat Defl: 75mm Stat Defl: 100mm
building structures and heavy machinery AW-6 20-25 2,700-7,650
AW-9 20-25 4,050-11,475
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET X SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET X
XS 84 60 12** - 16 12 Moulded
Rubber
XL SERIES Cup
92-95 122 80 M16 M10 20 13 Free
K
Height
96-97 125 80 M16 M10 20 13 Isolated
H
Bolt Hole
98 127 80 M16 M10 20 13
99-100 133 80 M16 M10 20 13
101-102 141 80 M16 M10 20 13 E
XW SERIES A
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET X
INSTALLATION
1. Remove cap screw and washer.
2. Locate mount under hole in equipment leg or base
(see note below).
3. Replace cap screw and washer but do not tighten.
4. Raise equipment to desired elevation and level by turning
adjusting bolt anticlockwise to raise.
5. Tighten cap screw to lock assembly.
NOTE:
1. It maybe necessary to lift or block up equipment to place
mount in position.
2. The equipment is supported on the head of the bolt.
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET A SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET A
For vibration isolation where a rugged all-purpose spring mount AS-11 30 33 0.9 Blue -
G Adjusting
is required especially for outside use or where space is limited. Bolt AS-12 50 28 1.8 Black -
Typically used on cooling towers, pumps, and reciprocating J Cap Screw AS-13 75 25 3.0 Red -
engine sets. AS-14 125 25 5.0 Green -
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET A
INSTALLATION
1. Remove cap screw and washer.
2. Locate mount under hole in equipment leg or base
(see note below).
3. Replace cap screw and washer but do not tighten.
4. Raise equipment to desired elevation and level by turning
adjusting bolt anticlockwise to raise.
5. Tighten cap screw to lock assembly.
NOTE:
1. It maybe necessary to lift or block up equipment to place
mount in position.
2. The equipment is supported on the head of the bolt.
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET AW2 SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET AW2
• Additional layers of pad under the base AW-4-1023 2,040 25 82 Green Yellow
AW-4-1025 2,320 25 93 Green Red
AW-2, 4
AW-4-1026 2,760 25 110 Green White
AW-4-1600 3,100 25 124 Grey -
AW-4-1624 3,500 25 140 Grey Green
AW-4-1626 4,000 25 160 Grey White
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET AW2
INSTALLATION
1. Remove cap screw and washer.
2. Locate mount under hole in equipment leg or base
(see note below).
3. Replace cap screw and washer but do not tighten.
4. Raise equipment to desired elevation and level by turning
adjusting bolt anticlockwise to raise.
5. Tighten cap screw to lock assembly.
NOTE:
1. It maybe necessary to lift or block up equipment to place
mount in position.
2. The equipment is supported on the head of the bolt(s).
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET XLD SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET XLD
24 25
SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET XD SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET XD
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET AD SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET AD
28 29
SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET AD2 SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET AD2
H L W F D E P G J
Type
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Dia. Dia.
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET AD2
INSTALLATION
1. Remove cap screw and washer.
2. Locate mount under hole in equipment leg or base
(see note below).
3. Replace cap screw and washer but do not tighten.
4. Raise equipment to desired elevation and level by turning
adjusting bolt anticlockwise to raise.
5. Tighten cap screw to lock assembly.
NOTE:
1. It maybe necessary to lift or block up equipment to place
mount in position.
2. The equipment is supported on the head of the bolt.
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET XT SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET XT
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET C SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET C
Up to 33mm Static Deflection, Laterally Restrained Max Static Spring Spring Colours Height mm
L W D A G K
Type Load Deflection Constant
mm mm mm mm mm mm
kg mm kg/mm Outer Inner Free Min Max
APPLICATION BE-9 10 33 0.30 Yellow -
For isolation of equipment vibration where some limitation BE-10 15 33 0.45 Brown -
of horizontal movement is required. These mounts provide a BE-11 30 33 0.9 Blue -
G Adjusting
particularly economical system of equipment support where unit Bolt BE-12 50 28 1.8 Black -
loadings are high. 98 88 98 143 56 126 105 M10 11
BE-13 75 25 3.0 Red -
A
BE-14 125 25 5.0 Green -
Typically used on reciprocating engine sets, refrigeration
compressors, hydrant pumps and chillers. BE-16 175 20 8.8 Grey -
BE-17 200 15 13.3 Orange -
FEATURES H CE-1-21 55 34 1.6 Black -
• Heavy duty stable steel springs with high inbuilt safety factor CE-1-22 75 34 2.2 Blue -
• Internal leveling bolt capable of compensating for full static CE-1-23 100 33 3.0 Yellow - 139 132 142 190 72 165 122 M12 16
deflection CE-1-24 150 30 5.0 Green -
• Telescoping cast housing
CE-1-25 200 30 6.7 Red -
• Soft rubber stabilising snubbers for control of lateral motion
D K CE-1-26 275 29 9.5 White - 144 132 142
• Noise absorbing, non-skid ribbed acoustical pad bonded base L W
CE-1-27 350 25 14.0 Orange - 144 132 142
OPTIONS K CE-1-28 400 24 16.7 Grey - 144 132 142 190 72 165 122 M12 16
• Types BT and CT – these come with a non-skid rubber surface CE4 CE-1-31 500 20 25.0 Grey Yellow 146 132 142
bonded to the top of the mount for use when bolting the CE-1-32 625 15 41.7 Grey White 150 138 142
equipment to the mount is not required CE-2-25 400 30 13.4 Red - 147 138 150
• Types BP and CP – these come with a locating pin on the top of CE-2-26 550 29 19.0 White - 152 138 150
the mount instead of the bolt holes Acoustic G Fixed Pin
Ribbed Pad 16 CE-2-27 700 25 28.0 Orange - 152 138 150
6 262 72 235 197 M16 16
CE-2-28 800 24 33.4 Grey - 152 138 150
CE-2-31 1,000 20 50.0 Grey Yellow 154 138 150
CE-2-32 1,250 15 83.4 Grey White 158 146 150
CE-4-25 800 30 26.8 Red - 154 151 160
CE-4-26 1,100 29 38.0 White - 159 151 160
CE-4-27 1,400 25 56.0 Orange - 159 151 160
262 128 235 190 M16 16
CE-4-28 1,600 24 66.8 Grey - 159 151 160
CE-4-31 2,000 20 100.0 Grey Yellow 161 151 160
TYPE CT TYPE CP
CE-4-32 2,500 15 167.0 Grey White 165 157 160
CE-7-25 1,400 30 46.9 Red - 152 147 157
CE-7-26 1,925 29 66.5 White - 157 147 157
CE-7-27 2,450 25 98.0 Orange - 157 147 157
248 168 222 185 M20 16
CE-7-28 2,800 24 117.0 Grey - 157 147 157
CE-7-31 3,500 20 175.0 Grey Yellow 159 147 157
CE-7-32 4,375 15 292.0 Grey White 163 153 157
Free 13 6 16 9 22 15 25 18
Min 10 3 13 6 17 10 21 14
Max 10 3 13 6 17 10 21 14
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET C
MOUNT SELECTION
When selecting mounts, it is recommended that a safety factor
SPECIFICATION
of 10-20% is applied to the calculated mass of equipment to
avoid overloading of mounts. If maximum rated deflections are Mounts shall have a cast telescoping housing containing one
required, then equipment should be weighed and an accurate or more steel springs; an inbuilt leveling facility capable of
assessment of point loads made. compensating for the rated spring design deflection; resilient
acoustically-isolating inserts to act as guides for the upper and
For equipment using more than four mounts, endeavour to lower housings and a non-skid ribbed acoustical pad minimum
distribute them so that each mount has equal loading. If this 6mm thick bonded to the base. They shall be type B or C as
cannot be done, mount selection must be made on the basis of supplied by Embelton.
matching static deflections as closely as possible.
INSTALLATION
Type BE and CE – External Adjustment
NOTE: It maybe necessary to lift or block up equipment to place THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
mounts in position.
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET D SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET D
MOUNT SELECTION
When selecting mounts, it is recommended that the calculated
SPECIFICATION
mass of equipment is increased 10-20% to avoid overloading
of any mount. If maximum rated deflections are required, then Mounts shall have a cast telescoping housing containing a
Acoustic pad equipment should be weighed and an accurate assessment of steel spring capable of up to 50mm static deflection; an inbuilt
point loads made. leveling facility; resilient acoustically-isolating inserts to act as
D PRODUCT GUIDE
guides for the upper and lower housings and a non-skid ribbed
For equipment using more than four mounts, endeavour to
acoustical pad minimum 6mm thick bonded to the base. They
Max Static Spring Spring Colours distribute them so that each mount has equal loading. If this
shall be type D as supplied by Embelton.
Type Load Deflection Constant cannot be done, mount selection must be made on the basis of
kg mm kg/mm Outer Inner matching static deflections as closely as possible.
DE-1-50 65 50 1.3 Blue -
INSTALLATION
DE-1-51 125 50 2.5 Black -
Type DE – External Adjustment
DE-1-510 195 50 3.9 Black Blue
DE-1-52 225 50 4.5 Red - 1. Remove adjusting bolt with lock nut from mount.
TYPE DT 2. Centre mount under equipment leg or base.
DE-1-520 295 50 5.9 Red Blue
3. Replace adjusting bolt with lock nut but do not tighten lock nut.
DE-1-521 350 50 7.0 Red Black
4. Transfer load to spring and level equipment by turning
DE-1-53 450 50 9.0 Green - 16 Fixed Pin external adjusting bolt clockwise to raise. Clearance between
DE-1-530 520 50 10.4 Green Blue upper and lower housings should be 12mm minimum.
DE-1-531 575 50 11.5 Green Black
16 5. Tighten lock nut.
DE-1-532 700 50 14.0 Green Red Type DT and DP – Internal Adjustment
DE-1-55 650 50 13.0 Grey -
1. Centre mount under equipment leg or base (see note).
DE-1-551 775 50 15.5 Grey Black 2. Transfer load to spring and level equipment by turning internal
DE-1-552 900 50 18.0 Grey Red adjusting nut clockwise to raise. Clearance between upper
DE-1-553 1,000 50 20.0 Grey Green and lower housings should be 12mm minimum.
DE-1-593 1,115 45 24.8 Orange Green NOTE: It maybe necessary to lift or block up equipment to place
mounts in position.
TYPE DP
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SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET IS SPRING MOUNTS DATASHEET IS
20
50
5.
12
9.
d D A L L
Type TV710-69 EG35A TV710-71 EG31 TV710-72 EG15 CHAMFERED
mm mm mm mm
IS6-11 11 D 20 9.70 27 8.10 28.50 9.50
IS6-18 18
6 14 21
IS6-22 22 D
16 21.40 22
IS6-26 26
IS8-11 11
1 0
6.
16
13
IS8-18 18 TV710-72 EG15 TV710-73 EG37 TV710-75 EG43
8 16 25 C
IS8-22 22 SLEEVE EXPLODED VIEW 35 15
IS8-26 26
IS10-11 11
IS10-18 18 25.50
10 18 25
IS10-22 22
B
IS10-26 26
TV710-76 EG47
20
IS13-11 11
IS13-18 18 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
FINISH:
13 20 27 SURFACE FINISH:
TOLERANCES:
IS13-22 22 LINEAR:
ANGULAR:
IS13-26 26 DRAWN
NAME SIGNATURE DATE
CHK'D
IS16-11 11 A APPV'D
MFG
IS16-18 18 Q.A M
16 24 30
IS16-22 22
W
IS16-26 26 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
IS20-11 11
IS2018 18
20 32 50
IS20-22 22
IS20-26 26 SLEEVE ANCHORED
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SEISMIC MOUNTS SELECTION GUIDE SEISMIC MOUNTS SELECTION GUIDE
SEISMIC MOUNTS
Integrated seismic mounts for mechanical equipment are SELECTING THE CORRECT SEISMIC MOUNT
designed to combine spring mount vibration isolation with
Refer to the Isolator Selection Guide on page 6-7 to obtain the
multi-directional flexible restraint to limit equipment
necessary static deflection, then select the seismic mount
movement under seismic disturbance.
required according to equipment load. The dynamic factor needs
In normal operating situations, the mounts provide vibration to be taken into account for all RCMS seismic mounts.
isolation generally equivalent to open spring mounts but, when
All Embelton seismic mounts conform to AS 1170.4 , for
subjected to physical displacements such as those generated
NZS 4219 the restraint capacity needs to be confirmed for the
by seismic forces, equipment motion relative to the supporting
specific application.
structure is restricted. At the maximum restraint capacity of
each mount type movement is limited to less than 12mm along
any major axis.
Please refer to the selection guide over the page for correct
selection of seismic isolation system and the relevant Datasheet
reference.
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SEISMIC MOUNTS SELECTION GUIDE SEISMIC MOUNTS SELECTION GUIDE
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET C SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET C
17
4-places
240
280
95
130
CWM DIMENSIONS
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET C SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET C
65 min
Mounting
Position 2
When selecting mounts, it is recommended that a safety factor These products are sold subject to the published Embelton
of 10-20% is applied to the calculated mass of equipment to General Conditions of Sale, copies of which maybe inspected
126 Max on request.
avoid overloading of any mount. If maximum rated deflections
are required, then equipment should be weighed and an accurate
assessment of point loads made.
SPECIFICATION
CWM INSTALLATION
Spring mounts shall permit freedom of equipment motion at
For equipment using more than four mounts, endeavour to normal operating conditions, but restrain the equipment from
distribute them so that each mount has equal loading. If this
INSTALLATION
excessive motion when subjected to foundation displacement
cannot be done, mount selection must be made on the basis of 1. LEVELING in any direction. A single central vertical restraint bolt shall be
matching static deflections as closely as possible. • Check mount positions on foundation are all level to within used, which also locks the equipment to the mount. Springs
2mm. If not then shim low mounts (shim can be inserted shall be free standing and laterally stable with an acoustically
RESTRAINT SYSTEM between top steel washer and equipment). isolating base cup. They shall have a minimum additional travel
These mounts incorporate replaceable resilient rubber snubbers of 50% rated deflection to solid and a diameter not less than 0.8
for both vertical and lateral restraint. Vertical restraints have a 2. HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT of loaded height; they shall be type CSM/CLM/CWM as supplied
normal design clearance of 5mm (gaps X and Y) in both directions • The geometric centre of the housing hold down bolts must be by Embelton.
and are adjustable ± 3mm in conjunction with level adjustments. aligned ± 1mm with respect to the central restraining bolt i.e.
Lateral restraints have a fixed clearance of nominal 5mm. the attachment point to the equipment, on all mounts.
3. BOLTING DOWN
Isolated Isolated • Foundation: Place housings in position (see ‘Leveling’ section)
50 min equipment equipment
shown shown and drill through housing base holes for fastening.
M12 transparent transparent
50 min
• The CSM mount is designed to take M10 fastenings.
X • The CLM/CWM mount is designed to take M16 fastenings.
• Housing fastenings should be torqued to the maximum value
Y
Mount shown
123
110 recommended by the manufacturer.
transparent
76
CSM-9 to
Mount
shown • The spring base plate should be at least located and
transparent
CSM-14 only preferably bolted down.
CSM MOUNTING POSITION 1CSM MOUNTING POSITION 2 • Equipment: A clearance hole for the central restraint bolt
must be provided for the equipment base. The base must be
designed to withstand maximum restraint forces generated.
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET CD SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET CD
An integrated, stand-alone six direction restrained spring mount 240 CWDM-39 350 40 8.8 Orange Green
280
with cup located spring and internal adjustment. CWDM/CDM Outer Inner
100
mounts are rated to the static force restraint requirements of: CDM-50 65 50 1.3 Blue -
8
• AS 1170.4 for application up to maximum equipment loads in CDM-51 125 50 2.5 Black -
all Australian seismic zones CWDM DIMENSIONS CDM-510 195 50 3.9 Black Blue
• NZS 4219 for application with reduced equipment load range CDM-52 225 50 4.5 Red -
in New Zealand CDM-520 295 50 5.9 Red Blue
CDM-521 350 50 7.0 Red Black
FEATURES
CDM-53 450 50 9.0 Green -
• Heavy duty stable steel spring M20
CDM-530 520 50 10.4 Green Blue
• Acoustically isolating location cup CDM-531 575 50 11.5 Green Black
• Single fully adjustable central vertical restraint
CDM-532 700 50 14.0 Green Red
and leveling bolt 220
CDM-55 650 50 13.0 Grey -
• Alternative equipment mounting positions
• Restraint assembly can be retro-fitted (see Installation) 20 CDM-551 775 50 15.5 Grey Black
• Replaceable shock absorbing rubber snubbers CDM-552 900 50 18.0 Grey Red
CDM-553 1,000 50 20.0 Grey Green
RESTRAINT CAPACITY
17
CDM-593 1,115 45 24.8 Orange Green
240
280
Restraint capacity is given as a maximum static force. The 95
130
following can be applied simultaneously in one lateral direction
and vertically up or down:
ACOUSTICAL ISOLATION RESTRAINT SYSTEM
CDM DIMENSIONS
Type Vertical Lateral Although steel spring mounts provide particularly effective These mounts incorporate replaceable resilient rubber snubbers
isolation of mechanical vibration, the spring itself, depending for both vertical and lateral restraint. Vertical restraints have a
CWDM 6.0kN 3.0kN on its physical geometry, may transmit certain audible level normal design clearance of 5mm (gaps X and Y) in both directions
CDM 11.0kN 5.5kN frequencies. and are adjustable ± 3mm in conjunction with level adjustments.
Lateral restraints have a fixed clearance of nominal 5mm.
At maximum restraint loads, the displacement from normal To minimise these audible level transmissions, all mounts are
operating position is approximately 10mm. fitted with a resilient rubber base cup. For type CWDM/CDM
mounts, the standard cup has a theoretical effectiveness of over
CONSTRUCTION 95%-98% in isolating such transmissions.
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET CD
INSTALLATION
1. LEVELING Equipment
Position 2
• Check mount positions on foundation are all level to within Equipment
Position 1
2mm. If not then shim low mounts (shim can be inserted
X
between top steel washer and equipment).
Y
2. HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
• The geometric centre of the housing hold down bolts must be Nom
208
aligned ± 1mm with respect to the central restraining bolt i.e. 190
Nom
the attachment point to the equipment, on all mounts. 150
3. BOLTING DOWN
• Foundation: Place housings in position and drill through
housing base holes for fastening. 126 Max
• The CWDM/CDM mounts are designed to take M16 fastenings.
• Housing fastenings should be torqued to the maximum value
recommended by the fastener manufacturer. CWDM INSTALLATION
• Equipment: A clearance hole for the central restraint bolt
must be provided for the equipment base. The base must be
designed to withstand maximum restraint forces generated.
Equipment 126 Max
Position 2
4. PLACING EQUIPMENT
• Locate (or fasten down) the spring base plate. X
• Assemble the rest of the mount with restraint nut removed.
Equipment
• Place equipment on mounts. If mounting in position 2, Position 1 Y
equipment load maybe temporarily taken on the top of the
housing via the rubber insert.
• Under no load, the housing bottom is above the foundation
Nom
level. As the equipment load is applied, the housing drops to 239
Nom
the foundation.
180
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET XLM-2 SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET XLM-2
• Heavy duty stable steel spring For equipment using more than four mounts, endeavour to Central Restraint
Top Restraint Nut
• Acoustically isolating location cup Bolt
distribute them so that each mount has equal loading. If this
Top Housing
• Internal leveling bolts cannot be done, mount selection must be made on the basis of Equipment
• Single adjustable central vertical restraint bolt Adjusting Bolt (2) shown transparent
matching static deflections as closely as possible.
• Replaceable shock absorbing rubber snubbers
RESTRAINT SYSTEM X
CONSTRUCTION These mounts incorporate replaceable resilient rubber snubbers
Bottom Acoustic
Hot dipped galvanised steel housing, oil-resistant for both vertical and lateral restraint. Vertical restraints have a Housing Y
Cup
high-frequency spring base isolation cup. All other components XLM-2 PRODUCT GUIDE normal design clearance of 3mm (gaps X and Y) in both directions
including spring are zinc plated. and are adjustable ± 3mm in conjunction with level adjustments. Lower
Steel Locking Vertical
Lateral restraints have a fixed clearance of nominal 3mm. Washer Rebound Restraint Restraint Bar
Max Static Spring Spring Colours Washer Nut
RESTRAINT CAPACITY Type Load Defl. Constant INSTALLATION
kg mm kg/mm Outer Inner
Restraint capacity is given as a maximum static force. The XLM-2 PARTS & INSTALLATION
1. HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
following can be applied simultaneously in one lateral direction XLM-2-89 20 40 0.5 White -
• The geometric centre of the housing hold down bolts must be
and vertically up or down: XLM-2-90 40 38 1.06 Violet -
aligned ± 1mm with respect to the central restraining bolt i.e.
XLM-2-91 70 35 2.0 Violet/Black -
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Vertical: 34kN the attachment point to the equipment, on all mounts.
Lateral: 20kN XLM-2-92 100 33 3.0 Yellow - All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
XLM-2-93 200 33 6.0 Brown - 2. BOLTING DOWN the use of this product in specific applications.
At maximum restraint loads, the displacement from normal • Foundation: Place housings in position and drill through
operating position is approximately 10mm. XLM-2-94 300 30 10.0 Blue -
housing base holes for fastening. CONDITIONS OF SALE
XLM-2-95 400 30 13.4 Black - • The XLM-2 mount is designed to take M16 fastenings.
DESIGN These products are sold subject to the published Embelton
XLM-2-96 500 28 17.8 Red - • Housing fastenings should be torqued to the maximum value
General Conditions of Sale, copies of which maybe inspected
XLM-2 Mounts are designed with spring horizontal to vertical XLM-2-97 600 28 21.4 Green - recommended by the fastener manufacturer.
on request.
• Equipment: A clearance hole for the central restraint bolt
stiffness ratios between 0.7 and 0.9 at rated loads; ratio of spring XLM-2-98 800 25 32.0 Grey -
must be provided for the equipment base. The base must
diameter to loaded height minimum 0.8; and a rated maximum XLM-2-99 1,100 23 47.8 Orange - SPECIFICATION
be designed to withstand the maximum restraint forces
static operating deflection 2/3 deflection to solid.
XLM-2-100 1,300 20 65.0 Orange/Black - generated. Spring mounts shall permit freedom of equipment motion at
XLM-2-101 1,550 20 77.4 Orange Green • The equipment base must be at least 100mm wide by 100mm normal operating conditions, but restrain the equipment from
long. excessive motion when subjected to foundation displacement
XLM-2-102 1,900 20 95.0 Orange/Black Green
in any direction. A single central vertical restraint bolt shall be
3. PLACING EQUIPMENT used, which also locks the equipment to the mount. Springs
• Assemble the rest of the mount with restraint nut removed. shall be free standing and laterally stable with an acoustically
• Place equipment on mounts. Equipment load maybe isolating base cup. They shall have a minimum additional travel
temporarily taken on the top of the vertical restraint bar via of 50% rated deflection to solid and a diameter not less than
the upper pad. 0.8 of loaded height; they shall be type XLM-2 as supplied by
Embelton.
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET XWM SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET XWM
XWM-2/4
Restraint capacity is given as a maximum static force. The XWM-4-1731 5,100 20 255 Orange Grey/Yellow
following can be applied simultaneously in one lateral direction
and vertically up or down:
Vertical: 55kN
Lateral: 35kN
DESIGN
XWM-2/4 Mounts are designed with spring horizontal to vertical
stiffness ratios between 0.9 and 1.1 at rated loads; ratio of spring
diameter to loaded height minimum 0.8; and a rated maximum
static operating deflection 2/3 deflection to solid.
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET XWM SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET XWM
X
INSTALLATION
D D
1. LEVELING
• Check mount positions on foundation are all level to within VERTICAL
3mm. If not then shim low mounts (shim can be inserted RESTRAINT REBOUND WASHER
BAR
between top steel washer and equipment). Y
BOTTOM
LOWER
HOUSING STEEL
RESTRAINT
LOCKING
NUT
2. HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT C WASHER C
• The geometric centre of the housing hold down bolts must be
aligned ± 1mm with respect to the central restraining bolt i.e. XWM-2 PARTS & INSTALLATION
the attachment point to the equipment, on all mounts.
3. BOLTING DOWN
• Foundation: Place housings in position and drill through B B
housing base holes for fastening. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBURR AND
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
• The XWM-2/4 mount is designed to take M20 fastenings. SURFACE FINISH:
TOLERANCES:
EDGES
LINEAR:
CHK'D
A MFG A
bolt must be provided for the equipment base. The base must MATERIAL: DWG NO.
XWM-2 Install
Q.A
A4
be designed to withstand the maximum restraint forces WEIGHT: SCALE:1:2 SHEET 1 OF 1
generated. 4 3 2 1
• Equipment XWM-4: Mount is supplied with a weld plate for
welding to the equipment base. This enables the spring to be
removed if necessary.
• For XWM-2, the equipment base must be at least 100mm
wide and deep. For XWM-4, the equipment base must be a
XWM-4 PARTS & INSTALLATION
maximum of 150mm wide.
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET GSH-2 SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET GSH-2
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET GSH-4 SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET GSH-4
Hot dipped galvanised steel housing, oil resistant high frequency GSH-4-553 4,000 50 80 Grey Green matching static deflections as closely as possible.
spring base isolation cup. All other components including spring, GSH-4-593 4,460 45 99 Orange Green WEATHER TREATING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
zinc plated.
Mounts are supplied post-treatment for weather resistance for All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
external use. Standard treatment consists of zinc or galvanised the use of this product in specific applications.
RESTRAINT CAPACITY plating of all metal components including springs, with a final
Restraint capacity is given as a maximum static force. The gloss paint identification colour. CONDITIONS OF SALE
following can be applied simultaneously in one lateral direction
RESTRAINT SYSTEM These products are sold subject to the published General
and vertically up or down: Conditions of Sale of G. P. Embelton and Co. Pty. Ltd., copies of
Vertical: 25kN These mounts incorporate replaceable resilient rubber snubbers which maybe inspected on request.
Lateral: 25kN for both vertical and lateral restraint. Vertical restraints have
a normal design clearance of 5mm in both directions and are
At maximum restraint loads, the displacement from normal adjustable ±2mm in conjunction with level adjustments. Lateral
operating position is approximately 10mm. restraints have a fixed clearance of nominal 5mm. SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION Spring mounts shall permit freedom of equipment motion at
normal operating conditions, but restrain the equipment from
Hot dipped galvanised steel housing, oil resistant high frequency
excessive motion when subjected to foundation displacement in
spring base isolation cup. All other components including spring,
any direction. Four vertical restraint bolts shall be used, which
zinc plated.
also locks the equipment to the mount. Springs shall be free
INSTALLATION standing and laterally stable with an acoustically isolating base
cup. They shall have a minimum additional travel of 50% rated
1. BOLTING DOWN deflection to solid and a diameter not less than 0.8 of loaded
• Foundation: Place housing in position (see above) and drill height; they shall be type GSH-4 as supplied by Embelton.
GSH-4 D DIMENSIONS through housing base holes for fastening.
• The GSH-4 mount is designed to take a maximum of M20
fastenings.
• Housing fastenings should be torqued to maximum value
recommended by the fastener manufacturer.
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P
Nom
RESTRAINT CAPACITY CDBM PRODUCT GUIDE normal design clearance of 5mm (gaps X and Y) in both directions 210
and are adjustable ± 3mm in conjunction with level adjustments.
Restraint capacity is given as a maximum static force. The
Spring Colours
Lateral restraints have a fixed clearance of nominal 5mm.
following can be applied simultaneously in one lateral direction Max Static B
Vertical: 22.0kN
SURFACE FINISH: EDGES
TOLERANCES:
Lateral: 11.0kN
NAME
A
DRAWN
CDBMH-2651 1,325 50 Black Black - • Check mount positions on foundation are all level to within
CHK'D
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
APPV'D
MFG
MATERIAL: DWG NO.
24 23 22
operating position 21 20
is approximately 19
10mm. 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
between top steel washer and equipment).4 3 2 1
All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
CDBMH-2653 1,650 50 Black Green -
CDBMH-2655 1,850 50 Black Grey - the use of this product in specific applications.
CONSTRUCTION 2. HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
CDBMH-26551 1,975 50 Black Grey Black • The geometric centre of the housing hold down bolts must be
Hot dipped galvanised steel housing, oil-resistant CONDITIONS OF SALE
CDBMH-26552 2,100 50 Black Grey Red aligned ± 1mm with respect to the central restraining bolt i.e.
high-frequency isolation spring base cup. All other components, These products are sold subject to the published Embelton General
CDBMH-26553 2,200 50 Black Grey Green the attachment point to the equipment, on all mounts.
including spring, are zinc plated. Conditions of Sale, copies of which maybe inspected on request.
3. BOLTING DOWN
DESIGN SPECIFICATION
• Foundation: Place housings in position and drill through
CDBMH Mounts are designed with spring horizontal to vertical housing base holes for fastening. Spring mounts shall permit freedom of equipment motion at
stiffness ratios between 0.7 and 0.9 at rated loads; ratio of spring • The CDBMH mount is designed to take M20 fastenings. normal operating conditions, but restrain the equipment from
diameter to loaded height minimum 0.8; and a rated maximum • Housing fastenings should be torqued to the maximum value excessive motion when subjected to foundation displacement
static operating deflection 2/3 deflection to solid. recommended by the fastener manufacturer. in any direction. A single central vertical restraint bolt shall be
• Equipment: A clearance hole for the central restraint bolt used, which also locks the equipment to the mount. Springs
must be provided for the equipment base. The base must be shall be free standing and laterally stable with an acoustically
designed to react to maximum restraint forces generated. isolating base pad. They shall have a minimum additional travel
of 50% rated deflection to solid and a diameter not less than
0.8 of loaded height; they shall be type CDBMH as supplied by
Embelton.
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET CTM SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET CTM
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET XTM-4 SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET XTM-4
Weld plate
APPLICATION M20 350 ACOUSTICAL ISOLATION 4. ADJUSTMENT AND LOCKING
12
• Fit the restraint nut but leave loose. Loosen steel washer and
Where equipment requires the use of a spring type mount for a Although steel spring mounts provide particularly effective
lower nut.
high degree of isolation under normal operating conditions, but 280 isolation of mechanical vibration, the spring itself, depending
Supplied
• Load the springs alternately by winding the adjusting nut
with the facility to restrain the equipment from excessive motion on its physical geometry, may transmit certain audible level
pre-compressed anticlockwise a maximum of two turns until the equipment is
in any direction due to displacement inputs imparted by the to 245mm frequencies if present.
floating on the springs. Hold the compression plate stationary
foundation through earthquake activity.
25 while winding.
To minimise these audible level transmissions, all mounts are
• Check for level and adjust if necessary.
DESCRIPTION 220 280 fitted with a resilient rubber base cup. For type XTM-4 mounts,
190 • Lift further until gap X=3mm ± 2mm on all mounts.
510 the standard cup has a theoretical effectiveness of over 95% in
An integrated, stand-alone six direction restrained four spring 22 • Adjust rebound washer so that gap Y=3mm ± 1mm.
isolating such transmissions.
mount with cup located springs and internal adjustment. XTM-4 • Set hole in edge of rebound washer to the front. Insert pin
XTM-4 DIMENSIONS
mounts are rated to the static force restraint requirements of: punch in hole to hold it in position.
MOUNT SELECTION
• If gap Y is outside tolerance, hold rebound washer stationary
• AS 1170.4 for Australian seismic zones
When selecting mounts, it is recommended that a safety factor and rotate the restraining bolt to adjust.
• NZS 4219 for New Zealand seismic zones
of 10-20% is applied to the calculated mass of equipment to • Lock steel washer and lower restraint nut together tightly.
• Most international seismic codes
avoid overloading of any mounts. If maximum rated deflections • Tighten the restraint nut hard against the equipment.
XTM-4 PRODUCT GUIDE are required, then equipment should be weighed and an accurate
FEATURES
assessment of point loads made. Weld equipment to weld plate
Max Static Spring Adjustment
• Heavy duty stable steel spring Spring screw
150 max Compression
Type Load Deflection Constant
Colour
For equipment using more than four mounts, endeavour to plate 180 max
• Springs supplied partially pre-compressed kg mm kg/mm distribute them so that each mount has equal loading. If this
• Acoustically isolating location cup
XTM-4-562 600 75 8.0 Black cannot be done, mount selection must be made on the basis of
• Internal leveling bolts
matching static deflections as closely as possible. X
• Single adjustable central vertical restraint bolt XTM-4-563 840 75 11.2 Red
• Replaceable shock absorbing rubber snubbers XTM-4-564 1,200 75 16.0 Green Y
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
XTM-4-565 1,680 75 22.4 Grey
CONSTRUCTION These mounts incorporate replaceable resilient rubber snubbers Locking washer rebound washer
XTM-4-566 2,400 75 32.0 Orange for both vertical and lateral restraint. Vertical restraints have a Lower restraint nut
Hot dipped galvanised steel housing, oil-resistant
normal design clearance of 3mm (gaps X and Y) in both directions
high-frequency spring base isolation cup. All other components,
and are adjustable ± 3mm in conjunction with level adjustments. XTM-4 INSTALLATION
including spring, are zinc plated.
Lateral restraints have a fixed clearance of nominal 3mm.
RESTRAINT CAPACITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
INSTALLATION
Restraint capacity is given as a maximum static force. The All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
1. HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT
following can be applied simultaneously in one lateral direction the use of this product in specific applications.
• The geometric centre of the housing hold down bolts must be
and vertically up or down:
aligned ± 1mm with respect to the central restraining bolt i.e.
Vertical: 48kN the attachment point to the equipment, on all mounts. CONDITIONS OF SALE
Lateral: 30kN These products are sold subject to the published Embelton
2. BOLTING DOWN General Conditions of Sale, copies of which maybe inspected
At maximum restraint loads, the displacement from normal
• Foundation: Place housings in position and drill through on request.
operating position is approximately 10mm.
housing base holes for fastening.
DESIGN • The XTM-4 mount is designed to take a maximum of M20
fastenings.
XTM-4 Mounts are designed with spring horizontal to vertical • Housing fastenings should be torqued to the maximum value
SPECIFICATION
stiffness ratio of 0.9 at rated load; ratio of spring diameter recommended by the fastener manufacturer. Spring mounts shall permit freedom of equipment motion at
to loaded height minimum 0.8; and a rated maximum static • Equipment: The XTM-4 is supplied with a welding plate for normal operating conditions, but restrain the equipment from
operating deflection 2/3 deflection to solid. welding to the equipment to be isolated. excessive motion when subjected to foundation displacement
in any direction. A single central vertical restraint bolt shall be
3. PLACING EQUIPMENT used, which also locks the equipment to the mount. Springs
• Assemble the rest of the mount with restraint nut removed. shall be free standing and laterally stable with an acoustically
• Place equipment on mounts. Equipment load maybe isolating base cup. They shall have a minimum additional travel
temporarily taken on the top of the vertical restraint bar via of 50% rated deflection to solid and a diameter not less than
the upper pad. 0.8 of loaded height; they shall be type XTM-4 as supplied by
EXAMPLE OF SEISMIC ISOLATION Embelton.
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SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET WMB/LMB SEISMIC MOUNTS DATASHEET WMB/LMB
INSTALLATION
1. LMB/WMB are supplied with a 3mm vertical spacer to ensure
that gap X is maintained when bracket is welded to side of TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
WMB / LMB Dimensions
equipment. All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
2. Slide assembly alongside equipment, mark base plate the use of this product in specific applications.
Vertical Horizontal Dimensions position holes.
Type Restraint Restraint mm 3. Drill holes in slab to suit M16 or M20 masonry anchors. CONDITIONS OF SALE
kN kN 4. Bolt restraint in position.
D E F G H1 H2 T L W J These products are sold subject to the published Embelton General
5. Weld bracket to side of equipment.
LMB 34 20 17 116 210 M20 163 130 16 210 150 150
Conditions of Sale, copies of which maybe inspected on request.
6. If gap Y is outside tolerance, hold rebound washer stationary
WMB 55 35 22 160 335 M24 206 130 20 285 220 200 and rotate the restraining bolt to adjust.
7. Lock steel washer and lower restraint nut together tightly.
8. Remove 3mm spacer and set gap to 3mm. SPECIFICATION
For seismic restraint of equipment on open springs or pads. They
shall be Seismic Restraint Blocks type LMB/WMB as supplied by
Embelton.
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