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Farrat Wedgemounts
Levelling Mounts with Anti-Vibration
and Damping Variants

Farrat Isolevel Ltd  Balmoral Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HJ, UK

T. +44 (0) 161 924 1600  F. +44 (0) 161 924 1616 
E. sales@farrat.com  W. www.farrat.com
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Wedgemounts
Wedgemounts are Levelling Mounts with Anti-Vibration Variants.
Farrat Wedgemounts have provided the ideal solution for accurate, efficient and economical machine installations
globally, for over 50 years. Whether you are relocating existing machinery, a machine manufacturer, or simply
require a better solution for your existing installation, Farrat can help.

Features and Benefits

• Enhanced mechanical advantage for easier levelling
• Enhanced machine stability which provides high stiffness and support in both horizontal and vertical directions
• Damping pads reduce vibration within the machine and contribute to the isolation of the foundation below
• Easy installation and relocation of machines
• Flexibility in applications where high loads and/or damping is required

Typical Applications
• General Machine Tools • Boring and Milling Machines • Grinding Machines • Long Bed Machinery
• Printing Machines • Injection Moulding Machines • Transfer Machines • Building and Structures
• CNC Lathes and Machining Centres • Die-Casting Machines • Rolling Mills • Civil Engineering

Precision Levelling and Damping Options

Farrat Wedgemounts are designed to cover all standard requirements. They are available in 10 sizes and offer load
capacities up to 25 tonne per mount. There are 3 standard damping options, 3 installation options and a range of
accessories including Farrat Screw Assemblies, Farrat Anti-Vibration Washers and Farrat Spheriseats.

The Standard Grade* offers the greatest amount of damping but does have the greatest compression under load, so
is recommended for machines which have a high level of structural stiffness. The Very Stiff Grade* offers the greatest
support with little deflection, but with the benefits of micro-damping to improve the performance of the machine. To
achieve the greatest support / stiffness for a machine, the Precision Wedgemount without pads is recommended.

*See datatables on page 6 for Grade details.

Global Reach
Farrat supplies directly to a broad range of customers in size and
industry, across all continents. Customers range from the Original
Equipment Manufacturers, end users relocating machinery,
to Production Engineers wishing to enhance operational
effectiveness.
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Farrat Wedgemounts are available in three forms:

Freestanding (F) The machine rests on the Wedgemount

with no bolted connection. The top pad aids damping and
provides a high friction surface for the machine foot to
grip to.
Farrat Damping Pads

Bolt-On (B) The machine is bolted to the Wedgemount

which sits on the floor ensuring a fixed connection
between the Wedgemount and machine. This helps with
machine installation as the Wedgemount can be fitted to
the machine prior to final machine placement.

Farrat Damping Pads

Bolt-Through (T) The machine is bolted through the

Wedgemount and into the foundation. This option
provides the stiffest connection and is used for
large bed / low stiffness machines where the foundation
can add to the stiffness of the machine. Anti-vibration Farrat AWR
washers are required with this option to prevent vibration Anti-Vibration Washer
bridging through the bolted connection.

Farrat Damping Pads

Wedgemount Accessories
• Farrat Spheriseats fit on the top plate of the Farrat Wedgemount and allow up to 3.2° misalignment for when the floor is not
level, providing equal distribution of the load through the Wedgemount
• Farrat Screw Assemblies are offered as an option for the Bolt-On Wedgemount
• Farrat AWR Anti-Vibration Washers are required for Bolt-Through Wedgemounts with damping pads to prevent the vibration
bridging through the holding down bolt

Bolt-On Wedgemount Bolt-Through Wedgemount

(Showing Farrat Spheriseats as an option)

AWR Anti-Vibration
Washer
Screw Assembly
Machine Foot

Adjustment Screw
Spheriseat

Damping Pad

Damping Pad
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Wedgemount Installation
Heavy Machinery Installation on Wedgemounts and Precision Levelling Elements.

METHOD 1: Where facilities are available for lowering machine onto the mounts using a crane.

Figure 1.1
Figures 1.1 and 1.2
1. Place the mounts in position on the floor.

2. Adjust them all to a common height using a laser level or

Figure 1.2
straight edge and spirit level from one mount to the next.

Figure 1.3
2b. If there is insufficient adjustment on any mount to cater
for excessive floor slope or uneven surfaces, individual mounts
may be packed up to bring them in line with the others using a
combination of steel plates and Farrat Squaregrip pads. Packers Figure 1.3
can consist of a steel plate with a 5mm thick Farrat Squaregrip
SG (SG5P2) pad bonded to the underside. The packer should be
at least the same size as the underside of the mount.
Steel plate and Farrat Squaregrip Pads used to bring pads
level with others
Figure 1.4
3. The machine can now be lowered onto the mounts. Figure 1.4

Figure 1.5
4. Carry out fine levelling of the machine. Should it be found
that a mount requires undue torque, incrementally adjust the
neighbouring mounts so that the lifting load is shared by several
mounts, or use ancillary jacks.

5. After the machine has been levelled, check that each mount
is taking load by applying a spanner to each screw and ensuring
that the mount is tight.

6. Check alignment after 24 hours and correct if necessary.

7. Check alignment after one weeks service and correct if Figure 1.5
necessary.

8. Wedgemount installation enables any foundation settlement

to be readily and quickly corrected by adjustment to the mounts.
Check alignment once every six months, or at other intervals
depending on machine manufacturer’s recommendations.
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METHOD 2: Where no crane facilities are available.

Figure 2.1
Figures 2.1
9. Before the machine is brought into position place the mounts
on the floor and adjust them all to a common height using a laser
level or straight edge and spirit level from one mount to the next.
Mark the location of each mount then move them to one side.

Figure 2.2
10. Bring the machine into position and leave on temporary Figure 2.2
packing, or rollers or jacks. Ensure that there is sufficient
gap between the underside of the machine and the floor to
accommodate the mount.

Figure 2.3
11. Place the mounts into position again under the machine,
jacking the machine further if necessary.
12. Withdraw the temporary supports, lowering the machine Figure 2.3
onto the mounts.
13. Proceed as paragraphs: 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 on previous page.

Figure 2.4
14. Ensure that before the machine is lowered onto the mounts,
the sliding surfaces of the WL mounts are all in contact with each
other, i.e., that the wedges have not ridden up on their keys.
Figure 2.4
15. Never use excessive torque when adjusting upwards. Bring
up several mounts together in small increments. This will ensure
that the heavy overloads during levelling can be shared by several
mounts. Alternatively use ancillary jacks.

16. Ratchet spanners provide the quickest way of adjusting WL

mounts.
Figure 2.5

Figure 2.5 - Twisted Machine Bases

17. Should the machine be twisted, it may be possible to correct
this by temporarily jacking the machine (with the WL mounts) in
opposition to the twist and leaving for 24 hours.

Figure 2.6 - Alternatively

18. If the twist is excessive then the preceding method may Figure 2.6
not work. This would be particularly the case if a light end of
the machine was twisted relative to a heavy end. In this case it
will be necessary to clamp the machine down on the high side of
the twist and adjust the mounts on the low side until the twist
is pulled out.
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How to select Farrat Wedgemounts

STEP 1. If damping is required, please refer to Table 1 to select the appropriate grade of damping.

If no damping is required, the grade will be P for Precision Levelling with no pads. Selection is made according to whether the
Wedgemount is Free Standing, Bolt-On or Bolt-Through. A Selection Example is provided on Page 5 and highlighted in the tables.

Table 1   Machine Type, Damping Grade and Connection Type

Free Standing Bolt-On / Bolt-Through

Damping Grade A B E F G H P
Level of Flexibility Standard Stiff Very Stiff Standard Stiff Very Stiff Precision
Top Plate Pad Type SG05TP SG02PP SG02PP - - - -
Bottom Plate Pad Type SG15TP SG05PP SG02PP SG15TP SG05PP SG02PP -
General m/c tools        
Printing machines        
CNC lathes         For
applications
Machining centres         where
Boring machines         Precision
Milling machines         Levelling is
required with
Grinders         no damping.
Transfer machines        
Long bed machinery        

STEP 2. The next step is to select the size of Wedgemount appropriate for the load and Wedgemount dimensions.

Table 2   Freestanding Wedgemount Style Dimensions and Load Ratings

Load capacity per mount (kg) / mid height, h (mm)
Length, l Width, w Height Adjustment, n
Size Ref. A B E F G H P
(mm) (mm) (+/- mm)
1R 115 80 5 1,000 / 60 1,300 / 47 3,000 / 44       3,000 / 40
2R 150 75 5 900 / 60 1,200 / 47 3,000 / 44       3,000 / 40
2S 115 115 6 1,300 / 66 1,600 / 53 4,000 / 50       4,000 / 46
3R 200 95 6 1,900 / 66 2,200 / 53 6,000 / 50       6,000 / 46
3S 150 150 6 2,300 / 66 3,000 / 53 7,000 / 50       7,000 / 46
4S 200 200 6 4,000 / 66 5,000 / 53 12,000 / 50       12,000 / 46
5R 250 115 9 3,000 / 90 4,000 / 77 9,000 / 74       9,000 / 70
5S 200 200 10 5,000 / 92 6,000 / 79 12,000 / 76       12,000 / 72
6R 200 250 10 6,000 / 92 7,000 / 79 14,000 / 76       14,000 / 72
7R 250 330 9 9,000 / 90 10,000 / 77 25,000 / 74       25,000 / 70

Reference: R = Rectangle Wedgemount, S = Square Wedgemount

Table 3   Bolt-On and Bolt-Through Wedgemount Style Dimensions and Load Ratings

Load capacity per mount (kg) / mid height, h (mm)

Length, l Width, w Height Adjustment, n

Size Ref. A B E F G H P
(mm) (mm) (+/- mm)
1R 115 80 5       900 / 55 1,200 / 45 3,000 / 42 3,000 / 40
2S 115 115 6       1,300 / 61 1,600 / 51 4,000 / 48 4,000 / 46
3S 150 150 6       2,300 / 61 3,000 / 51 7,000 / 48 7,000 / 46
4S 200 200 6       4,000 / 61 5,000 / 51 12,000 / 48 12,000 / 46
5S 200 200 10       5,000 / 87 6,000 / 77 12,000 / 74 12,000 / 72
6R 200 250 10       6,000 / 87 7,000 / 77 14,000 / 74 14,000 / 72
7R 250 330 9       9,000 / 85 10,000 / 75 25,000 / 72 25,000 / 70
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STEP 3. Having selected any required damping / isolation, Wedgemount size, the next step is to select any additional
requirements from Table 4.

Table 4   Wedgemount Range Specifications and Accessories

Bolt-On Only Bolt-Through Only

Adjusting Rise Clearance Farrat
Mass Farrat Thread Size
Size Nut Size A/F Per Full Turn Farrat Screw Hole Size AWR Anti-
Spheriseat
Reference Assemblies Vibration
(Kg) (mm) (mm) Size Metric (mm) Washers
1R 2.6 17/8 0.307 1SPS-80 M12 1SN1210 14 1AWR12
2R 3.2 19/10 0.28 1SPS-80      
2S 3.5 19/10 0.396 1SPS-110 M16 1SN1610 18 1AWR16
3R 5.25 22/12 0.325 1SPS-110      
3S 6.9 19/10 0.303 1SPS-150 M20 1SN2010 23 1AWR20
4S 11.8 22/12 0.26 1SPS-150 M20 1SN2010 23 1AWR20
5R 13.5 24/12 0.304 1SPS-110      
5S 14.35 30/17 0.575 1SPS-150 M20 1SN2010 22 1AWR20
6R 18 30/17 0.575 1SPS-150 M20 1SN2010 24 1AWR20
7R 28.5 30/17 0.4   M24   26 1AWR24

For further details on Farrat’s Wedgemount Accessories, please refer to the tables on page 6.

Selection Example:
10 tonne CNC lathe with four points each supporting an equal amount of load. Load per Wedgemount = 2,500kg. Machine
foot dimensions are 200mm x 200mm with a central 22mm clearance hole. The machine foundation is to be re-located on
a flat concrete base.

Step 1: Select Damping Grade - Using Table 1, select the Machine Type from the left hand column and search across to
where a tick indicates the correct damping grade according to the fixing type. Result: Damping Grade G.

Step 2: Select the Wedgemount style and dimensions - As the fixing type is Bolt-On refer to Table 3 and column G to
find an equal or greater load per Wedgemount (2,500Kg). 3S has a load capacity of 3,000Kg for a Damping Grade G. The
second number in the cell provides the mid-height of that size Wedgemount including the damping pads, which is 51mm.
Table 3 indicates that the 3S Wedgemount has plan dimensions of 150mm x 150mm which is acceptable as the full area
of the Wedgemount is under load. Point or part loads are not recommended as this may affect the performance of the
Wedgemount.

Step 3: Check whether the bolt thread size is suitable - Referring to Table 4, the bolt thread size of the 3S
Wedgemount is M20 which fits in a 22mm clearance hole, so it is suitable. As Bolt-On Wedgemounts require a Screw
Assembly, this can be selected from Table 4, which indicates that the 1SN2010 is appropriate for 3S Wedgemounts. If
some points of the floor are not parallel to the other points, Spheriseats are recommended on all Wedgemounts as they
allow up to 3.2° of angular misalignment to ensure the load is supported evenly and at an equal height. For the 3S, this
would be part reference 1SPS-150.

This worked example is for use as a guide only. Please contact us if you have any queries about the selection of an appropriate solution.

Height Adjustment
n
n
w A/F h

Mid
h= Height

Reference: A/F = Across Flats

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Wedgemount Standard Size Range

Variants for Freestanding Wedgemounts Height Adjustment
n
h
n

l
Mid
h= Height
Top Pad
w A/F
Bottom Pad

GRADE A  Damping Grade - Standard

Load l w h n A/F Mass
Size Reference Part Ref
(Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-F-1R-A 1,000 115 80 60 5 17/8 2.1
2R 1WL-F-2R-A 900 150 75 60 5 19/10 2.8
2S 1WL-F-2S-A 1,300 115 115 66 6 19/10 3.6
3R 1WL-F-3R-A 1,900 200 95 66 6 22/12 5.4
3S 1WL-F-3S-A 2,300 150 150 66 6 19/10 6.0
4S 1WL-F-4S-A 4,000 200 200 66 6 22/12 10.4
5R 1WL-F-5R-A 3,000 250 115 90 9 24/12 12.6
5S 1WL-F-5S-A 5,000 200 200 92 10 30/17 14.7
6R 1WL-F-6R-A 6,000 200 250 92 10 30/17 18.3
7R 1WL-F-7R-A 9,000 250 330 90 9 30/17 31.2

GRADE B  Damping Grade - Stiff

Load l w h n A/F Mass
Size Reference Part Ref
(Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-F-1R-B 1,300 115 80 47 5 17/8 1.9
2R 1WL-F-2R-B 1,200 150 75 47 5 19/10 2.6
2S 1WL-F-2S-B 1,600 115 115 53 6 19/10 3.3
3R 1WL-F-3R-B 2,200 200 95 53 6 22/12 5.0
3S 1WL-F-3S-B 3,000 150 150 53 6 19/10 5.5
4S 1WL-F-4S-B 5,000 200 200 53 6 22/12 9.4
5R 1WL-F-5R-B 4,000 250 115 77 9 24/12 11.9
5S 1WL-F-5S-B 6,000 200 200 79 10 30/17 13.7
6R 1WL-F-6R-B 7,000 200 250 79 10 30/17 17.4
7R 1WL-F-7R-B 10,000 250 330 77 9 30/17 29.5

GRADE E  Damping Grade - Very Stiff

Load l w h n A/F Mass
Size Reference Part Ref
(Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-F-1R-E 3,000 115 80 44 5 17/8 1.9
2R 1WL-F-2R-E 3,000 150 75 44 5 19/10 2.5
2S 1WL-F-2S-E 4,000 115 115 50 6 19/10 3.3
3R 1WL-F-3R-E 6,000 200 95 50 6 22/12 4.9
3S 1WL-F-3S-E 7,000 150 150 50 6 19/10 5.3
4S 1WL-F-4S-E 12,000 200 200 50 6 22/12 9.2
5R 1WL-F-5R-E 9,000 250 115 74 9 24/12 11.8
5S 1WL-F-5S-E 12,000 200 200 76 10 30/17 13.5
6R 1WL-F-6R-E 14,000 200 250 76 10 30/17 17.1
7R 1WL-F-7R-E 25,000 250 330 74 9 30/17 29.0
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Variants for Bolt-On Wedgemounts

Height Adjustment
h n
n

l
Mid
h= Height
Thread
Size ‘c’ e
w A/F
e

Bottom Pad
d

GRADE F   Damping Grade - Standard

Size Load l w h n A/F c d e Mass
Part Ref
Reference (Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (thread size) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-B-1R-F 900 115 80 55 5 17/8 M12 45 17 2.1

2S 1WL-B-2S-F 1,300 115 115 61 6 19/10 M16 50 24 3.5

3S 1WL-B-3S-F 2,300 150 150 61 6 19/10 M20 60 24 5.8

4S 1WL-B-4S-F 4,000 200 200 61 6 22/12 M20 75 27 10.0

5S 1WL-B-5S-F 5,000 200 200 87 10 30/17 M20 97 27 14.3

6R 1WL-B-6R-F 6,000 200 250 87 10 30/17 M20 95 27 17.9

7R 1WL-B-7R-F 9,000 250 330 85 9 30/17 M24 125 105 30.5

GRADE G  Damping Grade - Stiff

Size Load l w h n A/F c d e Mass
Part Ref
Reference (Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (thread size) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-B-1R-G 1,200 115 80 45 5 17/8 M12 45 17 1.9

2S 1WL-B-2S-G 1,600 115 115 51 6 19/10 M16 50 24 3.5

3S 1WL-B-3S-G 3,000 150 150 51 6 19/10 M20 60 24 5.4

4S 1WL-B-4S-G 5,000 200 200 51 6 22/12 M20 75 27 9.3

5S 1WL-B-5S-G 6,000 200 200 77 10 30/17 M20 97 27 13.6

6R 1WL-B-6R-G 7,000 200 250 77 10 30/17 M20 95 27 16.9

7R 1WL-B-7R-G 10,000 250 330 75 9 30/17 M24 125 105 29.2

GRADE H  Damping Grade - Very Stiff 

Size Load l w h n A/F c d e Mass
Part Ref
Reference (Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (thread size) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-B-1R-H 3,000 115 80 42 5 17/8 M12 45 17 1.8

2S 1WL-B-2S-H 4,000 115 115 48 6 19/10 M16 50 24 3.2

3S 1WL-B-3S-H 7,000 150 150 48 6 19/10 M20 60 24 5.3

4S 1WL-B-4S-H 12,000 200 200 48 6 22/12 M20 75 27 9.0

5S 1WL-B-5S-H 12,000 200 200 74 10 30/17 M20 97 27 13.3

6R 1WL-B-6R-H 14,000 200 250 74 10 30/17 M20 95 27 16.8

7R 1WL-B-7R-H 25,000 250 330 72 9 30/17 M24 125 105 28.8

For Farrat Spheriseats, Farrat Anti-Vibration Washers (AVW) and Farrat Bolt Assemblies (SN), please view Table 4
and Wedgemount Accessories.
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Variants for Bolt-Through Wedgemounts

Height Adjustment
m n
n
Farrat AWR
l
Anti-Vibration Washer Mid
h= Height
Hole
Size ‘c’ e
w A/F
e
Bottom Pad
d

GRADE F   Damping Grade - Standard

Size Load l w h n A/F c d e Mass
Part Ref
Reference (Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (hole size, mm) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-T-1R-F 900 115 80 55 5 17/8 14 45 17 2.1

2S 1WL-T-2S-F 1,300 115 115 61 6 19/10 18 50 24 3.5

3S 1WL-T-3S-F 2,300 150 150 61 6 19/10 23 60 24 5.8

4S 1WL-T-4S-F 4,000 200 200 61 6 22/12 23 75 27 10.0

5S 1WL-T-5S-F 5,000 200 200 87 10 30/17 22 97 27 14.3

6R 1WL-T-6R-F 6,000 200 250 87 10 30/17 24 95 27 17.9

7R 1WL-T-7R-F 9,000 250 330 85 9 30/17 26 125 105 30.5

GRADE G  Damping Grade - Stiff

Size Load l w h n A/F c d e Mass
Part Ref
Reference (Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (hole size, mm) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-T-1R-G 1,200 115 80 45 5 17/8 14 45 17 1.9

2S 1WL-T-2S-G 1,600 115 115 51 6 19/10 18 50 24 3.5

3S 1WL-T-3S-G 3,000 150 150 51 6 19/10 23 60 24 5.4

4S 1WL-T-4S-G 5,000 200 200 51 6 22/12 23 75 27 9.3

5S 1WL-T-5S-G 6,000 200 200 77 10 30/17 22 97 27 13.6

6R 1WL-T-6R-G 7,000 200 250 77 10 30/17 24 95 27 16.9

7R 1WL-T-7R-G 10,000 250 330 75 9 30/17 26 125 105 29.2

GRADE H  Damping Grade - Very Stiff 

Size Load l w h n A/F c d e Mass
Part Ref
Reference (Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (hole size, mm) (mm) (mm) (Kg)
1R 1WL-T-1R-H 3,000 115 80 42 5 17/8 14 45 17 1.8
2S 1WL-T-2S-H 4,000 115 115 48 6 19/10 18 50 24 3.2
3S 1WL-T-3S-H 7,000 150 150 48 6 19/10 23 60 24 5.3
4S 1WL-T-4S-H 12,000 200 200 48 6 22/12 23 75 27 9.0
5S 1WL-T-5S-H 12,000 200 200 74 10 30/17 22 97 27 13.3
6R 1WL-T-6R-H 14,000 200 250 74 10 30/17 24 95 27 16.9
7R 1WL-T-7R-H 25,000 250 330 72 9 30/17 26 125 105 28.8

For Farrat Spheriseats and Farrat Anti-Vibration Washers (AVW) please view Table 4 and Wedgemount Accessories.
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Wedgemounts Accessories 3.2°

Max Tilt

Farrat Spheriseats (SPS)

Farrat Spheriseats can be supplied bonded on top of the Farrat Precision Levelling
Elements units (Types G, H & P) to take up complex angles from floor irregularities etc.,
between the floor and the machine. This is important to ensure a full, secure seating and
to relieve any stresses which could build up in the machine base.

d1 d2 d3 d4 h h

Part Ref mm mm mm mm mm
1SPS080 80 80 49 58 18
1SPS110 110 110 70 81 24 d3 d4 d2 d1

1SPS150 150 150 80 95 30

Alternative dimensions of d3 and d4 can be made to order

Alternative variants are available on request.

Farrat Bolt-on Screw Assemblies (SN)

Material: Zinc plated mild steel
s
m s h l h
Part Ref Thread mm mm mm
1SN1210 M12 8 10 100
l
1SN1610 M16 11 10 100
1SN2010 M20 13 10 100

Alternative screw lengths available on request.

m

Farrat AWR Anti-Vibration Washers

Max. Max. Bolt Max. d2
Bolt Dia. d1 d2 h
Part Ref Torque Tension Deflection
mm mm mm mm Nm KN mm h
1AWR12 12 40 13 11 20 8.3 0.9
d1
1AWR16 16 50 17 16 30 9.4 1.5
1AWR20 20 61 21 16 44 11.0 1.5
1AWR24 24 65 25 18 54 11.2 1.5

Heavy Duty Washers available on request.

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Precision Wedge Levelling Elements

Farrat Levelling Mounts (WL-LE)
Farrat WL-LE’s provide a system of installation of large or heavy
equipment which requires a very rigid connection to their
foundations and which also require very accurate alignment
for satisfactory performance; for example machines which
are subjected to significant changes in load distribution during
operation. Farrat WL-LE’s can be used for supporting and levelling
machinery and equipment during construction, erection and
operation.

Farrat WL-LE’s are the same basic form as the standard

Farrat Wedgemount, but the top and bottom faces are precision
machined to provide an accurate, rigid support for maximum Total flexibility to adapt to your specific needs
stiffness. Farrat Freestanding WL-LE’s (Figure 3.1) can be used in a
variety of ways to suit the particular needs of the application.

Features and Benefits For machines without strong dynamic forces, Freestanding
mounts can also be used in conjunction with holding down
• Rigid machine to foundation integration bolts located alongside the mount (Figures 3.2 and 3.3).
• Precision adjustment to obtain very fine alignment
• Systemised heavy machine installation
• An extremly high degree of machine bed stiffness Figure 3.1
• Minimal machine bed distortion
• Facility to carry out subsequent alignment readjustments
• For machines with significant changes in load distribution
• No horizontal forces applied when adjusting
• High ratio of lifting force to adjustment torque
• Developed and manufactured by Farrat
Figure 3.2
• Used for decades in countless applications worldwide

Typical Applications
• Heavy components on • Boring and Milling Machines
Machine Tool Tables • Transfer Machines
• Long Bed Machinery • Rolling Mills
• Grinding Machines Figure 3.3
• Gas Turbines
• Large Compressors • Nuclear Reactors

For machines with strong dynamic forces that have to be

rigidly bolted down, the methods shown in Figures 3.2 and
3.3 can introduce bending moments and stresses around
the support, which can distort the machine base. In such
cases, we recommend Farrat Bolt-Through Mounts (WLT-LE)
Farrat WL-LE’s installed under an Aerospace NDT Test Machine
or Farrat Levalators.
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Farrat WL-LE Mouting Sketch

Height Adjustment
h n
n

l
Mid
h= Height
Hole
Size ‘c’ e
w A/F
e

Product Details
Bolt / Hole size ‘c’
Bolt-
Size Load l w h n A/F Bolt-On d e Mass
Through
Reference
(Kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) ± (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (Kg)

1R 3,000 115 80 40 5 17/8 M12 14 45 17 2.1

2R 3,000 150 75 40 5 19/10         2.8

2S 4,000 115 115 46 6 19/10 M16 18 50 24 3.6

3R 6,000 200 95 46 6 22/12         5.4

3S 7,000 150 150 46 6 19/10 M20 23 60 24 6.0

4S 12,000 200 200 46 6 22/12 M20 23 75 27 10.4

5R 9,000 250 115 70 9 24/12         12.6

5S 12,000 200 200 72 10 30/17 M20 22 97 27 14.7

6R 14,000 200 250 72 10 30/17 M20 24 95 27 18.3

7R 25,000 250 330 70 9 30/17 M24 26 125 105 28.5

Variants and Part Numbers

Size
Free Standing Bolt-On Bolt-Through
Reference

1R 1WL-F-1R-P 1WL-B-1R-P 1WL-T-1R-P

2R 1WL-F-2R-P    

2S 1WL-F-2S-P 1WL-B-2S-P 1WL-T-2S-P

3R 1WL-F-3R-P    

3S 1WL-F-3S-P 1WL-B-3S-P 1WL-T-3S-P

4S 1WL-F-4S-P 1WL-B-4S-P 1WL-T-4S-P

5R 1WL-F-5R-P    

5S 1WL-F-5S-P 1WL-B-5S-P 1WL-T-5S-P

6R 1WL-F-6R-P 1WL-B-6R-P 1WL-T-6R-P

7R 1WL-F-7R-P 1WL-B-7R-P 1WL-T-7R-P

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Wedgemount Applications
Farrat Wedgemount and Farrat WL-LE Installations
Farrat Wedgemounts have provided the ideal solution for accurate, efficient and economical machine installations globally for over
50 years. Whether you are relocating existing machinery, a machine manufacturer, or simply require a better solution for your
existing installation, Farrat can help.

Electric Motor Dynometer on Farrat WLF Wedgemounts. Spindle-Drilling Machine on Farrat WL-LE Precision Levelling Elements.

Automotive Rolling Road on Farrat WLT Wedgemounts. Horizontal Broach on Farrat WL-LE Precision Levelling Elements.

Next Steps:
For further information, technical advice or
to place an order, please contact us:

T. +44 (0) 161 924 1600 

E. sales@farrat.com
Blow Moulding Machine on Farrat WLB Wedgemounts.
W. www.farrat.com

This brochure features our standardised

Farrat Wedgemount range. Other damping/
isolation materials are available and we would
happily draw upon our 60 years’ experience
to advise you on an appropriate solution for
specialised applications.

Roll Grinder on Farrat WLF Wedgemounts.

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About Farrat
Farrat is a global specialist in the design and manufacture of vibration control, thermal
isolation and precision levelling solutions for the construction, industrial and power
generation sectors.

We help solve technically challenging projects through applying the knowledge and
experience we have gained from delivering solutions for over 60 years.

Farrat is committed to providing an assured performance through continuously testing,

certifying and improving its products and systems.

Other Areas of Expertise

Farrat has developed a range of solutions for controlling and isolating vibration, shock
and movement in both new and existing buildings. Our range includes floating floor
systems, isolated foundations and structural bearings.

Working with Acoustic Consultants, Architects, Structural Engineers, Steelwork

Contractors and Developers, our products and systems are used wherever the highest
standards of isolation are required. Farrat solutions are applied to manufacturing
facilities, industrial processes, hotels, gyms, theatres and cinemas, commercial and
residential dwellings and buildings located near road and rail networks.

Note: Although care has been taken to ensure that all the information contained herein is accurate,
Farrat Isolevel Limited assumes no responsibility for any errors or misinterpretations or any loss or
damage arising therefrom.

Farrat Isolevel Ltd  Balmoral Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HJ, UK

T. +44 (0) 161 924 1600  F. +44 (0) 161 924 1616 
E. sales@farrat.com  W. www.farrat.com