Steel Spring Isolator Vibration Isolators and Machine Mounts
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Steel Spring Isolator Vibration Isolators and Machine Mounts are devices designed to reduce the transmission of vibration and shock from machinery to surrounding structures. They help maintain the stability of the equipment to which they are mounted, ensuring that vibrations do not cause damage or noise in adjacent areas.
Working Principle
Steel spring isolators work by utilizing mechanical springs to absorb and dampen vibrations. These springs are capable of handling heavy-duty loads and are particularly effective at isolating low-frequency vibrations. The isolators function by allowing the spring to compress and expand, thereby dissipating the energy from the vibrations and preventing it from being transmitted to the surrounding environment. This makes them highly useful in protecting equipment from premature wear and tear caused by vibration and shock.
Applications
Steel spring isolators are commonly used in a variety of industrial applications. They are ideal for engine generator sets, small fans, heavy-duty HVAC equipment, and other industrial machinery that have reciprocating or rotating parts. These isolators are particularly beneficial in environments where machinery vibrations can lead to high-frequency noise and structural damage.
Advantages over other Vibration Isolators and Machine Mounts
Steel spring isolators offer several advantages over other types of vibration isolators. They are particularly effective in limiting the transmission of low-frequency vibrations and structure-borne noise. Unlike neoprene or elastomeric mounts, steel spring isolators can handle heavier loads and are more durable in harsh industrial environments. They also require less maintenance compared to wire rope isolators, which can be affected by environmental factors such as corrosion.
Limitations
One limitation of steel spring isolators is that they may not be as effective in isolating high-frequency vibrations compared to other types of mounts, such as neoprene or elastomeric mounts. Additionally, they can be bulkier and require more space for installation, which might not be suitable for applications with limited space.
Considerations
When considering steel spring isolators, it is important to evaluate the initial costs, which can be higher compared to other types of vibration isolators. However, their durability and low maintenance requirements can offset these initial expenses over time. It is also crucial to consider the specific vibration frequencies and load capacities required for the application to ensure optimal performance. Regular inspections and maintenance are recommended to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of the isolators.
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. A Series Spring-Flex Isolators with an elastomeric cup are designed to isolate low frequency vibrations in air handling units, fans, chillers, and other HVAC equipment. The A Series are recommended for use directly under HVAC, power generation and electrical equipment in conjunction... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. AB Series Spring-Flex Isolators with an elastomeric cup are designed to isolate low frequency vibrations in air handling units, fans, chillers, and other HVAC equipment. The AB Series are recommended for use directly under HVAC, power generation and electrical equipment in conjunction... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. AW & AWH Series Spring-Flex Isolators are designed to isolate low frequency vibrations in air handling units, fans, chillers, and other HVAC equipment. The AW & AWH models are recommended for use directly under most HVAC equipment and in conjunction with structural steel bases... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. BE Series Spring-Flex Isolators are extremely versatile vibration control isolators for use under HVAC, power generation and electrical equipment. The BE Series feature a telescoping housing that provides superior isolation. BE isolators are furnished with an external adjustment bolt... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. The BP Series Spring-Flex Isolators are extremely versatile vibration control isolators for use under HVAC, power generation and electrical equipment. The BP series feature a telescoping housing that provides superior isolation. The BP Isolators are furnished with a centrally located... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. BT Series Spring-Flex Isolators are extremely versatile vibration control isolators for use under HVAC, power generation and electrical equipment. The BT series feature telescoping housings that provide superior isolation. BT Isolators have non-skid, ribbed elastomeric pads bonded to... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. VMC CAL Series Spring-Flex Isolators are cast aluminum-housed, adjustable spring isolators with telescoping top and bottom sections separated by resilient elastomeric inserts to limit horizontal motion. A non-skid elastomeric pad is bonded to the base plate, eliminating the need for... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. The DE Series Spring-Flex Isolators are the same as the CE and BE Spring-Flex Isolators. The DE is the 2 ″ deflection version. The DE Series Spring-Flex Isolators are extremely versatile vibration control isolators for use under HVAC, power generation and electrical equipment. [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. M Series Isolators utilize our open spring isolators within a welded steel housing. M Series Isolators are available with up to 5 inches of static de flection and loads up to 26,270 lbs. Features & Benefits. Rugged steel housing serves as blocking during equipment erection. [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. AEQM Series Spring-Flex seismic isolators are capable of withstanding a minimum of 1.0g of accelerated force in all directions – providing static deflections up to 2 ″ with loads up to 2,500 lbs. The AEQM Series Isolators consist of a steel spring isolator with elastomeric... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. AMSR Series Isolators are unitized, adjustable open-spring isolators with a welded steel housing designed to resist seismic forces in all directions. Restraint surfaces which engage under seismic motion are cushioned with a resilient elastomer to protect equipment. The AMSR Series is... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. AMSR Series Isolators have a unitized, adjustable open-spring isolator and a welded steel housing designed to resist seismic forces in all directions. Restraint surfaces which engage under seismic motion are cushioned with a resilient elastomer to protect equipment. The AMSR has a... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. The ASCM Series Spring-Flex seismic isolators are designed for use in both seismic applications and where vertical restraint is required. The ASCM Series are ideal for use under fans, air handling units, pumps, chillers, or any type of equipment requiring vertical and horizontal... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. Designed for seismic and restrained applications, these isolators, when properly installed and adjusted, will restrain mechanical equipment during a seismic event. For equipment that requires restrained isolators due to change in load, The ASCM Series incorporates a vertical limit... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. MS Series Isolators, combine our open spring mountings within a rugged welded seismically rated steel housing. To minimize, the code required seismic loads on the isolated equipment, the housing is designed to limit equipment motion to ¼ ” in horizontal directions due to... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. MSH Series Isolators, are the MS Series Isolators reinforced for high seismic load conditions. MSH Series Isolators are designed for maximum seismic design categories in the United States. MSH Series Isolators combine our open spring isolators within a rugged welded seismically rated... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. MSS Series Isolators, combine our open spring mountings within a rugged welded seismically rated steel housing. To minimize, the code required seismic loads on the isolated equipment, the housing is designed to limit equipment motion to ¼ ” in horizontal directions due to... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Isotech, Inc.
IBC Compliant. MSSH Series Isolators, are the MS Series Isolators reinforced for high seismic load conditions. MSSH Isolators are designed for the maximum seismic design categories in the United States. MSSH Series Isolators, combine our open spring isolators within a rugged welded seismically rated... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
solation Hangers are designed to isolate noise, reduce resonant vibration and lower structure-borne noise. These hangers use neoprene elements and springs to avoid metal to metal contact. The Isolation Ceiling Hangers are primarily used to isolate ceiling grid systems and pipe and duct work. The... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring; Spring Hanger
- Thickness: 7.12
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from ContiTech AG
Spring strut bearings provide an elastic connection on the car body between the shock absorbers and the support spring (superstructure spring) in the case of front wheel suspension. The dynamic forces of the shock absorber and the superstructure springs are isolated from the vehicle body by the... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Application: Vibration Isolation
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
MATERIAL: Upper Case, Lower Case &. Base Plate – Steel. Sheet – Rubber [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 132.30
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 2.85
from Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
Vibration Isolation Mounts are designed to isolate noise, reduce resonant vibration and lower structure-borne noise. They can be used for a variety of applications including isolating everything from fans, motors, pumps, machinery and compressors to air handling equipment. Both Vibration Isolation... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 45.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Features: Anchoring Holes
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
BASE PLATE: Mild Steel. SPRING: High-Tensile Steel - Phosphated & Dyed Black. ISOLATOR: Knitted Stainless Steel Mesh. END CAP: Cast Light Alloy. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -94 °F to +347 °F (-70 °C to +175 °C). APPLICATIONS: • MEDIUM-HEAVY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT. • OPTICAL... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 90.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 5.70
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
MOUNTING PLATES: Mild Steel, Painted. SPRINGS: High-Tensile Steel; Phosphated & Dyed Black. ISOLATORS: Knitted Stainless Steel Mesh. FOR LOADS OF: 150 to 750 Pounds (68 to 340 kgf). TEMPERATURE RANGE: -94 °F to +347 °F (-70 °C to +175 °C). APPLICATIONS: • HEAVY LOADS. •... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 260.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 3.00
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
MOUNTING PLATE: Mild Steel, Painted. SPRING: High-Tensile Steel; Phosphated & Dyed Black. ISOLATOR: Knitted Stainless Steel Mesh. FOR LOADS OF: 66 to 1235 Pounds (30 to 560 kgf). TEMPERATURE RANGE: -94 °F to +347 °F (-70 °C to +175 °C). APPLICATIONS: • HEAVY LOADS. •... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 243.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 5.67
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
MOUNTING PLATES: Mild Steel, Painted. SPRINGS: High-Tensile Steel - Phosphated & Dyed Black. ISOLATORS: Knitted Stainless Steel Mesh. FOR LOADS OF: 860 to 2469 Pounds (390 to 1120 kgf). TEMPERATURE RANGE: -94 °F to +347 °F (-70 °C to +175 °C). APPLICATIONS: • HEAVY LOADS. [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 1367.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 5.82
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
LEAVES: 304 Stainless Steel. WASHERS: Nylon and Stainless Steel. DAMPING COMPOUND: Polymer. TEMPERATURE RANGE: +50 °F to +86 °F (+10 °C to +30 °C). FEATURES: The 6 kg Mount is designed to isolate lightweight equipment (i.e. computers, printers, electronics panels etc.) from shock and... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 13.20
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 3.23
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
LEAVES: 304 Stainless Steel. WASHERS: Nylon and Stainless Steel. DAMPING COMPOUND: Stainless Steel Mesh. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -238 °F to +752 °F (-150 °C to +400 °C). • NATO APPROVED NAVAL "XM" MOUNTS. • FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 40.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 4.50
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
SPRING: Steel (Black Cataphoresis or Blue Epoxy). BASE: Carbon Steel. ISOLATOR: Polyethylene. BASE PAD:Foam Rubber. BUSHING: Carbon Steel. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -90 °C TO +200 °C (-130 °F TO +392 °F). • LATERAL TO AXIAL STIFFNESS RATIO 0.8 TO 1 [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 11.24
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 2.80
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
SPRING: Steel (Black Cataphoresis or Blue Epoxy). BASE: Carbon Steel. ISOLATOR: Polyethylene. BASE PAD: Foam Rubber. BUSHING: Carbon Steel. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -90 °C TO +200 °C (-130 °F TO +392 °F). • LATERAL TO AXIAL STIFFNESS RATIO 0.8 TO 1 [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 337.20
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 4.37
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
MOUNTING BASE: Aluminum Alloy, Anodized. RETAINING CAPS: Aluminum Alloy, Anodized. SPRING & CENTER TUBE:Stainless Steel. ISOLATOR: Knitted Stainless Steel Pads. FOR LOADS OF: .24 to 4.4 Pounds (0.11 to 2 kgf). TEMPERATURE RANGE: -94 °F to +347 °F (-70 °C to +175 °C). [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 0.55
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 1.02
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
MOUNTING PLATES: Steel, Zinc Plated. SPRINGS: Spring Steel Wire. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -76 °F to +302 °F (-60 °C to +150 °C). • ALL METAL [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 1.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Mount Size (To Machine): 0.15
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
BODY:Cast Iron, Zinc Galvanized. ISOLATOR SPRINGS: Hard Drawn Spring Wire, Cation Electrodeposition. PLATE & HARDWARE: Steel, Zinc Galvanized. APPLICATIONS: • COOLING TOWERS. • CO-GENERATION. • CHILLING UNIT. • TRANSFORMER. • CUBICLES AND OTHER BUILDING FACILITY... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 441.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 4.07
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
STUDS: Brass. BODY: Silicone Gel. SPRING: Piano Wire Type B, Nickel Plated. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40 °C to +200 °C (-40 °F to +392 °F). • DAMPS LOW FREQUENCY VIBRATIONS. • VERTICAL VIBRATIONS DAMPED WITHOUT HORIZONTAL DEFLECTION. • TO BE USED IN COMPRESSION ONLY [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 3.53
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 0.91
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
MOUNTING PLATES: Steel, Zinc Plated. SPRINGS: Spring Steel Wire. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -76 °F to +302 °F (-60 °C to +150 °C). • ALL METAL [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 1.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Mount Size (To Machine): 0.16
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
MOUNTING PLATES: Steel, Zinc Plated. SPRINGS: Spring Steel Wire. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -76 °F to +302 °F (-60 °C to +150 °C). • ALL METAL [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 1.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Mount Size (To Machine): 0.14
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
Mounting Plates – Mild Steel, Painted. Isolators – Knitted Stainless Steel Mesh [See More]
- Type: Compression Mount; Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 396.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 1.97
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
Housing – Aluminum Alloy, Anodized. Eyelets – Brass, Tin Plated. Isolators – Stainless Steel Spring and Mesh [See More]
- Type: Compression Mount; Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 2.75
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 1.57
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
SPRING: DIN 17223-C. BOX: Carbon Steel. ISOLATOR: Natural Rubber. FOR LOADS OF: 60 to 4500 N (13.5 to 1011.6 lb.). TEMPERATURE RANGE: -90 °C to 200 °C (-130 °F to 392 °F). • SUSPENDS MACHINERY. • LATERAL TO AXIAL STIFFNESS RATIO 0.8 TO 1 [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 22.48 to 56.20
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 3.94
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
HOUSING: Steel, Zinc Plated. SPRING: Hard Drawn Steel Wire, Painted. UPPER PLATE: Steel, Zinc Plated. LOWER PLATE: Neoprene. FEATURES: By having rubber on both ends of the coil spring, the unit can reduce vibrations for a wide range of frequencies. They are best suited for hanging from ceilings... [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 22.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 4.53
from Advanced Antivibration Components - AAC
ISOLATOR: Natural Rubber. HOUSING: Steel, Zinc Plated. FEATURES: • Handles wide range of loads from light to heavy. • Simplifies installation due to the rubber and the housing. being preattached. [See More]
- Type: Steel Spring
- Load Capacity: 33.00
- Application: Vibration Isolation
- Thickness: 2.76