Triflex Mountings: Section 9

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Triflex Mountings
Mounts for engines, compressors, generators, marine engines and other installations where anti-vibration mounts are required. GMT manufacture two main types of Triflex mountings, Type 1 and Type 2. These are available in a variety of sizes with many held in stock. Please contact our technical sales department for assistance with selection.

Triflex Mountings (Type 1)

MTG1494 & MTG2597 B H A

F 2 HOLES G MTG1497 B H

E D

GMT Triflex Type 1 mountings have been developed to provide vibration isolation against heavy duty machinery including diesel generators, compressors, precision machinery and electronic installations. The mountings provide relatively high deflections and the design is such that there are different degrees of stiffness in the three main axes. A rebound control option is available upon request.

Part No.
TRIFLEX-MTG2597 TRIFLEX-MTG1494 TRIFLEX-MTG1497

A
122 230 230

B
132 204 204

C
75 110.5 123.5

D
115 205 205

E (mm)
90 165 165

F
84 148 148

G
13 18 18

H
M16 M16 M16

(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

(mm) (mm)

Compression Characteristics
TRIFLEX-MTG2597
4.0
05

TRIFLEX-MTG1497
70

TRIFLEX-MTG1494
20 15
60 70

15

Load (kN)

Load (kN)

04 03 02 01

10

60 55 50 45

Load (kN)

3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 0 2 4 6

65

10 5 0

55 45

0 0 5 10 15

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Note: There is a possible deviation of 20% in the above load/deflection graphs due to production and hardness tolerances

Stiffness Ratio
The Triflex 1 mountings have different degrees of stiffness in the three main axes, vertical, longitudinal and lateral.
Direction of normal load

Crankshaft Direction
For GMT Triflex Type 1 mountings, the recommended orientation for installation is as detailed below:

Type 2
t

Direction of maximum stiffness

Direction of maximum flexibility

Cr

an

h ks

af

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Triflex Mountings (Type 2)

GMT Triflex Type 2 mountings have been developed for the insulation of static and mobile machines and engines. Mounts have DNV type approval for the flexible mounting of propulsion and auxiliary machinery. Applications include generators, marine engines, compressors, fans and pumps. The mountings provide different degrees of stiffness in the three main axes and also have integrated rebound control.
F C

Part No.
TRIFLEX-MTG1086 TRIFLEX-MTG1087
B G

A
120 184 230

B
60 75 112

C
40 50 70

D
80 103.5 133.0

E
100 140 182

H
M12 M16 M20

(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

11x14 11x14 20x13 20x13 26x18 26x18

E A

TRIFLEX-MTG1088

Compression Characteristics
TRIFLEX-MTG1086
65

TRIFLEX-MTG1087
65

TRIFLEX-MTG1088
65

3.0
0.8
55

8.0

Load (kN)

0.6 0.4 0.2 0.0 0 1 2 3 4

Load (kN)

Load (kN)

45

2.0

55 45

6.0 4.0 2.0

55 45

1.0

35

0.0 0 1 2 3 4 5

0.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Note: There is a possible deviation of 20% in the above load/deflection graphs due to production and hardness

Stiffness Ratio
The design of the Triflex 2 mountings provides different degrees of stiffness in the three main axes, vertical, longitudinal and lateral.
Vertical Stiffness
Direction of normal load

Crankshaft Direction
For GMT Triflex Type 2 mountings, the recommended orientation for installation is as detailed below: .

Type 2

2.5 x Vertical Stiffness

Direction of maximum stiffness

0.75 x Vertical Stiffness

Direction of maximum flexibility

nk ra

a sh

ft

Adjustable Studs
GMT Adjustable studs are available in 3 main sizes and are suitable for use with the Triflex mounting range where height adjustment is required.
A

Part No.
STUD-M2196 STUD-M2197 STUD-M2198

A
M12 x 1.75 M16 x 2.0 M20 x 2.5

L (mm)
100 110 150

D (mm)
44.0 56.0 72.0

D
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Large Triflex Mountings

GMT Large Triflex Mountings have been developed for the insulation of static and mobile machines and engines for the load range 8kN to 20kN. Applications include medium/ large marine engines and generators. The mounts provide different degrees of stiffness in the three main axes and also have integrated rebound control. These parts can be manufactured and supplied with or without the adjustable top bolt and with or without the four tie down bolts.

TRIFLEX-MTG2019
22.0

TRIFLEX-MTG2218
6.0 14.0 111.0 22.0

M24

270.0 CRS 330.0

111.0 178.0 RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT

190.0

135.0 CRS

M24x3.0

190.0

Compression Characteristics
TRIFLEX-MTG2019/MTG2218 VERTICAL
20
70 60

TRIFLEX-MTG2019/MTG2218 LATERAL
8
70 60

270.0 CRS 330.0

135.0 CRS

220.0

TRIFLEX-MTG2019/MTG2218 LONGITUDINAL
25
70 60

Load (kN)

Load (kN)

6
50

Load (kN)

15
50

20 15 10 5 0
50

10 5 0 0 2 4 6

4 2 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Deflection (mm)

Note: There is a possible deviation of 20% in the above load/deflection graphs due to production and hardness tolerances

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