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Isolation efficiency is the percent of vibration force or motion that is not transmitted through
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G is the value of acceleration produced by the force of gravity.





Noise is vibration of air. Vibrations of the air typically have a frequency and an intensity
(loudness) level. Noise is what you hear with your ear.







 
In order to be able to reduce disturbing noise levels, it is very important to identify two key
elements. The first element is the source of the noise. The second is the frequency of the noise.
Typically a vibration mount designed in accordance with vibration.



 



Defined as the number of oscillations per unit time that an external force or displacement is
applied to a system, can also be referred to as 'forcing frequency'. Typically measured in Hz
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Is the frequency at which oscillating system will vibrate if displaced from its equilibrium
position and allowed to vibrate freely. Often described as Fn and measured in Hz(cycles per
second).






When the frequency of excitation is equal to the natural frequency of a system, resonance
occurs. When this happens there is amplification of the vibration input to the system and this
can only be limited by the damping in the isolation system.



  
Describes the amount of shock or vibration that a particular piece of equipment can withstand.
Isolation systems are often designed to limiit the transmission of forces to the fragility level of
the isolated equipment.
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Describes the dissipation of energy with time or displacement. There are many common types
of damping; viscous damping (orifice in a hydraulic shock absorber), hysteretic damping
(occurs in an elastomeric isolator), and coulomb damping (as in a wire rope isolator).
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Critical damping is the smallest amount of damping required to return a system to its
equilibrium position without oscillation.
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system is constant and independent of position or velocity of the system.
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Yes, The ITT Enidine Inc. Incorporated standard WRI product is made from stainless steel and
aluminum. The standard product can be used successfully in most normal indoor environments.
Where greater protection is required, such as exposure to salt water or corrosive chemicals,
stainless steel should be considered.
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No, the tension stiffness is significantly greater than the compression stiffness. Also, ITT
Enidine Inc. Incorporated does not recommend that the WRI be used in tension.
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The difference between a 200, 400, 600, and 800 index number has relative meaning within a
series. The larger the number the taller the isolator but the lower the isolator stiffness.
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The WRI can be used over a greater temperature range with less change in performance. Proper
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WRI are naturally well suited for shock isolaton. Elastomeric parts can be specifically designed
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Elastomers are more flexible in creating custom isolator performance in multi axis systems.
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WRI are less susceptible to fluid contamination but proper elastomer selection can typically
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This represents the six directions of movement that a vibration isolation device such as an
elastomer or wire rope isolator is capable of traveling.