What is Vibration Isolation of Industrial Air Springs?
May 28, 2025
What is Vibration Isolation of Industrial Air Springs?
Industrial air springs excel at vibration isolation – absorbing disruptive energy from machinery to protect sensitive components and enhance operational stability. Unlike rigid mounts, these pneumatic devices use compressed air within reinforced rubber bellows to create adaptive damping.
Key Working Principles:
- Air Cushion Effect: Trapped air compresses/releases to dissipate kinetic energy (up to 95% vibration reduction)
- Natural Frequency Control: Tuned to 1.5-3 Hz – below most machinery vibration ranges
- Load Compensation: Auto-pressure adjustment maintains isolation during weight shifts
Critical Applications:
CNC Machines: Prevents micron-level positioning errors
Power Generators: Reduces structural fatigue from engine harmonics
Medical Imaging Equipment: Eliminates resonance artifacts
Performance Advantages:
- 40% longer bearing life in vibrating conveyors
- 18 dB(A) noise reduction in packaging lines
- ISO 10846-compliant isolation efficiency
AIRSUSTECH air springs feature multi-layer bellows and precision pistons for standard conditions (-40°C to 70°C).