Vibration Damping

Purpose of vibration damping

The purpose of vibration damping is to specifically reduce unwanted vibrations and shocks and to minimize their impact on machinery, equipment, and the surrounding environment. Vibration dampers are used wherever machines are subjected to periodic or impact forces.

Why is vibration damping so important in industry?

In virtually all industrial applications, vibrations are inevitably generated by rotating, oscillating, or impact-producing movements. Without effective damping, these vibrations can amplify within the system or propagate uncontrollably, significantly impairing the functionality and operational reliability of machinery and equipment.

Typical problems without suitable vibration dampers include:

• Reduced accuracy in manufacturing and measurement processes
• Increased wear due to dynamic loads
• Unwanted vibration transmission to adjacent equipment
• Additional airborne and structure-borne noise emissions
• Long-term damage to machinery or foundations

Effective Vibration Damping with BILZ

BILZ stands out primarily through customized solutions that are precisely tailored to the specific requirements of machines, loads, and operating conditions. Rather than relying solely on standardized products, BILZ follows an application-oriented approach, designing each solution to address the actual causes of vibration and the specific operating environment. This results in significantly higher effectiveness and ensures that vibration-related issues are resolved sustainably rather than merely reduced.

Another key advantage is the holistic analysis of the entire system. BILZ evaluates not only individual components but also the interactions between the machine, foundation, and surrounding environment. Based on this analysis, a range of technologies can be applied in a targeted manner, from vibration-damping insulating pads and air spring systems to mechanical and electronic leveling systems. This modular and combinable approach enables effective control of both the generation and transmission of vibrations.

The result is stable production processes, reduced wear on machine components, and sustainably improved performance of industrial equipment, even in demanding and highly sensitive applications.

Solution for Our Customer Buja Metaal

from the MECHANICAL engineering/PLANT CONTRUCTION sector

TASK

For a new 500-ton deep-drawing press, the challenge was to implement highly effective vibration isolation despite the enormous load, limited installation space, and problematic vibrations.

APPROACH

Based on a detailed analysis of all boundary conditions, BILZ designed a customized source isolation solution specifically tailored to the machine weight, space constraints, and isolation requirements.

SOLUTION

By using ten FAEBI® air spring mounts and two metal runners integrated beneath the foundation to increase the support surface area, the heavy press could be efficiently isolated.

RESULT

The result was highly effective vibration isolation with an efficiency of more than 90% and significantly reduced vibration levels.

Solution for Our Customer Boschert

from the MECHANICAL engineering/PLANT CONTRUCTION sector

TASK

For Boschert punching and laser cutting machines, the challenge was to effectively minimize process-induced vibrations in order to ensure consistently high machining accuracy and product quality.

APPROACH

Based on a detailed analysis of the machine requirements, BILZ developed a customized vibration isolation concept to effectively reduce shocks and vibrations.

SOLUTION

By integrating FAEBI® air spring mounts, a highly effective shock and vibration isolation system was implemented, providing high mechanical stability and reliable operation.

RESULT

The result: a vibration isolation efficiency of more than 90% and a significant reduction in machine-induced vibrations, ensuring precise and high-quality sheet metal processing.

Combined Vibration Solutions

Is it beneficial to combine vibration damping and vibration Decoupling?

Yes. In practice, we combine vibration damping and vibration decoupling to achieve optimal results.

Since every industrial application has its own specific requirements, customized solutions are essential. BILZ develops tailored systems that are precisely matched to the respective machine and its operating conditions, ensuring maximum effectiveness.

With more than 40 years of experience, BILZ has set industry standards in vibration control technology. Our solutions help to effectively reduce vibrations and structure-borne noise, improve the working environment, and sustainably increase the efficiency and service life of industrial equipment and machinery.

What Is the Difference Between Vibration Damping and Vibration Isolation?

While vibration isolation reduces the transmission of vibrations between two systems, such as from a machine to its surroundings and vice versa, vibration damping is aimed at actively dissipating vibration energy within a system. This is achieved by converting mechanical energy into heat (dissipation).

As a result, vibrations decay more quickly, leading to greater process stability, reduced stress on components, and improved equipment performance.

The higher the damping characteristics of a system, the faster vibrations are attenuated and the lower their negative impact on operation.

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