Stable Mounting Wire Rope Shock Absorber Cable Mount Helical Loop High Strength
Wire Rope Base Isolator Cable Mount Helical Loop Vibration Shock electronics medical equipment avionics helical cable
The wire rope isolator is constructed by winding wire rope into a spiral shape and securing it between two metal plates positioned along the nut. Its stiffness and damping characteristics are determined by factors such as the diameter of the wire rope, the number of strands, the number of turns, and the winding method and size. This isolator represents a novel type of vibration isolator featuring nonlinear characteristics and dry friction damping.
Utilizing a steel wire rope as the elastic element, it introduces noticeable hysteresis characteristics. The energy dissipation in this isolator results from the friction, extrusion, and slip occurring between the steel wires. The GR3 variant of this isolator exhibits properties like corrosion resistance, impact resistance, and tolerance to high and low temperatures. In photography, GR3 is primarily applied to reduce the impact of sudden vibrations on photographic equipment, aiming to maintain clear imaging and achieve uninterrupted photography.
Options
- Iridited aluminum bars are standard; however, other materials and finishes can be used.
- Variations in cable configuration are available if the standard is not suitable.
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Applications:
Helical isolators protect a broad range of loads:
- Very fragile (electronic equipment, computer hardware, optical devices).
- Highly substantial (heavy engines, machinery––during transit or while in operation, even in a moving vehicle).
See table below for more details.
| Applications | Typical Equipment | Protection From | Operational Advantages |
| Shipboard | Electronics, Computers, Machinery | Explosive blast, Inherent vibration, Storms | Long life, Maintenance free,Temperature extremes, Corrosion resistance, All axes protection |
| Rough Terrain Vehicles | Instrumentation, Generators, Electronics | Rough terrain, Poor road conditions, Collision | Long life, Maintenance free, Temperature extremes, Ozone, Radioactivity, UV Radiation |
| Aircraft | Electronics, Computers | High-G maneuvering, Hard landings, Turbulent air | Temperature and altitude extremes, Lightweight |
| Shipping Containers | Optics, Instruments, Missiles, Electronics | Transit, Handling drop, Loading/Unloading | Long life, Maintenance free, Exposure to moisture, Repeated use |
| Industrial Equipment | Centrifuge, Dryers, Pumps | Unbalanced dynamic loads, Fluid hammer, Inherent vibration, Foundation weakness | Long life, Maintenance free, Corrosive environments |
| Ordnance Equipment | Missile launcher, Tank artillery, Computer controls, Electronics | Rough terrain, Railroad humping, Transit | Maintenance free, Temperature extremes, Nearby blast |
| Medical Equipment | Mechanical equipment necessary for patient care | Vibration from moving parts, Mobile carts-Transport shock | Maintenance free, No outgassing, Can be sterilized |
| Chimneys | Chimneys, Scrubbers, Measuring devices | Wind causing resonant frequencies, Stack gas causing turbulence near scrubber, etc. | Maintenance free, Temperature extremes, Corrosive environments |
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