U-Spring  |  Active Isolator


A novel concept in an all metal vibration isolator for delicate navigation or electronic equipment has been developed by M/RAD. This mount assembly utilizes a unique configuration of U-shaped springs to obtain stiffness characteristics. System damping is provided by integral friction or viscous dampers which are consistent over a wide temperature range. The suspension system provides freedom for translation, but maintains high stiffness constraint against rotation. As a result, precise static alignment of the mounted unit is possible and the error in angular returnabilityis virtually eliminated. The mount provides excellent shock attenuation, improved vibration isolation at high frequencies, low resonant peaks, decoupled angular and translational modes and angular alignment returnability of 30 seconds of arc. This isolator can be designed to accommodate any payload from 1 lb to 5,000 lbs per isolator and provide any stiffness, hence, any resonant frequency may be accommodated.


U-Spring

M/RAD is a manufacturer of certain "off the shelf" style isolators. Our specialty and area of expertise is with the DESIGN and FABRICATION of CUSTOM isolators and isolation systems.

A novel concept in an all-metal vibration isolator for delicate navigation or electronic equipment has been developed by M/RAD. This mount assembly utilizes a unique configuration of U-shaped springs to obtain stiffness characteristics. System damping is provided by integral friction or viscous dampers, which are consistent over a wide temperature range. The suspension system provides freedom for translation, but maintains high stiffness constraint against rotation. As a result, precise static alignment of the mounted unit is possible and the error in angular returnability is virtually eliminated. The mount provides excellent shock attenuation, improved vibration isolation at high frequencies, low resonant peaks, decoupled angular and translational modes and angular alignment returnability of 30 seconds of arc.

This isolator can be designed to accommodate any payload from 1 lb to 5,000 lbs per isolator and provide any stiffness, hence, any resonant frequency. Price, of course, depends upon dimensions, quantity and complexity of requirements.

Concepts such as this are of typical nature for M/RAD. If you are interested in further assistance for vibration/shock control isolators, please contact us. We are always eager to serve.


Active Isolator (Air Springs)

Isolators operate from a continuous supply of compressed air or other inert gas to provide isolation of mounted equipment from vibration and shock, and to provide continuous automatic leveling by means of pneumatic support elements control led by height sensing servo-valves.