Where attenuation of vibration is the prime factor, Tico LF / PA pads provide the well-proven scientific answer. These pads isolate disturbing frequencies where expensive rubber-in-shear or spring devices may have been considered. They are flat and naturally stable under compressive stress, therefore side restraints are rarely needed to ensure a sturdy installation.
Tico LF / PA pads have a bonded-sandwich construction. The centre stratum is synthetic elastomer, precision moulded with a fluted pattern developed for optimum vibration absorption across a specific load range. Top and bottom strata are bonded cork to provide high-friction bearing surfaces. Double layers of Tico LF / PA pads can be used to achieve a lower natural frequency.
Typical applications:
- Heating and ventilation systems with air conditioning units, boiler plant or fans sited near or above inhabited or other critical areas.
- Heavy compressors, critical areas.
- Business/computer systems.
- Precision production plant, test and inspection equipment, sensitive instruments, etc.
TICO LF
Key features:
- Excellent isolation at low frequencies.
- High lateral stability.
- Isolate structures from plant vibration.
- Isolate equipment from structural disturbance.
- Two grades to suit most applications.
- Rapid installation.
- No mechanical parts to maintain.
- Should be used in conjunction with Tico
- adhesives, provides major savings and
- prevents floor damage.
- Stock item.
Maximum static stress:
Tico LF/PA/10 0.07MN/m2 ( 7,000Kg/m2 )
Tico LF/PA/80 0.7MN/m2 ( 70,000Kg/m2 )
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Code |
Maximum Static Stress (MN/m2) mm |
Standard Thickness (imperial) mm |
Standard Size (imperial) mm |
|
TICO LF/ PA/10 |
0.07 |
25 (1") |
150 (6") x 150 (6") |
|
TICO LF/ PA/80 |
0.70 |
32 (1¼") |
150 (6") x 150 (6") |
Supply details
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Tico LF/PA/10 |
Tico LF/PA/80 |
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Maximum recommended static stress |
0.07 MN/m2 |
0.7 MN/m2 |
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Breakdown |
In excess of 3 times maximum working stress |
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Hardness (IRHD) |
40+/- 3 |
40+/- 3 |
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Density (typical) |
1050 kg/m3 |
1050 kg/m3 |
|
Temperature range |
-30 to +70 C |
-30 to + 70 C |
Static deflection
To use graph:
1. Calculate stress on pads in kN/m2 using formula:-
Stress in kN/m2 = (Weight of machine in kg x 9.81) / 1,000
Natural frequency of pad
1. Calculate stress on pad in kN/m2 (see above)
2. Read from vertical axis across to desired pad thickness.
3. Read natural frequency (fn) off horizontal axis
Area of pad in m2
2. Project horizontal line from calculated stress to intercept desired thickness.
Read deflection off horizontal axis of graph.
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