Anti Vibration Pads

Anti vibration pads are engineered components designed to absorb, isolate, and dampen vibrational energy.

Fabricated from various elastomeric or composite materials, they mitigate kinetic energy transmission from machinery to the surrounding structure, reducing acoustic noise and preventing structural damage. Our range includes a comprehensive selection of vibration reduction pads, mats, chips, and tapes, each offering specific damping characteristics for diverse industrial load requirements.

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Key Functions of Anti Vibration Pads and Mats

Anti-vibration pads and mats interrupt the path of vibrational energy. Constructed from materials that are incompressible but can deflect, they absorb shock and movement by changing shape rather than transmitting the energy. This isolates the equipment and prevents vibrational frequencies from propagating into the floor, mounting brackets, or adjacent structures.

The core functions and benefits include:

• Vibration Damping: Attenuates shock and periodic vibrations at the source to protect the equipment and its surroundings.
• Noise Reduction: Significantly reduces structure-borne acoustic noise by isolating vibration.
• Structural Protection: Prevents vibrational energy from causing fatigue or misalignment in foundations, support frames, and the equipment.
• Improved Equipment Performance: Stabilises machinery, which is critical for precision equipment, improving lifespan and accuracy.

Shop Our Range of Anti Vibration Pads

Selecting the correct anti-vibration component depends on the application's specific load, frequency, and environmental demands. Our range includes several distinct types:

Rubber / Nitrile Anti Vibration Pads

• Key Features: Exhibit high durability, excellent resistance to oils, chemicals, and broad operating temperature tolerances. Designed for high load ratings.
• Ideal For: Heavy rotating or reciprocating machinery such as industrial machine tools, pumps, compressors, and generators.

Cork Pads

• Key Features: Provides effective damping and isolation with moderate load-bearing capacity and temperature performance.
• Ideal For: Isolating benchtop machines, light plant equipment, and HVAC unit mounting feet.

EVA / Foam Anti Vibration Mats

• Key Features: Primarily used for light-duty equipment. Performance is specified by material density and load ratings (e.g., kg/cm²).
• Ideal For: Use under light machinery, on electronics benches, or in other low-load applications where broad area coverage is required.

Anti Vibration Gel Tape

• Key Features: An adhesive-backed strip that offers continuous vibration absorption along joined surfaces or edges. Compact, versatile, and suitable for installation in tight spaces.
• Ideal For: Application to panels, equipment casings, and enclosures where surface bonding is the most practical isolation method.

Anti Vibration Gel Chip

• Key Features: Small, discrete damping components used to isolate smaller equipment or sensitive electronics. Offers high-performance vibration absorption without adding significant bulk or weight.
• Ideal For: Use in laboratory instruments, precision sensors, or desktop devices requiring fine vibration control.

Common Use Applications

Anti-vibration pads and mats are critical where machinery operation can degrade performance or accuracy. Common industrial applications include:

• Manufacturing: Under the feet of CNC machines, lathes, presses, and conveyors to prevent "walking" and protect precision alignment.
• Energy & Utilities: Isolating generators, transformers, and large pump systems to reduce structural vibration and acoustic output.
• HVAC & Facilities: Mounting air handlers, chillers, and compressors to prevent vibration transmission into the building's structure, as well as stabilising high-vibration appliances like washing machines.
• Warehousing & Logistics: On production lines and under sorting equipment to ensure stability and reduce wear.
• Electronics & Laboratories: Protecting sensitive calibration instruments, microscopes, and servers from ambient or self-generated vibration.

How to Choose the Right Anti Vibration Pads for Your Needs

A systematic approach to selection is required to ensure optimal damping performance and component longevity. Key specification parameters include:

Load Rating

The total equipment weight must be distributed across all pads. Each pad's load rating (specified in kg or kg/cm²) must be correctly matched to its static load. Always incorporate a sufficient safety margin to accommodate dynamic loads and prevent over-compression, which negates damping.

Pad Material & Environment

Nitrile or rubber composites are specified for environments with oil, grease, or chemical exposure. Cork and EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) foam are effective for lighter-duty applications in dry, controlled environments.

Maximum and Minimum Operating Temperature

Verify the operational temperature falls within the pad's specified minimum and maximum operating temperatures. Extreme temperatures can cause elastomers to become brittle or soften, compromising damping properties. This is critical for outdoor installations and high-heat process equipment.

Thickness, Size & Coverage

• Thickness: A thicker pad generally allows for more deflection and can absorb lower-frequency vibrations, but this must be balanced with equipment stability.
• Size (Length/Width): The pad's surface area must be sufficient to provide a stable base. Using multiple pads to evenly distribute the load is standard practice.

Format & Installation

The physical format must suit the mounting point.

• Pads: For general-purpose machinery-foot isolation.
• Tapes: For application along edges, seams, or long, narrow mounting surfaces.
• Chips: For isolating small, discrete points, such as sensor mounts or PCB standoffs.
• Installation: Requires a clean, level surface. For adhesive-backed tapes, surface preparation is critical for bonding. The equipment must be levelled after installation.

The Leading Supplier and Distributor of Anti Vibration Pads in Australia

RS is your trusted partner for industrial-grade anti vibration pads in Australia. We stock a comprehensive selection from leading manufacturers, including Fabreeka, Taica, and our own high-quality RS PRO range. Our selection covers various materials, load ratings, and sizes at competitive price points, ensuring you can source the ideal vibration isolation solution for your specific application.

We also carry other essential components for machinery and plant maintenance, such as levelling feet, casters, and rubber matting, to fully optimise your setup. Buy your rubber anti vibration pads, nitrile mats, cork pads, gel chips, and other vibration-absorbing isolation accessories online today. For more details on our ordering process, shipping options, and any applicable delivery fees, please refer to our delivery page.