Excessive vibration accelerates wear, distorts performance and shortens equipment life. Shock mounts counteract this by isolating mechanical systems from damaging input forces. From heavy-duty machinery to sensitive electronics, integrating the right shock mount improves structural integrity, accuracy and reliability.
What Are Shock Mounts?
A shock mount is a vibration isolation device engineered to separate a piece of equipment from the structure it’s mounted to. It absorbs and disperses energy from mechanical shock and vibration, using materials such as rubber.
Each shock mount operates based on three key mechanical properties:
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Static Deflection: Determines how much the mount compresses under a given load, affecting natural frequency tuning
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Transmissibility Ratio: Measures how effectively vibration is isolated
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Damping Factor: Controls how quickly the system returns to equilibrium after disturbance
These properties are tuned based on load, frequency range and environmental exposure.
Do Shock Mounts Make a Difference?
Without proper vibration isolation, forces from rotating machinery (motors, turbines, HVAC compressors) are transferred into surrounding structures. This results in misalignment, fatigue cracks or component displacement over time.
Shock mounts make a measurable difference by:
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Reducing transmissibility by up to 95% in the critical frequency range
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Minimising RMS vibration amplitudes, maintaining alignment and sensor accuracy
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Protecting mounting hardware by limiting high fore transmission
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Improving fatigue life in welds, fasteners and electronic housings
Industries such as aerospace, marine, military and power generation depend on precision shock mounts to stabilise systems.
Where Do Shock Mounts Make a Measurable Impact?
Choosing the right shock mount is important to long-term equipment health. Each design is purpose-built to solve specific challenges. This minimises vibration impact, extends component life and maintains operational efficiency.
Cup Shock Mounts
Used in mobile and outdoor equipment where exposure to contaminants is frequent. Helps maintain mount performance in harsh environments.
Flanged Rubber Mounts
Common in systems with continuous operation. Supports consistent load distribution and reduces component stress over time.
Rubber Bump Stops and Buffers
Used where sudden shocks or end-of-travel impacts occur. Prevents hard stops and extends component life.
By matching each application with the appropriate mount, they can help protect important equipment, reduce wear and ensure consistent performance over the long term.
Extend Equipment Life with AV Industrial Products
Choosing the right shock mount is a small investment with big returns. They reduce vibration, ensure better alignment, allow for longer equipment life and improve operating conditions.
Here at AV Industrial Products, we design, manufacture and supply a large range of anti-vibration mounts. Contact our team today to find the best solution for your system.
