Fabreeka Pad
Fabreeka Pad
Fabreeka Pad
Table of Contents
Properties Impact Shock Absorption Typical Example High Frequency Vibration Isolation Typical Example Structure-Borne Noise Isolation Vibration Reduction Tables
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Fabreeka pads are comprised of organic materials, and properties may vary from lot to lot. All technical values contained in this literature are averages and can vary depending upon test procedures. Please consult Fabreeka's Engineering Department for design assistance at 1-800-322-7352 or 781-341-3655.
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Fabreeka resilient laminated fabric pad is a scientifically designed and PCI: Prestressed Concrete Design Handbook manufactured material composed of 7th Edition (2010) Part 6, paragraph layers of tightly twisted, closely 6.10.3, Bearing Pad. woven lightweight duck. Each layer is impregnated with an elastomeric compound containing mold and mildew inhibiting agents. The properties of Fabreeka are exceptionally suited for the reduction of impact shock, vibration and structure-borne noise. Strength in Compression
Fabreeka will withstand loads between 10,000 psi (69 MPa) and 20,000 psi (138 MPa) before breakdown, depending upon size and thickness of the pad. In general, compressive stresses should not exceed 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa) for long life, freedom from set and high factor of safety.
Compression
Fabreeka is compressible due to its composition and does not depend on flow to give necessary deflection. It substantially retains original length and width under compression and impact.
Compressive Modulus
Fabreeka's load-deflection curve is nonlinear, therefore its modulus varies with load and is determined by:
Fabrication
Fabreeka is furnished in the form of pads, washers, bushings and special molded shapes in accordance with customers' specifications and drawings. Special units with steel or plastic bonded to Fabreeka are also available.
It approaches a maximum of 23,000 psi (158 MPa) at loads up to 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa). As with compressive modulus, Fabreeka's static spring rate varies with loading. The formula is:
Tolerances:
Pad Length/Width Pad Thickness (avg) Washers OD/ID Bushings OD/ID Bushing Length English 1/16" 5% 1/16" 1/32" 1/32" Metric 1.6 mm 5% 1.6 mm 0.8 mm 0.8 mm
Damping
Fabreeka has a high damping value (damping constant is 0.14). Its ratio of successive amplitudes (2 to 1) is about 4 times that of natural rubber and 100 times that of steel. The log decrement is 0.69. Fabreeka's high damping is attributed to its large energy loss per cycle (Hysteresis) 25% to 45%.
Sizes
Fabreeka is manufactured in nominal thicknesses of: English 1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 5/32" 3/16" 15/64" 9/32" 11/32" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 1" Metric 1.6 mm 2.4 mm 3.2 mm 4.0 mm 4.8 mm 6.0 mm 7.0 mm 8.8 mm 12.7 mm 16.0 mm 19.0 mm 25.4 mm
Electrical Insulation
Fabreeka has a dielectric strength of 12,500 volts (210 volts/mil) and a resistivity of 8.5 x 109 ohm-cm. (Insulating material classification requires a resistivity greater than 105 ohm-cm.) Natural rubber has a resistivity value of 1015 ohm-cm. Dielectric Constant is 9.34 with a Power Factor of 0.201 and a Loss Index of 1.881. All the above values are for Fabreeka at standard room conditions of 73F (23C) and 50% relative humidity.
Other thicknesses are available by simply combining and bonding the above standard thicknesses. Thicknesses shown are nominal and tolerances average. Please contact Fabreeka International for actual thickness and tolerance values.
Service Life
The unusual strength of Fabreeka and its ability to withstand conditions of service commonly encountered both in and out of doors insures long life and constant efficient performance.
Now assume the floor is a normally rigid concrete structure which will deflect 1/64" (0.0004 meters) before the object is brought to rest. We must analyze the load-deflection curve of the floor to determine the maximum impact force (F1) transmitted. It can safely be assumed the curve will be a straight line. In other words, any load (force) on the floor will be a linear function of the resulting deflection in the floor. See Figure 1B. The crosshatched area beneath the floor's load-deflection curve in Figure 1B represents the kinetic energy absorbed by the floor in bringing the object to rest. Since this area is a simple triangle, the relationship between (F1) impact force transmitted, floor deflection and kinetic energy developed-and-absorbed is:
We must now calculate what portion of the kinetic energy each absorbs; i.e. floor and Fabreeka pad respectively:
This means that when the object strikes the floor, the impact force transmitted into the floor builds up from a value of 0 to a maximum value of 12.8 x 106 lbs (56.94 x 106 newtons [N]) as the floor simultaneously deflects from 0 to 1/64" (0.0004 m) in absorbing the kinetic energy of the falling object. Let's assume this magnitude of force is objectionable and must be reduced by 75 percent. To bring about such a drastic reduction, a Fabreeka pad will be placed on top of the floor to take the full impact of the falling object and absorb most of the kinetic energy. The amount of energy remaining for the floor to absorb will be what it takes to build up a maximum impact force of 25 percent of its previous value without the Fabreeka pad. In addition, the floor's deflection is greatly reduced.
Since it is known that a load of 12.8 x 106 lbs (56.94 x 106 N) produces a deflection of 1/64" (0.0004 m) in the floor and the slope of the floor's load-deflection curve is constant, then by proportion we can calculate Ds as follows:
Remembering:
We can now find what portion of the original KE the Fabreeka pad absorbs. Note the crosshatched areas for the floor (Es) in Figure 2B and Fabreeka pad (Ef) in Figure 2C, each representing the portion of the initial kinetic energy it absorbs. It is evident that a state of equilibrium must exist between the forces developed in the floor and the Fabreeka pad as they absorb the kinetic energy of the falling object. This force is F2 or 3,200,000 lbs (14.2 x 106 N).
Note: Fabreeka absorbs 93.75% of KE, while the floor only absorbs 6.25%.
The next step is to determine the area and thickness of the Fabreeka pad to satisfy the established conditions. Fabreeka has a safe working stress of up to 2,000 psi (13.9 MPa) if impacts are infrequent. Conversely, if impacts occur frequently (one per second), stress is limited to 500 psi (3.5 MPa). However, there is a safety factor of at least 5 to 1 because Fabreeka's compressive stress is in excess of 10,000 psi (69 MPa). In this example, we will assume the impacts are relatively frequent and will therefore limit the working stress to 1,000 psi (6.9 MPa). The minimum area (Af) therefore is:
The following Fabreeka pad is required to reduce the impact force to the floor by 75%.
We must now find the mathematical relationship between the stress developed in Fabreeka as a result of absorbing the kinetic energy. This relationship is derived from Fabreeka's stress vs. deflection curve. For convenience, we have plotted stress vs. deflection in percentage of original thickness. (See Figure 3.) This then allows us to determine deflection for any thickness of Fabreeka. The area under this curve gives us the energy stored per unit volume of Fabreeka having the following units:
Figure 3 - Stress vs. Deflection for Fabreeka
AVERAGE DEFLECTION
Thickness in Inches and (mm) Load PSI 50 100 200 300 400 500 14 ply 15/64" (6mm)
.003" (.08mm) .005" (.13mm) .008" (.20mm) .010" (.25mm) .012" (.30mm) .014" (.36mm) .016" (.41mm) .018" (.46mm) .019" (.48mm) .020" (.51mm) .022" (.56mm) .024" (.61mm) .027" (.69mm) .029" (.74mm) .031" (.79mm) .033" (.84mm)
Load MPa 0.35 0.69 1.40 2.10 2.80 3.40 4.10 4.80 5.50 6.20 6.90 8.30 9.70 11.00 12.40 13.80
The area under the stress vs. strain curve has been determined mathematically and a new curve plotted relating stress vs. stored energy per unit volume of Fabreeka. (See Figure 4.) We can now use Figure 4 to find the required thickness of the Fabreeka pad at a stress of 1,000 psi (6.9 MPa):
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A purely mathematical solution instead of the graphical solution is also possible. The equation for the curve in Figure 4 can be used as follows:
An impact machine not only produces impact shock, but the impacts themselves produce internal vibrations that can be quite harmful if not quickly damped out. Fabreeka has this ability due to its high damping or internal hysteresis. The Fabreeka pad performs a double function, that of impact shock (discussed in this section) and vibration isolation, which is discussed in the next section. Case Study of Impact Shock - Bumper Application This particular case study revolves around a steel mill requiring a bumper to cushion a bundle of steel plates being conveyed. The following calculations would apply to any type of bumper application. Given: Steel Plate Bundle Weight = 15,000 lbs (6803 Kg) Bundle Strikes Bumper at = 120 ft/minute (36.6 m/minute) Bumper Area Available = 9" x 9" (0.229 m x 0.229 m)
Note: The graphical and mathematical answers will be within 5% of each other. Solutions for Difficult Impact Shock Problems The impact problem just analyzed is a simple one, but the energy theory used can also be applied to solve the more difficult problems encountered in industry. For example, in the Steel Mill, Fabreeka components have been designed and used in bumper assemblies for stopping the motion of hot ingots or to cushion the manipulating tables from the impacts of flipped ingots. In the Forge Shop, the same energy theory is used in conjunction with other basic engineering laws to design Fabreeka Anvil Pads for Forging Hammers. In addition to cushioning the initial impacts, Fabreeka offers high inherent damping. This means that a smaller portion of the absorbed energy will be expelled in the form of rebound. Dynamic loading tests performed on a Roelig testing machine indicate the range of energy loss per cycle is 25 to 45 percent of the total mechanical energy stored by Fabreeka.
Referring to Figure 4 Stress vs Energy Stored per Unit Volume of Fabreeka at 1,500 psi (10.35 MPa): Stress vs Energy Stored per Unit Volume of Fabreeka at 1500 psi (10.35 MPa) (Figure 4)
Step 2: Divide the KE/Unit Volume into the total KE to get the Fabreeka pad volume required:
Step 3: Divide the volume by the bumper area to get the proper Fabreeka pad thickness.
Referring to Figure 3
Hence the plate bundle is stopped in a 1/4" (6 mm) displacement (deflection) in lieu of otherwise instantaneous stop. Remembering that the impact force developed is in direct proportion to the stopping distance (deflection in this instance), a greater stopping distance means a smaller impact force, and vice versa.
Conclusion
Use the following Fabreeka pad size:
Figure 4 - Mechanical Energy Stored Per Unit Volume vs. Resultant Compressive Stress
How Fabreeka Functions in Reducing the Transmission of Vibration and Structure-Borne Noise
Introduction
The analytical treatment of steady-state vibration is fundamentally different from the treatment of shock conditions. Vibration is a continuing disturbance in which an oscillating motion exists at a constant frequency or combination of frequencies. It is a steady-state condition when the pattern of vibration amplitude is repeated during each cycle. Damped vibration exists whenever the pattern is repeated with successively diminishing amplitudes. Any mechanical system possessing mass and elasticity is capable of vibration. Systems capable of vibration are obviously varied in form and may often execute complex motions. The number of independent coordinates required to describe the motion of a system designates the number of degrees of freedom of the system. Vibration is thus classified as having "one", "two" or "many" degrees of freedom. Shock, as contrasted to vibration, is a transient condition wherein the equilibrium of a system is disrupted by a suddenly applied force or by a sudden change in force direction. This disturbance and the ensuing reaction of the system in restoring equilibrium constitute a condition of shock. Isolation of vibration or shock is the temporary storage of energy and its subsequent release substantially in its entirety but in different time relation. Isolation is thus distinctly different from the absorption or dissipation of energy. The two aspects to the principle of isolation are: 1) ISOLATION OF MOTION - the reduction of stresses and deflections in members whose support experiences motion resulting from shock or vibration. 2) ISOLATION OF FORCES - the reduction of forces created by the operation of machinery. An isolator is a resilient element with controlled elasticity and damping, which when properly installed in a mechanical system, will control the dynamic forces and motions of that system. The function of a Fabreeka isolator may be best understood by first reducing it to its simplest form. See Figure 5. The system includes a rigid mass (m) supported by a mass-less spring (k)
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having viscous damping (c). The mounted equipment is represented by the mass, while the spring and dampener together simulate the elasticity and damping of a Fabreeka isolator. Isolation is attained through proper frequency relations; that is, comparing the frequency of the disturbing vibration with the natural frequency of the mass (equipment) on its isolator.
Figure 5
Natural Frequency
In a steady-state, single-degree-of-freedom system, the natural frequency is the number of cycles of vertical oscillations that a mounted system will carry out in a unit of time when displaced from its equilibrium and permitted to vibrate freely. Whenever a weight (mass) is mounted on a resilient material and is subjected to an external force which is suddenly removed, it will oscillate freely up and down on its mounting a definite number of times until the oscillation dies out. See Figure 5A. One complete cycle of this free vibration involves movement of the weight from the equilibrium position (M), up through the uppermost position (N), down through the lower-most position (O), and finally back up to the equilibrium position again (P). The amplitude of this cycle is the distance (A) between the uppermost position (N) and the equilibrium position. The amplitudes of any of the succeeding cycles are similarly measured. The repeatability or rate of this free oscillation is measured in cycles per second (Hertz). There are only two parameters that affect the natural frequency of a system. These are mass (weight) and stiffness (spring rate) as seen in the natural frequency (Nf) formula. Increasing the weight (mass) or reducing the spring rate will produce a lower natural frequency, and conversely reducing the weight or increasing the spring rate will result in a higher natural frequency. With a Fabreeka pad, the above relates as follows: An increase or decrease in weight produces a corresponding stress change in Fabreeka. An increase or decrease in thickness results in a spring rate change; i.e. a thinner Fabreeka pad increases the spring rate, while a thicker pad decreases the rate. This is readily seen in Figure 6. It is also interesting to observe that Fabreeka's natural frequency decreases as load is increased up to a level of 400 psi (2.8 MPa), where it is then essentially independent of loading. If the weight referred to represents a machine, it would have a definite natural frequency on its mounting. Furthermore, it may generate disturbing vibrations of its own while in operation. These latter vibrations are caused by either unbalanced moving parts within the machine or an unbalanced condition arising from the work being performed. These vibrations are referred to as forced vibrations, and their frequencies are called forcing frequencies. The major forcing (disturbing) frequency is generally the operating speed of the heaviest parts of the machine. However, higher secondary frequencies can sometimes create more of a disturbance than those created by the operating speed itself, thus requiring that these secondary frequencies also be isolated. Instrumentation may be required in some cases to determine the disturbing frequencies. Tests were conducted to determine Fabreeka's actual resonant (natural) frequency for various thicknesses at various loadings. Forced vibrations were applied and the amplitude monitored electronically to determine the frequency at which peak amplitude or resonance occurred for the various loads and thicknesses of Fabreeka. The results of these extensive tests are shown in Figure 6, where static-load (stress) and thickness are plotted against natural (resonant) frequency. This curve is the result of dynamic testing and is therefore more reliable than natural frequencies obtained from static information.
Frequency Ratio
The forcing frequency divided by the natural frequency is the ratio that indicates the effectiveness of a vibration isolator. See Figure 7.
Transmissibility is the percentage of disturbance being transmitted through the isolator (mounting). It is expressed by the ratio of vibration amplitudes or forces; i.e., it is the ratio of amplitude or force transmitted to amplitude or force generated. For example: If the purpose of an isolator is to reduce the force transmitted to the support, then:
Please note in both instances, reduction only occurs when the transmissibility is less than 1. Fabreeka isolators (pads) are designed so that the force transmitted to the foundation is only a small fraction of the unbalanced force generated and acting on the system. This is accomplished by designing a Fabreeka isolator with a lower natural frequency than that of the disturbing frequency or frequencies (harmonics). The measure of isolation thus obtained is called transmissibility. If the machine were mounted rigidly to its support or foundation (no isolators), the transmissibility would be unity because the amplitude or force transmitted would be equal to that generated by the unbalanced machine. This condition is represented by line AB in Figure 7. A transmissibility of zero is necessary for theoretically perfect isolation; however, it is evident from the transmissibility curve that the frequency ratio would have to be infinitely large. Alternatively, an infinitely large transmissibility is obtained when an isolator has no damping (dotted curve in Figure 7) and the frequency ratio is unity. This latter condition exists when the natural frequency equals the forcing frequency and is called resonance. It is apparent that a resonant condition must be avoided at all costs because it magnifies the initial disturbance many times its original value. It is further evident that the introduction of damping as in a Fabreeka isolator (solid curve) greatly reduces this magnification.
Reduction of disturbances do not occur until the frequency ratio exceeds the value 1.414 and all values below that will result in magnification. It is desirable to have as low a natural frequency as practical. However, it is not always possible to obtain the low natural frequency desired without creating a very soft, and therefore, unstable mount. In these instances, effective compromise mountings can be used to advantage. This will be discussed more fully later under the heading "Reconciliation of Theory and Practice".
Damping
The time required for the vibration to die out depends upon the damping characteristics of the isolator. This inherent property of an isolator resists motion and thereby causes the free oscillation to diminish quickly. Fabreeka has a large internal resistance to motion called hysteresis (internal friction). It is this hysteresis property that converts mechanical energy of motion into heat which is then dissipated. In free vibration, a large percentage of the energy is dissipated in the form of heat during each cycle causing the vibration to quickly dampen out. One term used to indicate the amount of damping in a system is the damping ratio:
A critically damped system when displaced from its equilibrium position will immediately return to equilibrium without vibrating.
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The damping coefficient for Fabreeka is 14.3 percent of critical or: Another term used is logarithmic decrement, which is the natural logarithm of the ratio of two successive amplitude cycles in a free oscillation. Laboratory tests have been conducted to determine the rateof-decay of free oscillation on Fabreeka. A heavy mass (weight) was placed on Fabreeka (producing a static deflection), after which a large external force was applied to this mass-Fabreeka system, so that the induced dynamic deflection was greater than the static deflection. The force was released and the weight allowed to oscillate freely on Fabreeka. An amplitude-vs-time recording was made. (See Figure 8.) The conditions of weight, externally applied force and Fabreeka thicknesses were used simulate the actual inservice conditions. The average ratio of successive amplitude A/B or B/C etc. is 2. Fabreeka's Logarithmic Decrement = 0.69 This high ratio of successive amplitudes explains why, for example, the free motion of a forging hammer anvil on a Fabreeka isolator is quickly damped out. It is important that the anvil be motionless before the next blow is struck. The time necessary to dampen out a free oscillation on Fabreeka depends upon the natural frequency and initial amplitude of the oscillation. Low frequency and high initial amplitude require more time to die out than the reverse conditions of high frequency and low initial amplitude. In Figure 8, it took one-quarter of a second (0.25 seconds) for a typical oscillation on Fabreeka to die out. In general, the maximum time to dampen out a typical application with Fabreeka would be about one-half second.
There are many instances where a machine, while running up to or slowing down from operating speed, will pass through resonance with its isolators. The motion of a machine can build up to such a point that damage occurs if its isolators are undamped. On the other hand, damped isolators prevent excessive motion, thus damping prevents excessive movement of the mounted machine. It is interesting to note (in Figure 7) that at frequency ratios above 1.414, the undamped (dashed) curve shows slightly less transmissibility than the damped (solid) curve. A slight loss in efficiency occurs when using a highly damped material, such as Fabreeka, but this is greatly offset by the muchimproved conditions at resonance. Damping is necessary in an isolator to prevent excessive motion at resonance and to quickly dampen motion associated with shock and impact. Fabreeka is such an isolator.
Practical Considerations
In solving vibration problems, it is possible to design an ideal isolator using accepted theory and end up with unsatisfactory performance from a practical standpoint. A case in point is stability. It is seldom possible to design an isolator without considering the stability requirement. Fabreeka, with its limited resilience, minimal deflection and high strength, often serves as a more practical isolator than softer materials. For instance, an isolator for a diesel engine on board a ship can be designed in accordance with accepted vibration theory and yet create greater problems than it solved. At high speeds or rough seas, the strength and stability of an isolator are vital to maintain proper alignment of shafting and to avoid excessive motion which can cause broken bolts and connections. Fabreeka, with its limited deflection, has proven to be the ideal solution in many instances where alignment must be maintained between driver and driven; i.e., where the relative deflection between isolators must be minimal. Satisfactory isolation, therefore, is often a compromise between theory and practical application. A material having the limited resilience, minimal deflection, great strength and high damping of Fabreeka, often yields a better solution than would a softer material selected on the basis of theoretical considerations only. Fabreeka therefore is a practical material for the reduction of shock and vibration.
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The following frequency ratios and their respective transmissibility and reduction values are listed for convenience: Ratio 1.414 1.75 2 3 4 Transmissibility 1.0 0.48 0.33 0.13 0.07 Percent Reduction 0 52% 67% 87% 93%
The weight and bearing area of the machine are such that a stress of 200 psi (1.40 MPa) is placed on the Fabreeka isolator. Note: The bearing area of Fabreeka is the same as the machine's. We want an isolator whose natural frequency is less than half the disturbing frequency:
Only the free floating weight on Fabreeka (or any isolator) is used to determine the natural frequency. Nuts on anchor bolts should only be tightened until a slight bulge in the Fabreeka washer is observed. Over-tightening bolts will decrease the efficiency of Fabreeka by increasing its natural frequency.
DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF THINKING THAT ADDITIONAL BOLT LOAD, WHICH INCREASES THE STRESS ON THE FABREEKA, WILL DECREASE THE NATURAL FREQUENCY. THIS IS ERRONEOUS BECAUSE YOU ARE ACTUALLY STIFFENING OR INCREASING THE SPRING RATE OF FABREEKA WHILE THE FREE STATIC WEIGHT REMAINS THE SAME. SEE THE Nf FORMULA ON PAGE 9.
In Figure 6, we see that at a loading of 200 psi (1.40MPa) and a thickness of 1-1/4" (31 mm) we get a natural frequency of 30 cps (Hz). In Figure 7, a transmissibility of 0.40 is shown for a frequency ratio of 2. This means 40% of the original disturbance is being transmitted, therefore a 60% reduction has been achieved. A greater reduction can be obtained by lowering Fabreeka's natural frequency. This is accomplished by either of the following: 1) Increase Fabreeka's thickness. 2) Increase the stress on Fabreeka by reducing the Fabreeka pad area.
Fabreeka's Engineering Department is available for Engineering, Design Assistance and Consultation. To make proper recommendations they must know: 1) Nature of your vibration problem. 2) Operating speed of machine and disturbing frequencies to be isolated. 3) General description of machine, including weight distribution. 4) Where and how machine is mounted and of what the supporting construction consists. 5) Details on size and shape of machine base, including size and location of all foundation bolts. 6) Environmental conditions such as temperature, acids, oils, solvents, radiation, etc.
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These tables can be used to select the desired Fabreeka pad thickness when forcing frequency and load are known.
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