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Vibration Isolation of Engines in Marine Applications – Techniques and Benefits

Engine vibrations can lead to structural fatigue, excessive noise, and reduced comfort for crew and passengers. This article explores effective techniques for isolating vibrations in marine engine installations, including resilient mounts and structural damping

Learn how proper vibration isolation not only extends equipment lifespan, but also enhances onboard safety and comfort.

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Proven Solutions for the Marine Industry

Vibratec offers a comprehensive range of shock and vibration isolation products tailored to meet the specific demands of the marine industry. Our solutions cover all critical areas on board, from engines and generator sets to compressors, piping, and sensitive equipment.

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Vibration Isolation of marine engines

If you are planning a midsummer trip in the Stockholm archipelago you can take one of the boats MS Sjögull or MS Sjöbris. You will get a smooth and silent journey as these have recently been renovated; the engines are suspended on Vibratec marine isolators VT41 (spring isolators) with the gear boxes on cushion isolators type VTCI.

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  • Marine

Vibrations and high noise levels in your boat?

By using our elastic engine mounts PC 140-45, this boat was “cured”. The noise level was significantly reduced, and the vibrations are barely noticeable.

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  • Marine

Vibratec’s solutions for Marine Applications

In the dynamic world of maritime operations, ensuring smooth sailing involves more than just navigating the open seas. It requires meticulous attention to detail, especially when it comes to mitigating the vibrations generated by various onboard systems. At Vibratec, we specialize in engineering all-metal isolators tailored to the unique demands of the marine industry, providing…

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  • Marine

Exhaust Pipe Suspension for Marine and Offshore Applications

Engines are vital for generating power in marine and offshore environments, but they also produce significant vibrations and noise, which can lead to long-term structural damage and negatively impact onboard safety and comfort. One important aspect to consider is the suspension of the exhaust pipe to prevent such issues. Vibration isolation is essential to mitigate…

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Vibration Isolation of Engines in Marine Applications – Techniques and Benefits

In the marine industry, engines are at the heart of most vessel systems, from small leisure boats to large commercial vessels. However, engines don’t just generate power; they also generate vibrations that can affect both comfort and safety on board. These vibrations can cause long-term damage to structures and equipment. Vibration isolation plays a key…