Another Cushyfloat Application

I found out about yet another application that utilizes the multi-purpose vibration control design of the Metalastik Cushyfloat.  I had a gentleman from a oil field call about replacing some mounts on his compressor engine that is used to pump the salt water solution during the oil and gas extraction.

He was happy to find that we are a stocking distributor of these vibration isolators.  Many times, you will not recognize the need to replace vibration isolators until they actually fail.  This typically creates a situation where you have a machine down that needs to be fixed in a hurry.  This is where we come in.  Mission Sales and Supply has recognized this need and has a vast inventory consisting of oil field needs from vibration mounts, to o-rings, to gaskets.

If you have a machine in your company that has unwanted vibration, give us a call, more than likely we have the solution.

Cushyfloat - Great General Purpose Anti-Vibration Solution

Our top sell for Trelleborg AVS is series of vibration isolators known as the Metalastik Cushyfloat.  These vibration isolators are designed to provide effective isolation of vibration and noise in both mobile and static equipment: such as:

• Pumps
• Compressors
• Generator Sets
• Marine, Industrial and Vehicle Engines

These Metalastik Cushyfloat vibration isolators were originally designed for use with marine engines.  They have a compact, low profile and are easy to install.  The basics behind the design is the sturdy, steel base plate that bonds to the rubber compound, which then bonds to the protective steel cap.  It combines three way vibration control of the suspended equipment with relatively large static deflections where the rubber is loaded in the shear and compression.

These vibration mounts are designed to sustain larger shock loading.  The design incorporates bump and rebound vibration control features which limit excessive movements under these types of shock loads.  Much of this is done through a protective steel shaft that connects the top cap with fail-safe mechanism on the bottom of the mount.

The Metalastik Cushyfloats have a protective finish that helps resist corrosion attacks.  Since these mounts were originally designed for marine applications, propeller thrust for marine applications is accommodated.

There are four main sizes of these mounts.  Each size then has variations in the hardness of the rubber compound which allows this range of vibration isolators to cater to point loads from 70 lbs. to 6,600 lbs.  They are also capable of tolerating natural frequencies as low as 8 Hz.

One thing to keep in mind when selecting these mounts, is that when used with a marine engine application, the max load capacity is substantially reduced.  This reduction is by about 1/3 the normal capacity.

This is one of our top sellers, so if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.