What are Captive Transit Mounts?
Captive Transit Mounts are a type of anti-vibration mounting used to secure and support mechanical equipment and machinery in a wide range of industrial applications. They are specially designed with metal and rubber components which work together to absorb shock and vibration.
Captive transit mounts help to protect machinery and equipment from excessive vibration which can have underlying negative effects such as increased wear and decreased life span, as well as disturbance to machine operators.
Here at AV Industrial Products, we manufacture and supply a wide range of high-performance captive transit mounts that offer vibration reduction of up to 95%.
How do Captive Transit Mounts work?
Captive Transit Mounts control vibration and movement due to their rubber component and interlocking metals. The core element to a captive transit mount is the rubber, which acts as a vibration and shock isolator.
When vibrations travel through the machinery and into the Captive Transit Mount, the rubber absorbs the energy instead of transferring it, therefore reducing the vibrations and protecting the machinery from excessive stress. The rubber is used in shear compression which provides optimum performance and can offer a vibration reduction of up to 95%.
Another important and effective component of a Captive Transit Mount is the integral overload stop. This controls the amount of movement of the mounted equipment during transit and also provides a failsafe arrangement to control shock loads.
The final component is the metal top cap which is designed to protect the Captive Transit Mount from contaminants such as oil, fuel or fluid. The cap acts as a shield around the rubber to ensure they continue to effectively control and reduce vibrations.
What are the benefits of Captive Transit Mounts?
Captive Transit Mounts are a universal and popular anti-vibration mount for both mobile and static applications.
There a numerous benefits to these anti-vibration mounts:
Vibration Reduction:
Due to their design, Captive Transit Mounts are an excellent absorber of vibrations and shock. By reducing excessive vibration, this can increase the life-span and efficiency of the machinery or equipment.
Noise Reduction:
Not only are Captive Transit Mounts great at absorbing vibrations, they are also great at reducing noise. Vibrations and noise go hand-in-hand, so when vibrations decrease, so does the noise. This can be extremely helpful in residential areas and within high noise environments.
Cost-effective:
Captive Transit Mounts are one of the most cost-effective, high performance, anti-vibration mounts on the market. At AV Industrial Products, you can find the exact sizing and prices on our online shop!
Durability:
These anti-vibration mounts are constructed from robust materials, allowing them to work effectively across a range of applications, including some of the harshest machinery.
Versatility:
Captive mounts can be mounted onto a wide range of machinery, from generators to industrial vehicles; and with load ratings from 20kg all the way up to 5000kg, they are the ideal anti-vibration mount.
What can captive transit mounts be fitted to?
Captive transit mounts are diverse and versatile anti-vibration mounts that can be fitted to a number of different applications including:
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Generators
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Diesel Engines
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Marine Engines
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Construction Equipment
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Pumps and Compressors
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Industrial & Commercial Vehicles
AV Industrial Products is proud to be a specialist manufacturer and supplier of captive transit mounts for over 30 years, supplying a wide range of products suitable for any application.
What are the effects of excessive machine vibration?
Excessive machine vibration can have a range of negative effects on both the machine itself and the surrounding environment.
Increased Wear and Tear
Excessive shaking and vibrations can accelerate the wear of bearings, gears and other machine components. High levels of vibration also have the tendency to loosen bolts and screws, making the machine more prone to damage.
Decreased Efficiency
With an increase in wear and tear comes a decrease in efficiency. If parts of the machine are misaligned or damaged due to the vibrations, this can reduce the overall performance of the equipment.
Decreased Lifespan
High levels of vibration will eventually lead to a shortened lifespan of your machinery. Whether it is the need for more frequent servicing, new parts or a whole new machine, excessive vibrations will lead to a lesser lifespan for your equipment.
Noise Pollution
It is not only the machine that is affected by machine vibration, it also has knock on effects to the surrounding environment. Noise pollution is an invisible threat to both your physical and mental health, as well as being damaging to the environment. Take a look at our in-depth article on the effects of noise pollution.
Reduced productivity
Excessive vibration in machinery can also lead to reduced productivity as a secondary effect. A machine’s decreased efficiency or inability to perform up to standards will have a knock on effect on the overall performance and productivity of your colleagues.
How can AV Industrial Products help?
Here at AV Industrial Products, we manufacture and supply a range of captive transit mounts suitable for load ratings of 20kg all the way up to 5000kg. Our products are built to isolate and reduce vibrations for both mobile and static applications.
Not only do we specialise in captive transit mounts, but we also manufacture and supply a range of other anti-vibration mountings. From rubber bobbin mounts to hydro mounts, take a look at our product range or get in touch with us to find out more.
