Presses and hammers

Presses and Power Hammers

Shock and Vibration Control for Sheet Metal Processing Equipment

Equipment used in sheet metal processing — including cutting, forging, stamping and bending — such as presses, power hammers, shears and punching machines, can generate high-energy impacts and intense vibrations.

These dynamic loads are transmitted through the machine foundation and may propagate throughout the entire building structure.

Main Technical Challenges

The primary objective is to limit the transmission of impact loads (shock) and, secondly, to isolate the secondary vibrations induced in supporting structures as a response to impulsive excitation.

Uncontrolled shock and vibration can result in:

• Deterioration of working conditions and operator comfort
• Disturbance to nearby residential or office areas
• Structural fatigue and reduction of building service life
• Interference with sensitive testing and measurement operations

Effective vibration control is therefore essential to maintain structural integrity and operational efficiency.

Vibrostop Isolation Solutions

To mitigate these effects, machines should be installed on dedicated shock and vibration isolation systems.

Two main approaches can be adopted:

Direct Isolation

Machines can be mounted directly on anti-vibration and shock-proof supports.

Inertia Foundation System

For high-energy impact applications, improved performance can be achieved by installing the machine on an inertia block, which is in turn supported by anti-vibration mounts.
This solution increases the suspended mass and enhances shock attenuation.

Recommended Vibrostop Products

Depending on load requirements and fixing configurations, the following solutions may be adopted:

• BPD, G or TSPP anti-vibration mats
• FLEXOBLOC mounts
• TSZ mounts, designed for secure fixing both to the floor and to the machine base

Each solution is selected according to impact energy level, static load and installation constraints.