Plastic is one of the most used materials in the world. To keep up with the worldwide demand for plastic products, plastic processing plants need to be operating efficiently. From injection molding machines to granulators and mills, each piece of equipment is a vital part of the manufacturing process. These machines each complete different tasks, therefore they have unique vibration isolation and leveling requirements.
We’re here to help you identify the right solution for each piece of equipment with our vibration isolation and leveling guide for plastic processing. Let’s dive in.
Vibration isolation pads offer effective and economical vibration isolation. These pads are made of nitrile rubber and cork particles embedded in a composite of cotton fibers and feature high resistance properties to modern cooling lubricants. We offer 15 different types of vibration isolation pads. Here are the pads best suited for plastic processing machines:
This pad type is very universal. It can be used for granulators, injection molding machines, or other machines with a tendency to “walk”. This type of pad has a profile.
This pad type offers very good level of consistency. This makes it ideal for granulators and other machines with low natural rigidity. This type has no profiles.
B5 and B50 pads are both well suited for machines subject to highly dynamic disturbing forces, making them an ideal option for injection molding machines, mills, and boring mills. B5 pads have a profile to compensate for uneven floors while B50 does not.
These pads are a soft type. They are comparable to the B30 but offer an improved isolation effect. This makes them ideal for mills and boring mills. B32W pads have a profile to compensate for uneven floors while B32 does not.
These pads are also a soft type and offer optimum isolation through low-frequency matching. They are best suited for injection molding machines or for installing machines on upper floors. B30W pads have a profile to compensate for uneven floors while B30 does not.
For maintenance-free leveling of your plastic processing machines, Bilz offers a variety of leveling mounts. Leveling mounts are used for machine installations where vibration and structure-borne noise isolation is needed. Here are the best solutions for plastic processing equipment:
This leveling mount was specifically developed for the mounting of injection molding machines. It offers optimum load distribution due to our proven pressure plate design. The BNSHA mounts with bolt-on floor plates, making them particularly suitable for all machines that tend to walk.
These leveling wedges are best suited for light to medium heavy machines. The BNV/BNVS mounts are used where a firm connection is required between the machine and the leveling mount. They feature one of the following isolation pads at the bottom: B4, B0, or B30, making them an ideal solution for granulators or injection molding machines.
Bilz precision leveling wedges offer optimum support and stiffening of the machine bed. They are available in a wide range of sizes and dimensions as a free-standing, bolt-on to the machine, or bolt-thru to the foundation design. Let’s look at the best solutions for plastic processing machines:
The PKA is a free-standing leveling wedge that offers a universal application for injection molding machines and machine tools. It provides a very good isolation effect, specifically for machines subject to high horizontal forces.
This free-standing leveling wedge is specifically designed for milling machines. Its top face features an anti-slip plate, while the bottom features a B0 isolation pad.
PKA 1-0 to PKA 8-0 leveling wedges are bolt-on leveling wedge options for machines that are subject to high thrust This makes them an ideal solution for injection molding machines and boring mills.
This bolt-on leveling wedge option offers extreme slip resistance. It features a B4 isolation pad on the bottom. This option is best suited for plastic injection molding machines.
This bolt-on leveling wedge option offers extreme slip resistance. It features a B4 isolation pad on the bottom. This option is best suited for plastic injection molding machines.
Ensuring your equipment is properly leveled and isolated is key to maximizing efficiency. With this guide, you will be able to make more informed vibration isolation and leveling decisions for your plant.
