1.11Wedge Mounts

VWH mounts are designed for precise leveling of heavy industrial machinery such as injection mold machines, lathes with long beds, CNC machine centers, heavy platforms, etc.

These mounts achieve accurate leveling through three precision ground wedges. Wedges are guided and provide stable, accurate leveling under heavy load. Three machined wedges are held together by a horizontal adjusting bolt. A lock screw secures the mount in the leveled position. Keys in the sliding surfaces of the wedges ensure rigid mount construction. A special opening allows for bolting the machine to the floor.

Installation Instruction

Wedge Mounts

VWH - Dimensions

Printable Pages:

Printable Page: Wedge Mount

Features:

Precision leveling.

Optional neoprene top and bottom pads.

Leveling Range 0.100 for VHW-5 and 0.150 for VHW-15.

Mounts have a hole through for anchoring machine to the floor in leveled position.

Please contact us for larger volume orders as further discounts may apply.

Model	Mount Dimension (inch)
VWH	Maximum Load (lbs)	L	W	H	C	E	D	leveling H (in)	Shipping Weight (lbs)	Price	Quantity	Total
VWH-5 R	3,000	4	2-5/8	1-1/2	3/4	2	1/2	+/- .100	3.8	$96.00 USD
VWH-15 R	8,000	6	4	2-1/4	1-1/4	3	3/4	+/- .150	11	$196.00 USD
VWH-15	8,000	6	4	1-7/8	1-1/4	3	3/4	+/- .150	10.5	$170.00 USD
Models VWH-5 R and VWH-15 R come with top and bottom glued rubber pads

Note: When product price is not shown, please call our office for technical consultation prior to place an order

Mechanism: A wedge vibration isolator consists of two inclined surfaces, or wedges, that are used to support the load. These wedges create an angle between the load and the base, which allows the isolator to absorb and dissipate vibrational energy. When vibrations occur, the relative movement between the wedges generates friction, converting the kinetic energy of the vibrations into heat and reducing the transmission of vibrations to the connected structure.

Isolation Principle: The wedge design enables the isolator to be sensitive to vibrations in the vertical direction while providing stability against horizontal movements. The wedges create an internal frictional force that opposes the movement caused by vibrations, resulting in effective vibration isolation.

Design Considerations: When selecting and using wedge vibration isolators, it's important to consider factors such as load capacity, vibration frequency, amplituda of vibrations amongst others. Proper installation and adjustment are crucial to achieving optimal performance.

Limitations: While wedge isolators offer effective vertical vibration isolation, they may not provide as much isolation against horizontal movements or rotational vibrations. In applications where multi-axis isolation is required, other types of isolators might be more suitable.

Applications:

Precision Machinery: Wedge vibration isolators are commonly used in applications where high precision and stability are essential, such as optical equipment, laboratory instruments, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Microelectronics: These isolators are suitable for isolating sensitive electronic devices and equipment from vibrations that could affect their performance.

Metrology: Wedge isolators find use in metrology applications, where accurate measurements are required and any external vibrations can introduce errors.

Research Facilities: Laboratories and research facilities that require stable environments for experiments and testing can benefit from wedge vibration isolators.

Medical Equipment: Some medical devices, like microscopes and imaging equipment, need to be isolated from vibrations to ensure accurate diagnoses and procedures.