Elastomeric bearings used to support the vertical loads of the building whilst acting as a low natural frequency spring to eliminate the disturbance associated with ground-borne vibration and re-radiated noise.
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Vertical Support Bearings
Vertical support bearings, also known as vertical supports or vertical isolators
These are specialised elastomeric isolation bearings used to support vertical loads in buildings. They are typically employed in applications where there is a need to isolate or control the transmission of vibrations, shocks, or dynamic forces between different structural elements or equipment.
Elastomeric bearings
Our elastomeric bearings or full area mats are used to support the vertical loads of the building whilst acting as a low natural frequency spring to eliminate the disturbance associated with ground-borne vibration and re-radiated noise. Bearings can be designed to support:
- Columns
- Project specific connection details
- New and retained facades
- Cores (stair and lift)
- Floor slab edges
Farrat vertical support bearings can be designed in various forms, depending on the specific requirements and constraints of the application.
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The selection of the appropriate vertical support bearings depends on factors such as the load requirements, expected vibrations, movement tolerance, and environmental conditions.
We recommend engaging our design and engineering team to ensure the correct design and vertical support bearing is supplied for your specific application or building.
Our Building Vibration Isolation solutions are manufactured to meet the ISO 9001:2021 and ISO 14001:2021 quality standards.
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