Inertia Base
Inertia Base
Inertia Base
Introduction
Inertia bases and vibration mountings are designed to reduce the
transmission of noise and vibration from equipment to building
structures and associated pipework. When installed with rubber bellows
or stainless steel hose & pump connectors they provide an ideal vibration
and noise isolation solution. Inertia bases are designed to support
reciprocating equipment such as pumps, chillers, generators and air
handling equipment. The inertia base is manufactured from a fully
welded carbon steel zinc frame fitted with vibration mounts. The inertia
base are specifically designed and engineered to receive poured
concrete which can be supplied empty, pre-filled with concrete or pre-
filled with Pumps fitted. It is by adding this mass and by lowering
equipment centre of gravity it is installed under that enables the inertia
base to provide a stable support. This is particularly important for equipment which exhibits high out-of-
balance forces and are top-heavy such as pumps. The concrete base enables a reduction in motion from pump
start up and minimises the effect of unequal load distribution. Inertia bases are not only manufactured to suit
the equipment for which it's designed to support but can also be sized to suit site conditions. This is particularly
advantageous in tight restrictive areas such as building services plant rooms. All Bases are supplied with Anti-
Vibration Mounts designed to support the combined load of Pump, Concrete Base and Water and retain a 50%
overcapacity. When installing rubber bellows to a pump that is supported by inertia base the rubber bellows
should be supplied with tie bars. Tied units are designed to stop the bellows from elongating and prevent the
pressure thrust being transmitted on to the pumps and associated pipework. Easyflex rubber flexible
connectors are supplied with threaded tie rods whose primary function is to maintain the supplied length of the
rubber bellows under pressure while permitting only lateral deflection.
Easyflex Inertia Base come in several standard sizes as listed in our catalogue. However, these bases can also
manufactured to any size and specifications, even for heavier and more complex vibration isolation problems,
where viscous damping may also be required. For frame lengths greater than 2400 mm we would normally
recommend 6 isolators or more for exceptionally large bases.
Features
Fully welded steel construction with integral concrete reinforcement fixed at 40 mm above bottom of frame.
Recessed height reducing corner brackets designed to accept standard Easyflex type EFOS open spring
mountings or EFESI Mounts.
Range of standard size frames available in three thicknesses 150, 200, 300 & 350 mm. Frame thickness not
less than L/12 where "L" is the longest side of the frame as per ASHRAE.
Finished with a single coat of red oxide primer on external surface only.
Fabricated using formed steel channel (EFIB). Optionally available in structural steel channel construction.
Available for any equipment dimension. Rectangular shape supplied as standard. T-shape offered where it is
required to support elbows of horizontal split casing pumps on the base itself.
Reinforced with 12mm OD welded-in steel rebar each way, at approximately 150mm spacing.
Provided with height saving isolator fixing brackets. External brackets are supplied as standard. Recessed
brackets are offered in case of space constraints.
Supplied together with Easyflex isolator, Selection of mount type/models forms part of the EFIB design process,
to provide a complete vibration isolation solution. Frames are compatible with Open, Cased and Restrained
mounts.
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Technical Specification
Ordering Information Required
Due to policy of continual improvement, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Measurements are subject to 5% tolerance.
To achieve good results do not over load fitting more than designed parameters as per drawing / catalogue.
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