The principle of vibration isolation

Mechanical vibrations are a physical quantity inherent in nature. However, something that gave us joy as children as we soared high on a swing, can cause serious problems in our everyday lives. Vibrations lead to unwanted dynamic excitation, which is transferred into structure-borne noise and can result in secondary airborne noise. They are therefore not only noticeable at the source of disturbance, but also as vibrations and noise in secondary locations. But, this does not have to be the case.

The principle of vibration isolation

Put simply, elasticity is required in the locations where vibrations originate or have an effect. This prevents them being transferred and becoming a problem. The critical factor is achieving precisely the right level of vibration dampening. Does the vibration need to be absorbed or passed back into the system? Which different frequencies occur? How much elasticity can there be in the system without influencing its stability and statics?

We have been looking into all these questions for decades through research, testing and manufacturing. We work with scientists, such as those from the highly acclaimed TU Munich, to develop applications. We have our materials tested and certified by independent institutes. We work in partnership with our customers to find new solutions that are later used around the world.

Getzner: An established name in the rail industry

One of our key areas of application is track construction. Here vibrations can be tackled directly at source, allowing many problems to be addressed where they come into being – noise is just one example. With our help, the safety, availability and cost-effectiveness of railway lines can also be improved.

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A higher quality of life in the construction sector

Nowadays, more than half of us live in towns and cities. Homes, infrastructure and industry are moving ever closer together. Brownfield land, for example along railway lines, is being developed and building complexes are being used for mixed purposes. This presents many challenges that can be addressed in a targeted way with our solutions.

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Cityscape at sunset with tall buildings and the Gherkin building.

Less noise and wear in industry

We have a wide range of products for industrial applications, including the successful Isotop series – a vibration-isolating solution that combines polyurethane and steel springs. Vibrations and noise are effectively reduced, resulting in improved product quality.

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Drone shot: Industrial building with solar panels, residential buildings, and mountains at sunset.

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Vibration Isolation for Tenerife’s Tramway System

Living at Baumhaus Mauren

Pump bearings for a sustainable heat supply with lake water

Yokohama

Europe’s largest timber-built hybrid hotel

Compressor bearings for quiet heat pumps

Bedding of building services systems at ETH Zurich in Basel

g-fit fittings for the &BIZ Fitness in Tokyo

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Tren Maya

New Rischart company headquarters in Munich

Elastic bearing of the Ankara – Sivas high-speed line

g-fit in UNTIL Marylebone London

NOKIA Arena in Tampere (FI)

Alpstadt Lifestyle Hotel exemplifies the latest modular construction methods in wood

Long-term Protection from Structure-borne Noise in the Centre of Grenoble

Urban Soul: the new quarter in the heart of Bonn

Bearing of the wheelhouse on patrol boats

Permanent Sound and Vibration Protection for Vienna's Musikverein Concert Hall

Pool bearing at the Address Residences Jumeirah Resort + Spa, Dubai

g-fit Shock Absorb Reebok CrossFit Zuerich

Improvement of Track Quality at Daqin Coal Line, China

More Elasticity for the Heavy Haul Malmbanan Line

Successful Tests on the Fengsha Heavy Haul Line, China

Long-term test of rail pads on a heavy traffic route

Bearing of Swimming Pools at the Villa Aurea, Lochau

Student Residence UDQ, Hamburg

Lightweight Stair Bearing in a terraced Housing Complex, Munich

©Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd.

Floating floors for rolling stock in Hitachi high speed trains

Thirty years of vibration protection for the Philharmonic Hall at the Gasteig

Elasticity for the slab track in the Gotthard Base Tunnel

Rhaetian Railway

London Underground

Berlin-Cottbus line

Northern approach route to the Brenner Base Tunnel

Extension of the East London Line

Renovation of Hotel Alte Post, Arzl

The Rushmore Building – Riverside Boulevard NYC

Toranomon Hills Tower, Tokyo

Solid timber apartment building by Meickl, St. Johann

Luxury apartment block The Touraine, Manhattan, New York

Central & Park Panorama Towers, Arnulfpark, Munich

Rettenbach power station in Sölden

Hydroelectric power plants in Kempten

Drachen-Center, Basle

Ginza Kabukiza Theater, Tokyo

Foundation isolation of the Steigs power station, Mels

Bearing of the ship's hull on the M.Y. Excellence superyacht

Vibration Protection for Red Bull Music Academy, Tokyo

Heliport Hospital Interlaken

Dick Thomas Johnson

Cinemas in the Grandberry Mall, Tokyo

SBB CFF FFS

Europaallee - a new city quarter in the middle of Zurich

ALDI in Melbourne Noise and Vibration Isolation of a Supermarket Loading Dock

Why are our solutions needed?

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We eliminate vibrations from places where they do not belong.

The principle of vibration isolation

Getzner: An established name in the rail industry

A higher quality of life in the construction sector

Less noise and wear in industry

Find out more in our case studies

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