Purpose:
- Prevents the transmission of vibration to various system components
Prevents:
- Damage to piping connection
- Excessive strain on system piping
- Avoid unnecessary strain on system components
Types:
- Compressor mounting pads
- Internal
- External
- Condensing unit pads
- Pipe supports
- Suction and discharge vibration eliminators (manufactured)
Installation:
- When brazing heat rapidly and direct flame away from the wire mesh
- Protect from overheating (use a wet rag)
- Must be anchored
- Parallel to crankshaft
Other Types of Vibration Absorbers
- Canted Loop (field fabricated)
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