Seismic & Wind Restraint and Vibration Isolation Solutions For non-structural building components HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical and Fire-Protection equipment including Piping, Ductwork, Electrical-Cable Trays and Busbars www.acrefine.com
Contents Seismic Bracing Systems Gripple Seismic Bracing Systems Page 4 Seismic Snubbers AS-A and AS-AR Types Page 6 AS-B Types Page 6 AS-C and AS-CR Types Page 7 AS-D and AS-DR Types Page 7 Seismic Snubbers and Isolators AS-Z Types Page 8 ASI-R Types Page 8 Seismic Isolators ASI-S Types Page 9 ASI-T1 Types Page 9 ASI-T2 Types Page 10 ASI-T4 Types Page 10 Vibration Isolators and Hangers AVI-R Types Page 11 AVI-S and AVI-B Types Page 11 AH-R Types Page 12 AH-S Types Page 12 AH-C Types Page 13 AH-OR Types Page 13 AH-OS Types Page 14 ATR Types Page 14 Seismic Pad Isolation API-C Types Page 15 API-M and API-MC Types Page 15 2 www.acrefine.com
What we do If you need help with seismic & wind restraining or vibration isolation for your HVAC equipment, make sure you call Gripple Inc, Acrefine Engineering s authorized partner in North America. Our services are available to companies in the commercial industry and mechanical & electrical contractors across the globe, so whether you need good quality products or engineering services, we are the company to call! Vibration and Seismic Isolation Products Our aim is to serve the global construction and industrial markets and meet their challenging needs, helping to reduce the risk involved with earthquakes and high pressure winds. We have engineers specializing in many specific fields, including (but not limited to) non-structural and structural seismic engineering, vibration isolation and acoustical control, so we are confident our team can help you. We also have a wide range of seismic and vibration products to assist construction, including Seismic Isolators and Snubbers, Vibration Isolators, Thrust Restraints and Isolation Hangers. Our aim is to serve the global construction and industrial markets and meet their challenging needs Seismic Engineering and Design We provide easy-to-reach services, competitive pricing and an ability to meet specific demands. Our services begin with research and development and continue with design, manufacturing and application, allowing us to help with every stage of development. Our engineers can always be relied on to provide advice and a high standard of service, so why not take advantage of our expertize? 3
Gripple Seismic Bracing Systems Max load: 860 lbs Max load: 2,200 lbs Max load: 3,850 lbs Gripple Seismic Bracing System Complete pre-engineered systems No field swaging of cables Up to 10 times faster to install No tools required Color coding allows easy field verification New or retrofit installs UL NEBS GR63 Core Certification 1.5:1 Safety Factor Introduction Gripple Seismic Bracing Systems are specifically designed and engineered to brace and secure nonstructural equipment and components within a building or structure to minimize earthquake damage to suspended components. Gripple Seismic Bracing Systems are ideal for use on nonstructural components and equipment requiring seismic design, such as in essential facilities that are required for emergency operations in the aftermath of an earthquake. 4 Way Bracing Transverse Bracing Longitudinal Bracing Important Information GRIPPLE SEISMIC restraint bracing systems should only be used in conjunction with threaded rod at required seismic bracing points. NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD OF THE PRODUCT. During installation take slack out of assembly by hand pulling the tail end of the cable. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL CODES and, where applicable, NATIONAL CODES are the buyer s and / or installer s responsibility. INTEGRITY OF THE BUILDING STRUCTURE to which Gripple Seismic Bracing Systems are attached is the responsibility of the installer and / or specifying engineer. DO NOT APPLY LUBRICANT to any part of the assembly. DO NOT USE FOR HOISTING such as in a crane or pulley situation. DO NOT JOIN TWO CABLE ASSEMBLIES TOGETHER i.e. using the Gripple fasteners as a splice. 4 www.acrefine.com
Gripple Seismic Bracing Systems Gripple Seismic End Fixings Left to right - Gripple 45º Eyelet, Single Bracket, Double Bracket One of three pre-assembled color coded tags for easy field verification of cable diameter Gripple Seismic Fasteners Gripple Seismic Brackets Left to right - Retrofit, Standard 4 Way Bracing Transverse Bracing Longitudinal Bracing 5
All Directional Restraining and Height Adjustable Seismic Snubbers AS-A Type Snubber AS-A and AS-AR Types All directional restraining Load capacity up to 2400 kg (5290 lb) on standard range Easily inspected for correct installation alignment 6.35 mm (1/4 ) thick replaceable rubber cushion on impact surfaces Can be installed horizontally or vertically Acrefine AS-A and AS-AR type snubbers are designed for floor mounted equipment. They are suitable for applications where equipment is on resilient supports such as rubber or springs and thus all-directional restraining is required. When installed snubbers remain out of contact during normal operation. They are built to withstand seismic forces so that equipment can be held in place. AS-AR Type Snubber These snubbers come in different sizes and up to 2400 kg (5290 lb) load capacity. For higher load capacities or for special applications please contact us. AS-B Types All directional restraining Load capacity up to 1500 kg (3300 lb) on standard range Height adjustable 6.35 mm (1/4 ) thick replaceable rubber cushion on impact surfaces AS-B Type Snubber Acrefine AS-B type snubbers are designed for floor mounted equipment. They have a strong base and predrilled holes. They are suitable for applications where equipment is on resilient supports such as rubber or springs where all directional restraining is required. When installed snubbers remain out of contact during normal operation. They are built to withstand seismic forces so that equipment can be held in place. AS-B Type Snubber These snubbers come in different sizes and up to 1500 kg (3300 lb) load capacity. For higher load capacities or for special applications please contact us. 6 www.acrefine.com
Seismic Snubbers - No Overturning or Uplift and All Directional Restraining Seismic Snubbers AS-C and AS-CR Types Cost effective solution for applications with no overturning or uplift Load capacity up to 6000 kg (13225 lb) on standard range Easily inspected for correct installation 7 mm (1/4 ) thick replaceable rubber cushion on impact surfaces AS-C Type Snubber Acrefine AS-C and AS-CR type snubbers are designed for floor mounted equipment. They offer a cost effective solution for applications where equipment is on resilient supports such as rubber or springs. When installed, snubbers remain out of contact during normal operation. They are built to withstand lateral seismic forces ensuring that equipment is held in place. These snubbers come in different sizes and up to 6000 kg (13225 lb) load capacity. For higher load capacities or for special applications please contact us. AS-CR Type Snubber AS-D and AS-DR Types All directional restraining Load capacity up to 2400 kg (5290 lb) on standard range Easily inspected for correct installation alignment 7 mm (1/4 ) thick replaceable rubber cushion on impact surfaces Can be installed horizontally or vertically AS-D Type Snubber Acrefine AS-D and AS-DR type snubbers are designed for floor mounted equipment. They are suitable for applications where equipment is on resilient supports such as rubber or springs and thus all-directional restraining is required. When installed snubbers remain out of contact during normal operation. They are built to withstand seismic forces so that equipment can be held in place. These snubbers come in different sizes and up to 2400 kg (5290 lb) load capacity. For higher load capacities or for special applications please contact us. AS-DR Type Snubber 7
Over Turning or Uplift and Seismically Restrained Seismic Snubbers and Isolators AS-Z Type Snubber AS-Z Types Cost effective solution for applications with overturning or uplift Load capacity up to 1959 kg (4320 lb) on standard range Easily inspected for correct installation alignment 7 mm (1/4 ) thick replaceable rubber cushion on impact surfaces Acrefine AS-Z type snubbers are designed for floor mounted equipment. They offer a cost effective solution for applications where equipment is on resilient supports such as rubber or springs. When installed, snubbers remain out of contact during normal operation. They are built to withstand lateral and vertical seismic forces ensuring that equipment is held in place. These snubbers come in different sizes and up to 1959 kg (4320 lb) vertical load capacity. For higher load capacities or for special applications please contact us. ASI-R Types Steel housing that limits equipment movement in all directions Load capacity of up to 1222 kg (2659 lb) Suitable for seismic applications Three groups 40, 50 60 Shore A Hardness ASI-R Type Isolator Acrefine ASI-R seismically restrained rubber mounts should be used for isolating high frequency vibrations. They are ideal for mechanical equipment such as pumps, centrifugal fans, vent sets and low pressure packaged air-handling units. ASI-R type seismically restrained rubber mounts are available with up to 5 mm (3/16 ) deflection and load capacity of up to 1222 kg (2695 lb). For higher load capacities please contact us. 8 www.acrefine.com
Steel Housed with Seismic Bushing and Top Plate Seismic Isolators ASI-S Types Seismic steel bushing for improved performance Designed for loads up to 1555 kg (3429 lb) with 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) deflection springs All directional restraint, limiting equipment motion to 6 mm (1/4 ) Constant free and operational height Powder coated and color coded springs (field interchangeable) ASI-S Type Isolator Acrefine ASI-S seismic vibration isolators are designed for floor mounted equipment. These isolators are ideally suited for applications where seismic or high wind forces are likely. Spring deflections of 50 mm (2 ) provide excellent noise and vibration control. ASI-S isolators are available with 25 mm (1 ) and 50 mm (2 ) deflection springs as standard. The load range is from 7 kg (15 lb) to 1555 kg (3429 lb). For higher deflection rates or load capacities please contact us. ASI-T1 Types Designed for loads up to 3110 kg (6858 lb) with 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) deflection springs All directional restraint, limiting equipment motion to 6 mm (1/4 ) Constant free and operational height Powder coated and color coded springs (field interchangeable) ASI-T1 Type Isolator Acrefine ASI-T1 type seismic vibration isolators are designed for floor mounted equipment such as cooling towers, chillers and boilers. These isolators are ideally suited for applications where seismic or high wind forces are likely. Spring deflections of 50 mm (2 ) provide excellent noise and vibration control. ASI-T1 isolators are available 25 mm (1 ) and 50 mm (2 ) deflection as a standard. The load range is from 7 kg (15 lb) to 1555 kg (3429 lb). For higher deflection or load capacities please contact us. 9
Steel Housed with Top Plate Seismic Isolators ASI-T2 Type Isolator ASI-T2 Types Designed for loads up to 3110 kg (6858 lb) with 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) deflection springs All directional restraint, limiting equipment motion to 6 mm (1/4 ) Constant free and operational height Powder coated and color coded springs (field interchangeable) Acrefine ASI-T2 type seismic vibration isolators are designed for floor mounted equipment such as cooling towers, chillers and boilers. These isolators are ideally suited for applications where seismic or high wind forces are likely. Spring deflections of 50 mm (2 ) provide excellent noise and vibration control. ASI-T2 isolators are available 25 mm (1 ) and 50 mm (2 ) deflection as a standard. The load range is from 370 kg (816 lb) to 3110 kg (6858 lb). For higher deflection or load capacities please contact us. ASI-T4 Type Isolator ASI-T4 Types Designed for heavy equipment All directional restraint, limiting equipment motion to 6 mm (1/4 ) Constant free and operational height Powder coated and color coded springs Field interchangeable springs Acrefine ASI-T4 Type seismic vibration isolators are designed for floor mounted equipment such as cooling towers, chillers and boilers. These isolators are ideally suited for applications where seismic or high wind forces are likely. Spring deflections of 50 mm (2 ) provide excellent noise and vibration control. ASI-T4 isolators are available 25 mm (1 ) and 50 mm (2 ) deflection as a standard. The load range is from 3280 kg (7232 lb) to 6220 kg (13715 lb). For higher deflection or load capacities please contact us. 10 www.acrefine.com
Open Rubber and Open Spring Vibration Isolation Vibration Isolators and Hangers AVI-R Types Load capacity up to 1222 kg (2695 lb) on standard range Max. deflection up to 5 mm (3/16 ) Color marked rubber elements for easy identification Equipment is bolted directly to the steel insert Three groups 40, 50, 60 Shore A Hardness AVI-R Type Vibration Isolator Acrefine AVI-R type vibration isolators are suitable for floor mounted mechanical equipment that generates high frequency vibration i.e. pumps, centrifugal fans, blower-coil units, vent sets, low pressure packaged air-handling units, etc. AVI-R type seismically restrained rubber mounts are available with up to 5 mm (3/16 ) deflection and load capacity up to 1222 kg (2695 lb). For higher load capacities please contact us. AVI-R Type Cross Section AVI-S and AVI-B Types Load capacity up to 1555 kg (3429 lb) on standard range Standard spring deflection of 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) Powder coated and color coded springs Color coded springs Field interchangeable springs AVI-S Type Vibration Isolators Acrefine AVI-S and AVI-B type vibration isolators are a cost effective solution for minimizing vibration and noise from floor mounted mechanical equipment i.e. compressors, air handling equipment, centrifugal and axial fans, pumps, etc. AVI-S and AVI-B type vibration isolators are available in 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) deflection as standard. The load range is from 7 kg (15 lb) to 1555 kg (3429 lb). For higher deflection or load capacities please contact us. AVI-S Type Vibration Isolator 11
Steel Housed Rubber and Steel Housed Spring Vibration Isolation Hangers Vibration Isolators and Hangers AH-R Type Isolation Hanger AH-R Types Double deflection rubber Load capacity up to 1380 kg (3043 lb) on standard range Max. deflection up to 13 mm (1/2 ) Designed to compensate for rod misalignment Color marked rubber elements for easy identification Field interchangeable rubber insert Three groups 40, 50, 60 Shore A Hardness Acrefine AH-R type vibration isolation hangers are suitable for suspended mechanical equipment that generates high frequency vibration i.e. pumps, fans, blower-coil units, etc. These hangers are also used on piping and ductwork in close proximity to mechanical equipment. AH-R Type Isolation Hanger Cross Section AH-R type vibration isolation hangers are available with up to 13 mm (1/2 ) deflection as a standard. The load range is from 25 kg (55 lb) to 1380 kg (3043 lb). For higher load capacities please contact us. AH-S Type Isolation Hanger AH-S Types Powder coated an color coded springs Load capacity up to 1140 kg (2514 lb) on standard range Standard spring deflection of 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) Compensates for up to 30º rod misalignment Can be preloaded to save valuable installation time Field interchangeable springs Supplied with coupling nut Acrefine AH-S type vibration isolation hangers are suitable for suspended mechanical equipment that generates low frequency vibration i.e. in-line fans, exhaust fans, cabinet fans, etc. These hangers are also used on piping and ductwork which is in close proximity to mechanical equipment. AH-S Type Isolation Hanger AH-S type vibration isolation hangers are available in 25 mm (1 ) and 50 mm (2 ) deflection as a standard. The load range is from 7 kg (15 lb) to 1140 kg (2514 lb). For higher deflection and/or load capacities please contact us. 12 www.acrefine.com
Combined Hanger - Steel Housed Spring and Rubber Vibration Isolation Hanger Vibration Isolators and Hangers AH-C Types Powder coated an color coded springs Load capacity up to 1140 kg (2514 lb) on standard range Standard spring deflection of 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) Double deflection rubber up to 13 mm (1/2 ) static deflection Compensates for up to 30º rod misalignment Can be preloaded to save valuable installation time Field interchangeable springs Supplied with coupling nut Acrefine AH-C type vibration isolation hangers are suitable for suspended mechanical equipment such as in-line fans, exhaust fans and cabinet fans. These hangers are also used on piping and ductwork which is in close proximity to mechanical equipment. Rubber insert ensures that high frequency noise is minimized, so combined isolators provide superior performance. AH-C Type Isolation Hanger AH-C type vibration isolation hangers are available with 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) deflection springs and with rubber elements of up to 13 mm (1/2 ) deflection as standard. The load range is from 7 kg (15 lb) to 1140 kg (2514 lb). AH-OR Types Double deflection rubber Load capacity up to 1380 kg (3043 lb) on standard range Max. deflection up to 13 mm (1/2 ) Designed to compensate for rod misalignment Color marked rubber elements for easy identification Three groups 40, 50, 60 Shore A Hardness AH-OR Type Isolation Hanger Acrefine AH-OR type vibration isolation hangers are suitable for suspended mechanical equipment that generates low frequency vibration i.e. pumps, fans, blower-coil units, etc. These hangers are also used on piping and ductwork which is in close proximity to mechanical equipment. AH-OR type vibration isolation hangers are available with up to 13 mm (1/2 ) deflection as standard. The load range is from 25 kg (55 lb) to 1380 kg (3043 lb). For higher load capacities please contact us. AVI-S Type Vibration Isolator 13
Open Spring Vibration Isolation Hanger and Compression and Tension Loading Restraint Vibration Isolators and Hangers AH-OS Types Powder coated and color coded spring Load capacity up to 1140 kg (2514 lb) on standard range Standard spring deflection of 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) Compensates for up to 30º rod misalignment Field interchangeable springs AH-OS Type Isolation Hanger Acrefine AH-OS type spring vibration isolation hangers are suitable for suspended mechanical equipment that generates low frequency vibration i.e. in-line fans, exhaust fans, cabinet fans, etc. These hangers are also used on piping and ductwork which is in close proximity to mechanical equipment. AH-OS type vibration isolation hangers are available in 25 mm (1 ) and 50 mm (2 ) deflection as a standard. The load range is from 7 kg (15 lb) to 1140 kg (2514 lb). For higher deflection and/or load capacities please contact us. ATR Types Powder coated and color coded springs Load capacity up to 1555 kg (3429 lb) on standard range Standard spring deflection of 25 mm (1 ) or 50 mm (2 ) Field interchangeable springs Can be utilized for tension or compression loading Simple and cost effective design ATR Type Thrust Restraint Acrefine ATR type thrust restraints are recommended for fans that are installed on resilient mountings and fan thrust exceeds 10% of the isolated weight. They must be attached to structurally sound locations of the fan and duct work. Installation to bare or unreinforced sheet metal must be avoided. ATR Type Thrust Restraint ATR type thrust restraints are available in 25 mm (1 ) and 50 mm (2 ) deflection as a standard. The load range is from 50 kg (110 lb) to 1555 kg (3429 lb). For higher deflection and/or load capacities please contact us. 14 www.acrefine.com
Modular Rubber and Modular Copolymer Vibration Isolation Pads Seismic Pad Isolation API-C Types Combined design incorporating rubber and composite metal Thickness of 26 mm (1 ) Designed for 380 kpa (55 psi) Can be cut to any size required Can be stacked with steel plates to achieve high deflection API-C Type Isolation Pad Acrefine API-C type vibration isolators are suitable for floor mounted mechanical equipment that generates high frequency vibration i.e. pumps, chillers, compressors, centrifugal fans, blower-coil units, vent sets, low pressure packaged air-handling units, etc. API-C type vibration isolation pads are available with up to 5 mm (3/16 ) deflection at 380 kpa (55 psi). If higher deflections are required the pads can be stacked with steel plates between layers. API-C Type Isolation Pad API-M and API-MC Types Modular design Through-bolt hole in each module for easy installation Fixing hole can be cut for any size and combination Can be stacked with steel plates to achieve high deflection No need to stock pre-cut pads API-M Type Isolation Pad Acrefine API-M and API-MC type vibration isolators are suitable for floor mounted mechanical equipment that generates high frequency vibration i.e. pumps, chillers, compressors, centrifugal fans, blower-coil units, vent sets, low pressure packaged air-handling units, etc. API-M type vibration isolation pads are available with up 1.44 mm (1/16 ) deflection and 90 kg (198 lb) load capacity for a single module. If higher deflections are required the pads can be stacked with steel plates between layers. API-MC Type Isolation Pad 15
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