EPM
FAB-EPM (Regufoam) material is a polyurethane elastomer specifically designed to provide low frequency vibration isolation for foundation isolation applications.
FAB-EPM material is manufactured in a wide range of types, which allows for optimal loading to achieve increased isolator performance.
FAB-EPM material can be supplied and used in full sheet form, strips or even blocks. However, when used in full sheet form, the material becomes the base formwork for the concrete foundation. This advantage creates a simple construction method.
Associated Applications:
Industrial Machinery
Power Generation
Rotating/Vibrating Equipment
Test Equipment
Key Features/Benefits:
- The natural frequency of FAB-EPM is dependent on load and type of material and ranges from 6 Hz to 40 Hz.
- The damping rate of FAB-EPM is 7% - 15% of critical.
- FAB-EPM is impervious to most chemicals, alkaline solutions and oils.
- FAB-EPM is supplied in rolls 5' x 16" and in 1/2" and 1" thicknesses.
Technical Specifications:
Permanent static loads cause a certain amount of creep (additional deflection) in all elastomeric materials. The long term creep of FAB-EPM material is very low (below 30% of its original thickness) when used in the static load range.
Should I use blocks, strips or full sheets of FAB-EPM isolation material under the foundation?
Can FAB-EPM be layered to achieve a thicker material?
What adhesive do you recommend to bond layers of EPM material?
Can FAB-EPM be cut into shapes/OEM parts?