Elevators

Fabreeka® pads, washers and bushings have long been used to eliminate objectionable structure-borne noise into the building from the operation of passenger elevators. The installation of the pad, washer and bushing combination completely isolates the conductive path of structure-borne noise.

Roller Guide Tires - Fabreeka® pad material is used as roller guide tires attached to the side of the cab to bear against the stationary frame to cushion side impact. Excellent wearing characteristics combined with the vibration and shock absorbing capabilities of the Fabreeka® pad, make it an ideal material for this application.

Elevator Car Isolation - Fabreeka® pads, washers and bushings are used to insulate the metal contacts between the car crosshead (hoisting cable attachment) and the car body. This prevents the transmission of vibration from the hoisting machinery through the cables to the car.

Car and Counterweight Rail Brackets - Fabreeka® pads, washers and bushings are placed between the rail brackets and building structure to provide structure-borne noise isolation.

Motor Hydraulic Pump Unit - Fabreeka® pads, washers and bushings are used to isolate the bolted connections to the supporting structure. In some instances, Fabcel® pads are used when loads and disturbing frequencies are smaller.

It is important to remember that any metal-to-metal or metal-to-concrete point of contact can transmit structure-borne noise. Fabreeka® pads, washers and bushings are recommended at all such points to prevent this vibration "short-circuit".

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