Floating Slab (Isolation Pad)
SCB40-2-M1 Isolation pad
Our Isolation Pad is a high‑performance solution for vibration, shock, and noise control in floating floor systems. SCB40-2-M1 Isolation pad isolators can achieve the deflection of 16 mm for loading of 242 kg.
Key Features:
– Excellent vibration and impact noise isolation
– Durable, resilient, and non‑corrosive materials
– Fire‑safe, vermin‑proof, and moisture‑resistant
– Wide operating temperature range: –40°C to 120°C
Applications:
– Floating floors in hospitals, theaters, studios, and gyms
– Heavy equipment isolation (presses, pumps, chillers, fans)
– Healthcare facilities requiring quiet, stable environments
Benefits:
– Reduces structure‑borne noise and vibration
– Creates quieter, more comfortable spaces for patients and staff
– Maintains long‑term performance under heavy loads
Figure 1 Photo of SCB40-2-M1 isolation pad in floating floor system for hospital in Hong Kong
Figure 2 Typical installation drawing for floating floor
Floating Slab (Modelling)
We conduct extensive finite element modeling, site measurements, and experimental studies on floating slab systems.
Our studies confirm that bending vibration modes of the isolation system can degrade vibration isolation performance. This effect becomes more significant when the bending resonance frequencies of the floating slab coincide with the resonance frequency of the supporting structure, the passage frequency of the support, or the natural frequency of the vertical isolators.
The results suggest that reducing the length of the floating slab or floor can increase the bending resonance frequency, thereby improving vibration isolation performance.
If you are interested in our studies, please feel free to contact us at vib@vibration.com.hk.
Figure 1 FEM on floating slab
Figure 2 FEM on Viaduct
