Traditional Seismic Mitigation Methods
 

Traditional mitigation strategies for securing electronics cabinets and other equipment have run the gamut from the failed “do-nothing” or just “let-it-roll” philosophy, to bolting, cross-bracing, or structural stiffening of cabinet frames.

While these methods may work to keep the equipment or cabinet frame upright, they actually increase the likelihood of system failure as they provide a direct pathway for damaging shock and vibrations to travel. The more rigid the connection, the more likely there will be damage to drive heads, optical lasers, and other sensitive componentry.


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Shock and vibrations sent into and contained within stiffened frame

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Stresses on cabinet frame, and travel of shock and vibrations


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Reaction of an unbolted cabinet to seismic ground motion

The Innovative Seismic Mitigation Solution

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Click picture to learn how ISO-Base technology works


This drawing illustrates the use of a dual-platform base-isolation system. The bottom platform moves with ground motion, thereby minimizing the transfer of shock and vibration into the frame. The bearing acts as a “white-noise” filter, isolating the top platform from damaging vibrations. This allows equipment to continue to operate right on through seismic activity.

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