Aerospace manufacturing processes lab project:

M Series Wire Rope Isolator

Done by :
Alisar Kamal Alsbeihi 700038403
Mahra Abdulla Eisa 202113466
Hanaa Saleh Alhanaee 202115411
Shouq Alzaabi 202115493
Amna Omer 700013884
What is Vibration insulator?

• A vibration isolator safeguards critical

aircraft systems by reducing excessive
vibrations, preventing damage to
instrumentation, avionics, and engine
components.
 Vibration Isolation in Everyday Engineering Scenarios

• Personal vehicle, car or a bike.

• Friction dampers, electromagnetic dampers.

• Household appliances “washing machines”.

MAHRA
 Importance Of Vibration Isolator

• Sound reduced

•Sensitive machinery protected.

•Additional safety provided.

•Easy to install.

•Take very little space.

MAHRA
How does vibration insulator work:
Passive vibration isolators have mass,
spring, and damping elements.

They work like a filter for vibrations,

reducing their impact on surfaces.

Natural frequency determines how

effectively vibrations are reduced.

Damping dissipates energy to reduce

vibration levels.

Isolators work in both directions, isolatin

the source from the surface and vice ver
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- Novel damping techniques like magnetorheological
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nanotechnology and AI.
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Energy Efficiency:
1- Passive Energy Dissipation:
Passive vibration isolators inherently dissipate energy through
damping mechanisms such as friction, viscoelastic materials, or fluid
dampers.

2- Optimized Design Parameters:

Efficient design parameters, such as natural frequency, damping
ratio, and stiffness, can be optimized to minimize energy
consumption while maintaining effective vibration isolation.
 TIME LINE:
Past:
T.C. Rathbone (1939):
• Chief engineer at the turbine and
machinery division of the Fidelity and
Casualty Company of New York.
• Published a paper on “Vibration
Tolerance” in Power Plant
Engineering.
• Linked vibration amplitudes to
machine condition, lifespan, and failure
risk.
Present:
Vibration Measurements for
Condition Monitoring:
• Widely accepted practice.
• Acquired using acceleration,
velocity, and displacement sensors.
• Techniques include trend
monitoring, spectrum analysis
(FFT), and orbit analysis.
Future:
Technological Innovations:
• Wireless sensors: Enhance data
collection.
• Machine learning: Improves
predictive maintenance.
• Cloud-based analysis: Enables real-
time monitoring.
HANAA
Industries where insulators are
used:
 Aerospace industry

 Energy industry

 Industrial and commercial

 Military and defense

 Oil and gas industry

 Transportation
Aerospace vibration insulation
application
• Aeronautical equipment needs protection on ground, during
loading, and in flight.

• Wire rope isolators provide high-performing solutions for

shock and vibration in aerospace and defences.

• Engineered isolators act as stabilizers and buffers in

challenging environments.
 AEROSPACE VIBRATION ISOLATORS FOR
SPACE FLIGHT
01 02 03
Vibrations endanger spacecraft Aerospace isolators mitigate noise They excel in harsh conditions.
equipment, causing fatigue and and power loss in space vehicles.
failures.

04 05 06

Applications include: Isolation Vibration and shock isolation for Passive isolators for space
during space equipment transport. launchpads and spacecraft. And equipment. And vacuum-
mechanical dampening for spaceflight. compatible isolators for
vibration isolation.
AEROSPACE VIBRATION
ISOLATORS FOR AVIATION
• Excessive vibration in fixed-wing aircraft causes fatigue
and discomfort for passengers and crews, damaging
instrumentation and avionics.

• It shortens the service life of critical components like

exhaust systems and supply lines.

• Rotary-wing aircraft, with their increased complexity, are

at risk in extreme vibration environments.
Some of our most popular rope isolation products
include:

M Series: SB Series: SM Series XM Series

 M SERIES WIRE ISOLATOR
• Rugged all metal construction

• Unequalled temp. Range: -200° F to 500° F

• Three axis capability (6 DOF)

• Fail safe construction

• High damping: C/Cc ≈.15-.20

 Below are some of the more common alternate materials used in the
manufacture of IDC Cable Isolators.
Cable: 305 series SS (low magnetic permeability), 316 series SS
(improved corrosion resistance), Galvanized steel (more
economical), Inconel, Copp

Screws: 305 series SS, 316 series SS, Cad plated alloy steel, Zinc
plated alloy steel, 400 series SS, etc…

Inserts: Key lock inserts per MS51830 & MS51831, etc…

Retainer Bars: 305 series SS, 316 series SS, 400 series SS, Titanium,
Copper, Aluminum alloys (2024, 5052, 7075), Alloy steel,
etc…

Finishes: Zinc plate, Cad plate, Hard anodize, CARC paint, Epoxy
paint, Enamel, Polysulfide sealant (corrosion protection),
etc…
 Our project
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01 02 Purchasing
Dimensions /Reduction ratio Wire (High-strength aluminum wire core)
Materials Wire 3mm diameter
Wood /wire

04
Drilling 8 holes 05
4.5mm each/2cm between two holes Final assembly
Circle diameter approx. 7cm Aadjustment at the ends
18cm long
Disadvantages Of Vibration Isolator:

01
Potential degradation of
rubber mounts over time due
to environmental factors
02 03
Requirement of a constant
Addition of slight increase in
supply of compressed air for
system height or stiffness
air mounts

04
Possibility of resonant
frequencies amplifying
vibrations in certain types of
isolators
05
Limitations in load capacity,
temperature range, or
compatibility with specific
environments
Latest Improvements:

Enhanced damping properties Optimization of design and

of advanced materials for better construction for increased
vibration absorption stability and durability

Advancements in computational Improved vibration control and

modelling and simulation reduced transmission for
techniques for accurate enhanced performance and
prediction and analysis reliability
Thanks for listening

Any questions ?