devices allow the instruments to perform at their highest possible level. Pneumatic systems support a heavy table or platform on compressed air pistons, which provide..., the Minus K devices can be used selectively to greatly enhance the performance of sensitive instruments during operations in vehicles or aircraft. Both pneumatic and negative...

be used in place of the hinged bars and offer advantages in practical systems. The compressive load P can be applied by various means such as a loading screw or a piezoelectric device... or measurements. 2.3 Retrofit devices The NSMs described above can be used to retrofit existing isolation systems in order to reduce system resonant frequencies and/or to increase... system damping. A schematic of a retrofit device with added damping is illustrated in Figure 8. A set of devices is connected to the existing system between the payload and ground...

adjustments for load changes can be made. Among the benefits the devices bring to a manufacturing environment are: Better resolution and accuracy from inspection instruments. Higher... in place of hinged bars offer advantages in some systems. Loading screws, piezoelectric devices, and various other means produce compressive loads. Horizontal-motion isolation A set...

of the vibration is used.) Anti-vibration Any isolation mount or device which acts to reduce vibration to a chosen object is an anti-vibration device. Auto-adjust An electromechanical...

and efficiency factors. Minus K builds passive vibration isolation tables, platforms, bench tops and custom systems. Our antivibration control products offer the best devices...