Radiators in construction and off-highway equipment are continuously subjected to vibration, shock loads, and relative movement between the cooling package and the machine structure. Additional stresses can result from mounting misalignment and thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator and its connections.
A properly engineered resilient mounting system allows controlled relative movement while reducing the transmission of vibration and shock loads into the radiator assembly. This helps minimize stresses at the mounting points, radiator frame, and connections, reducing the risk of fatigue-related damage and improving long-term durability under severe operating conditions.
Anti-vibration mounts are installed between the radiator assembly and the machine structure to provide a resilient interface capable of accommodating mounting tolerances, thermal expansion, and relative movement during operation.
The mounting system also reduces the transmission of vibration and mechanical shock from the machine frame to the radiator, helping to limit dynamic stresses at critical mounting and connection points.
Correct mount selection must take into account the radiator mass, mounting geometry, static and dynamic loads, allowable movement, and operating environment to ensure adequate support and durability throughout the service life of the machine.
AMC-MECANOCAUCHO offers solutions for this application including TFS, BRB, CB, NP, Stud Mounts, MD, SCBR, SCHR, and SCH.
