Anti-Vibration Pads for Heavy Machinery
At Vibra Manufacturing, we make anti-vibration products suited to a range of environments and applications.
The pads we create are made from a variety of materials, with rubber being requested most often. Change from rubber and rubber-impregnated fabrics to high-temp silicone and glass-cotton fabrics.
Sizing options available can be standardised options, or we can cut to the exact required size. Enquire now to find out more.
Our Anti-Vibration Pad Products
While many customers opt for more traditional rubber anti-vibration pads, we do also have specialist silicone and composite anti-vibration pads that have been designed especially for industries that deal with harsher environments.
Compare our anti-vibration pad grades at a glance:
VIBRA 300
Standard Rubber Anti-Vibration Pads
Our standard rubber anti-vibration pads offer anti-vibration properties for general applications in commercial and industrial spaces. Our Vibra 300 is a composite material constructed from laminated rubber impregnated fabric for use in severe impact applications where close tolerances between opposing faces are guaranteed. Typical temperature range -50 to 100 degrees.
Using high-quality rubber, the pads are created to absorb vibrations and offer even load distribution, helping to protect equipment and the structures close to it.
The pads are most commonly used for pumps, compressors, fans, building services equipment and much more, with a wide variety of sizes available for any installation requirement.
VIBRA 400
Fabric and Cork Anti-Vibration Pads
VIBRA 501
Glass–Silicone–Cotton Anti-Vibration Pads
Vibra 501 anti-vibration pads are a mixture of glass, silicone and cotton, which all combine to offer exceptional strength as well as great resistance to high temperatures, offering durability in the harshest environments. From -30 degrees to 200 degrees.
Vibra 501 has excellent resistance to ozone oxidation, ultraviolet and cosmic radiation.
VIBRA 504
Silicone-on-Cotton Anti-Vibration Pads
Vibra 504 anti-vibration pads combine silicone and cotton to create a stable anti-vibration pad that offers moderate heat resistance (typically up to ~30–200 °C) as well as durability when being exposed to fuels, oils and harsh weather, with the capability to hold heavy industrial machinery whilst isolating vibrations through long periods.
The pads are most commonly placed under compressors, fans, pumps, generators, HVAC systems and power generators.
VIBRA 619
Rubber-coated Fabric Anti-Vibration Pads
Vibra 619 is a rubber-coated fabric, thermally bonded between a PTFE sliding surface and a cork-rubber backing layer. It is designed for use in bearing applications where low-friction movement and vibration isolation are required.
- The PTFE layer provides a low coefficient of friction to allow controlled sliding under load, while the cork-rubber layer offers resilience, load distribution, and vibration damping. This construction makes it suitable for applications involving thermal expansion and structural movement.
- Operating temperature range: -40°C to +100°C.
VIBRA 624
Synthetic Rubber–Coated Fabric Anti-Vibration Pads
Vibra 624 is a synthetic rubber–coated fabric, thermally bonded to a PTFE sliding surface. It is designed for use in bearing and low-friction sliding applications where controlled movement and vibration isolation are required.
The PTFE layer provides a low coefficient of friction, allowing smooth movement under load, while the rubber backing offers resilience, load distribution, and vibration damping. The material is suitable for applications involving thermal expansion, structural movement, and mechanical isolation.
Typical characteristics include:
- Low-friction sliding surface (PTFE)
- Good load-bearing capability
- Vibration and noise reduction
- Resistance to wear and creep under compression
- Suitable for use in pipe supports and bearing interfaces
- Temprature Range -50 to + 150 degree
How We Manufacture Our Anti-Vibration Pads
We produce all our anti-vibration pads at our warehouse in Runcorn. Our manufacturing process is based on the production of sheets made in a variety of different sizes and thicknesses. The sheets are made from materials comprising of rubber, silicone, glass fibres and cotton, with the materials used varying based on what application anti-vibration pads are needed for. Once the sheets are made, they’re then cut down to a variety of different sizes.
Sizes available range from small sheets at 170mm by 100 mm to larger sheets sized at 2000mm by 1000mm, with the maximum thickness being 35mm.
As our sheets are all cut to size, this means that if you have a particular size in mind, then we can cater to those requirements. Some customers also like sheets not to be cut, which is a requirement we can also cater for.
Looking for Bespoke Sizes?
Customised Precision-Engineered Solutions
If you need a particular size, we can offer this. As the products we produce are manufactured using large sheets, we are able to cut them down to the exact sizes you provide, with a range of thickness options also available.
The bespoke options we can provide are one of the main reasons why so many customers rely on our services. Contact us for more details on our custom options.
How Do Our Anti-Vibration Pads Work?
For the pads to work correctly, they should be used as an acoustic barrier between the surface and the bottom of the equipment. The anti-vibration pads separate the vibration from the floor and surrounding structure, allowing them to absorb vibrations that would otherwise be transmitted to the floor and surrounding structure.
It’s also important to note that how anti-vibration pads work also depends on what material you use to construct them. As mentioned previously, rubber is the most popular material used due to its flexibility and its ability to absorb vibrations.
If you’re looking for anti-vibration pads that can offer more durability than rubber, then we also manufacture composite anti-vibration pads that combine materials such as silicone, cotton and glass fibres to improve heat resistance while maintaining long-term vibration suppression when exposed to harsh chemicals, oils and heavy machinery.
What Type of Anti-Vibration Pad Do You Need?
In more demanding settings or where anti vibration pads for heavy machinery are required, a high-quality material is needed to ensure long-term use and durability on heavy loads, whilst also maintaining the performance needed. In cases such as this, it’s recommended that our Silicone-on-Cotton Anti-Vibration Pads (VIBRA 504) and Glass–Silicone–Cotton Anti-Vibration Pads (VIBRA 501) be considered, as they provide much greater resilience to these environments than standard rubber-made pads.
If you’re unsure about what level of anti-vibration protection is needed, then please get in touch with our team.
ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing
Who Uses Our Products?
Our products are used by businesses in a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors, such as:
- Industrial and manufacturing
- HVAC and building services
- Automotive and transport
- Rail and infrastructure
- Marine and offshore
- Energy, power, and utilities
- Oil, gas, and chemical processing
- Construction and civil engineering
- Medical and laboratory equipment
- Aerospace and defence (non-flight critical)
- Maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO)
Anti-Vibration Pad Solutions
Our anti-vibration pads are used under a wide range of equipment, helping protect both the machinery and the surrounding structure. Some applications that may suit include:
- Heavy machinery and industrial plant: Vibra 504 can hold heavy industrial machinery while isolating vibration over long periods.
- Equipment exposed to shock loads: Vibra 400 is designed to withstand and absorb severe shock loads.
- Generators: Vibra 504 is commonly placed under generators and is extremely durable.
- Compressors, pumps and fans: Vibra 300 and Vibra 504 are most commonly used for this type of equipment.
- HVAC systems and building services equipment: our rubber and silicone anti-vibration pads help stop vibration passing into the building structure.
- Pipework and pipe supports: Vibra 624 has a PTFE sliding surface, allowing smooth movement under load while still isolating vibration.
Anti-Vibration Pads FAQs
See below for answers to commonly asked questions about our anti-vibration pad range. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please get in touch.
What is an anti-vibration pad and how does it work?
An anti-vibration pad is a vibration absorber material that sits between a machine and the surface beneath it. It is a durable barrier, so vibration is absorbed by the pad instead of travelling into the floor and surrounding structure. Also called vibration pads, they are made from rubber, silicone, glass fibre and cotton, depending on the application.
Are rubber anti-vibration pads suitable for heavy machinery?
Yes. A rubber anti-vibration pad is widely used under heavy machinery because rubber is flexible and absorbs vibration well.
Our anti-vibration rubber pads include Vibra 300, made for severe impact applications, and Vibra 400, which bonds it to cork rubber to absorb severe shock loads. For high temperatures or contact with fuels and oils, a silicone pad such as Vibra 504 may suit better.
Which anti-vibration pads are best for heavy machinery?
The best anti-vibration pads for heavy machinery depend on the load, the operating temperature and the environment.
Vibra 400 is designed to absorb severe shock loads, and our Vibra 504 can hold heavy industrial machinery and isolate vibration over long periods, even around fuels, oils and harsh weather. Send us the machine weight and footprint, and we will recommend the right anti-vibration pads.
What are anti-vibration pads used for?
Anti-vibration pads are used under vibrating equipment to stop vibration from passing into the floor or supporting structure. Common uses include pumps, compressors, fans, generators, HVAC systems, building services equipment and heavy industrial machinery. They protect the equipment, spread the load and reduce noise transfer.
What is the difference between rubber and silicone anti-vibration pads?
Rubber is the most widely used material because it is flexible and absorbs vibration well. Silicone anti-vibration pads, such as Vibra 501 (glass, silicone and cotton) and Vibra 504 (silicone on cotton), cope better with high temperatures and with exposure to oils, fuels and harsh chemicals.
Rubber suits general applications, and silicone suits more demanding environments.
Who manufactures anti-vibration pads in the UK?
Vibra Manufacturing makes anti-vibration pads in Runcorn, Cheshire, to ISO 9001 audit-approved standards. We supply standard and bespoke sizes for sectors including HVAC and building services, energy and utilities, rail, construction and industrial machinery, and manufacture to customer drawings, samples and specifications.