Analysis of Vibration Isolator Series: From Active/Passive Classification to LeadTop Product Solutions

Analysis of Vibration Isolator Series: From Active/Passive Classification to LeadTop Product Solutions

Active vs. Passive Isolators: An Analysis of Two Major Technical Approaches

Isolators can be categorized into two main types based on operating principles: active isolation and passive isolation.

Active isolation employs sensors to monitor vibrations in real time, utilizing a control system to counteract vibration energy. It is suitable for dynamic environments or low-frequency vibration suppression.

Passive isolation relies on material elasticity and structural design to dissipate vibration energy through damping. It offers advantages such as simple structure and no external power requirement, making it the mainstream solution for precision instrument isolation.

LeadTop Passive Vibration Isolator Series: Technical Differences and Application Scenarios

1. Standard Air-Floating Isolators ZDT-P Series: The All-Rounder

Featuring ultra-thin airbags and a high-precision pneumatic system, it supports automatic leveling and casters for mobility. An external adjustable damper optimizes isolation frequency bands. With vertical/horizontal natural frequencies as low as 1.5-2.5Hz and over 85% isolation efficiency at 5Hz, it suits routine precision equipment like microscopes and spectrometers, balancing performance and cost.

Standard Air-Floating Isolators ZDT-P Series

2. Pendulum-Type Air-Floating Isolator ZDT-B Series: Pendulum-Type High-Frequency Specialist

Optimized for horizontal natural frequency (1.0-1.5Hz) based on pendulum principles, with vertical frequency reaching 1.0-2.0Hz. Vertical/horizontal isolation efficiency at 5Hz achieves 86-92% and 88-94%, respectively. Featuring an ultra-thin composite airbag and external damper design to effectively suppress resonance, specifically engineered for high-frequency vibration-sensitive equipment like laser interferometers and atomic force microscopes.

LeadTop's ZDT-B Series pendulum-rod air-bearing isolators

3. Hollow Cone Rubber Isolator POT-G Series: Rubber Isolation Solution for Mid-to-High Frequency Applications

Features a hollow cone rubber structure with specialized damping formulation, offering a natural frequency range of 4-8Hz and load capacity from 50-700kg. Its high damping characteristics reduce recovery time to millisecond levels, making it ideal for mid-to-high frequency vibration scenarios in optical manufacturing and semiconductor inspection. Provides easy installation and supports precision leveling.

LeadTop's POT-G Series Hollow Conical Rubber Isolators

4. High-Damping Air-Floating Isolators ZDT-Z Series: Heavy-Load Champions with High Damping

Achieves ultra-high damping through multi-pore quasi-laminar flow damping technology. Vertical natural frequency: 1.0-2.5Hz. Isolation efficiency at 5Hz: 80-86%. Recovery time: <2s. Load capacity exceeds traditional air-bearing isolators by 30%, suitable for high-load applications like CMMs and heavy laser processing equipment.

LeadTop's high-damping air-floating ZDT-Z series

Vibration Isolator Series Selection Guide: From Application Requirements to LeadTop Optimal Solutions

Selecting isolators requires comprehensive consideration of equipment weight, vibration frequency, and installation space. Lightweight equipment (<200kg) may use ZDT-P or POT-G series; high-frequency vibration scenarios (>100Hz) prioritize ZDT-B series; heavy-load or dynamic load conditions recommend ZDT-Z series.

All LeadTop products support customization, with adjustable airbag thickness and damping parameters to help users achieve a “zero-vibration” working environment.