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🔧 Installation Guide – Rubber Block & Rubber Damper for Heavy Machine Foot

Installing Rubber Dampers / Rubber Blocks correctly is crucial to ensure maximum vibration isolation, noise reduction, and machine stability.

 

🛠️ Tools & Materials Required

• Rubber block/damper (custom-made to machine size)
• Measuring tape / Vernier caliper
• Marker or chalk
• Wrench / spanner set
• Heavy-duty jack, forklift, or crane (depending on machine weight)
• Bolts, nuts, washers (if bolt-through design)
• Anti-slip pads / steel plates (optional for extra stability)
• Torque wrench (for precise tightening)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE): safety gloves, steel-toe boots, safety goggles

 

📐 Step 1: Preparation

1. Turn off and disconnect power to the machine.
2. Inspect the machine base – ensure it is flat, free from oil, dust, and rust.
3. Measure the mounting area and check damper/block size for compatibility.
4. Plan lifting points for the machine (use lifting hooks, forklift slots, or crane).

 

🏗️ Step 2: Lifting the Machine

1. Lift the machine slowly using a hydraulic jack, forklift, or crane.
2. Ensure the machine is raised evenly to avoid twisting the frame.
3. Raise only enough to create clearance for inserting the rubber blocks (usually 30–100 mm).

 

⚙️ Step 3: Positioning the Rubber Block

1. Place the rubber block/damper directly under each machine foot or mounting point.
2. For bolt-mounted dampers:
   • Align the bolt holes of the block with the machine base.
   • Insert bolts with washers to prevent rubber tearing.
3. For free-standing blocks:
   • Ensure the rubber block sits flat and centered under the machine foot.
   • Optional: Place a steel plate above/below the block for heavy machines.

 

🔩 Step 4: Securing the Block/Damper

1. Bolt-mounted type:
   • Insert bolts through the block and tighten evenly.
   • Use a torque wrench to avoid over-tightening (which may crush the rubber).
2. Free-standing type:
   • Carefully lower the machine until full weight rests on the rubber blocks.
   • Ensure equal load distribution across all blocks.
   • Check that no block is tilted or overloaded.

 

🔍 Step 5: Final Alignment & Testing

1. Lower the machine fully and remove lifting equipment.
2. Level the machine – use a spirit level to confirm.
3. Run the machine at low speed to check vibration performance.
4. Tighten bolts or reposition blocks if needed.
5. Record installation details for future maintenance.

 

⚠️ Safety Precautions

• Always use certified lifting equipment rated for the machine’s weight.
• Never place hands under the machine during lifting.
• Do not over-tighten bolts – excessive compression reduces damper effectiveness.
• Use multiple rubber blocks for large/heavy machines to balance load.
• Periodically inspect dampers for wear, cracks, or compression over time.

 

🏭 Example – Palm Oil Mill Application (Sabah & Sarawak)

• A palm oil screw press machine in Lahad Datu was fitted with 4 heavy-duty rubber blocks under each machine foot.
• Result: 50% reduction in vibration, extended bearing life, and improved operator safety.

 

✅ Following this installation process ensures your rubber dampers and blocks provide long-lasting performanceacross industries in Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Bandar Seri Begawan, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Sandakan, and all Borneo towns.