Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH uses HA 160 to test vibration isolation
Case Study
- Customer: Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH
- Location: Bürs, Austria
- Industry: Rubber & elastomers, plastics
- Topic: Fatigue test on elastomers
Specialist in vibration isolation in railway, construction and industry
Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH is a leading global specialist in vibration isolation in the railway, construction, and industry sectors. The company was founded in 1969 as a subsidiary of the long-established Getzner, Mutter & Cie. and is headquartered in Bürs, Austria.
Getzner develops and manufactures innovative products like Sylomer®, Sylodyn® and Sylodamp®, which effectively reduce vibration and noise. These solutions improve the usability and extend the service life of the stored components. With a strong focus on sustainability and quality of life, Getzner helps minimize vibrations and noise in the modern world.
Standard-relevant tests: Fatigue tests on elastomers using the HA 160
To develop optimal vibration isolation for various applications, a comprehensive understanding of the material is crucial. In addition to the usual characteristics such as stiffness and Young’s modulus, the dynamic characteristics of shock absorbing mats are also extremely important. For example, it is vital to understand how damping properties change with the frequency and amplitude of vibrations. With the ZwickRoell servohydraulic testing machine HA160, which has a nominal force of 160 kN, Getzner found a solution for fatigue tests on elastomers. The materials are subjected to varying loads with different ramps and amplitudes, and the specified test cycles are evaluated. This allows for the performance of all standard-relevant tests, such as those according to DIN 53513, EN 17282, EN 1630, or EN 17682.
