Vibration control for pipelines and drilling rigs Damping technology for traditional energy

Vibrations, structure-borne sound, and noise constitute particular challenges along the entire upstream and midstream sections of the traditional energy sector value chain. Whether for directional drills, offshore oil platforms, drilling rigs, gas and oil pipelines, or fracking trucks, it’s about protecting people, vehicles, infrastructures, and electronics.

High-frequency vibrations cause the metal of pipes, mounts, and pipe clamps to wear out more quickly. This is especially true of ultrasonic and hypersonic pulsations caused by gas at the compressor stations of natural gas lines. Fatigue fractures then lead to pipeline damage and accidents sooner or later. Expertly designed mechanical protection is required to abate such vibrations.         

Keeping cool at any temperature: damping for pipelines

The Stabilus Group designed the  Fabreeka® preformed fabric pad for exactly such purposes. Its very strong damping effects on mechanical mounts help isolate pipeline vibrations, improve thermal flexibility, reduce unwanted noise, and prevent uneven contact pressure. 

With the Fabreeka Preformed Fabric Pad, you can select from different thicknesses to suit your application. This product is available with a  PTFE Teflon® surface ffor thermal expansion and isolation at high temperatures. Fabreeka expansion bearings, which are usually installed below pipes, also enable thermal expansion without fatiguing pipelines and clamps.