The importance of anti-vibration tables

How do anti-vibration tables work?

When it comes to weighing, accuracy is the most important factor, and therefore special devices are developed to prevent the negative influence of the surrounding conditions, since even the wind flow can significantly affect the weighing results. In addition, vibrations can cause significant changes in results.

Anti-vibration tables reduce these effects by increasing the dense mass, using a granite plate on which the weights are placed. The mass absorbs vibrations that may be caused by machinery, traffic or seismic activity and reduces their overall impact. A frame that also adds mass, usually a double-table frame, is designed to eliminate any operator error, such as accidentally hitting the table.

How do I know if I need an anti-vibration table?

All scales benefit from the use of an anti-vibration table. The extent to which this benefit is noticeable is proportional to the readability (sensitivity) of the balance. The more sensitive the scales, the more significant the influence of wind flow and vibrations, the greater the need to use tools to reduce this influence. If your scale reads 0.001g and above, it is recommended to use an anti-vibration table. This category includes precision, analytical, micro and semi-micro balances.

When choosing an anti-vibration table

Often, laboratories use large and heavy work equipment, which can cause floor and wall vibrations. Although the vibration of the devices may not affect the operation of the laboratory, those using highly sensitive and calibrated equipment may affect the results due to excessive vibration.

Vibration can be not only a nuisance, but even potentially dangerous, causing inaccurate measurement results, sloppy analysis, and even damage to expensive equipment.

Anti-vibration and balance tables absorb the shock of atmospheric/environmental vibrations, creating a stable surface on which to perform sensitive work. Whether you've just started some heavy-duty equipment or you have particularly unstable floors in your room, an anti-vibration table will always provide you with a stable work surface.