Bulletin LP/99

Architectural Products

SERIES LP
Low Profile Ceiling Isolation Hangers

V I B R A T I O N M O U N T I N G S & C O N T R O L S , I N C .
 DISCUSSION
While it is very difficult to say with complete certainty that isolated ceilings began with our sister
company Korfund some seventy years ago, it can certainly be said that this pioneer company
strongly influenced their development. It is therefore fitting that the most revolutionary approach
to the suspension of isolated ceilings, and even associated mechanical electrical services, comes

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from a family member! What follows is basic engineering philosophy, the product as it has
existed for the second half of this century, and the system that will carry us into the new
millenium.

The basic mass laws that apply to isolated floor construc-

tion for sound transmission loss act similarly though not
as well for isolated ceiling systems. The separation of two
masses by a resilient system perform better than a sin-
gle mass of equal weight. While improvement numbers
are varied, 10 to I5 db is most typical. The acoustician
can tell you more.

If the suspended ceiling is lightweight, it’s value is to reduce reverberation time within a space or
the time it takes for a sound to die out. For reducing the passage of sound from one vertical
area
to another, the more mass the better. Two layers of suspended sheetrock
is good, three is better.

For the past thirty years, drywall or sheetrock ceilings have largely
replaced lath and plaster construction used extensively prior to 1965.

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The modern ceiling isolation hanger uses isolation elements of neoprene,
springs or a combination of both. Neoprene by itself attenuates high fre-
quency energy while springs attenuate low. Together they effectively handle
all ranges.

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The housing or hanger that surrounds the isolator is
installed in series with vertical attachments to the struc-
ture above and below. The hanger occupies 4 to 10
inches of space above the framing members of the ceil-
ing.Through another series of attachments and clips 3
more inches of space is utilized.
When mechanical services or an additional ceiling needs
to be installed the same hanger cannot by code carry
these accessories. New isolators must be used, their
supports penetrating the first ceiling referred to as the
barrier. The myriad of wires or rods supporting the sec-
ondary ceiling or mechanical services must also be isolat-
ed from the barrier ceiling. Isolation bushings which
insure that the isolated barrier will not have it’s resiliency
compromised must be used at each penetration. An
effective installation is both expensive and very difficult to carry out.

The next page introduces the Low Profile series, LP ceiling isolation hangers. In it’s basic form,
it takes up no additional space above the cold rolled channel. Even with 2” deflection springs the
combination hanger only adds 4” total above the suspension members. It uses no clips to ceiling
suspension channels that can fail. It’s unique construction allows for code approved support of
secondary ceilings and mechanical services from the same hanger without additional costly and
inefficient penetrations. It costs no more than conventional isolation hangers and is less expen-
sive to install. It is the first and only isolation hanger that combines space saving efficiency, econ-
omy and practicality into one code approved system.
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VMC LPNH Low Profile Neoprene Ceiling Isolation Hanger
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WIRES
We take great pride in introducing the most space
saving, efficient, cost effective design for the isolation
of a suspended ceiling. If high frequency attenuation is
the consultant's goal then the LPNH hanger is the
logical choice. For the first time, isolated ceilings take
no additional space above or below standard drywall
construction without isolators, in fact, this system
takes up less space. The unique housing construction
of the LPNH hanger allows for standard 11⁄ 2" cold
rolled channel suspension members to be installed
tight to the deck overhead occupying only 31⁄2" total of
valuable space for the entire system including
furring channels, two layers of 1⁄2" sheetrock and
isolator deflection. Unlike conventional isolation hanger
assemblies which rob from limited roof heights, the
LPNH is installed without use of clips, eyelets and
pencil rods below and either tight with inserts or
wire/pencil rodded above. With the elimination of
clips, there are no failure points. The second cold
rolled channel adds to the stiffness of the ceiling posi-
tively affecting performance. It also allows for an
increase in center distances between isolators as well
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INSERTS
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RODS
as the cantilevered distance from the last isolator to
the ceiling's edge. The slight added channel's material
and installation cost is totally offset by a reduction in
labor and materials for its placement as it is installed
in the isolator's receiver arms rather than suspended
from a system of rods, clips, and often, nuts and
bolts.
The all neoprene element used in the LPNH is a true
isolator designed for minimum real deflections ranging
from .25 to .30". All elements are molded in durome-
ters or hardness to match actual assigned loads.
Protruding integral bushings insure correct alignment
eliminating support wire, rod or bolt housing contact.
It is a proven effective high frequency noise attenuator.
With the invention of this product, there is no applica-
tion that we can think of where conventional ceiling
isolation hangers are better suited. The LPNH is com-
petitively priced, costs less to install, takes up no
space and can be hung and cantilevered at greater
distances without clips that can fail. A new era has
arrived in the isolation of suspended ceilings.
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LPRH
LPRSH INSTALLATION WITH SECOND CEILING
AND MECHANICAL SERVICES
LPRSH
Once the initial concept of the Low Profile Series was
executed, the approach was broadened to include:
• Neoprene higher capacity isolation hangers capable
of supporting accessory ceilings and mechanical
services.
• Spring and neoprene designed for low frequency
attenuation.
• Spring and neoprene higher capacity hangers for the
support of accessory ceilings and mechanical
services.
All designed as space saving, efficient, cost effective
and code approved.
Depicted above are just some of the installation varia-
tions. The basic LPRSH is available with either one or
two inches of spring deflection in series with an addi-
tional .30" for the neoprene element. An entire low
frequency response ceiling system can be hung utiliz-
ing only 4" above the cold rolled channels or 61⁄4 " total
including suspension members, sheetrock and isolator
deflection. If services and/or another lower ceiling
requires support, the LPRSH is supplied with rods
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LPSH
LPNH
which can interface with a unistrut type grid in as
many or as few locations necessary. The same hanger
can directly support services without a secondary grid
when supplied with an eyelet or a rod coupling.
For higher frequency applications, the LPRH installs
exactly the same way except its design is for the atten-
uation of airborne noise. All systems are designed for:
• Minimal space requirements
• Greater distances between supports and
cantilevered edge distance from perimeter isolation.
• Positive receiver arm support of cold rolled chan-
nels, no lower fasteners or connection points to fail.
• Low initial cost, low installation cost.
• High performance isolation systems.
From the basic suspension of a barrier ceiling for low
frequency or impact problems to supporting two ceil-
ings, piping, ductwork and a pipe grid all from one iso-
lation device, the LP series is designed, engineered
and tested for the simplest to the most difficult of
ceiling isolation installations.
 VMC CEILING HANGERS – Loads/Dimensions
HOW TO ORDER LOW PROFILE HANGERS:
Series LPSH, LPRSH, and LPRH are provided with a 1/2" bolt at THE TOP OF THE BOX ONLY.
If a lower rod is required, or eyelets are required, the Part Number suffix changes accordingly.

LOW PROFILE ORDERING GUIDE:

Rod Coupling Option 1/2" to 3/8"
LSPH – 11 – 6 C B
A = Top Only
B = Bottom Only
Eyelet Option 1/2" C = Top and Bottom
A = Top Only D = None
B = Bottom Only
Lower Bolt Option C = Top and Bottom
O = No Bolt D = None
4 = 4" long x 1/2"
6 = 6" long x 1/2"

Spring Number or Neoprene Max. Load (LPRH)

Hanger Series
LPRH
LPRSH
LPSH

LPNH Application: The Low Profile Neoprene Hanger
is designed to be effective for high frequency attenua-
tion problems either effecting a protected space or emi-
nating from that space to surrounding locations. The
low profile design requires no additional room above the
cold rolled channels.
LPNH Specification: All isolated ceilings shall be sup-
ported from a structural housing that cradles two 11⁄ 2"
cold rolled channels at each isolator location. Pencil
rods, gat clips, straps or nuts and bolts shall not be
used for the fastening of these channels to the isolator.
The housing shall be the same height as the suspension
channels and will require a maximum of 1⁄4 " additional
space above those members to install.
The LPNH shall be provided with a 3⁄8 " dia. eyelet at the
top if threaded inserts for isolator to overhead deck
attachment is not the method of installation.
The all neoprene isolation element shall be designed for
.25 – .30" of static deflection and shall be molded with
an integral bushing to prevent upper support attach-
ment contact with the isolator housing. Neoprene hard-
ness shall not exceed sixty durometers and selection of
the
element shall be based on isolator assigned area load.
System shall be type LPNH as manufactured by VMC.

Optional
Eyelet
A LPNH Hanger

Load Deflection Color Dimensions ins.

Model lbs. ins. Code A B C D
LPNH-70 70 .23 YELLOW
D LPNH-120 120 .23 GREEN
LPNH-170 170 .23 RED 35⁄8 21⁄2 9⁄ 16 15⁄8
LPNH-230 230 .23 WHITE
LPNH-300 300 .23 BLACK

Patent Pending

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 VMC CEILING HANGERS – Loads/Dimensions
LPRH Application: This isolator's application is the
same as for the LPNH with the added benefit of carry-
ing an additional ceiling, mechanical/electrical service
or both from the same isolator. The structural support
of the suspension members without attachment hard-
ware and the direct support of the services to the
housing gives the isolator this quality. This design occu-
pies about 31⁄ 2" above the suspension cold rolled chan-
nel members.
LPRH Specification: All isolated ceilings shall be sup-
ported from a structural housing that cradles two 11⁄ 2"
cold rolled channels at each isolator location. Pencil
rods, gat clips, straps or nuts and bolts shall not be
used for the fastening of these channels to the isolator.
The housing shall not extend above the cold rolled chan-
nels more than 31⁄2 ".
The LPRH housing shall be designed with the capability
of supporting additional ceilings and or mechanical serv-
ices directly from the structural housing. Supports of
these services directly from the isolation element or
channel members of the ceiling is not permitted.
The LPRH shall be provided with a 1⁄2" dia. eyelet at the
top if threaded inserts for isolator to overhead deck
attachment is not the method of installation. One half
(1⁄2 ") dia. bolt and or eyelets at the bottom are factory
supplied if additional services are to be supported.
The all neoprene isolation element shall be designed for
minimum .40" of static deflection and shall be molded
with a bushing to prevent upper support attachment
contact with the isolator housing.
Neoprene hardness shall not exceed sixty durometer
and selection of the element shall be based on isolator
assigned area load including secondary ceilings and or
associated supported services.
System shall be type LPRH as manufactured by VMC.

Optional
Eye Socket

1/2" Rod
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B LPRH Hanger
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Load Deflection Color Dimensions ins.
Model lbs. ins. Code A B C D E
LPRH-150 150 .5 YELLOW
LPRH-180 180 .5 RED
LPRH-235 235 .5 GREEN
3 21⁄4 41⁄2 41⁄2 4
LPRH-300 300 .5 WHITE
E LPRH-400 400 .5 PURPLE
LPRH-520 520 .4 BLUE
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 VMC LOW PROFILE HANGERS – Loads/Dimensions
LPSH Application: The Low Profile Spring Hanger is
designed for low frequency only applications where a
disturbance is occurring from within or outside of an
area that is to be protected. For impact, it can be used
to protect a location from a source outside of that
space only. Like the LPRH, this hanger is designed for
the additional capability of supporting secondary ceil-
ings, mechanical services or both from the same hous-
ing. This design requires approximately 3 " above the
cold rolled channels for installation.
LPSH Specification: All isolated ceilings shall be sup-
ported from a structural housing that cradles two 11⁄2"
cold rolled channels at each isolator location. Pencil
rods, gat clips, straps or nuts and bolts shall not be
used for the fastening of these channels to the isolator.
The housing shall not extend above the cold rolled chan-
nels more than 3".
The LPSH housing shall be designed with the capability
of supporting additional ceilings and or mechanical
services directly from the structural housing. Supports
of these services directly from the isolation element or
channel members of the ceiling is not permitted.
The LPSH hanger shall be provided with a 1⁄2" dia. bolt
at the top with an accessory eyelet if threaded inserts
for isolator to overhead deck attachment is not the
method of installation. One half (1⁄2") dia, bolt and or
eyelets at the bottom are factory supplied if additional
services are to be supported.The isolator shall contain
a freestanding coil spring having one or two inches of
static deflection seated in a neoprene cup with an
integral bushing to prevent upper support attachment
contact with the isolator housing. Selection of spring
shall be based on isolator assigned area load including
secondary ceilings and or associated supported
services.
System shall be type LPSH as manufactured by VMC.

1/2" Rod

B D LPSH Hanger
Load Deflection Color Dimensions ins.
Model lbs. ins. Code A B C D E F
LPSH-11 60 1.3 BLUE
C LPSH-12 100 1.3 ORANGE
LPSH-13 165 1.2 BROWN
LPSH-14 260 1.0 BLACK
F LPSH-16 370 0.8 YELLOW 3 21⁄4 2 41⁄2 41⁄2 4
LPSH-201 90 2.0 BLUE
LPSH-202 120 2.0 BLACK
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LPSH-203 175 2.0 RED
LPSH-204 250 2.0 GREEN

Optional
Lower Rod

Patent Pending

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 VMC LOW PROFILE HANGERS – Loads/Dimensions
LPRSH Application: The Low Profile Combination
Neoprene and Spring Hanger is designed for both low
and high firequency attenuation problems. This unique
complementing isolators in series design places a high
frequency neoprene element at the leaving end of a
low frequency spring. This unusual configuration
assures the effective attenuation of higher ranges that
elude a coil spring. The LPRSH is particularly useful as
a tool to
control both high and low frequency problems occur-
ring from both within or outside of a protected space.
When coupled with significant mass, it has good
impact protection for a space with disturbance occur-
ring from above. Similar to both the LPRH and LPSH,
this isolation hanger has the additional capability of
supporting secondary ceilings, mechanical services or
both from the same housing. This isolator requires 4"
above the cold rolled channels for installation.
LPRSH Specification: All isolated ceilings shall be
supported from a structural housing that cradles two
11⁄2 " cold rolled channels at each isolator location.
Pencil rods, gat clips, straps or nuts and bolts shall
not be used for the fastening of these channels to the
isolator. The housing shall not extend above the cold
rolled channels more than 4".
1/2" Rod
The LPRSH housing shall be designed with the capabil-
ity of supporting additional ceilings and or mechanical
services directly from the structural housing. Support
of these services directly from the isolation element or
channel members of the ceiling is not permitted.
The LPRSH hanger shall be provided with a 1⁄2 " dia.
bolt at the top with an accessory eyelet if threaded
inserts for isolator to overhead deck attachment is
not the method of installation.
One half ( 1⁄2") dia. bolt and or eyelets at the bottom
are factory supplied if additional services are to be
supported.
The isolator shall contain both a high frequency atten-
uation neoprene element on the leaving end of a low
frequency attenuation coil spring. Both are seated in a
neoprene cup with an integral bushing to prevent
upper support attachment contact with the isolator
housing. The freestanding coil spring shall be designed
for one or two inches of static deflection with a mini-
mum additional runout to solid of 50%.
The neoprene element shall be molded to a maximum
hardness of sixty durometer and shall be designed for
.25" of static deflection.
Selection of both neoprene and spring elements shall
be based on isolator assigned area load including
secondary ceilings and or associated supported serv-
ices.
System shall be type LPRSH as manufactured by
VMC.

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B

LPRSH Hanger
D
Load Deflection Color Dimensions ins.
Model lbs. ins. Code A B C D E F
LPRSH-11 60 1.5 BLUE
LPRSH-12 100 1.5 ORANGE
C LPRSH-13 165 1.4 BROWN
LPRSH-14 260 1.2 BLACK
LPRSH-16 370 1.0 YELLOW 3 21⁄4 2 51⁄2 41⁄2 4
F LPRSH-201 90 2.2 BLUE
E LPRSH-202 120 2.2 BLACK
LPRSH-203 175 2.2 RED
LPRSH-204 250 2.2 GREEN

Optional
Lower Rod

Patent Pending

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 VMC CEILING HANGERS – Loads/Dimensions
VMC also continues to offer its standard line of ceiling
hangers. The RHC, RSHSC, and SHSC lines come stan-
E Eye Socket
Top and
dard with eyelets top and bottom and offer up to 2 inches
of static deflection. Our springs sit in a neoprene acousti-
cal cup which incorporates a bushing to prevent the hang-
er rod from coming in contact with the box.
D Max Rod

RHC/RHDC Hanger
C

Load Deflection Color Dimensions ins.

Model lbs. ins. Code A B C D E F
RHC-1-100 100 .25 WHITE
B RHC-1-160 160 .25 GREEN
F RHC-1-230 230 .25 RED 21⁄4 3 2 3⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 81⁄2
RHDC-1-120 120 .4 GREEN
RHDC-1-200 200 .4 ORANGE

RHC SPECIFICATION: All isolated ceilings shall be supported from neoprene

vibration hangers consisting of a steel box with an internal neoprene element
A designed for .25" to .4" of static deflection and shall be molded with an integral
bushing to prevent lower support attachment contact with the isolator housing.
Neoprene hardness shall not exceed sixty durometer and selection of the ele-
ment shall be based on isolator assigned area load. Hangers shall also incorpo-
rate eyelets top and bottom to accept wire or rod attachment. Ceiling neoprene
vibration hangers shall be type RHDC by Vibration Mountings and Controls, Inc.

SHSC Hanger
E Eye Socket Load Deflection Color Dimensions ins.
Top and Model lbs. ins. Code A B C D E F
SHSC-6 21 1.3 BLUE
SHSC-7 39 1.3 BLACK
D Max Rod
SHSC-8 50 1.1 RED
SHSC-9 80 1.0 GREEN 23⁄4 41⁄2 21⁄4 3⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 10
C SHSC-10 105 1.0 GRAY
SHSC-13A 160 1.1 YELLOW
SHSC-14A 230 1.0 ORANGE
SHSC-11 60 1.3 BLUE
B
SHSC-12 100 1.3 ORANGE
SHSC-13 165 1.2 BROWN
F SHSC-14 260 1.0 BLACK
SHSC-16 370 0.8 YELLOW 3 51⁄2 21⁄4 3⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 11
SHSC-201 90 2.0 BLUE
SHSC-202 120 2.0 BLACK
SHSC-203 175 2.0 RED
SHSC-204 250 2.0 GREEN

SHSC SPECIFICATION: All isolated ceilings shall be supported from spring

vibration hangers. The isolator shall contain a freestanding coil spring having
A one or two inches of static deflection seated in a neoprene cup with an integral
bushing to prevent lower support attachment contact with the isolator housing.
Selection of spring shall be based on isolator assigned area load. Spring shall
be color coded for ease of identification in the field. Hangers shall also incorpo-
rate eyelets top and bottom to accept wire or rod attachment. Ceiling spring
vibration isolators shall be type SHSC by Vibration Mountings and Controls, Inc.

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 VMC CEILING HANGERS – Loads/Dimensions
RSHSC Hanger

Load Deflection Color Dimensions ins.

E Eye Socket Model lbs. ins. Code A B C D E F
Top and Bottom
RSHSC-6 21 1.5 BLUE
RSHSC-7 39 1.5 BLACK
RSHSC-8 50 1.3 RED
D Max Rod
RSHSC-9 80 1.2 GREEN 23⁄4 51⁄4 21⁄4 3⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 103⁄4
RSHSC-10 105 1.2 GRAY
C RSHSC-13A 160 1.3 YELLOW
RSHSC-14A 230 1.1 ORANGE
RSHSC-11 60 1.5 BLUE
RSHSC-12 100 1.5 ORANGE
B RSHSC-13 165 1.4 BROWN
RSHSC-14 260 1.2 BLACK
F
RSHSC-16 370 1.1 YELLOW 33⁄4 7 3 3⁄ 8 3⁄ 8 121⁄2
RSHSC-201 90 2.2 BLUE
RSHSC-202 120 2.2 BLACK
RSHSC-203 175 2.2 RED
RSHSC-204 250 2.2 GREEN

RSHSC SPECIFICATION: All isolated ceilings shall be supported from combi-

nation spring and neoprene vibration hangers. The isolator shall contain a low
frequency freestanding coil spring having one or two inches of static deflection
A seated in a neoprene cup with an integral bushing to prevent lower support
attachment contact with the isolator housing. The hanger shall also incorporate
a high frequency neoprene element, which shall be molded with an integral
bushing to prevent upper support attachment contact with the isolator housing.
Neoprene hardness shall not exceed sixty durometer and selection of the hang-
er shall be based on isolator assigned area load. Hangers shall also incorporate
eyelets top and bottom to accept wire or rod attachment. Ceiling spring/neo-
prene vibration hangers shall be type RSHSC by Vibration Mountings and
Controls, Inc.

Project:
VIBRATION MOUNTINGS & CONTROLS, INC.
Architect: An Aeroflex, Inc. Company

Acoustician 113 Main St. Box 270, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 Toll Free: 1-800-LOW-
VIBE
Contractor:

Project No. CEILING ISOLATION HANGERS

Date: Drawing No.

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