Vibration Isolation Mounts

Proper design of vibration isolators must be done on

a system level, which includes engine, transmission,
all pumps and equipment directly mounted to the
engine and transmission, and the mounting structure
(cradle). Improperly designed vibration isolators may
actually increase vibration. For these reasons the
Original Equipment Manufacturer is responsible for
the design of the mounting system including vibration
isolators if appropriate. A mounting system analysis
should be performed for each unique installation.
A vibration isolator manufacturer can complete
such an analysis to help select an appropriate
mounting system. The following information provided
in this guide is necessary to perform the mounting
system analysis: weights, center of gravity, and
mass moments of inertia. More information may
be obtained from the “Vibration Application and
Installation Guide” LEBW4972. Caterpillar will assist
with vibration isolation design upon request. Inquiries
should be directed to the Application Support Center
at “http://applicationsupport.cat.com”

Component Accessibility and

Remote Mounting
Component Accessibility
The original equipment manufacturers should allow
room in the equipment design for access to the
following transmission components: suction screen,
oil drain plugs, oil level sight gauge, oil filler / breather,
magnetic screen, cooler ports, PTOs, customer and
diagnostic connectors, bypass switches, lifting eyes,
output flange, oil filters, and pressure taps. These
items are labeled in the following illustrations, which
are separated into the following groups: installation
items, pressure couplers, and maintenance items.

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