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G’day Aviators,

 

could someone here please tell me where I can buy silent blocks? Pictures attached.

 

I have one that’s worse for wear. Any information would be appreciated.

 

cheers,

Andrew

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They're also called anti-vibration mountings, vibration isolators, or rubber mounting blocks, and Mackay manufacture a large range here in Australia - but there are also a lot of imported types for which you will pay a lot more for.

You need to be able specify the loading, the use, the mounting bolt diameters and threads, and whether you need mountings with studs cast into the mounting, or with nuts cast into the mounting.

 

It pays to acquire a view of the manufacturers catalogue to find out what they make, and their specifications for each of their products.

 

I use either Flexible Drive Agencies, or my local industrial bearing supplier, to provide my rubber mounting needs. Surprisingly, eBay often has good rubber mount offerings. You can also order online from RS Components or Element 14.

 

https://www.mackayrubber.com.au/vibrationisolators

 

https://maxxrubber.com.au/products/rubber/anti-vibration-isolation-mounts

 

https://www.flexibledrive.com.au/product/vibration-control-isolators-mounts

 

https://au.rs-online.com/web/c/engineering-materials-industrial-hardware/anti-vibration-levelling-components/anti-vibration-mounts/

 

https://au.element14.com/c/fasteners-mechanical/shock-absorbers/antivibration

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Surprisingly, I've actually been able to purchase a few items from RS Online and Element 14 at reasonable prices - but I do agree, a lot of their pricing isn't competitive.

It always pays to compare pricing once you find the exact specs/part number, it can be a real eye-opener sometimes.

I was looking for a jaw-type drive coupling insert replacement recently, and my usually good local bearing supply house wanted $65 for it - yet AIMS Industrial is selling it for $17.97!

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7 hours ago, onetrack said:

They're also called anti-vibration mountings, vibration isolators, or rubber mounting blocks, and Mackay manufacture a large range here in Australia - but there are also a lot of imported types for which you will pay a lot more for.

You need to be able specify the loading, the use, the mounting bolt diameters and threads, and whether you need mountings with studs cast into the mounting, or with nuts cast into the mounting.

 

It pays to acquire a view of the manufacturers catalogue to find out what they make, and their specifications for each of their products.

 

I use either Flexible Drive Agencies, or my local industrial bearing supplier, to provide my rubber mounting needs. Surprisingly, eBay often has good rubber mount offerings. You can also order online from RS Components or Element 14.

 

https://www.mackayrubber.com.au/vibrationisolators

 

https://maxxrubber.com.au/products/rubber/anti-vibration-isolation-mounts

 

https://www.flexibledrive.com.au/product/vibration-control-isolators-mounts

 

https://au.rs-online.com/web/c/engineering-materials-industrial-hardware/anti-vibration-levelling-components/anti-vibration-mounts/

 

https://au.element14.com/c/fasteners-mechanical/shock-absorbers/antivibration

Hi Onetrack,

 

Thanks very much for taking the time out of your day to write such a probing & detailed reply. These links are really helpful and I should most definitely be able to source something.

 

Really appreciated and have a great day!

Andrew

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5 hours ago, onetrack said:

Surprisingly, I've actually been able to purchase a few items from RS Online and Element 14 at reasonable prices - but I do agree, a lot of their pricing isn't competitive.

It always pays to compare pricing once you find the exact specs/part number, it can be a real eye-opener sometimes.

I was looking for a jaw-type drive coupling insert replacement recently, and my usually good local bearing supply house wanted $65 for it - yet AIMS Industrial is selling it for $17.97!

Thanks again Onetrack & good to know.

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