Inertia Base

At Inventure, we offer high-quality Inertia Bases, heavy-duty support structures designed to minimise vibration transmission from rotating mechanical equipment—such as chillers, pumps, fans, and compressors—to the building structure. Named “inertia” bases because they add mass and rigidity, these bases use the principle of inertia to resist motion and dampen vibrations effectively.

Design and Construction

  1. Typically constructed from a steel frame filled with concrete or other heavy material, forming a rigid and stable platform
  2. Mounted on vibration isolators, such as spring mounts or neoprene pads, to absorb residual dynamic forces
  3. The added mass significantly reduces vibration amplitude, while isolators prevent transmission of movement to the building structure

Applications

Inertia bases are essential in environments where noise and vibration control is critical, including:

  1. Hospitals and healthcare facilities
  2. Commercial buildings and offices
  3. Data centres and server rooms
  4. Residential towers and high-rise buildings

Benefits

  1. Reduces structural vibration and noise, protecting building integrity
  2. Improves equipment performance by providing a stable operating platform
  3. Extends operational life of both equipment and building infrastructure
  4. Enhances comfort and safety in sensitive environments

Easyflex Inertia Bases are engineered to provide additional mass, enhance equipment operation, and improve vibration isolation for a wide range of MEP equipment. These inertia bases are most commonly used with pumps (including close-coupled, inline, end suction, split case) and are also suitable for air compressors, vacuum pumps, and various fans, delivering stable support and improved vibration control.

  1. Welded construction available in various sizes and shapes
  2. Standard perimeter heights: 150 to 300 mm (6″ to 12″)
  3. Custom-made bases available on request to meet unique project requirements
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