GMT Rubber-Metal-Technic Ltd - Manufacturer of Rubber-to-Metal Bonded Parts and Moulded Rubber Components for Anti-Vibration and Shock Protection

GMT Rubber-Metal-Technic Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of anti-vibration mountings, rubber-to-metal bonded components and moulded rubber products for the offshore oil, gas and marine industries.

Our experience and knowledge has been developed over a period of almost 40 years, during which time GMT has become established around the world.

CUSTOM RUBBER-TO-METAL BONDED PRODUCTS

GMT offers a comprehensive range of rubber-to-metal bonded products suitable to meet the needs of our customers in the offshore sector. However, in some cases a purpose-designed solution is required and in such instances we can provide a full design service utilising computer modelling techniques such as finite element analysis and multi-directional vibration analysis to meet our customers' individual application requirements.

State-of-the-art simulation techniques combined with physical dynamic testing in our environmental test chambers are used to provide product validation ensuring GMT products meet design expectations.

OFFSHORE SHOCK AND VIBRATION PROTECTION APPLICATIONS

Capable of complying with even the most extreme technical and operational specifications internationally, GMT offers numerous specific shock and vibration protection solutions for a vast range of applications which include:

• Electronic equipment / cabinet protection
• Diving / inspection vessels
• Accommodation / sleeping quarter isolation
• Engine mounts
• Generators
• Compressors
• Submersibles
• Torque / drive couplings (e.g. propshaft)
• Flexible bearings
• Drilling / boring machinery
• Exhaust systems
• HVAC mountings

SHOCK AND VIBRATION MOUNTING PRODUCTS

Products are available which incorporate captive and failsafe designs capable of withstanding overloads and still operating safely.

Mounts can be manufactured which comply with specific environmental requirements. For example, special protective, corrosion resistant coatings can be used such as composite finishes, zinc-nickel applications or simple passivation. Alternatively materials can be used which do not require special coatings such as stainless steels and aluminium alloys.

A wide range of natural and synthetic rubber compounds have been developed to withstand the extreme operating environments of offshore applications, providing improved levels of resistance to oils, surface abrasion wear, sunlight and ozone, saltwater and large temperature fluctuations. Flame proof rubbers are also available for specific applications.

MULTI-PURPOSE ANTI-VIBRATION MOUNTS

A range of anti-vibration mounts for active isolation of vibration and being suitable for numerous types of applications such as containers, cabins, compressors, generators and pumps. Mounts are available with and without height adjustment and internal overload limiters permit use on mobile applications such as onboard ships.

HIGH-DEFLECTION SHOCK MOUNTS

GMT offers a range of purpose-designed mountings capable of high-deflections which are ideal for reducing transmitted shock loads to sensitive equipment. The mountings are also particularly suitable for the attenuation of low frequency marine applications.

THRUST MOUNTS, SANDWICH MOUNTS, CABLE MOUNTS, SPRING MOUNTS

A broad range of alternative mountings are available which include sandwich type mounts, thrust mounts, cable and spring mounts.

GMT mountings are available which have approval from the shipping societies such as Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Lloyds Register of Shipping (LRS). Should you require assistance with a particular application and suitable product selection, please contact our technical sales team who will be pleased to assist.