Vibration dampener solutions from compact to maxi

Whether pulling sheet piles, performing special foundation engineering work in urban areas, or handling sensitive suspended loads – the protection of people, machines, and the construction site is our top priority.

Our vibration and oscillation dampeners offer the right solution for every requirement – now also available for tensile forces up to 1200 kN!

-> Technical details about our dampers – including dimensions, weight and force introduction – can be found in our product overview of vibration dampers.

One of our 250kN dampers was successfully used in a sheet pile wall removal operation in an inner-city area with a 250-ton mobile crane – in a very confined space, with a significant reduction in the crane load.

Proven effectiveness: Vibration dampers reduce crane vibrations by up to 93%

In an independent performance study conducted by acoustics, noise and vibration experts VMS Australia, the VSD 70 and VSD 130 vibration dampers were tested under real-world construction site conditions – specifically during operations involving vibratory hammers and cranes.

Objective of the Study:
To measure the reduction in vibration transmission from the vibro hammer to the crane structure, with a focus on critical load scenarios such as sheet pile extraction.

Test Setup:

• Use of an 80-tonne crawler crane
• Two types of vibro hammers were tested:
  • ICE 32NF (static moment)
  • PVE 28VM (variable moment)
• Vibration measurements were taken at the hook, boom, mid-boom, and inside the operator cabin

Key Findings:

• Up to 93% reduction in structural vibration levels with the SD130
• Up to 91% reduction with the SD70
• Particularly high dampening performance during pile extraction – the most critical load case
• Limited effect when the hammer is "sitting on the pile" (due to lack of active rope tension)

✅ Conclusion:
The study confirms: Our vibration dampers significantly reduce harmful vibrations, protect crane structures, and improve on-site safety – especially when extracting sheet piles using vibro hammers. In special foundation engineering, dampeners help protect equipment and workers – for safer, smoother operations.

Contact Us to Learn More

If you’re interested in learning more about how our vibration dampeners can enhance your piling operations, contact us today. Let’s work together to create safer, more productive worksites.