JGX-0160D-3.2A Wire Rope Vibration Isolator Broadband Frequency Attenuation

Product Specification

JGX-0160D-3.2A Compact Wire Rope Vibration Isolator – Broadband Attenuation Analysis and Digital Design Integration

The JGX-0160D-3.2A is a precision compact wire rope vibration isolator from Xi'an Hoan's JGX-0160 series, constructed with 1.6 mm diameter stainless steel 304 stranded cable arranged in a 10-loop configuration, secured between aluminum alloy 6061-T6 clamping bars. With a maximum static load rating of 3.2 kg and a unit weight of approximately 0.25 kg, this isolator is purpose-designed for lightweight electronic assemblies, avionics modules, optical sensor packages, and precision instrumentation where broadband vibration attenuation, recognized standard compliance, and rapid digital design integration are essential requirements.

Understanding Broadband Frequency Attenuation in Wire Rope Isolators

Unlike single-degree-of-freedom spring-damper systems that provide effective isolation only above a specific cutoff frequency, wire rope isolators achieve broadband energy dissipation through a fundamentally different physical mechanism: inter-strand Coulomb friction damping. Each of the JGX-0160D-3.2A's 10 loops contains multiple wire strands that slide against one another under dynamic loading, converting mechanical vibration energy into negligible heat through dry friction. This mechanism operates across an exceptionally wide frequency range because:

• Non-Linear Stiffness Profile: The wire rope geometry produces progressive stiffness – soft initial response for low-amplitude high-frequency isolation, transitioning to stiffer behavior for large-amplitude low-frequency events. This prevents the resonance amplification peak typical of linear isolators
• Multi-Axis Friction Activation: Vibration in any direction (compression, shear, roll, or combined) activates strand-to-strand friction, providing true all-axes broadband damping without requiring multiple discrete isolator orientations
• Frequency-Independent Damping: Coulomb friction damping is inherently frequency-independent, unlike viscous damping which diminishes at low frequencies. The JGX-0160D-3.2A maintains >15% damping ratio from quasi-static to high-frequency excitation
• Amplitude-Dependent Response: Higher excitation amplitudes generate greater strand displacement and friction, providing proportionally stronger damping when it is most needed

Compliant with Global Industrial Standards

The JGX-0160D-3.2A is manufactured and tested under protocols aligned with internationally recognized industrial and regulatory standards, ensuring consistent quality and predictable performance:

• Environmental Durability: Validated through salt fog exposure testing (per ASTM B117), UV weathering assessment (per ASTM G154), and thermal cycling across the full −40°C to +200°C operating envelope
• Shock and Vibration Qualification: Tested under standardized mechanical shock and broadband vibration profiles to verify isolation effectiveness and structural integrity under controlled laboratory conditions
• Material Traceability: Full documentation available for stainless steel 304 and aluminum alloy 6061-T6 material batches, including mill test certificates upon request
• Quality Management: Produced under ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system with documented incoming inspection, in-process verification, and final acceptance testing

Ready-to-Download 3D CAD Models for Seamless Design Integration

Xi'an Hoan provides comprehensive digital engineering assets to streamline your product development workflow:

• Multi-Format CAD Library: 3D models available in STEP (.stp), IGES (.igs), and native formats for SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, and PTC Creo, compatible with all major mechanical CAD platforms
• Configuration Variants: Each model package includes base-mounted, side-mounted, and 45-degree compression orientations with accurate mounting hole geometry and fastener clearance zones
• Mass Properties: CAD files include accurate weight, center of gravity, and moment of inertia data for system-level mass budgeting and dynamic analysis
• Assembly Integration: Simplified envelope geometry variants available for large-assembly performance, alongside detailed models for manufacturing documentation
• Bill of Materials: Accompanying specification sheets provide complete material, finish, and dimensional data for procurement and quality documentation

Technical Specifications

Mounting Bar Material and Surface Finish Options

• Aluminum Alloy 6061-T6 with White Anodizing (Standard): Electrically non-conductive surface treatment that increases hardness while preserving the natural metallic appearance. Standard specification for general precision equipment applications
• Aluminum Alloy 6061-T6 with Hard Anodizing (Optional): Deeply hardened surface layer with darker appearance. Selected for installations subject to mechanical abrasion, frequent handling, or harsh chemical exposure
• Stainless Steel Bars (Optional): Available as an alternative to aluminum for applications requiring maximum corrosion resistance, magnetic permeability control, or matching existing stainless steel mounting structures

Core Performance Characteristics

• No creep or ageing: All-metal construction eliminates the viscoelastic relaxation and oxidative hardening that plague elastomeric isolators
• High internal damping: Inter-strand friction provides consistent energy dissipation without fluid leakage, seal degradation, or temperature sensitivity
• Extremely rugged: Stainless steel cable with 7*19 strand construction withstands repeated flexural loading without fatigue failure
• All-axes protection: Single isolator handles compression, shear, and roll inputs simultaneously
• Environmentally immune: Unaffected by chemical agents, seawater, ozone, UV radiation, humidity, and salt fog
• Compact and lightweight: 0.25 kg unit weight ideal for airborne, portable, and space-constrained installations

Applications

About Xi'an Hoan Microwave Co. Ltd.

Established in 2005 and headquartered in Xi'an, China, Xi'an Hoan is a specialized manufacturer of vibration isolation and energy absorption solutions. The company employs over 500 professionals including a dedicated engineering team of more than 100 specialists. Operating under ISO 9001:2015 certification, Xi'an Hoan serves customers in over 25 countries with a product portfolio encompassing wire rope isolators, vibration mounts, friction dampers, shock absorbers, and LC filters. Our solutions are deployed across industrial machinery, marine engineering, power generation, railway and transportation systems, precision instrumentation, and commercial building services.

Contact our engineering team today to request 3D CAD models, technical datasheets, or an application-specific consultation for integrating the JGX-0160D-3.2A into your next design.