ISO 2017-1:2005

Overview

ISO 2017-1:2005 - Mechanical vibration and shock - Resilient mounting systems - Part 1 defines the technical information to be exchanged between users, producers and suppliers when applying vibration isolation (resilient mounting) systems. It is a guidance standard focused on ensuring the right data is shared so that isolation solutions for machines, buildings, sensitive equipment and people are effective. The standard applies to new and existing products and covers vibrations and shocks transmitted through the ground from machines, railways, road traffic and other sources.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope and purpose: Clarifies when to use source isolation vs receiver isolation and why isolation is needed (safety, comfort, equipment protection, regulatory compliance).
• Resilient devices: Limited to flexible elements used to attenuate vibration transmission (resilient mounts, isolators).
• Information exchange: Specifies the types of technical data that must be provided by:
  • Producers (machine/building manufacturers): drawings, mass and center of gravity, bolt/tapping locations, dynamic characteristics, installation instructions.
  • Customers/users: site conditions, operating cycles, required performance, constraints.
  • Isolation suppliers: physical data, dynamic behaviour, durability, environmental and maintenance data, and validation instructions.
• Measurement & evaluation: Requires prior vibration measurement under relevant site conditions, defined transducer locations and measurement directions, and sufficiently long time-history monitoring to capture operating cycles.
• Selection guidance: Consider static and dynamic characteristics of the isolated structure and surrounding structures to avoid resonance or coincidence with dominant source frequencies.
• Validation: Guidelines for verifying isolation performance and documenting results.
• Informative annex: Examples of elements for vibration isolation.

Practical Applications

• Designing or retrofitting isolation for industrial machinery, HVAC equipment, and production lines.
• Protecting sensitive laboratory or medical equipment (laser tables, microscopes, data centers).
• Mitigating structure-borne vibration from railways, highways or construction affecting nearby buildings.
• Specifying project documentation and contractual requirements when procuring isolators or vibration-critical equipment.

Who Uses This Standard

• Mechanical and structural engineers
• Vibration and acoustic consultants
• Equipment manufacturers and OEMs
• Isolation system suppliers and installers
• Building designers and infrastructure planners
• Facilities managers addressing vibration complaints or retrofit projects

Related Standards

• ISO 2017-2 (vibration isolation for railway systems)
• ISO 2041 (vibration and shock vocabulary)
• ISO 9688 (information exchange for shock resistance analyses)
• ISO 10846-4 (dynamic stiffness measurement of resilient elements)

ISO 2017-1:2005 is a practical reference for ensuring complete, consistent technical communication that enables correct selection, installation and validation of resilient mounting and vibration isolation systems.