Cone Mounts
RPM’s high-performance cone mounts deliver exceptional shock and vibration control for the most demanding mobile applications. Engineered with a failsafe design, these robust mounting solutions provide superior load capacity while maintaining excellent vibration isolation properties. The strategic cutouts in the rubber section allow for optimized horizontal-to-vertical stiffness ratios, giving you precise control over equipment movement.
Our cone mounts can be supplied with overload and rebound washers to ensure reliable, failsafe mounting performance. This makes them ideal for construction machinery, off-road vehicle engines and cabs, transmission systems, and gearbox suspensions where equipment protection and operator comfort are critical.
Cone Mount Configurations
Small Cone Mounts: Compact design offering high horizontal stiffness relative to vertical stiffness, perfect for controlling engine, cab, and equipment movement. These mounts accommodate high loads and shock forces while providing excellent vibration isolation in a low-profile installation.
Heavy Duty Cone Mounts: Engineered for extreme-duty applications requiring maximum load capacity and shock absorption. These robust mounts handle the most demanding conditions while maintaining superior vibration control.
Heavy Duty Cone Mounts (Double Flange): Enhanced mounting configuration with dual flanges for increased stability and load distribution. Ideal for applications requiring additional mounting security and load-bearing capacity.
Cone Mounts with Slotted Rubber: Feature precision-engineered slots in the rubber element to fine-tune stiffness characteristics and accommodate specific directional loading requirements.
How Cone Mounts Work
The cone-shaped design provides optimal load distribution while the engineered rubber compound absorbs vibrations and shock forces. Strategic cutouts in the rubber section create different stiffness ratios between horizontal and vertical directions, allowing precise tuning for specific applications. The failsafe design with interlocking metal components ensures continued equipment support even under extreme conditions.
Optional overload and rebound washers provide additional protection by limiting excessive movement during shock events while maintaining normal vibration isolation performance. This intelligent design ensures your equipment stays protected while operators experience improved comfort.
Key Advantages
Failsafe Design: Interlocking metal components ensure continued equipment support under all conditions
Mobile Application Ready: Engineered specifically for demanding mobile equipment environments
High Shock Load Capacity: Accommodates extreme shock forces while maintaining vibration control
Excellent Vibration Reduction: Superior isolation properties protect equipment and improve operator comfort
ROPS & FOPS Compatible: Suitable for rollover and falling object protection systems (subject to engineering approval)
Low Profile Installation: Compact design minimizes installation space requirements
Customizable Stiffness: Strategic rubber cutouts allow optimization for specific directional loads
Overload Protection: Optional washers provide additional safety during extreme shock events
Applications
Construction Machinery: Excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and other heavy construction equipment
Off-Road Vehicle Engines: Engine mounting for construction, mining, and agricultural vehicles
Vehicle Cabs: Operator cab suspension systems for improved comfort and safety
Rail Applications: Locomotive and railcar component mounting requiring vibration isolation
Transmission Systems: Gearbox and transmission mounting in mobile equipment
Commercial Vehicles: Heavy-duty trucks, buses, and specialized commercial equipment
Agricultural Vehicles: Tractors, combines, and other farm equipment requiring robust mounting solutions
Mining Equipment: Underground and surface mining machinery where extreme durability is essential
Material Excellence and Design Features
Our cone mounts utilize premium rubber compounds specifically formulated for mobile equipment applications. The materials resist oil, fuel, and environmental contaminants while maintaining flexibility across wide temperature ranges. The precision-molded rubber sections are bonded to high-strength metal components using advanced rubber-to-metal bonding techniques, ensuring long-term durability.
The cone geometry provides optimal stress distribution, preventing stress concentration points that could lead to premature failure. This engineering approach, combined with our quality materials, ensures reliable performance even in the harshest operating conditions.
Why Choose RPM Cone Mounts
With over 50 years of experience in vibration control solutions, RPM understands the unique challenges of mobile equipment applications. Our cone mounts are manufactured to exacting standards with rigorous quality control processes. We work as your technical partner, providing expert guidance to select the optimal mounting solution for your specific requirements.
Our extensive inventory ensures quick delivery of standard configurations, while our custom capabilities allow us to develop specialized solutions for unique applications. Every cone mount is backed by our commitment to quality and customer success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are cone mounts and how do they differ from other vibration mounts? Cone mounts are specialized anti-vibration devices featuring a cone-shaped rubber element bonded between metal plates. Unlike cylindrical mounts, the cone design provides superior load distribution and allows for different stiffness ratios between horizontal and vertical directions. Strategic cutouts in the rubber section enable fine-tuning of these characteristics for specific applications, making them ideal for mobile equipment where directional load control is critical.
What are the main advantages of using cone mounts? Cone mounts offer exceptional shock load capacity, excellent vibration reduction, and failsafe design features. They accommodate high loads while providing superior vibration isolation, can be equipped with overload and rebound washers for additional protection, and feature a low-profile design that minimizes installation space. Their robust construction makes them particularly suitable for mobile applications where reliability is essential.
What applications are cone mounts best suited for? Cone mounts excel in mobile applications that experience high shock levels and vibrations, including construction machinery, off-road vehicle engines, operator cabs, transmission and gearbox suspensions, rail applications, and commercial vehicles. They’re particularly effective where equipment must withstand extreme shock forces while maintaining operator comfort and protecting sensitive components.
How do I select the right cone mount for my application? Selection depends on load requirements, shock levels, space constraints, and environmental conditions. Consider the equipment weight, expected shock forces, required stiffness ratios, and installation space. Our technical team can help you choose the optimal cone mount configuration, including whether overload washers or specific rubber cutout patterns are needed for your application.
What’s the difference between small cone mounts and heavy-duty versions? Small cone mounts offer compact design with high horizontal stiffness for controlling equipment movement in space-limited applications. Heavy-duty versions provide increased load capacity and enhanced shock absorption for extreme-duty applications. Heavy-duty double flange configurations add mounting stability and load distribution, while slotted rubber versions allow fine-tuning of directional stiffness characteristics.
Can cone mounts be used in safety-critical applications? Yes, our cone mounts feature failsafe design with interlocking metal components, making them suitable for ROPS (Rollover Protective Structures) and FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structures) applications, subject to engineering approval. The robust construction ensures continued equipment support even if the rubber element experiences damage.
What are overload and rebound washers, and when should I use them? Overload and rebound washers are metal components that limit excessive movement during extreme shock events while allowing normal vibration isolation. Use them in applications with high shock potential, where equipment safety is critical, or when additional movement control is required. They provide a mechanical backup that engages only during extreme conditions.
How do cone mounts perform in harsh environmental conditions? Our cone mounts are engineered using premium rubber compounds that resist oil, fuel, ozone, and temperature extremes typical in mobile equipment applications. The rubber-to-metal bonding withstands repeated stress cycles, and the design accommodates thermal expansion and contraction. For specific environmental challenges, we can recommend optimized material formulations.
What maintenance do cone mounts require? Cone mounts require minimal maintenance but benefit from regular visual inspection for signs of wear, cracking, or damage. Check for proper alignment and ensure mounting hardware remains properly torqued. The failsafe design means they continue providing support even with rubber element wear, but replacement is recommended when damage is detected.
Can cone mounts be customized for specific applications? Absolutely. We can customize load capacity, stiffness ratios, mounting configurations, and rubber compound formulations to meet specific application requirements. Our engineering team works with you to develop solutions for unique mounting challenges, whether it’s special environmental conditions, unusual load patterns, or specific space constraints.
How do cone mounts compare to other mounting solutions in terms of cost-effectiveness? While cone mounts may have higher initial costs than simple rubber mounts, their superior durability, shock capacity, and equipment protection capabilities often provide better long-term value. The reduced maintenance, extended equipment life, and improved operator comfort typically result in lower total cost of ownership, especially in demanding mobile applications.
What’s the typical service life of cone mounts? Service life varies based on application severity, operating conditions, and maintenance practices. Under normal operating conditions, quality cone mounts can provide many years of reliable service. The failsafe design ensures continued equipment support even as the rubber element ages, though replacement is recommended when wear becomes apparent.
Need help selecting the right cone mount for your application? Our experienced team understands the demanding requirements of mobile equipment and can guide you to the optimal solution. Contact us at 888-842-5668 or [email protected] to discuss your specific mounting challenges.