Torsional Vibration Damper Solutions

A wealth of experience in the modelling, design, manufacture and supply of damper devices to attenuate vibration problems observed in a wide range of mechanical systems that we have measured and analysed.

CWE have over 30 year's experience of modelling, designing, manufacturing and supplying damper devices to attenuate vibration problems observed in systems that we have measured and analysed. The result has been a number of highly successful specialist vibration damping devices - designed and developed in-house to substantially improve the dynamics and reliability of the engine or system that they are integrated into.

Historically in motor racing this has also allowed more power to be obtained from high performance engines (largely in F1) which is made possible by the much improved dynamics ‘base position’.

  • CWE damping technology has a proven track record of successfully attenuating ‘hardware damaging’ very large (usually resonant) TV’s.

  • Multiple damaging high amplitude, high frequency TV's are a very typical problem in an F1 engine crankshaft-to-camshaft gear train where multiple frequencies emanate from the crankshaft, camshafts and the response of the whole gear train.

  • Attenuating these vibrations is achieved through CWE developed techniques that enable the damper to dissipate the applied loads via patented design configurations

  • To date at least 8 types of special rotary anti-vibration mechanical devices have been developed by Chris Walters, with some patented.

  • CWE damping devices have been employed in a number of Championship winning racing engines primarily in F1 and the technology is being transferred to the aerospace industry. The technology also has unlimited potential for use in a wide range of applications across multiple industries.

    Potential other applications include:
    - EV powertrains
    - Gearboxes
    - Wind turbine drivetrains
    - Military applications
    - Medical equipment
    - Auxiliary drives

CWE TV dampers - key features:

  • Simplicity - small number of parts

  • Damping of all frequencies not just one

  • Ability to change spring rate and damping characteristics to suit requirements

  • Lightweight and compact

  • Can be mounted internally or externally

  • Easily integrated into drivelines or rotating assemblies

Torsional Vibration Damper Solutions

A wealth of experience in the modelling, design, manufacture and supply of damper devices to attenuate vibration problems observed in a wide range of mechanical systems that we have measured and analysed.

Chris Walters (Engineering Consultant) Ltd.

CUTTING EDGE ANALYSIS & MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS FOR POWER/DRIVETRAINS

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Chris Walters (Engineering Consultant) Ltd.

CUTTING EDGE ANALYSIS & MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS FOR POWER/DRIVETRAINS

© 2024 Chris Walters Engineering Ltd All rights reserved

Chris Walters (Engineering Consultant) Ltd.

CUTTING EDGE ANALYSIS & MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS FOR POWER/DRIVETRAINS

© 2024 Chris Walters Engineering Ltd All rights reserved