Description
Drumkit Platform Isolation Pads
Product Overview
Drumkit platform isolation pads (also known as drum riser pads) decouple drum platforms from the floor to block structural vibration. Made from premium Sylomer® synthetic polymer, these acoustic-grade pads outperform standard Sorbothane alternatives by handling precise load distributions
Key Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 100x100x25mm per pad.
- Primary Use: Lightweight isolation platforms and DIY drum risers.
- Type 11 Capacity: Supports up to 10kg per pad (120kg max. for a 12-pad setup).
- Type 18 Capacity: Supports up to 16kg per pad (192kg max. for a 12-pad setup).
How to Calculate and Position Your Drum Riser Pads
- Calculate the total weight: Add up the total of the platform boarding, drumkit hardware, stool and drummer etc.
- Determine pad count: Choose enough pads to evenly support the physical dimensions of your platform bearing in mind the rigidity (no flexing) of the board.
- Reinforce heavy zones: Space pads evenly across the platform, but add an extra pad(s) directly beneath the drum stool where weight is usually concentrated the most.
Key Performance Benefits
- Longevity: High fatigue strength, high elasticity, and proven long-term performance.
- Load Management: Static range of use from 0.011 N/mm² to 1.2 N/mm², withstanding peak loads up to 6.0 N/mm².
- Acoustic precision: Low amplitude dependance.
Natural Frequency vs Deflection
| Type |
Max. Load per 100mm pad |
Capacity |
Natural Freq. |
Deflection |
| 11 |
10kg |
93% |
15.3Hz |
1.6mm |
| 18 |
16kg |
91% |
14.6Hz |
1.4mm |
We have a couple of blog help articles that provide some further information on vibration isolation. They can be read from the links below:
Vibration Natural Frequency Explained
Vibration Isolation Principles
How to soundproof Industrial Machines
