EN 1299:1997+A1:2008
(Main)Mechanical vibration and shock - Vibration isolation of machines - Information for the application of source isolation
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard gives guidelines to ensure that manufacturers of machines provide adequate information on application of vibration isolation to reduce the risks arising from vibration generated by their machines. Guidelines are also provided to ensure that users furnish sufficient information regarding their applications to suppliers of machines or, where applicable, to the supplier of the isolation system, to enable the optimum selection and design of vibration isolation.
This European Standard is restricted to source isolation.
Although this standard is primarily intended for the use of new machines, it may be applied to the installation of used machines, too.
This European Standard is addressed to manufacturers and installers of a machine, as a guide to define relevant parameters for the choice and installation of a vibration isolation system to be used with the machine.
NOTE This European Standard may also be applied by users of machines already installed, who use or wish to use vibration isolation to solve a vibration problem caused by the machine.
This European Standard shall not be considered as a manual for the design or installation of an isolation system. Examples of elements of vibration isolation are shown in annex A only for information.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Nov-2008
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Dec-2009
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 231 - Mechanical vibration and shock
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 231/WG 1 - Whole-body vibration
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 29-Sep-2022
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)OJ Ref: C, C 214 OJ Date: 08-Sep-2009
Not Harmonized98/37/EC - MachineryOJ Ref: C, C 74 OJ Date: 28-Mar-2009
Overview
EN 1299:1997+A1:2008 - published by CEN - provides guidance on vibration isolation of machines with a focus on source isolation (reducing vibration transmitted from the vibrating machine into surrounding structures). The standard defines the information that machine manufacturers must supply and the information users must provide to enable optimum selection and application of an isolation system. It applies primarily to new machines but may also be used for installing used machines. EN 1299 is informational - it is not a design or installation manual for isolation systems.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope & purpose: Restriction to source isolation (protection from emission) and objectives for operator, bystander, structural and legal protection.
- Information exchange: Emphasis on a structured interchange of technical data between the machine manufacturer, user and isolator supplier.
- Machine data to provide:
- Machine drawings, overall dimensions, mass, center of gravity and rotational inertia
- Mounting/attachment points, bolt sizes, orientation and access/clearance needs
- Vibration excitation characteristics (forces, couples, time histories, dominant frequencies)
- Special requirements (electrical grounding, piping/ducting stiffness, thermal ranges, mechanical stability)
- Isolation-system data:
- Static and dynamic behaviour, durability, environmental compatibility and maintenance needs
- Site and user data:
- Surrounding structural characteristics, background vibration levels, climatic conditions and operator locations
- Measurement & analysis: Advises time-history monitoring, frequency analysis and determination of frequency response functions to avoid resonance and to define background vibration levels.
- Informative annexes: Examples of isolation elements (springs, dampers, air springs, active isolators) and a bibliography; relationship to EU directives is also referenced.
Practical applications
- Use EN 1299 when you need to:
- Specify the data required for isolator selection for industrial machines (pumps, fans, compressors, presses, machine tools)
- Define documentation requirements in machine manuals and procurement specifications
- Coordinate supplier–user interactions to ensure effective vibration control and regulatory compliance
- Assess whether source isolation is appropriate before committing to structural or retrofit measures
Who should use this standard
- Machine manufacturers (to document machine dynamic/physical data)
- Isolation suppliers and installers (to request necessary information and validate selections)
- Plant engineers, consultants and maintenance teams (for planning vibration mitigation and procurement)
- Safety and facilities managers (to ensure compliance with vibration limits and building protection)
Related standards & notes
- EN 1299 references relevant standards for vibration terminology and measurement (e.g., ISO 2041, ISO 7626‑1) and includes annexes relating to EU machinery directives. Use EN 1299 for information requirements; consult dedicated design and installation standards or specialist engineering guidance for detailed isolator design and installation.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 17449:2022 - Safety of machinery - Safety requirements to finishing lines for metal strip - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1299:1997+A1:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Mechanical vibration and shock - Vibration isolation of machines - Information for the application of source isolation". This standard covers: This European Standard gives guidelines to ensure that manufacturers of machines provide adequate information on application of vibration isolation to reduce the risks arising from vibration generated by their machines. Guidelines are also provided to ensure that users furnish sufficient information regarding their applications to suppliers of machines or, where applicable, to the supplier of the isolation system, to enable the optimum selection and design of vibration isolation. This European Standard is restricted to source isolation. Although this standard is primarily intended for the use of new machines, it may be applied to the installation of used machines, too. This European Standard is addressed to manufacturers and installers of a machine, as a guide to define relevant parameters for the choice and installation of a vibration isolation system to be used with the machine. NOTE This European Standard may also be applied by users of machines already installed, who use or wish to use vibration isolation to solve a vibration problem caused by the machine. This European Standard shall not be considered as a manual for the design or installation of an isolation system. Examples of elements of vibration isolation are shown in annex A only for information.
This European Standard gives guidelines to ensure that manufacturers of machines provide adequate information on application of vibration isolation to reduce the risks arising from vibration generated by their machines. Guidelines are also provided to ensure that users furnish sufficient information regarding their applications to suppliers of machines or, where applicable, to the supplier of the isolation system, to enable the optimum selection and design of vibration isolation. This European Standard is restricted to source isolation. Although this standard is primarily intended for the use of new machines, it may be applied to the installation of used machines, too. This European Standard is addressed to manufacturers and installers of a machine, as a guide to define relevant parameters for the choice and installation of a vibration isolation system to be used with the machine. NOTE This European Standard may also be applied by users of machines already installed, who use or wish to use vibration isolation to solve a vibration problem caused by the machine. This European Standard shall not be considered as a manual for the design or installation of an isolation system. Examples of elements of vibration isolation are shown in annex A only for information.
EN 1299:1997+A1:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.160 - Vibrations, shock and vibration measurements. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1299:1997+A1:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1299:1997, ISO 2041:1990, ISO 7626-1:1986, EN 13138-3:2003, EN 15094:2022, EN 15061:2007+A1:2008, EN 17449:2022, EN 14681:2006+A1:2010, EN 16774:2016, EN 15093:2022, EN 746-1:1997+A1:2009, EN 15093:2008, EN 13898:2003+A1:2009, EN ISO 23062:2022, EN 14673:2006+A1:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1299:1997+A1:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Mehanske vibracije in udarci - Vibracijska izolacija strojev - Podatki za uporabo vrst izolacijMechanische Schwingungen und Stöße - Schwingungsisolierung von Maschinen - Angaben für den Einsatz von QuellenisolierungenVibrations et chocs mécaniques - Isolation vibratoire des machines - Informations pour la mise en oeuvre de l'isolation des sourcesMechanical vibration and shock - Vibration isolation of machines - Information for the application of source isolation17.160Vibracije, meritve udarcev in vibracijVibrations, shock and vibration measurementsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1299:1997+A1:2008SIST EN 1299:2000+A1:2009en01-januar-2009SIST EN 1299:2000+A1:2009SLOVENSKI
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EN 1299:1997+A1
November 2008 ICS 17.160 Supersedes EN 1299:1997English Version
Mechanical vibration and shock -Vibration isolation of machines - Information for the application of source isolation
Vibrations et chocs mécaniques - Isolation vibratoire des machines - Informations pour la mise en oeuvre de l'isolation des sources
Mechanische Schwingungen und Stöße - Schwingungsisolierung von Maschinen - Angaben für den Einsatz von Quellenisolierungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 December 1996 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 5 October 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Elements for vibration isolation.11 A.1 Springs.11 A.1.1 Elastomer springs.11 A.1.2 Metal springs.12 A.1.3 Air springs.14 A.2 Dampers.15 A.3 Combinations of springs and dampers.16 A.4 Active vibration isolators.17 Annex B (informative)
Bibliography.18 Annex ZA (informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC".19 Annex ZB (informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC".20
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