A frequent technical question about our active mass dampers (AMDs) is about the power they use. The good news is that, while traditional vibration control systems demand more energy, more mass, more compromise, CALMFLOOR’s out-of-the-box AMD technology doesn’t. It delivers high-impact vibration mitigation while keeping operational power demands reassuringly low.
At just 67kg (148lbs) and requiring only 20–25W during typical use, each CALMFLOOR AMD unit delivers unparalleled low-energy performance – consistentlye. Even under peak conditions, power draw never exceeds 350W – that’s a fraction of what traditional damping solutions demand when factoring in the heavy infrastructure and retrofit interventions they require.
This low energy profile is engineered in. With sustainability under scrutiny across every stage of building design, CALMFLOOR ensures its technology complements net zero targets and makes light work of reducing embodied carbon by up to 50%.
No compromise on performance
Low power doesn’t mean low impact. Unlike traditional vibration control methods, CALMFLOOR’s AMDs use real-time sensors and smart feedback loops to counteract vibrations. This means maximum control with minimal consumption, no bulky steel, no mass-loading and no structural redesign.
The result? Reliable vibration mitigation, low-energy operation and quantifiable performance – this is the game-changing route to vibration-controlled, high-performance buildings.
Built-in efficiency for long-term operation
Once installed, AMD units are fully automated and self-regulating. There’s no need for continuous monitoring or high-draw energy spikes. This makes them ideal for:
- Long-span commercial floors
- High-traffic retail environments
- Sensitive life science and healthcare sectors
- Retrofit applications where power access is limited
- Aligning with Net Zero sustainability goals
CALMFLOOR’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is currently in progress. This will provide verified lifecycle data covering materials, manufacturing, operation and end-of-life metrics, supporting design teams in meeting BREEAM, LEED and Net Zero carbon benchmarks.
Traditional vibration control drains energy. CALMFLOOR AMD doesn’t.
Traditional mass-based damping systems rely on heavy components and structural integration to achieve fixed-frequency control. They can’t adapt in real time and demand far more material, embodied carbon and energy at installation. CALMFLOOR AMDs deliver precise, adaptive control without excess weight, disruption, cost or embodied carbon.
What makes CALMFLOOR’s AMD units an energy-efficient vibration control solution?
- No structural modification required for installation
- No excess mass to compromise sustainability goals
- Rapid installation and adaptive tuning without needing a floor redesign
- Exceptionally low energy use – 20–25W typical, 350W peak
CALMFLOOR AMD units are a smarter, lighter and low-energy approach that aligns with modern building performance standards and future-proofs floor vibration control for decades.
Next-generation vibration control – with architectural ambitions realised
Low energy, low carbon, fully adaptive. CALMFLOOR isn’t just reducing vibration, it’s reshaping what’s possible for architects, engineers and developers.
Speak to CALMFLOOR about low-energy active vibration control solutions that support your sustainability and Net Zero goals.
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