Botany. 1  a tuft of silky hairs at the end of a seed. 2  the leafy crown of a tree; cluster of leaves at the end of a stem. 3  a terminal cluster of bracts, as in the pineapple.
The flexible pads are called base-isolators, whereas the structures protected by means of these devices are called base-isolated buildings. The main feature of the base isolation technology is that it introduces flexibility in the structure.
TVS inertia base frames are designed and engineered for use in supporting mechanical equipment. Typically used with Kinetics vibration isolators for support and isolation of: 1  Chillers. 2  Pumps. 3  Compressors. 4  Centrifugal Fans. 5  Air Handling Units.