When a leading manufacturer of medical devices needed a superior shock absorber to protect its infusion pump unit, they turned to Sorbothane®. A Sorbothane®, gasket-type isolator was engineered to protect the LCD on the new infusion pump from drop shock damage. In addition to the usual battery of tests, the unit was thrown from a car traveling at 45 MPH. It survived, unharmed and fully operational, thanks to the shock absorbing qualities of Sorbothane®. The Sorbothane® gasket also works as a seal that prevents fluid infiltration to the pump’s command and control module. (more…)

When the engineers at Wilson® Sporting Goods needed a superior shock absorber, for their 2005 line of high tech baseball gloves, they turned to Sorbothane®.

A unique Sorbothane® pad was engineered and strategically located within each of the specially selected Wilson® gloves. The pad works to absorb the sting of the ball without rebound. The Sorbothane® pad also maintains stability and flexibility over a broad temperature range, enabling the pad to absorb damaging impact shock in all climate conditions. Sorbothane’s faultless memory and durability ensure comfort and protection catch after catch. Its behavior mimics that of human flesh by deflecting on impact with full recovery to absorb the new blow. (more…)

The hit TV show “That’s Incredible” featured the shock absorbing qualities of Sorbothane, not once, but twice!

The incredible shock-absorbing properties of Sorbothane, protected Dr. Hiles’ hand from the wooden mallet.

Kent, Ohio: Sorbothane, Inc. is the only manufacturer in North or South America of Sorbothane, a visco-elastic solid that behaves like a liquid. We will be exhibiting at Booth #2454 of The National Design Engineering Show, February 23rd– 26th, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Sorbothane, Inc. will be displaying custom molded products for applications that require shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustic damping. Representative samples of our standard sheet stock and an array of standard shock mounts and vibration isolators will also be displayed. These mounts are used in rifle recoil pads, hand-held electronics, portable medical devices and recreational items. This year’s featured product is an Excalibur Crossbow that employs Sorbothane as a damper and silencer.

Sorbothane is a proprietary polyurethane, recognized for its excellent vibration and shock absorption characteristics. Sorbothane exhibits high damping properties over a broad temperature and frequency range. Sorbothane is easily cast into custom geometries and can be die cut or water jet cut.

2004 marks our 22^nd year of service to industry. Please visit us at Booth #2454 for a sample of our material and to discuss your needs.

On October 9, 2003, the Liberty Bell was successfully moved under the protection of Sorbothane.

Curators from the National Park Service and the Philadelphia Museum of Art requested Sorbothane, Inc. of Kent, Ohio USA to design an isolation system for this historic move. The Liberty Bell was transported 935 feet from its former home in the Liberty Bell Pavilion. Great care was exercised to prevent any damage during this five (5) hour excursion. A specially designed, wheeled carriage, outfitted with Sorbothane isolation mounts, supported the Liberty Bell. The mounts prevented the transfer of harmful shock and vibration energy.

The Sorbothane isolators were installed in close contact with the Liberty Bell. Designed in accordance with classic shock and vibration principles, the result was a composite structure of steel and Sorbothane. The steel plates provided the “column strength” and maintained the correct shape factor. Alternating layers of Sorbothane isolated the Liberty Bell from harmonic vibrations. In addition, dynamic deflection of the isolator assembly prevented shock energy transfer. (more…)