Sorbothane Protects Liberty
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.
Only a unique material can simultaneously absorb shock and isolate from vibration. Sorbothane’s chemical composition makes it an effective material over wide ranges of temperature and frequency. Isolator designs can be tuned to eliminate specific frequencies that would otherwise harm your valuable payload.
Shock isolator design depends on sway space and an engineered spring rate to be truly effective. Whether your application is over the road or just across the street, sudden accelerations and decelerations can damage your cargo. Pallet isolation rings and corner bumpers must deflect properly under load to dissipate shock energy. This is the design principle that protects our National Treasures and less historic cargo.
Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59
Kent, Ohio 44240
800.838.3906
Email sales@sorbothane.com
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