SORBOTHANE® PROVIDES CLEAR VIEW OF SHUTTLE LAUNCH
When leading NASA scientists needed a superior damper to protect space shuttle cameras during the launch of the DISCOVERY, they turned to Sorbothane®.
Sorbothane, Inc. engineers supplied the NASA design team with a unique Sorbothane® isolator designed to protect shuttle cameras from the violent forces thrust upon them during launch. The Sorbothane® component shock absorber attenuated vibration damage to the highly sensitive shuttle cameras. These cameras were strategically placed to provide NASA with vital information used to verify the integrity of the shuttle’s heat tiles.
Sorbothane®, a proprietary visco-elastic material, is custom molded and specified by engineers worldwide for its superior damping and isolation properties and scientifically proven to be the finest cushioning material available. In many applications and laboratory tests Sorbothane® has achieved shock absorption levels of up to 94.7%. Unprecedented absorption levels are possible because Sorbothane® maintains stability and damping over a broad temperature range, enabling it to isolate damaging vibrations and impact shock in varied conditions. Its near faultless memory ensures a return to original shape, even after repeated compressions, making Sorbothane® ideal for a variety of engineering design applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustical damping.
Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59
Kent, Ohio 44240
800.838.3906
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Sorbothane®…Shock and Vibration Solutions