A Memorial’s Moving Parts
Engineers have devised a series of colossal “ball-in-box dampers” designed to dissipate wind energy in the new Air Force memorial, which was
dedicated October 14, 2006.

Each steel box is double-walled, and the two-inch space between those walls is filled with Sorbothane, an elastic energy-absorbing polymer commonly found in the insoles of shoes. The balls are lead, with an outer coating of stainless steel. When wind sets the mid- and upper reaches of the spires swaying, the balls roll about, banging into the walls of their padded cells.

SORBOTHANE, INC.
2144 STATE ROUTE 59
KENT, OHIO 44240
330.678.9444 800.838.3906
www.sorbothane.com

NOVEMBER 6 - 8, 2006

SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

BOOTH #3443

SORBOTHANE® WORK / SPORT INSOLES

Sorbothane, inc., will exhibit a new line of performance work/sport insoles that are ergonomically designed for individuals in the industrial workplace. The insoles absorb shock and relieve pain in the feet, knees and lower back. These versatile, lightweight insoles provide arch support, comfort and Sorbothane® shock protection. Sorbothane® insoles are recommended by doctors, sports medicine specialists and professional trainers. Sorbothane® insoles are your best defense against foot pain, back pain and impact- related injuries. The company will also be exhibiting several additional ergonomic products made from Sorbothane®, a proprietary, visco-elastic material.

SORBOTHANE, INC.

2144 STATE ROUTE 59

KENT, OHIO 44240

330.678.9444

FAX 330.678.1303

800.838.3906

www.sorbothane.com

Sorbothane engineers, in partnership with leading equipment manufacturers, have developed components for a pallet system that reduce vibration and impact damage to high-value cargo in over-the road trucking and air transportation.

Sorbothane® is an energy absorbing proprietary material that has been used to protect critical cargo in a variety of applications. Sorbothane® pads effectively isolate the cargo on shipping pallets from damage-causing impacts. In addition, Sorbothane® pads can eliminate the need for special air ride trailers and premium freight rates. Sorbothane develops custom and standard isolators for pallet manufacturers to create energy attenuating pallet systems for shipping critical loads and high-value equipment. Sorbothane engineers assist pallet manufacturers in determining the shape, size and location of the Sorbothane® pads and loading configuration to achieve the desired shock absorption. Sorbothane® can also be custom-molded as an integral shock mount within the product.

Sorbothane® is widely recognized for its superior damping and isolation properties. Sorbothane® maintains stability and flexibility over a broad temperature range, enabling the pads to isolate damaging vibrations and impact shock in all climate conditions. Its faultless memory ensures return to original shape even after repeated compressions, making it ideal for a variety of engineering design applications requiring shock absorption and vibration isolation.

Sorbothane® was used in the relocation of the Liberty Bell as specified by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Space Shuttle Discovery’s cameras were mounted on Sorbothane® to protect them from the violent forces during launch. Sorbothane® components are used extensively in manufacturing products for, national defense, medical devices, electronics, computers and sport. Sorbothane® insoles are recognized by doctors, sports medicine specialists and professional trainers as the best defense against impact-related injuries. Sorbothane creates parts that absorb shock and isolate vibration. No other material dissipates energy as effectively.

Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59
Kent, Ohio 44240
800.838.3906
email sales@sorbothane.com
www.sorbothane.com

Sorbothane, Inc. engineers, in partnership with KICK EEZ®, have developed a new complete line of 14 pre-fit Sorbothane® recoil pads. These superior recoil absorbing pads have been designed to easily install on a wide variety of rifles and shotguns.

Numerous engineering and design updates were also made to the KICK EEZ® Sorbothane® grind-to-fit line of recoil pads. For over 20 years KICK EEZ® Sorbothane® Recoil Pads have been the most popular performing pad on the market.

Sorbothane®, a one-of-a-kind visco elastic material, is accepted by engineers worldwide for its shock reducing 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%. KICK EEZ® recoil pads reduce more recoil and do it better than any other pad. Less recoil reduces flinching, eases sore shoulders and cheeks. Unprecedented absorption levels are possible because Sorbothane® attenuates felt recoil by dispersing energy outward from the impact source. Although it has 100% memory, its delayed recovery properties minimize rebound kick. By virtually eliminating the rebound effect of the first shot, second shots are quicker and more accurate. Sorbothane® will not distort or lose its effectiveness after being compressed thousands of times and will not “bottom out” and “rebound” as do most common rubber materials on the market today. Sorbothane® also will remain effective in all weather conditions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.kickeezproducts.com

Sorbothane, Inc.
2144 State Route 59
Kent, Ohio 44240
800.838.3906
email sales@sorbothane.com
www.sorbothane.com