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. (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)