• Thin carrier provides outstanding flexibility
• Aggressive adhesive adheres better to a variety of surfaces
• Easy to peel and apply
• Withstands tough application environments

3M Double Coated Tape with Adhesive 200MP features a thin polyester film for dimensional stability and improved handling. Adhesive 200MP provides exceptional temperature and chemical resistance and withstands tough application environments. Firm application pressure, and the amount of adhesive-to-surface contact, combines to develop superior bonding strength. (more…)

Before the International Space Station’s new $5 million treadmill could be installed a unique problem had to be solved. Engineers needed to develop a vibration isolation system that would keep impact forces, generated when running on the treadmill, from shaking the entire Space Station.

The treadmill’s design team partnered with engineers at Sorbothane, Inc. to produce a unique Sorbothane® component that successfully helps to isolate the treadmill’s vibration from the Space Station itself. NASA also uses a Sorbothane® isolator to protect Space Shuttle cameras from the violent forces thrust upon them during launch. This Sorbothane® component shock absorber attenuates vibration damage to the highly sensitive shuttle cameras. These cameras are strategically placed to provide NASA with vital information used to verify the integrity of the shuttle’s heat tiles. (more…)

Anaheim Convention Center – Anaheim, CA – February 9 – 11, 2010
Booth # 3530

Sorbothane, Inc. announces they will be exhibiting at The 2010 Pacific Design and Manufacturing Show.

Sorbothane, Inc. will display standard and custom molded products for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustic damping.

Sorbothane® is the ultimate isolation material for absorbing shock and vibration. No other material can dissipate energy as effectively. In many applications Sorbothane® has absorbed up to 94.7% of the impact force. Engineers worldwide choose Sorbothane® for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and damping.

• RAPID PROTOTYPING
• LOW-COST TOOLING
• FAST TURN AROUND
• MADE IN USA

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

Sorbothane®…Shock and Vibration Solutions

Las Vegas, Nevada – January 19-22, 2010 Booth #3861

Sorbothane, Inc., announces that KICK-EEZ® will be exhibiting at the 2010 SHOT Show. KICK-EEZ® Recoil Pads made with Sorbothane are the most popular pads on the market today. KICK-EEZ® will feature the specially engineered Dual Action Recoil Pad. This unique Dual Action recoil-absorbing pad combines two layers of Sorbothane®. The first, ultra-soft Sorbothane® layer reacts to absorb recoil for increased accuracy. The second, Sorbothane® layer dissipates energy and completes maximum recoil absorption.

According to independent testing, the KICK-EEZ® Dual Action Recoil Pad absorbed more energy than any other recoil pad. (more…)

Salt Palace Convention Center – Salt Lake City, Utah – January 21-24, 2010  Booth # 34091

Sorbothane, Inc. announces that Penguin Brands will be exhibiting at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Show. Penguin Brands will display their complete line of Sorbothane® Performance Insoles.

Sorbothane® is the only insole material that can absorb up to 94.7% of impact shock. And unlike standard insole materials, which can bottom out and lose effectiveness, Sorbothane® performs under any condition. Durable and comfortable, Sorbothane® Performance Insoles retain their shock absorbing benefits month after month. Lightweight and antifungal, they also breathe, which makes for a much cooler insole. (more…)

Your Guide to Shock and Vibration Solutions

Sorbothane, Inc. announces a newly developed Engineering Design Guide. This design guide has been developed to assist engineers in a practical, hands-on approach to designing with Sorbothane®.

The guide is available at www.sorbothane.com or by contacting Sorbothane, Inc. directly. The data used in this manual is supported by empirical work. A windows-based program which parallels this calculation method can also be downloaded from the Sorbothane® website. Sorbothane, Inc. also offers additional technical support. Our engineering staff is ready to assist in designing the ideal damper or isolator for your product.

Sorbothane® is the ultimate isolation material for absorbing shock and vibration. No other material can dissipate energy as effectively. In many applications Sorbothane® has absorbed up to 94.7% of the impact force. Engineers worldwide choose Sorbothane® for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and damping.

● RAPID PROTOTYPING    ● LOW-COST TOOLING

● FAST TURN AROUND     ● MADE IN USA

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

Sorbothane®…Shock and Vibration Solutions

Sorbothane® Silent Feet® 2009 Design News Golden Mousetrap – Best Product Winner

For more than two decades, the Design News Golden Mousetrap Awards have recognized the best in engineering innovation and product design creativity. (Click here to view all winners) This year, awards were given in five major categories – Electronics, Motion Control/Automation, Rapid Prototyping, Hardware/Software and Materials – and 20 subcategories. Sorbothane, Inc. is proud to announce that Silent Feet®, vibration isolating pads, was judged to be the winner in the Materials Processing category. (more…)

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center – Rosemont, IL – September 22-24
Booth # 2544

Sorbothane, Inc. announces they will be exhibiting at the Design and Manufacturing – Midwest 2009 Show.

Sorbothane, Inc. will display standard and custom molded products for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustic damping.

Sorbothane® is the ultimate isolation material for absorbing shock and vibration. No other material can dissipate energy as effectively. In many applications Sorbothane® has absorbed up to 94.7% of the impact force. Engineers worldwide choose Sorbothane® for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and damping.

● RAPID PROTOTYPING
● LOW-COST TOOLING
● FAST TURN AROUND
● MADE IN USA

By John Steinhorst

Two good friends, Willard Latimer and Bob Pierce, were playing golf one day in 1985 at their local course in the small town of Chehalis, Washington. Bob pulled a piece of shock-absorbing material, called Sorbothane, out of his back pocket and asked Willard if he could think of anything it could be used for. Willard took it from him, felt it for a few seconds, then immediately said, “It sure would make a good gun pad.”

Willard had been an avid hunter all his life and always wished someone would invent a better recoil pad to make his shooting experiences more enjoyable. The pair of entrepre’neurs instantly recognized the benefits of such an amazing product to the hunting and shooting sports, and this important moment launched the beginning of KICK-EEZ Products. (more…)

Sorbothane® Parts and Components – Proudly Made in the USA…By American Workers…Using Domestic Resources

Founded in 1982, Sorbothane, Inc. has been creating American jobs and producing American made shock and vibration solutions for over 25 years. Along with being a custom molder we also offer a complete line of standard products and sheet stock.

Using the latest 3D CAD software our in-house engineering staff is ready to assist in designing the ideal damper or isolator for your product. Our engineers will conduct a thorough evaluation and provide a comprehensive solution including part design and drawings.

Sorbothane’s manufacturing process results in low-cost tooling, short lead times and cost effective production. With 64,000 square feet of manufacturing Sorbothane can ensure rapid prototyping and timely production of low, medium or high volume needs. We combine over a century of tested experience in the design and manufacturing of components that protect the integrity and performance of your product. Engineers worldwide choose Sorbothane® for applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and damping.