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

Sorbothane® is an energy absorbing visco-elastic polymer with the ability to isolate vibrations over a wide range of loads. Sorbothane® pads effectively isolate the cargo on shipping pallets from damage-causing impacts. In addition, the Sorbothane® pads can eliminate the need for special air ride trailers and premium freight rates. The shape, size and location of the Sorbothane® pads are a function of the loading configuration and desired attenuation. Sorbothane® can also be custom-molded as an integral shock mount within the product. (more…)

By Charles Forelle, The Wall Street Journal, Jun 2, 2005

Carl Bohne has a half-dozen computers in his St. Louis home, in various stages of disassembly. He’s hard at work putting together a shrunk-down machine the size of a toaster.

Mr. Bohne isn’t trying to soup up computers for added power. He wants to quiet them down. Bothered by a noisy PC a few years ago, he took it apart to figure out what was causing the clamor.

Now, building quiet machines is his chief hobby. His computers are packed with foam insulation, noise-damping filters and custom-sculpted hunks of copper that divert heat from the microcircuitry so the built- in fans won’t have to work so hard. (more…)

When a leading manufacturer of medical devices needed a superior shock absorber to protect its infusion pump unit, they turned to Sorbothane®. A Sorbothane®, gasket-type isolator was engineered to protect the LCD on the new infusion pump from drop shock damage. In addition to the usual battery of tests, the unit was thrown from a car traveling at 45 MPH. It survived, unharmed and fully operational, thanks to the shock absorbing qualities of Sorbothane®. The Sorbothane® gasket also works as a seal that prevents fluid infiltration to the pump’s command and control module. (more…)

When the engineers at Wilson® Sporting Goods needed a superior shock absorber, for their 2005 line of high tech baseball gloves, they turned to Sorbothane®.

A unique Sorbothane® pad was engineered and strategically located within each of the specially selected Wilson® gloves. The pad works to absorb the sting of the ball without rebound. The Sorbothane® pad also maintains stability and flexibility over a broad temperature range, enabling the pad to absorb damaging impact shock in all climate conditions. Sorbothane’s faultless memory and durability ensure comfort and protection catch after catch. Its behavior mimics that of human flesh by deflecting on impact with full recovery to absorb the new blow. (more…)

The hit TV show “That’s Incredible” featured the shock absorbing qualities of Sorbothane, not once, but twice!

The incredible shock-absorbing properties of Sorbothane, protected Dr. Hiles’ hand from the wooden mallet.

Kent, Ohio: Sorbothane, Inc. is the only manufacturer in North or South America of Sorbothane, a visco-elastic solid that behaves like a liquid. We will be exhibiting at Booth #2454 of The National Design Engineering Show, February 23rd– 26th, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Sorbothane, Inc. will be displaying custom molded products for applications that require shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustic damping. Representative samples of our standard sheet stock and an array of standard shock mounts and vibration isolators will also be displayed. These mounts are used in rifle recoil pads, hand-held electronics, portable medical devices and recreational items. This year’s featured product is an Excalibur Crossbow that employs Sorbothane as a damper and silencer.

Sorbothane is a proprietary polyurethane, recognized for its excellent vibration and shock absorption characteristics. Sorbothane exhibits high damping properties over a broad temperature and frequency range. Sorbothane is easily cast into custom geometries and can be die cut or water jet cut.

2004 marks our 22^nd year of service to industry. Please visit us at Booth #2454 for a sample of our material and to discuss your needs.

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. (more…)

Kent, Ohio: Sorbothane, Inc. is the only manufacturer in North or South America of Sorbothane®, a visco-elastic solid that behaves like a liquid. We will be exhibiting at Booth #7417 of The National Design Engineering Show, March 3-6, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Sorbothane, Inc. will be displaying custom molded products for applications that require shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustic damping. Also on display will be our line of sheet goods and an array of standard shock mounts and vibration isolators. These mounts are used in rifle recoil pads, hand-held electronics, portable medical devices and meters. Our anti-vibration/leveling mounts and our large capacity machinery mounts will also be on display.

Sorbothane® is a proprietary polyurethane, recognized for its excellent vibration and shock absorption characteristics. Sorbothane® exhibits high damping properties over a broad temperature and frequency range. Sorbothane® is easily cast into custom geometries and can be die cut or water jet cut.

2003 marks our 21st year of service to industry. Please visit us at Booth 7417 for a sample of our material and to discuss your needs.

Kent, Ohio: Sorbothane, Inc., North America’s sole producer and custom molder of Sorbothane, a visco-elastic material, will be exhibiting at Booth #7432 of The National Design Engineering Show, March 18-21, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Sorbothane, Inc. will be displaying custom molded products for applications that require shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustic damping. Also on display will be our line of sheet goods and an array of standard shock mounts and vibration isolators. These products are used in applications that include computer hardware, high end audio and laboratory equipment and industrial machinery.

Sorbothane is a proprietary material, widely recognized for its excellent vibration and shock absorption characteristics. Sorbothane exhibits high damping properties over a broad temperature and frequency range. Sorbothane is easily cast into custom geometries and is the cost effective solution to your one of a kind design challenges.

Please visit us at Booth 7432 at the NDES.

Long-lasting comfort, support and stability are now available with the introduction of the Performance Graphite Arch Insole from Sorbothane, Inc. By combining orthotic arch support with Sorbothane® foot-strike protection, foot pain and discomfort are controllable. The insole’s ergonomic design makes the Performace Graphite Arch suitable for all activities and ensures support and comfort.

Designed specifically for individuals who are required to spend extended time standing or walking in the industrial workplace, the Performance Graphite Arch will help to prevent and/or relieve foot, knee, hip, lower back pain and fatigue. (more…)