Why is Sorbothane such an amazing shock absorbing material? Why is it that a small shock absorbing pad made of this visco-elastic polymer blend can absorb impact and shock better than one that is twice as big made of another material? Why can’t you just double up on an elastic material or use a foam based material in a much larger pad size and be done with it? What if that padding material is half the cost of Sorbothane, even if you are using twice as much? Wouldn’t that be worth it?

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Energy is generated by various means including movement. When you run, for instance, you generate energy with your feet and legs, pushing that energy down to the ground. Depending on the type of surface that you are running on, the energy will be returned to your feet and legs in reverse with some dissipation of the energy. The more solid and unyielding the surface, the less energy is absorbed and dissipated meaning that more of the generated energy will be returned to you. That returned energy can lead to exhaustion and aches and pains. It can also increase your risk of injuries during activities that you love and usually enjoy.
This energy return principle does not just relate to running but to every type of movement that people can perform.

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A vibration damping material is one that is meant to do a number of tasks, but most importantly, it is the conversion of one type of energy into another type that is its focus. It is that action that determines the damping level of the material in question. In the case of most damping material types, it is the conversion of mechanical energy into thermal energy that is the target.
 

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A vibration dampening material is one that can be considered both a protection for delicate and sensitive components as well as one that provides comfort for the human user of those components. Whether it is reducing the amount of excessive movement (vibration) in a machine or reducing some of the sound transmission of that machine, these types of materials are important for health, safety and long life of the machine that is being protected.

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Shipping is an important part of most industries from manufacturing to retail. The product must be shipped from one place to the next, arriving in good condition without any damage that could decrease its value or worse, render it useless. The more difficult or delicate an item is, the more expensive it might become to ship and the more important finding a good shock absorption material becomes.

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Vibration can range from a minor issue to a more serious one, depending on the piece of equipment that it is affecting and how badly it vibrates. The more sensitive an item is, the more potential damage that even mild vibration can do. Even in an item that is not necessarily delicate, excessive vibration can quickly become a major problem resulting in issues like movement, excessive noise and discomfort for the people who share space with the machine in question. The easiest example to illustrate this point: the common, household washing machine.

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From medical labs to research labs, the need for precision and exact results is vitally important. Tests are expensive to run and in many cases the results are time sensitive. A person’s life could be hanging in the balance as the medical team awaits answers so that they can take the next step in that person’s care. Lab tests that are being performed must be done correctly and carefully or the patient will not get the right diagnosis in time and may not be able to make a meaningful recovery. A lab machine that is off by just a tiny bit can be a machine that is giving completely worthless results.

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The MRI, which stands for magnetic resonance imaging, is a helpful diagnostic tool used by the medical profession to not only diagnose but to best determine the treatment plans of several different conditions. Because of the way that the imaging is done, these scans are much more valuable to doctors than others. This includes X-rays because it allows for a much clearer vision of soft tissues like muscles. For some injuries, like deep tissue injuries, sprains and strains, the X-ray may be completely useless because it will not show what is going on with the muscle, only the bones and hard structures of the body.

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Machines are a necessity these days for virtually all aspects of our lives. From very small, household appliances to the big hulking, room sized machines and beyond, we rely on machines to do everything from make our food to our vehicles. No matter what size machine we are talking about, there are issues that can make using them unpleasant and even dangerous. Among those problems are noise and vibration. Both these problems can make using the machine unpleasant, not only for the person who is directly operating it but for others who are around it as well.

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Everything comes in contact with vibration – with sensitive equipment like a scale, vibration can cause inaccurate readings and can increase the time needed for the scale to zero out. Vibration can be present within any working environment and may cause multiple problems. The use of a vibration damping material such as a specific isolator can reduce or even eliminate destructive vibration.

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