Sorbothane, Inc. President David Church Makes Third Appearance on Design World’s Tech Tuesday Podcast

Church explains it’s the viscoelasticity that makes Sorbothane so versatile as a solution. The viscoelastic material acts as a shock-absorbing solution that can flow and return to its original shape. Sorbothane’s problem-solving qualities allow it to hold up well under creep testing, perform in a variety of environmental conditions, bond well with other materials, and be applied to complex geometries and high-frequency applications.

Sorbothane and Creep Testing

The podcast turned to the topic of creep resistance. They discuss creep, their use of a standard test slug, and how Sorbothane performs under creep testing. Sorbothane’s ability to resist creep after the two-hour mark displays its ability to isolate vibration and attenuate shock.

Consistent Performance in Any Setting: Sorbothane Vs. Environmental Conditions

Church goes on to highlight Sorbothane’s resistance to environmental effects. He mentions that Sorbothane is:

• Temperature Resistant – Sorbothane boasts high performance under a range of temperatures.
• Waterproof – Water-resistant variants exist for high-humidity environments.
• UV Resistant – UV is not an issue for Sorbothane, as it has been shown to hold up under harsh UV conditions.

Designing for High Frequency Vibration

Froese and Church move on to discuss high-frequency vibration and how engineers and entrepreneurs should approach geometry or hardness for specific vibration conditions. Church elaborates on the key factors and important aspects to consider when designing for specific loads and frequencies.

Church explained that when considering durometer, it can often depend on the applications. That’s why Sorbothane, Inc., works directly with customers to find the right combination of shape and hardness.

Important Aspects to Keep in Mind for Engineers and Entrepreneurs

To wrap up the conversation, Church highlighted a few aspects of designing that engineers and entrepreneurs should keep in mind, including:

• Wall thickness
• Bonding
• Sorbothane’s online calculators

Listen to Church and Froese’s Discussion About Sorbothane’s Real-World Design Solutions

Sorbothane has a wide range of applications to solve challenges for both engineers and entrepreneurs. Our engineers will work directly with your team to find a curated solution to your problem. If you want to hear more about the future of Sorbothane, its viscoelastic properties, and its ability to solve real-world challenges, tune in to the Technology Tuesdays podcast with Michelle Froese and David Church.