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SHOTOVER partnered with Sorbothane engineers in developing the components that would remove vibration as part of a complete mobile system that integrates stability, versatility, and ease of use.

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Recording engineers, artists, producers and songwriters have always tried to achieve the best recording sound possible in their current environment. In some cases, a single microphone on a single source, or multiple microphones on many sources such as drums, ensembles, and choirs will cause vibrations. Sorbothane helped Hook Studios engineer a microphone that reduces vibration, improving the sound quality.

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When architect James Ingo Freed set out to conceive a memorial for the Air Force, he faced a problem of weight and wisp: How to design a monumental structure that evokes that most structureless of mediums, the air itself? The inspiration came to Freed while he was watching television.

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The design team from Mayfield Athletics reached out to Sorbothane, Inc. when searching for the perfect shock absorbing material to use in their new S.A.F.E. Clip facemask brackets. Learn more. 

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Damaging vibration, shock and unwanted noise are a fact of life with rotating and oscillating machinery. Both shock and vibration can cause moderate to severe damage to equipment - increasing operating costs, reducing productivity and adversely effecting part quality. Learn how Sorbothane damps vibration. 

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The Sorbothane, Inc. engineering team developed a formulation to make Water-Resistant Sorbothane® impervious to moisture while keeping in tact its ability to handle impact and isolate vibration. Learn more about the features and benefits of Water-Resistant Sorbothane®. 

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Sorbothane® Sheet Stock offers a quick and effective method for isolating a wide variety of loads and equipment. It is available in a variety of sizes, from 4” X 6” to 25” X 25”, and a wide range of thicknesses and durometers. Sorbothane® is the perfect impact absorbing material that can be used to create an impeccable anti vibration pad.

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Sore and bruised shoulders are common in the shooting sports. Recoil can cause discomfort, pain and make second shots less accurate. Sport shooters and hunters can easily fire 100 rounds in a day - during practice or competition. To absorb the impact of recoil, entrepreneur Willard M. Latimer created the Sorbothane® KICK-EEZ® Pad. The KICK-EEZ® Recoil Pad is the only pad made of Sorbothane®, a viscoelastic polymer that has been medically and scientifically proven to be the finest cushioning material available. Learn more about this custom solution.

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Design World technical and editorial staff decided to test the impact protection of Sorbothane® by dropping a raw egg, enclosed in a Sorbothane® case, from the ceiling of their converted warehouse offices in Cleveland, Ohio. It worked! Learn more about Sorbothane® and its damping abilities.

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For over 34 years, Sorbothane® Insoles have proven to be the best defense against foot pain and impact-related injuries. Manufactured in Kent, Ohio, Sorbothane® Insoles have quickly gained worldwide recognition by providing comfort and delivering long-lasting cushioning. Learn more about the development of Sorbothane® Insoles.

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