Unique applications call for very innovative solutions. That’s where our engineering team comes in. They’ll help design the custom Sorbothane® component perfect for your individual product specifications. Download our Engineering Design Guide to learn more.
Custom Engineering Solutions Trusted Worldwide
Engineers worldwide have trusted and relied on us for over four decades to produce unique and creative materials and components to isolate vibration, attenuate shock, and damp unwanted noise. Our expertise in custom shock and vibration solutions has led to successful applications in various industries, including aerospace, industrial machinery, electronics, transportation, sporting goods, medical devices, and more. Whether you’re looking for a standard product or a tailored solution, our team is ready to help solve your unique challenge.
Your Trusted Partner in Custom Solutions Engineering
At Sorbothane, Inc., we take pride in our custom engineering capabilities — and in being a trusted partner who can support every stage of your project. From rapid prototyping and collaborative design to full-scale production and timely delivery, our team delivers solutions built to your exact specifications. From idea to finished product, here’s how we make it happen:
- Rapid Prototyping – Get to market faster with our ability to test and refine designs quickly, accelerating product innovation and reducing costly delays.
- Design Support – Our team of engineers collaborate with you to develop highly customized vibration solutions tailored to your needs.
- Made In USA – Every Sorbothane component is proudly made in the United States, meaning higher quality control and tighter turnaround time.
- Custom & Standard Solutions – We collaborate with you to develop a solution precisely tailored to your needs. Or, if you’re looking for ready-to-use options, our Standard Products Guide provides detailed specifications to help you identify the exact solution for your application.
- Low & High-Volume Production – We can support your level of production, whether its single prototypes or full-scale manufacturing.
- Just In Time Delivery – We align our production and delivery schedules with your workflow to keep your operation running efficiently.
Sorbothane Vibration Isolation Applications
Engineers across industries trust Sorbothane to provide shock, noise, and vibration control. From protecting delicate aerospace instruments to improving the performance of commercial products, our custom vibration damper components help bring innovative designs to life. These real-world examples showcase how Sorbothane, Inc.’s expertise and materials deliver reliable, long-lasting solutions for some of the most demanding applications.
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Fiberbuilt Golf Mats
Industry: Sporting Goods & Fitness
Challenge: Create a golf mat that delivers the true feel and accurate launch conditions of a real golf course.
Solution: Fiberbuilt designers collaborated with Sorbothane engineers to integrate Sorbothane’s impact-absorbing material into the Pure Impact Turf of their Player Preferred Series Golf Mats. The layer absorbs up to 94.7% of club head vibration, protecting players and equipment while replicating the feel and sound of real fairway grass. Learn more about how Sorbothane helped Fiberbuilt Golf Mats deliver a true-to-life player experience in our full solution showcase. -
Liberty Bell
Industry: Transportation Shipping & Logistics
Challenge: Safely move the Liberty Bell 935 feet to The Philadelphia Museum of Art without causing any further expansion of its historic crack.
Solution: Sorbothane engineers developed a specially designed wheeled carriage outfitted with Sorbothane isolation mounts to protect the national treasure. By combining alternating layers of Sorbothane with steel plates, the assembly isolated the bell from harmful shock and vibration while maintaining structural integrity. This system ensured the Liberty Bell could be transported safely and securely. Read the full solution showcase to see how Sorbothane protected one of America’s most iconic symbols. -
Troemner Mixers
Industry: Precision Laboratory Equipment
Challenge: Deliver consistent, uniform, and reproducible action and test results.
Solution: Troemner, a world leader in precision lab equipment, partnered with Sorbothane, Inc. to enhance the performance of their Vortex Mixers. We designed Sorbothane components for the full range of heavy-duty mixers, ensuring exacting, repeatable motion. These components allow for continuous operation while providing the reliability needed for accurate, dependable test results. See the full solution showcase to see how Sorbothane improved performance in Troemner’s Vortex Mixers. -
The Quiet One – Powerful Commercial Blender
Industry: Consumer & Commercial Products
Challenge: Create the quietest commercial blender available for front-of-house applications.
Solution: Vitamix partnered with Sorbothane to develop “The Quiet One,” a powerful, premium blender delivering unmatched sound reduction and noise damping. Using three exclusive Sorbothane components, an innovative door-seal design, and patent-pending floating technology, the system dramatically reduced vibration transmission and improved airflow. The result: a commercial blender that operates at 18 decibels below its closest competitor, perceived as four times quieter in independent testing — all while maintaining the quality Vitamix is known for. See how Sorbothane helped Vitamix set a new standard for noise reduction in commercial blending in the full solution showcase. -
Space Shuttle Launch Cameras
Industry: Aerospace & Aeronautical
Challenge: Protect the integrity of space shuttle cameras during extreme launch conditions.
Solution: Sorbothane engineers collaborated with NASA to design a custom Sorbothane isolator that safeguarded shuttle cameras from the violent vibrations of launch. By attenuating damaging vibration, the Sorbothane component ensured the highly sensitive cameras could capture the necessary critical data. Learn how Sorbothane technology helped NASA capture mission-critical data during shuttle launches in the full solution showcase. -
Hamrick Manufacturing Packaging Machinery
Industry: Industrial & Manufacturing Equipment
Challenge: Protect products as they arrive at the end-of-line for packaging and shipment.
Solution: Sorbothane engineers designed a custom Sorbothane “bumper” system to safeguard products during the end-of-line packaging process. Built to withstand repeated compressions, our energy-absorbing material decreases impact shock and fully recovers between cycles, ensuring consistent protection and long-lasting performance. Read the full solution showcase to see how Sorbothane keeps Hamrick’s packaging machinery operating reliably under repeated impact. -
Touch Star Vehicle Mount Computers
Industry: Mobile Electronic Devices
Challenge: Protect the 7″ TFT LCD touchpad screen from rigorous use in extreme conditions.
Solution: Sorbothane engineers integrated custom Sorbothane corner mounts into the lightweight polycarbonate case to fully isolate and protect the hybrid touchpad screen. TouchStar’s TouchPC Hawk’s rugged design allows it to be used in vehicle-mounted or portable applications, while Sorbothane absorbs shock and vibration during off-road travel, ensuring the screen remains fully functional and reliable. Check out the full solution showcase to see how Sorbothane protects Touch Star’s vehicle-mounted computers under the toughest conditions.
Technical Resources for Engineers
We don’t just supply high-performance vibration damping material — we partner with engineers every step of the way to solve complex design challenges. Through our custom solutions engineering, we offer hands-on guidance, practical tools, and expert insights so your projects succeed from concept to production. Whether you’re developing a prototype, refining a product, or scaling up, Sorbothane, Inc. is more than a materials supplier — we’re a trusted extension of your engineering team.
Check out these technical data resources to help you determine the best shock and vibration solutions for your next project or idea:
- Engineering Design Guide – Get detailed guidance to select the proper Sorbothane shape, geometry, and durometer best suited for your specific application.
- Comparison Analysis – See how Sorbothane outperforms other vibration isolation materials.
- Design Calculators – Estimate load, deflection, and vibration absorption for your application.
- Solutions Showcase – See real-world examples demonstrating how Sorbothane solves tough vibration, shock, and noise challenges.
- Standard Products Guide – View our extensive line of standard Sorbothane components.
- Material Properties Data Sheets – Download detailed technical specifications to discover more about Sorbothane’s uses and versatility.
- Whitepapers – Read our whitepapers to learn more about the industry and the vibration, shock, and noise control technologies from Sorbothane, Inc.
- Safety Regulations – Learn more about safe use, identification of materials, compliance, and more.
Create High-Performing, Custom-Engineered Solutions
Every project comes with unique demands — and Sorbothane is made to meet them. Get access to a team with decades of expertise that thrives on solving tough challenges and delivering components that perform reliably in real-world conditions. We’re more than a materials supplier; we’re your engineering partner. Contact us today – let’s work together to create a custom solution that meets your exact needs.
