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Good vibration damping material controls amplitude and frequency. Vibration is an oscillating energy source. It consists of forces of defined frequencies that occur with a cyclical repetition. When an object or person is impacted by this oscillating energy, a transfer of this energy occurs at the point impact. This results in the phenomenon termed vibration—the familiar back-and-forth or […]

What is the difference between Sound and Noise? Sound Sound waves are mechanical vibrations that are audible—they fall in the frequency range that we can hear. Mechanical vibration (including sound) is a form of oscillating energy. These energy waves are characterized by their amplitude (strength—loudness in the case of sound) and frequency (the number of wave […]

The Need for a Material The term vibration isolation is used to refer to two situations. The first refers to the physical isolation of a person or object from a vibration source. The second is an engineering term that refers to a material’s ability to alter the frequency of a vibration. Both are important in […]

Tan delta What is the tan delta for damping material? Tan delta is an abbreviated form of the term—Tangent of Delta. The tan delta quantifies the way in which a material absorbs and disperses energy. It expresses the out-of-phase time relationship between an impact force and the resultant force that is transmitted to the supporting body. Materials that effect the […]

Mechanical Sound Mechanical vibrations that fall in the frequency range that we are capable of hearing are called sound, or sound waves. Mechanical vibration is a form of oscillating energy—comprised of forces of specific frequencies that are repeated in a cyclical fashion. When this oscillating energy impacts a body (of any kind), it is transferred at […]

What is impact? Damping Damping is the process of safely absorbing and dispersing energy. This process results in a transformation of energy to safer levels or frequencies. Damaging effects of impact and damping What is Sorbothane, and how can it effectively damp impact? Addressing your impact damping needs with Sorbothane Sorbothane has created a line […]

What is shock? When a high impact force is delivered across a relatively short time period, the result is shock. This energy shock wave causes damage or injury to effected items or individuals. These undesirable effects result from the transfer of shock energy from the source of the impact to the affected entity. Shock’s damaging effects and how you […]

What is shock? Shock is the result of delivering a relatively high impact force over a short time period. This shock wave of energy is responsible for causing injury or damage to the impacted individuals or items. Adverse effects, such as damage or injury, occur as the energy of the shock is transferred to the […]

Insoles That Address Foot Pain and Medically Related Issues Are you among the multitude of individuals who experience foot discomfort? Have you been diagnosed with a condition such as heal spurs, skin ulcerations, or shin splints? Do you participate in activities that punish your feet? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then […]

What is Shock? Shock results when a relatively high impact force is delivered in a short amount of time. This shock wave of energy is responsible for causing injury or damage to the individuals or items on the receiving end of the shock wave. These adverse effects occur as the energy of the shock is transferred […]