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CD drives are a big part of our lives. We use them in our computers, stereos, game systems, and stand-alone players for music, games, file storage, software installation, and more. These drives are fragile and require protection from bumps and drops. CD drives also vibrate from spinning which can cause unwanted noise and shakiness. This […]

What are elastic materials? Elasticity is the tendency of solid materials to return to their original shape after forces are applied on them. When the forces are removed, the object will return to its initial shape and size if the material is elastic. What are viscous materials? Viscosity is a measure of a fluid’s resistance […]

What is damping material? Damping material is used in a wide range of applications. Each use is unique, but that does not mean that the same material cannot be used in multiple types of situations. In the simplest of terms, damping material either reduces excessive vibration, dissipates increased heat, or reduces the strain and stress […]

Audio and electronics are very sensitive to vibrations and noise. They can not only interfere with sound quality, but also cause tracking errors or skipping or interference with other components. Whether you are dealing with laptops, towers, video game systems, your stereo, TV, or automobile audio systems, vibration needs to be addressed. The control of […]

A really good elastic polymer material has good damping properties and can be used in a variety of applications to absorb shock, dissipate heat, isolate vibration, or damp noise. It will have a high damping coefficient, indicating that the material will bounce back or return energy to the system. It needs to be work in […]

Design News Doug Smock, Contributing Editor A proprietary viscoelastic polyurethane offers design engineers unique opportunities to dampen vibrations and noise in mechanical systems. Sorobothane® is a thermoset, polyether-based polyurethane solid that flows like a liquid under load while retaining excellent memory. Viscous materials (liquids) deform under load and transmit force in all directions. They do […]

Abstract: The purpose of this experiment was to discuss the conditions of individuals with flat feet and fallen arches and to investigate the effects of arch support orthotics on those individuals. Evidence from previous research, as well as in this experiment, does suggest that arch supports do improve comfort for wearers. By comparing various brands […]

Learn what a viscoelastic material is and how Sorbothane’s viscoelastic properties reduce shock, vibration, and noise in real-world applications.

Any business, regardless of the product they sell, cannot have success if they do not focus on people as well. They may sell some kind of machinery piece, but who uses the machine? What kind of product is made using that machine? The bottom line is always people. If you think of the human body […]

Vibration is an interesting problem for a number of people. Joggers have to be concerned about vibration that affects their feet and legs while they are running. That vibration can destroy their energy and their performance. Vibration becomes a problem for workers of different types, including people doing manual labor and people working in laboratories. […]