VIBRATION DAMPENING – IMPROVING

PRODUCTS AND THE WORK

ENVIRONMENT

VIBRATION DAMPENING

Vibrations are a natural byproduct of any machine or device which creates a lot of movement or sound. These vibrations can be defined and measured in terms of their frequencies. Some of these machines produce low frequency vibrations while others produce vibrations of high frequency. High frequency vibrations can result in extremely louse noise conditions and can be really disruptive to a safe and productive work environment. These vibrations can cause excessive treble and excessive noise too. Vibration dampening is used to limit the effects of vibrations by isolating and dampening the vibration, changing the frequency, and thereby reducing the force of the vibration and the noise levels.

THE USE OF VIBRATION DAMPING MATERIAL

In the case of vibration isolation, the

frequencies of the vibrations are adjusted to a

specific level to thereby reduce the force of the

vibration. By adjusting the frequency, the

vibrations and their effects can be reduced

dramatically. However,itis not possible to

completely eliminate vibration for every

circumstance. When you cannot completely

eliminate vibration through vibration

dampening, you must utilize vibration

damping material to reduce the effects. There

are various products such as concrete, lead and

rubber which are used extensively to minimize

the negative effects of vibration. These

materials are installed in productsthat produce

vibrations and function to absorb the high

frequency vibrations. These materialscan take

the form of sheets or custom designed parts,

and are installed in places and productswhich

require vibration dampening.

METHODS USED FOR DAMPENING

There are different methods thatare used for dampening vibrations. One of these is called the constrained layer dampening. In this method a sheet to absorb the vibrations is installed between the base layer and the outer layer of the material. The dampening layer is applied to the two sides with the help of adhesives that ensure the absorbance of vibrations.

WHERE CAN YOU USE DAMPENING?

Dampening can be applied in the cars for a smooth ride experience. At times, due to excessive

vibration in the cars, a car ride can become really unpleasant. However with the help of vibration

damping material this problem can be addressed rather easily. Adequate dampening ensures a

smooth drive without fear of excessive vibrations caused by a rocky road, the engine’s sound, or music

system in your car. Dampening materials can also be applied to the doors, the handles and windows to

minimize the effect of vibrations and further improve the driving experience.

In addition,these materials can be used in heavy machinery, and in motors and transformers as well.

They are utilized in air conditioners and in body parts of vehicles such as cars and buses as well. They

are used in golf clubs to reduce the vibration transmitted to the shaft upon impact, to improve

performance and comfort. These materials can also be applied in the outer walls of offices and rooms

that need to be noise and vibration free.

COST EFFECTIVENESS

The technology behind vibration

dampening is state of the art, but it does

not need to cost a lot. Dampening services

can be obtained at low cost and are known

to deliver increased service life for

machinery and improved customer contact

experience. Thus dampening is very

important and tends to have great effect

onimproving product experience and

improving the work environment.

Mailing & Shipping Address

Ecomass Technologies

4101 Parkstone Heights Dr.

Suite 380

Austin, Texas 78746-7482

USA Telephone

1-877-ECOMASS (877-326-6277)

toll-free in U.S.A.

Telephone: 512-306-0020

info@ecomass.com

Technical Sales and Support

www.ecomass.com Robert Durkee (ext 1) Ryan Dailey (ext 4)