VIDEO: Effective Vibration Damping
Learn how to reduce the effects of impact and vibration, add value to your products in ways your customers can really feel
Our TPE vibration damping technology can reduce the effects of impact and vibration, improving your customer’s experience and increasing your top line profits. You can now meet varying physical and performance requirements in a broad range of applications.
Vibration Damping Products
| Grade | color | hardness | compression set | special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versaflex™ VDT 4132 | Natural | 32A | 12% @ 73ºF | Maximum damping |
| Versaflex™ VDT 5120-40 | Natural | 42A | 20% @ 73ºF | Nylon bonding |
| Versaflex™ VDT 5110-50 | Natural | 52A | 21% @ 73ºF | PC/ABS bonding |
Damping Products Comparison
The following charts have been generated by dynamic mechanical analysis, DMA. The curves show the Tan Delta, representing the ratio between the viscous and elastic response of a viscoelastic material. A higher curve indicates a better ability of the material to dissipate energy, better absorption of the energy of impact or vibration.
Damping vs Standard Nylon Overmold
Damping vs Standard PC/ABS Overmold
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