| Mercedes-Benz-just the mere mention of this | | | | Although it's not likely something the average |
| automobile manufacturer conjures up images of the | | | | Mercedes-Benz driver likely thinks about, the smooth |
| ultimate in elite living. Indeed, reports that | | | | ride they experience owes thanks to vibration control |
| "Mercedes-Benz has long been known for crafting | | | | technology ... and luxury automobiles are just one of |
| vehicles that emphasize luxury and refinement. For | | | | the industries that take advantage of such technology. |
| many, its vehicles are sleek symbols of status, | | | | In fact, other sectors leveraging vibration control |
| success and achievement." | | | | functionality include computer disk drives, aerospace |
| Mercedes-Benz doesn't just cater to the car | | | | and military electronics, just to name a few. |
| connoisseur, though. Since 1928, Mercedes-Benz's | | | | Custom-molded rubber and rubber-to-metal bonded |
| special protection unit has been making luxury | | | | parts afford unparalleled noise and vibration control. In |
| limousines that are specially armored for heads of | | | | its Mercedes-Benz testing procedure, Moog FCS's |
| state, royal dignitaries, industrial and business moguls. | | | | evaluation may very well include an assessment of |
| With such VIPs behind its wheels, this elite automobile | | | | the quality and reliability of the vibration control rubber |
| manufacturer carries significant responsibility on its | | | | parts that are used by the luxury vehicle manufacturer. |
| shoulders and a lot hinges on its reputation. | | | | Among the vibration control options available to those |
| It's no wonder then that Mercedes-Benz puts its | | | | who rely on the technology are the rubber |
| vehicles through rigorous testing processes. A recently | | | | Vibro-Insulators® line. These vibration control |
| conducted examination of the automobile | | | | insulators come in a variety of styles and sizes in order |
| manufacturer included a ride comfort testing station. | | | | to handle most vibration isolation problems. Most of the |
| This station was designed and built by Moog FCS, | | | | mount styles available are designed to be used in |
| using its expertise in motion controls, high-performance | | | | either the compression or shear direction. |
| flight simulation and testing systems for automotive, | | | | When attending to its vibration control needs, a |
| aviation and aerospace,. | | | | renowned corporation like Mercedes-Benz would turn |
| A press release issued by Moog FCS reported, "The | | | | to a world leader in rubber molding and rubber-to-metal |
| challenge addressed by Moog FCS was to validate | | | | bonding. A producer of custom molded rubber and |
| the predicted values of ride and handling | | | | rubber-to-metal bonded parts, including a |
| characteristics produced by digital simulation. This | | | | Vibro-Insulator® line of isolators and mounts, can |
| testing approach forms part of Mercedes-Benz' first | | | | best attend to the noise, vibration and shock control |
| foray into digital car prototyping." | | | | needs of even the world's most recognized |
| The press release went on to say, "The Moog FCS | | | | manufacturer of luxury automobiles. |
| Suspension Test Rig employs FasTEST software. ... | | | | Produced with either natural rubber or neoprene |
| FasTEST offers a full application suite for the | | | | elastomers, depending on the application, rubber |
| automotive testing market, featuring a revolutionary | | | | Rubber Vibro-Insulators® are good for most |
| iteration strategy and unique time saving features, as | | | | industrial applications and are resistant to oil. These two |
| well as sophisticated fatigue analysis and vibration | | | | advantages make them particularly amenable to the |
| control software. | | | | specific needs of the automobile industry. |