| When the Sikorsky S-76D helicopter achieved its first | | | | dependent on two variables: 1) operating temperature |
| flight last month, one of its main features was a dual | | | | and 2) exposure/non-exposure to oil. More specifically, |
| speed rotor with active vibration control. More than | | | | Natural Rubber has a maximum operating |
| "three years of design, development and testing [went | | | | temperature of 150°F and is good for most |
| into this] first prototype aircraft," so the achievement is | | | | industrial applications. It is also affected by immmersion |
| a notable one. | | | | in oil. |
| The helicopter, however is just the latest in a long line | | | | Neoprene has a maxiumum operating temperature |
| of technology to take advantage of custom-molded | | | | of 180°F and is resistant to oil. |
| and rubber-to-metal bonded parts for noise and | | | | Selecting the proper Vibro-Insulator® for a specific |
| vibration control. Such parts are also extensively used | | | | application, entails a complicated formula, but leading |
| in the installation of machines, plastic processing | | | | manufacturers of custom-molded rubber and |
| machines and metal cutting machines. Power presses, | | | | rubber-to-metal bonded parts for noise and vibration |
| CNC machines, pharmaceutical machines, diesel | | | | control will help you to select the proper |
| engines and textile machinery make use of | | | | Vibro-Insulator® based on the information that you |
| custom-molded and rubber-to-metal bonded parts for | | | | provide. Having the following information ready for |
| noise and vibration control as well. Railways, | | | | them will speed up the selection process: |
| aeronautics, telecommunications, nautical and energy | | | | 1. The maximum load that must be supported. |
| are just some of the many industries that have | | | | 2. The number of mounts supporting the load. |
| embraced the technology. | | | | 3. The frequency of the disturbing vibration. (Note: If |
| So how exactly is the vibration control achieved? The | | | | there is more than one frequency involved, the lowest |
| rubber Vibro-Insulators that bring about vibration control | | | | frequency is the determining one.) |
| come in a variety of styles and sizes. As a result, they | | | | 4. Any restrictions on the size or style of the mount |
| can handle most vibration isolation problems-even the | | | | based on space limitations or assembly considerations. |
| toughest ones found in bumpy helicopter rides. By | | | | If the Sikorsky helicopter line can can control its |
| offering a wide variety of vibration control mount | | | | vibration with the proper custom-molded rubber and |
| styles, producers of custom-molded rubber and | | | | rubber-to-metal bonded parts, imagine what the |
| rubber-to-metal bonded parts can tackle even the | | | | technology can do for your noise and vibration contol |
| most difficult of noise and vibration control dilemmas. | | | | dilemmas. And the Vibro-Insulator line represents just a |
| Most of these mounts are designed to be used in | | | | few of the hundreds of different SPC-certified custom |
| either the compression or shear direction. | | | | rubber parts that are produced for companies |
| Produced with either natural rubber or neoprene | | | | throughout the United States. The manufacturer's |
| elastomers, depending on the application, the | | | | modern production plant is staffed by personnel with |
| Vibro-Insulator line of noise and vibration control | | | | many years of experience to offer you the most in |
| products are suitable for a wide range of industrial | | | | compression, transfer and injection molding services. |
| uses. The choice between the fabrications is | | | | |