A wide variety of industries, including construction, aerospace, defence and material handling, require anti-vibration solutions to limit noise, vibrations, and shock. GMT specialises in providing anti-vibration mounts and other products to cater for each industry by offering a range of bespoke solutions to protect your equipment, vehicles, machinery and workforce. These products are a necessity for many companies, and without them, the efficiency of a company, its people and its products can be jeopardised.

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When it comes to vibration-reducing materials, most products are made up of a rubber compound. Find out why this is the case and why it is so important to invest in anti-vibration solutions in many industries.

What material absorbs vibration the best?

Rubber is widely regarded as the best vibration-reducing material as it can be manufactured with high damping coefficient properties, sustains its performance and can be highly resilient with low levels of creep.

There is a common misconception that rubber only refers to one type of material. In reality, there are many different types and compounds which have been created and adapted to suit specific conditions and applications, and the type of rubber for vibration reduction will vary depending on the specifics of the job. The different rubber compounds fall into two main categories: natural rubber and synthetic rubber.

• Natural rubber is made from latex, a substance originating from plants. It features excellent resilience, as well as fantastic surface friction and abrasion properties.
• Synthetic rubber is produced in chemical plants and laboratories. Its diversity in properties means it can be used in many different applications. Its properties can vary depending on the production process but is often resistant to various liquids and chemicals, temperature and ageing.

The difference in how these are produced means that they have unique compound structures, which will affect their individual properties and therefore their suitability for specific utilisation.

Both types of rubber have their benefits, and GMT will use both natural and synthetic rubber as anti-vibration material, depending on the use and requirements of each product.

Why is it important to reduce vibrations in certain industries?

Vibrations and shock can cause damage and wear to equipment and machinery across a range of industries which often leads to a shorter lifespan, poorer performance, and unnecessary noise. In some cases, vibrations and shock can even cause machinery to break, something which could be avoided with the correct vibration-reducing product.

Replacing equipment and machinery often comes with a considerable cost, eating into profit margins and affecting production time and efficiency. Investing in anti-vibration solutions will help to keep your machinery and equipment running safely and efficiently for as long as possible, protecting your equipment and helping you to experience the best performance for a considerable length of time.

In addition, vibrations and shock can cause lasting damage to your workforce, such as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) among other effects, particularly if they are regularly operating the machinery, and if exposure is prolonged. It is imperative that you protect those who are particularly at risk of exposure to vibrations and shock; take a look at the importance of controlling vibration in construction for more information.

Our Process

Here at GMT, we have refined the production of our natural, synthetic and mixed rubber products in order to produce industry-leading vibration-reducing materials that are of the best possible quality.

We source our rubber latex from rubber tree plantations across the globe, helping us to find the best quality product for consistent results. When we receive the latex, our team will compound it, using our high-tech systems to ensure consistent results. We can choose your specific rubber type from thousands of combinations, using our knowledge and expertise to achieve the perfect anti-vibration rubber for your particular requirement. The rubber is mixed by the GMT team, enabling us to control quality and timescale. This helps us to deliver your durable anti-vibration solution on time without any issues.

We are confident that through our experience, our anti-vibration materials are the best on offer. Take a look at our process to understand the depth of the production undertaken to produce our customer&#;s products.

Contact GMT Today

GMT have many years of experience in producing innovative new anti-vibration materials and other vibration-reducing solutions, and we love a challenge. If you would like to learn more about our anti-vibration mounts and other products, please don&#;t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our knowledgeable team today.

Vibration Damping: What Is It and What Rubber Is Best for It?

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Sperry & Rice

Sometimes in products, or in industrial applications, vibration is an issue that requires a solution. In our business, we create solutions called vibration damping, and we do it with extruded rubber components.

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In fact, when vibration is an issue, the right rubber formulation can make all the difference. But first, let&#;s get back to basics. What is vibration?

Vibration is a mechanical occurrence where shaking or oscillations occur due to imbalances in a rotating part (like a motor) or uneven friction. If vibration isn&#;t controlled, it can cause damage to the entire assembly or unit, specific parts, or even worse, fail and cause damage far beyond a part failure. To prevent any of these bad things from happening, you need vibration damping materials and components.

Vibration damping uses materials, often rubber, to absorb vibrations caused by machinery or moving parts. It 

can take the form of rubber vibration mounts, pads, washers, isolators, or gaskets, and can be made with a variety of rubber compounds, but are commonly made of natural rubber, EPDM, neoprene, and butyl rubber.

We&#;ll cover these materials one by one, but first, a few qualities that vibration dampeners require: adhesion to substrates, durometer, and resistance to other substances (ie, chemicals, oils, heat). Which material you choose for your vibration damping needs will depend on your application, and it&#;s important to know how different rubber compounds perform under different conditions.

Substrate Adhesion

No material can deaden vibrations if it doesn&#;t adhere to your parts or components. If a rubber doesn&#;t adhere well to your substrates, it will fall off and render the damping useless. 

Durometer

Making sure the rubber used in your damping components isn&#;t too hard or too soft is crucial. Too hard and you may lose damping ability; too soft and your part may tear and fall off. It&#;s important to test different formulations to determine the exact right durometer for your project.

Resistance

Considering the environment in which your rubber components will be used is extremely important. Vibration dampeners need to survive and lead a productive life, so understanding what elements the rubber will be exposed to is crucial. Temperature, oils, chemicals, weather, etc., can wear down parts and cause failure so it&#;s vital to understand rubbers&#; interactions with its environment.

There are a few different vibration damping rubber materials used in most applications:

Natural Rubber

Natural rubber is a good vibration damping material that features high tensile strength, but its main drawback is that it doesn&#;t hold up well outdoors or in conditions that feature oils, due to its poor oil resistance.

EPDM

EPDM is a synthetic rubber that features high resistance to heat and weather and features excelled substrate adhesion and durometer. It can also be formulated in numerous different compounds for many different applications.

Neoprene

Neoprene excels in two specific areas for vibration damping: its superior adhesion to substrates, and its resistance to oil. Neoprene is a bit more expensive than other rubbers but its ability to stick to substrates (especially metal) and its ability to perform in oily conditions makes it a great damping option.

Butyl Rubber

Butyl rubber is a synthetic rubber that features low gas and moisture permeability and is extremely resistant to heat, abrasion, and tearing, which makes it an excellent option for damping vibrations.

As you can see, vibration damping parts and components can be made with a variety of rubbers, but it is crucial to find the best performing and most cost-effective option for your project. But that can be difficult unless you are a rubber expert. Fortunately, Sperry & Rice has a trained team of engineers experienced in all rubber formulations to help you determine which is right for your next project.

Sperry & Rice offers innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing processes, and comprehensive quality controls to produce precision extruded synthetic rubber components for the HVAC, automotive, transportation, and appliance industries. Our reputation lies in making sure that the rubber we provide makes the finished products of our clients reliable, and of the highest quality. 

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