Noise and vibration damping and insulation
Key benefit
Complete silence with no vibrations and perfect protection against external factors (dust, water, heat).
The technological challenges we are tackling
Elimination of unwanted noise and vibration
Solutions to prevent squeaking, creaking and rattling at joints and interfaces between different materials (plastic-plastic, plastic-metal).
Reduction of friction and low-friction surfaces
Use of materials with an extremely low coefficient of friction to ensure smooth and silent contact between moving parts.
Filling gaps and sealing
Bridging tolerance gaps between parts using highly compressible foams that absorb manufacturing tolerances and prevent parts from moving.
Thermal and acoustic insulation
Durable felts, non-woven fabrics and lightweight foams that absorb noise and insulate sensitive components.
Typical applications
- Applying adhesive tape to the contact surfaces of dashboard panels, door panels and centre consoles in vehicles.
- Applying sliding strips to high-stress areas of guide rails, drawers and moving mechanisms.
- Acoustic insulation of driver’s cabs, engine compartments and machine housings.
Shaped cut-outs and bespoke manufacturing
Elimination of human error, minimisation of waste, standardisation of quality and a dramatic speeding up of assembly.