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VIBRATION CONTROL PRODUCTS
Many mechanical systems have a limited tolerance for vibration. Left unchecked, vibration creates noise, causes user discomfort, loosens fasteners, damages seals, and leads to fatigueinduced failure.
RL Hudson’s vibration control products help eliminate issues caused by this unwanted shake, rattle and roll.
BUMPERS When a moving object contacts a stationary one, its speed instantly becomes zero,sending a shock wave through both objects. Bumpers reduce the peak force exerted on a component by deforming under impact load.
CUSHIONS can absorb shock, reduce the transmission of vibration, or distribute applied forces over a larger area. In mechanical systems, they are often used where there is little or no relative motion between two objects.
DAMPING PRODUCTS absorb and dissipate energy from vibration, shock, or impact. Bumpers and cushions may or may not also perform a damping function.
ISOLATORS are used to separate one or more components from a source of vibration. An isolator may simply allow two mechanically-linked components to vibrate at different frequencies, without absorbing any energy itself, or it may also be designed to absorb some energy.
SHOCK ABSORBERS usually consist of one or more closed cylinders that each contain a piston and a quantity of oil. The piston contains holes, valves, or both, to allow a restricted flow of oil as the piston moves in response to shock, impact, or vibration.
SPRINGS store mechanical energy but do not absorb or dissipate energy.
RUBBER SHEET has long been used as a sound and vibration damper under equipment supports and machinery bases.
LET US HELP RL Hudson supplies vibration control products to some of the largest companies in the world. If we can be of service to you, please let us know.
