Noise and Vibration Control

DanHolohan

(Indianapolis, IN) Design engineers seeking to build cost-effective
noise and vibration controls into their product designs can obtain a
systematic and concise tutorial outlining the four principal tools for
noise and vibration control (damping, isolation, absorption and barrier
materials), authored by E-A-R Specialty Composites (E-A-R). E-A-R,
arguably the world leader in composite/elastomer engineering and product
development for handling noise, vibration, comfort, thermal requirements
and/or shock, hopes that the "The Four-Fold Method of Noise and
Vibration Control" white paper will help product designers get a better
understanding of how passive acoustical systems can best be used to
improve product designs at the lowest cost.

George Gabuzda, Senior Director of E-A-R comments, "Whether design
engineers are attempting to retrofit noise and vibration controls into
existing products, or considering new product designs, it pays to have a
better handle on basic principles that affect choices of materials for
noise or vibration controls. Because E-A-R manufactures the broadest
selection of materials for noise and vibration controls available from a
single source, we usually can offer design engineers a wider selection
of choices for noise and vibration controls than is expected. Choosing
the right materials for a particular noise or vibration problem does not
require magic, but can sometimes be tricky. Through many years of
partnering with product designers to solve noise and vibration problems,
E-A-R's engineers know both the usual noise sources in particular
product designs, and how to efficiently diagnose the specific acoustic
signature of a particular model. E-A-R authored "The Four-Fold Method
of Noise and Vibration Control" to help product designers gain a better
understanding of underlying design issues that impact noise and
vibration control."

"The Four-Fold Method of Noise and Vibration Control" tutorial is 8
pages in length and can be obtained at no charge at
http://www.earsc.com/pdfs/engineering/4foldWP.pdf , or by writing to
solutions@earsc.com, or phoning 877 - 327 - 4332.

E-A-R Specialty Composites (www.earsc.com) manufactures proprietary,
high performance plastics and foams-vinyls, urethanes and rubbers-for
noise control, vibration isolation and damping, cushioning and
ergonomics. E-A-R Specialty Composites maintains headquarters and a
production facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, a plant in Newark,
Delaware, near Philadelphia, and additional sales, engineering and
design support in Asia.

Product inquiries can be called in to 877-327-4332 or sent to
solutions@earsc.com, or via post to E-A-R Specialty Composites, 7911
Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.