Heavy truck manufacturers need to use materials that can withstand immense amounts of abuse over hundreds of thousands of miles. Radiator mounts are crucial for securing the radiator, and these mounts are typically made of rubber because it is the best material for absorbing shock and vibration. However, truck companies have a common problem with rubber mounts burning up from high duty cycles over prolonged periods of time.

Industrial equipment doesn’t have to look sloppy and unappealing. When installing industrial HVAC equipment, you want to have both the most efficient and the neatest process possible.

Polymer worked with a client who was unsatisfied with the aesthetics of their boiler installation. The insulation foam that wrapped around the boiler did not fit well, looked unattractive, and would often break apart during installation.

Polymer’s solution to this problem proved that aesthetics do not have to be sacrificed for functionality. Using the right insulation materials for appliances ensures that equipment will not only function well but will look visually pleasing.

Here at Polymer Technologies, we have a team of engineers that are experts in vibration and shock isolation and are ready to answer any questions you have about isolation techniques. No matter your application, we are confident we can create a custom vibration isolation solution that meets your needs and solves your problems.  To better help you understand the complex world of isolation and the different types of vibration isolation options available to you, we have outlined the two basic methods below.

Every building experiences a certain amount of shock and/or vibration—whether caused by people or machinery. Vibration is a mechanical phenomenon in which periodic motion is generated by a force around an equilibrium point. The possible effects of these vibrations can vary from insignificant to disastrous, depending on the intensity and duration of the shock as well as the construction of the concerned structure or equipment.

Engine isolation is an important design consideration because of the problems that may arise if proper steps aren't taken to control and manage vibration. Vibration is produced as a result of the transfer of energy when rotating machinery is mounted to a support structure. This vibration may affect the overall performance of the equipment and potentially damage its longevity. A good vibration isolation system works in two directions. It can keep vibration produced by a source such as an engine from being transmitted to the frame; and it can keep vibration in a system from being transmitted to a sensitive piece of electronics or even a human.

Polymer Technologies is devoted to providing the highest quality noise and thermal attenuating products to the widest range of industries.  Over the past few weeks, we've shared with you how our POLYFORM line of products has solved a number of problems.  From improving functionality of products to enhancing other products safety attributes to simply silencing other necessary parts, Polymer has truly made an impact and has done so mostly under the radar.

Polymer Technologies Inc. provides 3-dimensional solutions for noise, thermal & vibration control.  Our POLYFORM© Molded Products are engineered and manufactured specifically for energy management, combining the best qualities in noise absorption, transmission loss, damping, isolation, and thermal insulation—all in one product!

A recent conversation with Polymer Technologies Founder and CEO, Robert Prybutok, led us to take another look at how Polyform Molded Products solve real-life problems.  Here is a snippet from our Q&A session with Mr. Prybutok:

Robert Prybutok has a long career history within the manufacturing industry—particularly areas that focus on acoustics and noise control.  After earning his BSME (that is: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering) from Philadelphia's renowned Drexel University, Prybutok's career skyrocketed.