Damping & Isolation

For travelers, comfort and satisfaction are due, in large part, to low levels of noise and vibration. In vehicles, noise can be significantly lowered by reducing the transmission of structure-borne vibration and airborne sound from the road or tracks to the passenger compartment via the floor. BISCO® Silicones are reactive solutions to noise that block the path of sound and vibration into the vehicle.

For portable products that might be dropped or otherwise impacted, such as cell phones and laptops, shock resistance is an important aspect of durability. You can design in resistance to shock by using strong, lightweight materials; rugged mechanical joints and electric connections; and well-designed cushions. PORON® Urethane Foams provide excellent resistance to compression set (collapse), and exhibit high resiliency, good vibration damping, and impact absorption.

Vibration Isolation

Batteries need to be packaged to absorb internal impact energy. PORON® Urethane Foams provide excellent resistance to compression set (collapse), and exhibit high resiliency, good vibration damping, and impact absorption. This extends the life of the battery by continuing to seal and absorbing shock.

Custom Materials

No one product will fulfill all of the problems of structure-borne noises. The solution to vibration isolation and damping is usually a combination of materials and design adjustments. The BISCO Silicone L3 Premier family covers rail car floating floors. Other materials are designed to handle a range of damping coefficients or to refrain from contributing to resonance.

You want all your materials to contribute to an optimal customer experience – a soft ride that reduces impact. While most cushioning wears down over time, BISCO Silicone materials have a unique open cell structure that produces a breathable foam that will not break down with continual use.