Introduction

Vibration management is critical for many industries and applications. Excessive vibration can cause fatigue, wear and tear, noise, and other issues. Proper vibration control requires using materials that can dampen, isolate, or absorb vibrational energy. Rogers Corporation offers a range of specialized materials for effective vibration management.

Rogers Materials for Vibration Control

Poron® Foams

Poron foams are open cell polyurethane foams renowned for excellent vibration damping and shock absorption properties. Key benefits:

• High vibration damping and isolation
• Load bearing capacity
• Soft foam feel provides cushioning
• Available in sheets, rolls, die-cuts

Poron foams are used for:

• Isolation mounts and gaskets
• Equipment vibration pads
• Automotive NVH applications

BISCO® Silicone Foams

BISCO silicone foam sheets offer vibration dampening across a wide temperature range. Key features:

• Maintains properties from -115°F to 500°F
• Low outgassing
• Flame resistant
• Available with pressure sensitive adhesive backing

Common uses of BISCO foams:

• Isolation mounts in aerospace and automotive
• Speaker gaskets
• Appliance anti-vibration parts

Duralife® Bearing Materials

Duralife materials are engineered thermoplastics with innate lubricity, lowering friction and isolating vibration. Benefits include:

• Self-lubricating
• Noise reduction
• Wear resistance

Typical applications:

• Bushings, spacers, seals
• Automotive door checks
• Appliance and HVAC vibration dampening

Dempsey® Isolators

Dempsey isolators are multi-durometer molded rubber-to-metal bonded anti-vibration mounts. Key features:

• All-direction vibration isolation
• Handles shock, impact, and oscillation
• Customizable durometers

Uses of Dempsey isolators:

• Mounting electronics
• Industrial equipment bases
• Precision machinery

Conclusion

Rogers Corporation provides a diverse portfolio of materials engineered specifically to dampen, isolate, and reduce vibration and shock loads. Their foams, thermoplastics, and isolators offer proven vibration management solutions for transportation, industrial, electronics, and other applications. Leveraging Rogers’ materials expertise enables effective vibration control for improved equipment performance, life, and sound quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some key considerations when selecting materials for vibration control?

Some key factors are the vibration frequencies to be dampened, maximum load weights, operating temperature range, space constraints, and cost. Environmental resistance, flammability standards, and ease of installation may also influence material selection. Consulting Rogers’ application engineers ensures you choose the optimal material for your specific application.

How can improper vibration control affect equipment performance and life?

Excess vibration causes premature fatigue, cracking, loosening of parts, wear, and tear over time. This results in more frequent repairs, replacements, and downtime. Uncontrolled vibration also leads to noise issues. Effective vibration management enhances equipment reliability, uptime, and lifespan.

What Industries commonly use Rogers vibration management materials?

Major industries using Rogers materials include transportation, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, defense, electronics, audio equipment, appliances, medical devices, and precision instruments. Any application where equipment vibration needs controlling can benefit from Rogers’ vibration solutions.

Can Rogers materials help meet vibration standards and regulations?

Yes, Rogers has extensive experience developing materials to meet various vibration specifications such as MIL-STD-740-2 and ASTM D1037. Their materials are proven to help equipment manufacturers comply with regulatory and industry vibration standards.

Are Rogers materials customizable for different applications?

Rogers offers standard and custom materials tailored to specific vibration damping requirements. Their technical experts work closely with customers to engineer solutions meeting the exact needs of the application through material composition, thickness, hardness, adhesion properties and other parameters.