Author: Suzanne OConnell
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5 Benefits of Rubber Engine Mounts
Engine mounts are essential components that absorb engine vibrations and prevent transfer to the vehicle frame. Rubber mounts, particularly those made from natural rubber or neoprene, offer superior benefits including noise dampening, balanced energy absorption, durability, cost-effectiveness, and resistance to various environmental conditions.
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4 Best Engine Mount Materials
Engine mounts, composed of rubber and metal components, secure engines while reducing vibration and noise. Key rubber materials include natural rubber, known for resilience; Neoprene, offering oil resistance; Silicone, excellent for high temperatures; and EPDM, featuring good tear resistance. Metal options include low carbon steel and aluminum.
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3 Types of Rubber Injection Molding
The blog post details three main rubber molding processes: transfer molding, compression molding, and injection molding (including organic, liquid, and thermoplastic variants). Each method has specific applications, benefits, and limitations for manufacturing rubber parts across various industries.
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RPM Presents: What is the Future of OHEV
Video 6 in a 6 video OHEV series. Mike McNeil, RPM’s Vice President, discusses his take on the future of off-highway electric vehicles and what he finds exciting about the gradual transition from a fossil-fueled-based economy to a more renewable side.
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RPM Presents: Unique Challenges When Protecting OHEV
Video 5 in a 6 video OHEV series. Electric vehicles have a lot more electronic components, which also means a lot more sensors that allow the vehicle to operate. Learn the ways they are treated differently to avoid the shock and vibration of the external environment.
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RPM Presents: Key Differences in Protecting an Electric Motor Drive
Video 4 in a 6 video OHEV series. The electric drive motor is a bit different from the traditional internal combustion engine or diesel engine. Learn what those key differences are and how you can protect them from the external environment.