Author: Suzanne OConnell
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The Increasingly Bright Future of Off-Highway Electric Vehicles, Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Off-highway electric vehicles (OHEVs) are transforming industries like construction, agriculture, and mining with electric motor-powered equipment. These vehicles offer reduced emissions, improved performance, and lower operating costs compared to traditional ICE vehicles. Despite current challenges like higher initial costs and limited range, the OHEV market is expected to grow significantly due to environmental benefits and…
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Selecting an Isolator: Degrees of Freedom and Primary Engine Disturbances
The blog post explains the process of selecting vibration isolators for engines, emphasizing the importance of understanding six degrees of freedom in motion and specific isolation requirements for different engine types. Key considerations include equipment weight, center of gravity, disturbance types, and application-specific factors.
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Sourcing the Most Cost-Effective and Best Quality Engine Mounts: A Guide for Supply Chain Managers
The blog discusses strategies for sourcing engine mounts in industrial vehicles, emphasizing the importance of understanding specifications, finding reliable suppliers through trade shows and directories, assessing supplier credibility, negotiating costs effectively, and maintaining continuous quality audits throughout the partnership.
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The Rubber Extrusion Process | RPM Rubber Parts
Rubber extrusion manufacturing begins with a specially designed steel die that shapes rubber compound under heat and pressure. The process allows material to swell and creates continuous lengths of specific profiles, making it economical and efficient for producing parts like gaskets, seals, and tubing.
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Vibration Isolation Theory and Why It Matters
Vibration theory consists of three main components: mass, spring, and damper, which form the foundation for vibration isolators. These elements, along with natural frequency and transmissibility, are crucial in designing systems that effectively reduce vibration output, whether for mass-excited systems like engines or base-excited systems like operator cabs.
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Types of Sandwich Mounts
Categories: Sandwich Mounts
Sandwich mounts provide vibration control, low maintenance, and high load capacity across various industries including automotive, healthcare, and military applications. Available in different sizes and styles like bobbin mounts, square pad mounts, and large shear mounts, they protect equipment and operators from vibration damage while offering versatile installation options.