Author: Suzanne OConnell
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Q&A | A Glimpse into the Future of Off-Highway Electric Vehicles.
RPM’s Vice President discusses OHEV development, highlighting three key protection areas: battery trays, electric motors, and electronic components. The company applies traditional vibration isolation methods to these new challenges, focusing on protecting components from shock and vibration while anticipating gradual market adoption starting with smaller vehicles.
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A Comprehensive Guide for OEMs on Identifying and Correcting Engine Mount Failure in Industrial Vehicles
Engine mounts are crucial components in industrial vehicles, absorbing vibrations and ensuring stability. Signs of failure include increased vibrations, unusual noises, misalignment, and performance issues. Proper identification, correction, and potential redesign are essential when components are upgraded or replaced, requiring careful consideration of weight, vibration, and thermal factors.
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Achieving Peak Performance: Optimizing Vibration Isolation Across Frequency Ranges with Rubber Mounts
The article explores optimizing vibration isolation using rubber mounts across different frequency ranges. It discusses key factors like material selection, resonance frequency, dynamic stiffness, and dampening characteristics, highlighting their importance in automotive, machinery, and defense applications for enhancing performance and safety.
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6 Essential Engine Mount Design Considerations
Engine and motor mounts are crucial components that reduce noise and vibration in vehicles and motor-dependent equipment. While standard mounts are available, custom solutions are often needed. Key design considerations include industry application, mount type, materials, dimensions, and molding processes.
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Compression Molding Defects: What Can Go Wrong
We manufacture precision rubber parts through compression molding, where potential defects can arise from incomplete cavity fills, improper elastomer fillers, or incorrect vulcanization processes. While defects like blisters, chips, discoloration, shrinkage, and flow lines can occur, our expertise and careful attention to calculations and variables ensure high-quality parts that meet specific design requirements.
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Three Benefits of Rubber Compression Molding
Compression molding, one of the oldest rubber shaping methods, uses metal presses to apply pressure to rubber, creating durable parts. This cost-effective process is suitable for various production runs and part sizes, offering versatility and repeatability while maintaining quality, though it may not be ideal for very small, intricate parts.