Custom Molded Elastic Silicone Foam Pads for Cushioning Damping or Isolation

Pads made from silicone sponge are a good fit for mechanical shock protection and vibration dampening in small and medium sized devices that have less mass, where solid materials are too firm. The compressibility and closed cells of the sponge allow for compression integrity without absorbing water or other fluids that the pad may be exposed to. Closed cell silicone sponge may be a good choice for ruggedized portable instruments, data acquisition devices and communication equipment applications. The mechanical stability of silicone throughout a wide range of temperatures will ensure that the pad will perform well in cold soak drop test. Softening and stiffening of other polymers may jeopardize expensive components. Another good alternative to silicone sponge pads is silicone foam pads.

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Features

1. Elasticity: Silicone foam pads are highly elastic, which allows them to deform under pressure and then return to their original shape. This elasticity helps in absorbing and distributing impact or vibration energy effectively.
2. Customization: These pads can be custom molded into various shapes and sizes to fit specific applications. Customization allows for precise fitting and ensures optimal performance in cushioning, damping, or isolation requirements.
3. Cushioning: The silicone foam material used in these pads provides excellent cushioning properties. It can absorb and disperse impact energy, protecting delicate components from damage or reducing the transmitted force to sensitive areas.
4. Damping: Silicone foam pads exhibit superior damping characteristics, meaning they can reduce vibrations or oscillations caused by external forces. This damping capability is valuable in minimizing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels in mechanical systems or preventing resonance.
5. Isolation: These pads can isolate or decouple one component from another, effectively reducing the transfer of vibrations or noise between them. This feature is beneficial in preventing the propagation of vibrations to sensitive equipment or isolating vibrations from affecting surrounding structures.
6. Temperature resistance: Silicone foam is known for its excellent temperature resistance. It can withstand a wide range of temperatures, from extreme cold to high heat, without losing its mechanical properties or degrading over time. This makes it suitable for applications that involve varying temperature conditions.
7. Chemical resistance: Silicone foam pads offer good resistance to many chemicals, oils, solvents, and other substances. This resistance ensures the durability and longevity of the pads, even in environments where exposure to such substances is likely.
8. Electrical insulation: Silicone foam has inherent electrical insulation properties. These pads can provide electrical insulation and help prevent the conduction of electrical current or static charges, making them useful in electronic or electrical applications.

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