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Does it really work? Can Sorbothane® protect a raw egg from impact? Design World technical and editorial staff examined the unique properties of Sorbothane. They decided to test the impact protection of Sorbothane by dropping a raw egg, enclosed in a Sorbothane case, from the ceiling of their converted warehouse offices in Cleveland, Ohio. It […]

Development of Sorbothane In 1975, Dr. Maurice Hiles embarked on a series of bold and fascinating human experiments. He had electrical probes surgically implanted into his own leg, thus becoming a human test subject. These probes measured the effect that running and walking have on the human body. The results of his experiments were surprising […]

Client Partner: General Motors – Ypsilanti, Michigan, Assembly Plant When Ypsilanti, Michigan, assembly line workers were using traditional rubber mallets during production, they would dent the body panels of new cars when attaching side-molding and trim assemblies. This created very expensive secondary paint and body damage. The Challenge: Finding a Surface Conforming Material In an […]

Client Partner: Rachel Westphal, LiveKühn® Inventor and CEO When Rachel was 11 years old, the competitive figure skater suffered an impact related hip injury and was forced to give up ice skating for over a year. Undeterred, her injury and time on the sidelines prompted Rachel to seek out safety gear that would enable her […]

Motion is present in all industrial automation systems. Stopping or changing the direction of that motion releases kinetic energy, which can cause shock and vibration to occur. Any sudden shock in a system can cause immediate damage to the overall machine and the components it may be manufacturing or processing. Consistent vibration inputs can cause […]

A Parent’s Testimonial on How Sorbothane’s Heel Pads Helped Their Son “I have 5 children, 3 of whom were recently adopted from Ghana, Africa. My oldest child is 13 and has never had a good pair of shoes in his life. When he came to our home, he had several injuries that seemed to be lingering […]

History Of Sorbothane In 1975 – materials scientist Dr. Maurice Hiles was working on the development of a synthetic material that could absorb harmful shock.  Dr. Hiles embarked on a series of bold and fascinating human experiments. He had electrical probes surgically implanted into his own leg thus becoming a human test subject. These probes […]

Sorbothane® is a material that has been used for a variety of shock and vibration solutions. The definitions in this post are essential for understanding how Sorbothane works and how it has helped a number of products and applications around the world. We have successfully assisted engineers and entrepreneurs in various industries to create custom […]

How can the Sorbothane Engineering Design Guide help engineers? This guide was developed to provide engineers with a practical, hands-on approach for designing components and products using Sorbothane® material. The guide provides detailed information about using Sorbothane material for shock and vibration solutions. About the Guide It’s important to note that the guide is advisory […]

What is Durometer? Durometer is a measurement of relative stiffness and is used to compare polymers.  Sorbothane is softer than rubber and most other polymers. Sorbothane is measured on the Shore “00” scale. Most types of rubber and other polymers are specified using the Shore “A” or Shore “D” scales. In comparing stiffness, be aware of the scale […]