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ATVs and Off-Road Vehicles: Thermal and Acoustical Solution

Three ATV vehicles parked on a hill outside.

ATVs and Off-Road Vehicles are beloved options for adventure enthusiasts. This means that the companies building the best need their vehicles to have peak performance. From noise to heat control, our customers are looking for solutions that put their options at the forefront of ATV and off-road design.

Polymer Technologies has worked tirelessly to ensure our solutions are exactly what your company needs to complete your product. We offer both standard options and custom designs. Whether it is molded foam, rubber, or heat shields, Polymer’s experts are equipped to handle any challenge you might face.

Trust in our solutions to ensure your vehicles will meet all the customer’s needs and desires.

Noise Solutions for ATVs and Off-Road Vehicles

The purpose of ATVs is that they are able to withstand just about any terrain. If they lack the proper parts to keep the vehicle from excessive noise production or overheating, customers won’t be satisfied with their purchase.

Because of this, Polymer has dedicated a portion of our efforts to finding the best rubber, foam, and heatshield options for smaller vehicles such as ATVs. So, what exactly can you expect from working with Polymer? Here are a few of our product options that reduce noise for ATVs and other off-road vehicles.

Molded Foam

Molded foam for engines

Our POLYFORM® Molded Foam, developed by our PMP Division, takes polyurethane foam to the next level by molding it into unique shapes. Molded foams serve various purposes and help solve thermal challenges. POLYFORM® can be used to create engine covers, insulation panels, overmolding for hand grips, molded shields, gap closeouts, and other components for grip, crash protection, and cushioning.

Molded Rubber

Molded Rubber tube

Our customers appreciate that we offer a variety of hoses for air/fluid transfer and molded rubbers to minimize airborne noise and maximize operator comfort. All parts are custom designed through collaboration with our engineering team.

Here are a couple options we offer for noise reduction and other acoustical needs.

  • Floor MatsPOLYDAMP® Acoustical Barrier Floor Mat consists of a loaded vinyl acoustical barrier, a non-skid abrasion-resistant wear surface, and a decoupler layer. Customers can choose between Ribbed (PAB-RB), Pyramid (PAB-PY), and Modified Twist (PAB-MT) surfaces.
  • Molded Parts–Our custom molded rubber parts create the highest-quality experience for any ATV operator. Such items don’t eliminate all noise, but they help reduce its amplitude by minimizing the sound traveling up through the floor or outside the vehicle.

POLYDAMP® Acoustical Foam (PAF)

One of our most popular options for acoustical control is the POLYDAMP® Acoustical Foam (PAF). PAF offers sound absorption while providing excellent heat, moisture, and chemical resistance. Ether foams offer excellent resistance to heat, moisture, and chemicals while being hydrolytically stable. One of the helpful features of our molded acoustic foam is the inclusion of a wide variety of film facings and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

POLYDAMP® Melamine Foam (PMF)

Polymer Technologies offers another molded foam product, POLYDAMP® Melamine Foam (PMF). PMF is an extremely lightweight material with excellent acoustical insulation properties. This option is perfect for vehicles looking to dampen the sound of the very close engine block to the vehicle cab. Just like acoustical foams, our melamine foams also come with a wide variety of film facings and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

ATVs and Thermal Control

Our expertise extends to crafting thermal insulation solutions to safeguard the engine area and the cab from high-heat sources.

Heat Shields

We take pride in our work with heat shields, offering products that can be easily applied to fuel tanks, fenders, and other panels using peel-and-stick adhesive backing. With the ability to withstand temperatures up to 1000°F and positioned ¼” from the radiant heat source, our heat shields are the ideal solution for ATVs.

The Polymer Difference

At the end of the day, by choosing Polymer Technologies, you are ensuring that all your challenges will be met with an enthusiastic smile and a drive to find you the perfect solution. Whether you are expanding an existing project or want to start something new, we can help you. Let us be your supplier for all noise and temperature control materials. Contact us today.