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POLYDAMP® Melamine Foam: Top Noise Control for Heat Pumps

Polymer Technologies Inc's POLYDAMP Melamine Foam

The type of acoustical material you apply is vital to ensuring a geothermal heat pump works at its full capability and meets new UL requirements. Choosing the wrong product could result in noise issues that will cause the product to break down and have frequent maintenance issues. Controlling noise in heat pumps can be solved … Read more POLYDAMP® Melamine Foam: Top Noise Control for Heat Pumps

Enhancing ATV Performance with Molded Rubber and Foam Solutions

Orange ATV vehicle driving through mud and standing water.

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are built to handle rugged terrain and the most demanding environments while maintaining high performance. However, these harsh conditions can create tough challenges for engineers to address as they look for ways to meet rider needs and improve overall performance. Extreme heat, constant vibrations, heavy impacts, and excessive noise are among the … Read more Enhancing ATV Performance with Molded Rubber and Foam Solutions

Why ATV Manufacturers Should Partner with Polymer

Two ATVs move through rough terrain surrounded by trees.

ATV manufacturers are in a league of their own when creating vehicles. Sure, there are similarities between the ATV industry and other big machinery, but on a smaller scale. To understand the needs within the ATV market, foam and rubber manufacturers must know the whole industry inside and out. Luckily, Polymer Technologies has been in … Read more Why ATV Manufacturers Should Partner with Polymer

Custom Material Solutions for Construction Equipment Manufacturers

Construction Equipment moving dirt around a construction site.

One of the biggest concerns for construction equipment manufacturers is ensuring that the equipment they put on the market meets all the necessary safety standards. Polymer Technologies Inc. sees that concern and matches it with our custom material solutions. After all, the challenges faced by big equipment manufacturers differ significantly from those faced by equipment … Read more Custom Material Solutions for Construction Equipment Manufacturers

Cost-Effective Noise and Vibration Solutions for Construction Equipment

Solutions for operator cabs

In the bustling world of construction, noise and vibration are more than just annoyances—they’re critical challenges that can impact equipment longevity, operator health, and overall productivity. Studies show that excessive sound can lead to noise-included hearing loss, while constant vibration can cause long-term musculoskeletal issues. These problems not only affect the well-being of operators but … Read more Cost-Effective Noise and Vibration Solutions for Construction Equipment

Why Aircraft Insulation Should Meet AS9100 Aerospace QMS Standards

Airplane in Flight

The AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) belongs to a family of standards designed to address diverse quality requirements while also reducing supply chain costs throughout the international aerospace industry. Products such as aircraft insulation materials bring a high level of quality and trust when backed by a business with AS9100 certification. What Does the AS9100 … Read more Why Aircraft Insulation Should Meet AS9100 Aerospace QMS Standards

Vibration Concerns in Commercial Device Manufacturing

Sound Wave

Noise and vibration production is a major problem encountered by companies that utilize appliances in their workspaces. Appliances that produce significant vibrations can include any and all products with mechanical parts—generators, kitchen appliances like blenders, offices appliances like printers, and so on. Vibration is distracting, uncomfortable, and in some cases, unsafe for workers. It is … Read more Vibration Concerns in Commercial Device Manufacturing