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Damping tapes: Quiet precision for noise and vibration control

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Wire harnessing that meets your standards

Wire harnesses are central to reliable vehicle performance, managing data and power across expanding networks. Our tapes are designed to meet this complexity with strong bundling, abrasion resistance, and thermal stability. Developed to comply with industry standards and technical requirements from OEMs and wire harness manufacturers worldwide, our solutions deliver lasting protection and performance. With integrated noise damping, they also help create a quieter, more comfortable ride a growing priority as e-mobility advances. Whether for traditional systems or future-ready vehicle designs, our wire harnessing solutions provide reliability where it counts.

 

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Noise & Vibration Reduction
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Heat and water resistant
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Abrasion & Aging Resistance
Transfer and scrim backed tapes have low volatile organic compound.
Fleece Masking & Ultra-Low VOC

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01Prevent squeaks quickly

tesa® 51207 is equipped with a self-lubricating surface that resists abrasion and reduces friction. The strong, transparent tape is designed to be used in complex areas to mask off cable shafts, and absorb noise and abrasion from mounted parts.

02Solve rattle instantly

tesa® 50118 is ideal for quickly bundling and mounting cables and harnesses. Thanks to its fleece masking and excellent damping performance, the tape absorbs rattling noises. This ultra-low VOC product meets the EN 45545 requirements.

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03Block noise completely

tesa® 54715 combines a mineral filled polyolefin layer with a powerful acrylic adhesive. It is optimized to securely cover holes that require superior acoustic insulation combined with permanent sealing properties, heat, radiation, and water resistance.

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04Reduce machine noise and increase efficiency

In the manufacturing sector, damping tapes are widely used to mitigate irritating machine noise and decrease stress on components. They are applied to various parts of machinery, production lines, and ancillary equipment – such as compressors, HVAC systems, generators, pumps, and conveyors – to absorb and dissipate vibrational energy. This not only minimizes noise but also extends the lifespan of equipment by reducing wear and tear on parts. Additionally, damping tapes help prevent fatigue cracks caused by vibrations, ensuring smoother, more reliable operation and improved precision.

FAQ

FAQs about damping tapes

Damping tapes contribute to improved product quality by reducing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). By reducing NVH, damping tapes help create smoother, quieter, and more reliable products, leading to higher customer satisfaction, and fewer returns or repairs. Additionally, they can improve the precision of the manufacturing process itself by minimizing vibrations in machinery that could otherwise affect the accuracy of assembly or finishing operations.

In the automotive and aerospace sectors, damping tapes reduce buzz, squeak, and rattle (BSR). They ensure structural integrity, enhance passenger comfort, and improve the overall performance of cars and aircraft. In manufacturing, damping tapes are incorporated in household appliances like washers, dryers, and refrigerators to minimize operational noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). And they are employed in electronic devices and control panels to prevent vibrations that could affect performance and reliability.

Damping tapes are valued for their ease of application, versatility, and effectiveness in reducing both noise and vibration in a variety of industrial settings. An alternative is to use materials like foam or fiberglass to absorb sound energy and reduce noise. While effective for high-frequency noise, these materials may perform less effectively for low-frequency vibrations. Physical barriers or enclosures can also be built to block sound transmission and contain noise within a specific area. But they can be bulky and may not address any vibrations. Finally, isolators or pads can be used to reduce the transmission of vibrations from machinery to the surrounding structure. However, they may not be able address to airborne noise effectively.