From a persistent squeak to that rattling part, unwanted noises and vibrations can be both annoying and unsettling, whether in consumer products, when travelling, or at home or in the office. Products such as cars, rail carriages, airplanes, air conditioning units, washers, and dryers that operate quietly and smoothly instill confidence in their safety, security, and quality.
At tesa, we understand the importance of noise reduction. That is why our R&D experts collaborate with manufacturers to develop effective damping tapes designed to minimize movement and vibration while reducing noise and rattling. So, whether you are looking to dampen machine noise, deaden industrial or structural sound, or minimize automotive noise vibration, our damping tapes can be your solution. Key industries such as aerospace, transport, automotive, construction, and manufacturing rely on our vibration reduction solutions and acoustic damping tapes to maintain their exacting standards. As can you! Read on to find out more.
Today’s consumers expect cars, buses, and trains to deliver a quiet, comfortable journey – and our damping tapes prevent passenger compartments becoming too loud or unstable. In the automotive and transportation industry, buzz, squeak, and rattle (BSR) are significant sources of unwanted noise. And reducing engine, wind, and road/track noise is becoming an increasing priority for most OEMs, resulting in stricter acoustic standards. In the automotive sector, the move to hybrid and electrical vehicles has accelerated the trend even further: the absence of internal combustion eliminates a significant source of white noise that previously concealed unwanted sounds and vibrations.
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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Our damping tapes have been engineered to offer you reliable noise-dampening and vibration-absorbing properties, delivering quieter and smoother performance. They feature high initial tack and adhesion, providing a strong bond that holds securely over time. Additionally, our assortment of tesa tapes boast excellent aging and abrasion resistance, making them suitable for long-term use. Their high conformability even on low surface energy (LSE) surfaces ensures optimal performance across a wide range of applications where noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) need to be minimized. Here are just three practical examples of how our damping tapes can help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
