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Transit vehicles play an important role in getting commuters from place to place, but all too often, vibration and noise can disrupt the experience. Vibration and noise don’t just create an uncomfortable ride for passengers, they can also result in equipment wear and tear and structural stress. Effective vibration damping for transit vehicles from Elbex can go a long way in enhancing the passenger experience, extending vehicle lifespans, and ensuring safety. Understanding Vibration in Transit Vehicles Transit vehicles experience many sources of vibration. For example, transit buses could experience vibrations from the engine and road surface, while trains often experience track irregularities. Strong vibrations put added stress on engine mounts and structural joints, while also creating discomfort for passengers. Elbex’s Vibration Damping Solutions Elbex manufactures a variety of vibration resistant gaskets for transit systems, combining material expertise and precision engineering to produce dependable results. Our team selects the ideal material for each application (such as EPDM, natural rubber, or neoprene) based on the application’s temperature, environmental conditions, and other factors. We then use advanced engineering techniques such as finite element analysis and vibration testing to optimize performance as we design, manufacture, and customize gaskets and seals for vibration damping purposes. Benefits of Elbex’s Vibration Damping Solutions Elbex’ vibration damping solutions offer a host of benefits. Most notable is improved passenger comfort thanks to reduced noise and vibration. A smooth, pleasant ride ensures passengers will return in the future! Even more importantly, vibration damping protects critical components from damage, reducing maintenance costs and increasing vehicle longevity. By minimizing structural stress and fatigue, these solutions also enhance the safety of mass transit vehicles. Applications in Transit Systems Transit vibration control solutions have many applications in both buses and trains and light rail vehicles. In buses and coaches, gaskets and seals are placed in engine mounts, suspension systems, and body panels to reduce vibration and noise. In trains and light rail systems, gaskets and seals help isolate vibration from the track to improve passenger comfort. If you need help with transit vibration control for your vehicles, contact us today or visit us online to learn more about our mass transit solutions. Our material expertise and customization capabilities will help you get effective results for your vibration damping needs.