Good vibration dampening material

[Anarchist]

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Thanks alot anyway man.
Was very kind of a suggestion of you.
Anybody have any cheap practical solutions?
I was initially thinking of something that you get day to day that could be used to dampen the vibration? Something like a rubber bath mat or something.

[nevermind1534]

If it's a permanent installation, or at least somewhat permanent, You could buy a tube of silicone, and coat the sides of the drives with that.

[Anarchist]

Would be too difficult to remove.
Good idea though otherwise.
Anybody know of a cheap material with shock absorbing qualities/noise dampening qualities which is pretty much dielectric for use?

[Anarchist]

Sorry for double post, but would neoprene be a suitable material?
According to wikipedia it is commonly used for "noise isolation in white power transformer installations, and as padding in external metal cases to protect the contents while allowing a snug fit". As well as "electrical insulation" and laptop sleeves.

[blueonblack]

How about this?

http://www.organize.com/12x5black.html

I've used it in my tool boxes for years, I'd say that's it's plenty thick enough to dampen the minor vibrations you'll find in PC equipment (you can layer it for more dampening if needed), it has holes for ventilation, and it's cheap.
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[Anarchist]

How about this?

http://www.organize.com/12x5black.html

I've used it in my tool boxes for years, I'd say that's it's plenty thick enough to dampen the minor vibrations you'll find in PC equipment (you can layer it for more dampening if needed), it has holes for ventilation, and it's cheap.

I'll look into that, thanks.

Would this kind of thing work, do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Non-Stick-Rectangle-Orange-Silicone-Bakeware-Baking-Mat_W0QQitemZ270247393360QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 70247393360&_trkparms=72%3A12|39%3A1|65%3A12&_trks id=p3286.c0.m14

Only concern with that is that it's none-stick. Would I still be able to glue it or whatever?

[blueonblack]

I'd say the silicone baking mat would work, not sure how thick it is, might need more than one. As for gluing, silicone is made not to stick, but in my experience there is an adhesive for absolutely anything.
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[Anarchist]

As for gluing, silicone is made not to stick, but in my experience there is an adhesive for absolutely anything.

Yeah you're probably right about that.
Thanks alot, i'll do a little more research still.
I'll try and think of something else that'll work.
If anybody has anymore ideas, i'll be glad to hear them!

[ajmilton]

How about felt? Pretty cheap, pretty heat resistant, can cut it to fit. I know it's used in musical instruments all the time, so it can reduce a lot of vibration. I'm not sure what sort of glue you will find that's both heat resistant *and* easy to remove though

[SgtM]

Dr Scholls Moleskin.

http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/p...p&searchArg=67