The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Rubber Springs

Date: 2023-11-22     From: Longding     Author: admin

Rubber spring is a kind of polymer elastic spring. It has the advantages of a good vibration reduction effect, small resonance area, long service life, low cost, good cold resistance, and excellent air tightness. In addition, rubber springs are also waterproof and electrically insulating, making them the first choice for vibration-damping products in various industrial fields.

Rubber springs can be made into a variety of products of different shapes and sizes. The rubber spring has a very compact structure and can effectively utilize space. Its elastic coefficient is much smaller than that of metal, and changes in a larger range with changes in hardness. Therefore, changing the rubber hardness can make the spring obtain different stiffnesses. That is, the stiffness of a rubber spring of the same shape can also be selected within a certain range.

Advantages of rubber springs

1. Rubber springs have relatively high internal resistance. This internal resistance plays a very good role in absorbing sudden impacts or high-frequency vibrations and sound insulation.

2. The stiffness of the rubber spring in each direction can be selected according to the actual situation, and there is no unified standard.

3. Rubber springs can bear loads in multiple directions at the same time, simplifying the structure of the system.

4. The elastic modulus of rubber springs is relatively small. However, the elastic deformation obtained is relatively large, and nonlinear characteristics can be easily achieved.

5. The installation and disassembly of rubber springs are relatively convenient and easy to maintain.

6. The rubber spring does not require lubrication and is convenient and fast.

Disadvantages of rubber springs

1. Rubber spring is not a pure elastomer, but a relatively viscous elastic material, so its mechanical properties are relatively complex.

2. Compared with steel springs, rubber springs have poorer resistance to high temperatures, low temperatures, and oil resistance. Therefore, the choice should be made according to the actual situation.

3. It is difficult to accurately calculate the elastic properties of rubber springs used in the production process.