{"product_id":"atom-custom-sorbothane-vaimennuspala-suojalevy-350-mm-x-20-mm","title":"Atom Airsoft Sorbothane damping piece + protective plate (3.50 mm x 20 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSorbothane is a modern shock-absorbing material, and in airsoft guns, its properties can be utilized primarily in reinforcing the gearbox and reducing noise. In addition, Sorbothane allows adjustment of the angle of engagement between the piston and the sector gear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation requires:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSorbothane pad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA protective plate on top of the Sorbothane pad to prevent the piston head from striking the material directly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible super glue - for example, Loctite Flex Gel works well\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlue the Sorbothane pad onto or in place of the cylinder head's rubber cushion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlue the protective plate on top of the Sorbothane pad to prevent the piston head from damaging it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the angle of engagement between the sector gear and the piston teeth, and remove one tooth from the piston if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThickness: 3.50 mm (with protective plate)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Sorbothane and how does it work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorbothane is a modern rubber-like special material developed in the UK, used in everyday products such as high-quality running shoes and industrial applications. It has an exceptional ability to absorb vibration and shock. However, Sorbothane's material properties differ significantly from ordinary rubber.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf the impact force is examined as a function of time (see graph below), it helps to understand how Sorbothane works. The graph compares the shock-absorbing ability of Sorbothane to that of standard rubber under a constant force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScenario 1\u003c\/strong\u003e: No damping material (blue curve)\u003cbr\u003e All kinetic energy from the moving part (the piston) is transferred into the gearbox structure within a very short time. The gearbox shell experiences a sharp stress spike, which can cause it to crack.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScenario 2\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard cylinder head rubber (yellow curve)\u003cbr\u003e The rubber provides slight flexibility and reduces the stress spike somewhat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScenario 3\u003c\/strong\u003e: Damped with Sorbothane (red curve)\u003cbr\u003e Sorbothane offers optimal damping, eliminating the strong impulse peak that stresses the gearbox.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sorbothane.com\/Data\/Sites\/31\/images\/performance-curves-shock.png\" width=\"385\" height=\"339\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA more detailed article about Sorbothane and angle of engagement adjustment can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.atom-airsoft.fi\/kohtauskulman-saato-ja-sorbothane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore information about Sorbothane is available on the official website: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sorbothane.com\/\"\u003ewww.sorbothane.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atom Airsoft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54236468805980,"sku":"SORBOD70","price":4.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6636\/2610\/files\/DSC_5637.jpg?v=1743361095","url":"https:\/\/atom-airsoft.fi\/en-ie\/products\/atom-custom-sorbothane-vaimennuspala-suojalevy-350-mm-x-20-mm","provider":"Atom Airsoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}