Custom NVH Solutions for Enhanced User Experience
Lakeview Industries can create custom noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions using a variety of foam, rubber and molded materials. Our custom parts are used by OEMs and component suppliers across industries, including automotive, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, recreational vehicles, electronics, HVAC and more. From bumpers and insulator pads to vibration isolator mounts, custom door seals, window seals and more, we customize acoustic insulation and sound dampening materials to enhance the user experience in end products. For custom components that are durable, made from high quality materials and help solve your biggest noise and vibration challenges, choose Lakeview Industries.
Sound and Vibration Management Applications
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) solutions come in all shapes and sizes, and we are committed to developing the ideal solution based on your unique application requirements. Whether you are looking to reduce engine noise in automotive or industrial equipment applications, add acoustic insulation to HVAC systems, reduce cabin noise and wind noise in automotive applications or simply eliminate unwanted squeaks and vibration using custom gaskets and seals, we have you covered. We can convert materials to your exact specifications and create custom components that enhance both product performance and the user experience.
Some of the noise, vibration and harshness solutions we can create include:
- Bumpers
- Insulator pads (both foam and rubber)
- Vibration isolator mounts
- Acoustic insulation solutions
- Acoustic barriers
- Sound absorbing headliners
- Gaskets and seals
- Weatherstripping
- Anti-squeak solutions
Vibration Isolator Mounts
We can create a variety of vibration isolator mounts to absorb excessive vibration in industrial and automotive applications. We create mounts using a number of materials based on the application requirements including, dense rubber, open and closed-cell foam. These mounts essentially trap unwanted or excessive vibration and prevent it from negatively affecting the user experience or longevity of the end application. Vibration isolator mounts are used regularly in the automotive, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, recreational vehicles, trailers, and HVAC industries.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT:
Belting, assembly and kitting of a vibration isolator
During the pandemic, we identified and resolved supply chain and labor challenges for a major construction industry customer that was struggling to bring new on-site assembly fully online. By consolidating three component sources and assembly at our facility, we streamlined their operations, allowing the customer to use their labor sources more strategically.
Open-Cell and Closed-Cell Foam
Foam materials are commonly used for a variety of noise absorption, vibration and harshness solutions. We work with a wide range of both open-cell and closed-cell foams and can convert materials to your exact specifications. Some of the types of foam materials we work with include polyurethane, polyethylene foam, neoprene, reticulated foam, PVC, EVA and open-cell sponge rubber. We’ll work with your team to understand application requirements and can make material recommendations based on the compression set and other characteristics needed. We can quickly source and convert foams as well as rubber materials, isolator pads and specialty materials thanks to our strong partnerships with major materials suppliers. Our materials expertise and expansive converting capabilities help us develop the custom solution you need to solve your biggest NVH challenges.
Die Cutting Foams to Exact Dimensions
Our cutting-edge converting equipment allows us to cut open-cell and closed-cell foams into nearly any size and shape you need. We offer die cutting, rotary cutting, water jet cutting, knife cutting and more and will match our process to the material to ensure it does not get damaged during processing. We can cut foam materials into complex geometries with specified tolerances to accelerate assembly time and ensure the effectiveness of NVH solutions.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT:
Transforming Production Efficiency
Lakeview’s innovative solution transformed an automotive casting supplier’s production efficiency. By optimizing foam square manufacturing, we eliminated downtime and improved yield. Our collaborative approach resulted in custom-length foam delivered on reels and reduced risk to the client’s automation equipment. Our vibration dampening solution reduced our client’s operational costs and manufacturing time, along with enabling our client to focus on core competencies.
Prototyping and Design Excellence
We can support the development of noise, vibration and harshness solutions through our rapid prototyping and design phase support services. We offer several types of 3D printing to quickly print multiple concepts, reduce rework and make adjustments to designs while minimizing downtime. Our 3D-printed prototypes also offer significant cost savings compared to traditional molded components. With our design support and prototyping services, product developers can accelerate the design phase and get products into market faster and more efficiently.
