How Hutchinson products solved some of the most challenging problems with vibration isolation.
The (Molding Ruber & Silicone) Core of What We Do Hutchinson’s Industrial and Defense Anti-Vibration Division began in 1943, when Barry Controls was founded to solve shock and vibration problems for the U.S. military during World War II. Over 80 years later, Barry Controls was...
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A Unique Challenge Requires a Custom Solution... or Does It? Many customers come to us with the assumption that they’re looking for a custom part. What they do is unique. Perhaps they require materials that can withstand extreme temperatures or especially rough conditions. They’re not...
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Passenger Railcar Airbags: A Hutchinson reHuse Success Story Manufacturers are facing increasing challenges that include the growing necessity to deliver products meeting sustainability expectations while reducing product selling prices despite escalating labor, energy and material costs to produce them. Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry is addressing...
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Automation: A Hutchinson Success Story Like all manufacturers, Hutchinson was facing some formidable challenges. Material costs were rising. Labor was short in supply, in high demand, and getting pricier. Inefficiencies resulted in scrap and rework rates that management knew were too high. Consistent quality and...
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Problem A competitor’s isolators were insufficiently reducing vibration in a medical device manufacturer’s portable oxygen concentrator pump. Solution Our engineers analyzed the pump system and recommended one of our commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) ball mount series vibration isolators to improve performance. Results The COTS...
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Problem Our quality department needed an effective way to keep the rest of the company informed about the important work it does to ensure customer satisfaction. Solution Create a triannual newsletter that highlights recent developments within the quality department and reinforces our company-wide focus on product...
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Problem A competitor’s part did not sufficiently damp vibration in a leading vehicle manufacturer’s electric school bus, causing the power steering pump to fail during durability testing. Solution Leveraging our extensive knowledge of shock and vibration solutions as well as our vast selection of...
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Problem An applied research laboratory at a major university required a custom silicone ring mount system and urethane coupling that could withstand long-term, high-torque and high-RPM propulsion activity. Solution Using our design tools, testing lab and extensive database of silicone properties, we established the optimal...
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Building an Inclusive Environment, One Job at a Time In late 2021, Hutchinson's Ithaca, Michigan, plant formed a partnership with an organization called Mid-Michigan Industries (MMI) to implement an inclusive training program within the facility. Through the initiative, individuals with varying abilities can train and...
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Problem: A customer came to Hutchinson seeking a shock protection solution for their client’s shipboard “friend or foe” detection electronics box. The client wanted to use a Cablemount solution, but modeling showed that its output was too close to limits with little to no safety...
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