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The Latest Generation of Anti-Vibration Pads Has Arrived for Washing Machines

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
Stack of 4 Ant-Walk Silent Feet washer pads

The compeition just doesn't stack up against the amazing results of Silent Feet pads.

3 years ago the first generation of Silent Feet were sent to the test labs.  Just a few months after that they made history as the number one anti-vibration pads for washing machines and dryers.  Today, we are proud to bring you the next generation of Silent Feet pads.  To engineer and build this latest appliance accessory we had to take our design back to the drawing board and totally re-created it.  We started with the same superior Sorbothane rubber as the primary vibration isolating material, but this time added a second top layer of stiff rubber.  This second layer of rubber provides a second wall of vibration resistance to the pads.  Then we added unique ridges to the top of each pad to help lock your washing machine in place.  After installation, the rubber ridges deform slightly allowing for a custom fit on every installation.  Finally we polished our molds and finished them with the highest grade of Teflon coatings to give every one of our products a clean, brilliant shine to accent the high gloss finish on modern washing machines.

Never before has there been an anti-vibration pad that offers all of these benefits and looks this stunning.  In fact, these new Silent Feet make all other washing machine pads look like, big ugly blocks of rubber.  Just like before, our Original Silent Feet offer easy installation and can be installed in most applications in less than 5 minutes.  Also like before, our Anti-Walk Silent Feet offer the best solution to eliminating unwanted appliance movement and “walking” without using any glue or adhesive.  All of this has been provided at the same great price as before.  And just like before, all of our washing machine pads carry a 10 Year Limited Warranty against defects and material failure.

Silent Feet anti-vibration appliance pads

The 2nd generation of Silent Feet pads makes our product line-up even better than before.

Still not convinced that we’ve outdone ourselves?  Then give our products the greatest test of all.  Install them in your home and if you’re not completely satisfied that they have solved your washing machine vibration and noise problem, simply return them.  We’re so convinced that you will love them that we still offer our 100% satisfaction guarantee.  Take this opportunity to try them out today.  You’ll see and hear the difference one the first load of laundry and on every load after that for years and years.

Consumer Reports Tests Silent Feet Anti-Vibration Pads

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

A posting on the Consumer Reports website has officially confirmed that Silent Feet as well as other anti-vibration pads

for washing machines are in the labs for testing. This marks the first official independent comparison of vibration isolation pads. The washing machine anti-vibration pad industry is only a few years old. The Vibration Solution was one of the first companies to really begin putting significant funding towards research and design on washing machine noise and vibration reduction. Prior to 2007, most R&D was done internally at major appliance manufactures like Maytag, Whirlpool, Samsung, LG and General Electric. However, as the front-loading washing machine market expanded, it became clear that the major manufactures were falling behind on providing noise and vibration protection products.

The Vibration Solution began product development in 2005 when the company discovered a loud consumer outcry for a real anti-vibration product that worked for washing machines.  Prior to the release of Silent Feet, consumers were forced to resort to a wide range of cleaver but not always effective alternatives.  Some examples included tennis balls cut in half, rolled up gym socks, cow and horse mats, anti-fatigue mats, rolled up towels and our favorite, sitting on the washing machine.  None of these really solved the problem of washing machine noise and vibration.  Our company, realizing that no regular rubber would provide enough vibration dampening, contacted Sorbothane. Sorbothane had already developed cutting-edge solutions for NASA, the U.S. Military and NASCAR.  Together our engineers developed Silent Feet Anti-Vibration Pads.  After 2 years of exhaustive testing to ensure that every Silent Feet pad would withstand years of use and abuse without degrading, Silent Feet were officially released.

Now, just a few years later and with a market now filling with knock off imitations, Silent Feet have officially been recognized by Consumer Reports as one of the leaders in the industry.  Check out the August issue of Consumer Reports Magazine and Consumer Reports Online for full details of the tests.

Sorbothane Bumper Hemispheres For Electronics, Small Appliances and Audio Equipment

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Sorbothane non-skid bumper hemispheres are now available on Amazon.com.  Sorbothane rubber bumpers are pressure-sensitive adhesive-

Measuring Scale Protected by Sorbothane Pads

Protect your delicate equipment with superior Sorbothane bumpers

backed hemispheres that can be used as feet, stops, spacers and protectors in many applications. Each rubber pad features aggressive, high-tack pressure-sensitive 3M 200MP adhesive with a release liner, making application fast and easy. The unique Sorbothane urethane is a durable, resilient, polymer that provides outstanding vibration isolation and non-skid properties. Installation is quick and easy with no need for drilling, riveting or press fitting push-in feet. Sorbothane bumpers help absorb impact and noise and have excellent resistance to aging; they will not harden or crack over time. The smooth, clean, black urethane hemispheres serve as a modern and discreet rubber foot. Use them on trophies and desk-top items to act as a cushion and protect surfaces from scratching. Use them under audio and electronic equipment to prevent skipping and interference.

MacBook Pro protected by Sorbothane hemisphere pads

Small 3/4" Sorbothane pads fit perfectly under laptops

Primary applications include feet for small appliances, electronic equipment, phones, keyboards, speakers, desk accessories, printers, laptops, computers, monitors, multimedia projectors, DVD players and audio receivers. Hemispheres can be used as stops for cabinetry and woodworking. The rubber pads can be used as spacers/dampers for automotive computers and circuit board rigidity and vibration isolation. They also work great for separating stacked glass and metal sheets. Sorbothane hemispheres can be used as non-slip spacers on medical tabletops, electronic assemblies and lids. They are also useful as spacers to help protect delicate printed circuit boards from vibration and heat build-up.

Three Sizes Available Now:

3/4″ For laptops, computers, speakers and audio equipment (Load 1 – 1.8 lbs per pad)

1 1/4″ For small appliances, multimedia equipment and medical applications (Load 5 – 10 lbs per pad)

2″ For small to medium appliances, tower computers, lab equipment and automotive applications (Load 17 – 24 lbs per pad)

A pair of Sorbothane bumpons with 3M pressure-sensitive adhesive
Sorbothane bumpers are available with pressure-sensitive adhesive for easy installation

Installation: Simply remove the protective backing liner, position the Sorbothane rubber hemisphere and press it into place. The unique urethane material won’t crack, dry, scratch or mar surfaces. It will last for years to protect and isolate your valued possessions.

Silent Feet- A Washing Machine Pad Made to Last

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Got a washing machine that makes the whole house sound like it’s going to take off? Sadly, these problems get worse overtime as the washing machine’s internal dampening devices wear out. Even worse, the vibration can cause the machine to wear out quicker, sending you to the storeroom floor sooner than you’d like.

A washing machine pad can absorb those vibrations and noise, protecting the structure of the washer as well as your peace of mind. Placed on the feet of the washing machine, the pad muffles the sound of the machine as well as the vibrations.

Of course, you can try your own solutions, but they can only be so effective. Rags placed underneath the washer absorb little of the noise and look trashy. Make your own foam pads and they’ll probably be destroyed the first time you use the washer.

Homemade “solutions” are what usually send homeowners to the hardware store for real solutions to their problems.

To really fix the problem, however, you need to buy the right washing machine pad. Not all are the same. Most of the cheaper models you can find in hardware stores aren’t worth the packaging they come in. Usually, they’re made of cheap materials that don’t last and don’t absorb as well. They’ll wear out fast, putting you back at square one.

Save yourself some time and headache and check out Silent Feet. Made from the same polymers NASA and NASCAAR use to absorb excess shock, Silent Feet are more durable than other options on the market. In fact, they’re backed with a lifetime guarantee.

While they may be a little more expensive than what you’ll find in a hardware store, they are an effective solution that lasts for the price of a tank of gas. You won’t get a lifetime guarantee from a company that sells cheap rubber accessories. These products simply don’t last.

Silent Feet, however, will last a lifetime. If they don’t, you can get replacements for free.

Plus, Silent Feet are easy to assemble in six simple steps that don’t require any tools. A project doesn’t have to take all day to be effective. In fact, you can assemble Silent Feet in a few minutes and get on with the rest of your day.

Reduce Excessive Noise Cheaply with a Washing Machine Pad

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Got a washing machine that seems like it’s stuck on heavy metal music? Sometimes, the shaking of your washer can be so intense it’s ridiculous. You feel embarrassed if relatives or neighbors stop by anytime you’re doing laundry.

It’s a fairly common problem, but a real dilemma. It can not only be frustrating and the source of many a headache, but loud washers can often cut in on family time, studying hours, and even impact sleep schedules. With the busyness of today’s lifestyle, many families like to start a load of laundry just before bed. Excessive shaking, however, can keep you up at night. You shouldn’t need to lose sleep over a loud washing machine.

Often, it’s a natural result of wear. As washing machines age, their internal dampening devices designed to reduce noise wear out. Sometimes even newer models have more shaking than you’d like, however. It’s important to always read reviews of washing machine models before purchased to avoid such problems, but that doesn’t mean you need to be stuck with a noisy washing machine.

Don’t feel like you’re stuck with keeping an elephant in the laundry room that kicks and rams the walls of your laundry room. There are inexpensive solutions that can keep you from having to buy a new washer. There’s a recession on, and few family budgets these days want to shell out money for a new washer.

With a washing machine pad, you can significantly reduce washing machine noise to a gentle hum. They can be found for a reasonable price on the Internet. In fact, you can find a quality noise-reducing device that has a lifetime guarantee for about the same price as taking your family to the movies.

There have been significant innovations in the industry, particularly with the material of the washing machine pad. While many cheaper models are made from rubber and don’t last more than a couple of years, more specialized parts you can find on the Internet are made from the same enhanced polymers that have been used by NASA and NASCAAR for years as energy absorbing devices.

Quiet that noisy washing machine down. There’s no reason your laundry room needs to sound like a heavy metal concert. Reduce washing machine noise with noise reducing accessories. They can be installed in a few minutes without the use of tools. You deserve a washing machine that runs like a dream. When your machine hums and soothes, you’ll have peace and quiet again. You’ll be able to relax.

Consumer Reports – The Noisy Truth About 2009 Washers and Dryers

Monday, March 30th, 2009

The latest Consumer Reports reviews are now available for washers and dryers on sale in 2009 at www.consumerreports.org.  These reviews provide a wealth of great information about purchasing a new washer or dryer.  Some of the information available includes test results for washing performance, energy efficiency, water efficiency, capacity, gentleness, cycle time and most importantly for Silent Feet customers, noise and vibration.  All the test results were grouped by type of washing machine so that front and top loading machines could be compared accurately.

Even expensive washing machines for 2009 could leave your ears ringing and your dishes rattling

Even expensive washing machines for 2009 could leave your ears ringing and your dishes rattling

The two washing machines that had the worst vibration and noise were an LG and an Asko Ultracare which according to Consumer Reports, “shook so vigorously in our tests that they would be poor choises for laundry rooms on framed floors.” Anyone considering installing a washing machine on a framed floor or any floor other than a concrete slab should strongly consider the use of a vibration pad like Silent Feet.  Without such a pad under the washer and dryer the vibrations caused by the machines can degrade and destroy the structural integrity of the floor.  Other major concerns raised by the reports were anti-allergen features, longer cycle wash cycles and their negative effects on fabrics and finally problems with mold growth in washing machines.

For customers considering purchasing a new washing machine in the coming year, we strongly recommend installing Silent Feet products under any of the following models.  Each of these models earned the lowest scores in their category for noise and vibration.

Front-Loading Washing Machines
Frigidaire Affinity ATF8000F[S]
Kenmore HE2t 4756[I]
LG WM2277H[W]
Speed Queen CTSAOA[W]N
Kenmore HE2 Plus 4751[2]
Whirlpool Duet Sport WFW8300S[W]

Top-Loading Washing Machines
GE WJRE5500G[WW]
Kenmore 2884[2]
GE Profile WPRE6150H[WT]
Maytag MTW5800T[W]
Whirlpool WTW5800S[W]
Amana NRW5700T[Q]
Kenmore 2872[2]
Staber HXW2304
Estate ETW4400T[Q]
GE WHDRR418G[WW]
GE WWSE5240G [WW]
Hotpoint VWSR4160G[WW]
Haier Genesis GWT900A[W]
Whirlpool WTW5300S[Q]
Kenmore 2742[2]
Frigidaire FWS1233F[S]

Dryers
GE Profile DPSE810EG[WT]
Maytag MED5900T[W]
Miele Touchtronic T9800
Kenmore 6683[2]
Amana NED5800T[Q]
Whirlpool WED5800S[W]
GE DTSR495EF[GG]
Fisher & Paykel DEGX2
GE DRSR483EG[WW]
Whirlpool WED5500S[Q]
Staber HXD2304E

For complete reviews, buying recommendations and more information about washer and dryer noise and vibration check out consumer review sites like Consumer Reports, Consumer Search and CNET Reviews.

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What is HE detergent, and do I need it?

Monday, March 9th, 2009

What is “HE detergent”, and do I need it?

First let’s start off by saying “HE detergent” or high efficient is detergent that in short is engineered to have less “suds” than normal detergent.  This new detergent is recommended in many of today’s high efficient front loading machine. The reason that “HE detergent” is recommended and needed is that the new high efficiency washing machines use less water but you are still washing the same amount of dirty laundry so different detergent is needed to accomplish the same task. To go more into this, the new high efficiency machines, unlike non-high efficiency machines that fill all the way up with water and then “agitate” the laundry to get them clean, high efficiency machines can use up to 80% less water because they tumble the laundry in water, flipping them over and over and letting the water run though the laundry.    Not using “HE detergent” can result in confusing the machine resulting in delays in washing or a poor rinse cycle.   Worst case worst not using “HE detergent” can cause your laundry room to fill up with suds, not fun to clean up.  Using regular detergent and not “HE detergent” in you high efficiency machine can also result in you not getting the saving you deserve out of your high efficiency machine.  There are a variety of high efficiency detergents on the market today we have posted a picture of just a few of them but always look for the “HE” logo.

So we understand this has nothing to do with washing machine vibration but we thought it was relevant information and we have been getting a lot of questions about it, so we hope this help.

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The Vibration Solution Continues Their Committment to Sustainable Business

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Over the past year The Vibration Solution has launched a number of sustainability projects aimed at delivering the best quality products to customers in the most environmentally responsible manner.  Some of these projects include replacing all our shipping cushioning material with locally recycled paper, using sustainable inks for printing, and reducing the size of our shipping boxes use less cardboard.  Here is a recap of all of our projects over the past year.

In June 2008, The Vibration Solution partnered with local newspapers in North Carolina in order to use their excess newsprint as cushioning material in all of our shipping containers.  This allowed The Vibration Solution save more than 25,000 square feet of bubble wrap from being sent to landfills.

In August 2008, The Vibration Solution replaced all the inks used at our offices with environmentally responsible sustainable substitutes and recycles all spent of our ink cartridges.  At the same time we replaced all of our office paper with 100% post-consumer recycled copy paper.

In January 2009, The Vibration Solution redesigned our cardboard shipping boxes in order to reduce the their size.  This decreased the amount of cardboard in each box by 30%.  Besides just decreasing the amount of cardboard used this also has helped us prevent more than 2,480 lbs of CO2 each month that would have been caused by this extra weight during shipping our products to customers.

Coming in the Spring of 2009, The Vibration Solution will begin offering all of our products including, Silent Feet, Anti-Walk Silent Feet and Industrial Silent Feet in reusable packaging that uses 80% less plastic.  This new packaging will provide all the same quality protection that our customers expect but can be reused and recycled in a variety of ways.

The Vibration Solution continues to look for additional ways to increase the sustainability of our supply chain.  In addition to our current project to reduce the amount of plastic in all of our packaging we are also investigating the feasibility of offsetting all remaining carbon emissions related to our business.  This would make our Silent Feet the first carbon neutral vibration isolation pad for washing machines and dryers.

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The Vibration Solution Introduces Industrial Silent Feet ~ To help minimize power equipment vibration

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

The Vibration Solution, in following with our motto: “Products for Peace and Quiet”, has created a new line of vibration dampening products geared toward the power equipment community, we proudly introduce “Industrial Silent Feet.” You may be asking yourself “Why would I need Silent Feet under my power equipment? And what possible benefits could they offer?” For some it can allow you to work a little longer, and for others it will simply give you a more peaceful workshop but for everyone they can help provide a safer working environment. Industrial Silent Feet will help reduce the noise and the actual structural vibration that your power equipment naturally puts off during normal operation. Industrial Silent Feet are sold in sets of four and all are our standard Anti-Walk feet. The reason we are selling them in sets of four is because some power equipment have four feet while others have two feet and two wheels, so we wanted to be safe and offer everyone four. Who knows maybe you can isolate two machines for the price of one, and if not you could have a back up set. The reason we went with the anti-walk exclusively for the Industrial Silent Feet is mainly for safety reasons some examples being: some power equipment tends to walk around during use and can actually pull cables out, vibration caused from power equipment may also have a tendency to knock stuff off your workbench or absolute worst case scenario have a piece of equipment fall down a few stories at a work site (we have actually heard stories about this).

We were also receiving requests for “Industrial Silent Feet” from people working on intricate projects that were disturbed by some sort of power equipment vibration that would actually result in them having to stop what they were doing or possibly resulting in a ruined project .

Other people, some of our team being in this category, use the new “Industrial Silent Feet” because we like to “burn the midnight oil” tinkering on odd projects. Although the noise from our power equipment doesn’t necessarily transfer through the house sometime that slight “Hummm” of high frequency vibration does. These feet make a significant difference by helping to reduce the vibration transferred through the structure.

So whatever your needs we hope the new “Industrial Silent Feet” will lend you a hand so you can enjoy some more peace and quiet brought to you by The Vibration Solution Team.

 

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Industrial Silent Feet Under Generator


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Industrial Silent Feet

So Enjoy

 

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Hello Welcome to The Vibration Solution

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Hello and welcome to our new blog. I would like to start this blog off by telling a little about our start. We started with the question I ask you, “Does your washing machine walk around your laundry room, attack you when you enter, and shake your whole house?” Mine used to until we set out on a mission to solve this problem, we needed a product that would not only solve the problem of noise caused by washing machine vibration but also stop washing machine walking. 4 years later and a lot of testing, prototypes and headaches we have the solution, we call them Silent Feet. Now us being the perfectionist that we are, we wanted the best product possible.

To start we needed a top layer that would be able to withstand a roughly 250 pound machine shaking on top of it without breaking through, so we selected polyurethane. Next was the most important part we needed to select a base layer that would actually be absorbing or well dispersing the vibration. We did not want to use a foam or a product that would lose its quality over time, not did we want just some hard rubber that anyone could find, we wanted the best. That when we settled on a product produced named , simply, “Sorbothane”. Since its introduction, 25 years ago, Sorbothane® has been used in many varied energy absorbing product categories. Sorbothane Inc. engineers supplied the NASA design team with a unique Sorbothane® isolator to protect shuttle cameras from the violent forces thrust upon them during launch. Sorbothane® has achieved shock absorption levels of up to 94.7%. Unprecedented absorption levels are possible because Sorbothane® maintains stability and damping over a broad temperature range, enabling it to isolate damaging vibrations and impact shock in varied conditions. Its near faultless memory ensures a return to original shape, even after repeated compressions, making Sorbothane® ideal for a variety of engineering design applications requiring shock absorption, vibration isolation and acoustical damping. Currently, back to NASA, NASA is using Sorbothane to vibration/shock mount electronics on the new ARES I rocket due to launch in 2012.

So now that we had a material trusted by companies such as NASA, NASCAR, and Wilson just to name a few we had the perfect material. With the perfect material selected it came down the needing the perfect engineering. For this we gathered as many great minds as we could find, calling in the top Sorbothane engineers who had designed products for NASA, NASCA etcetera, and we called in friends and family who had experience in the industry and engineering backgrounds. With the wealth of knowledge we finally created our product, the definitive way to stop washing machine vibration and stop washing machine walking,we give you Silent Feet.

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