The Challenge: A client that specialised in the manufacture of therapeutic and rehabilitation equipment presented CSGtech with an elastomer anti-vibration ring that was failing after a short service life. Understanding the Issue: CSGtech determined the current material's mechanical properties were not matched to the dynamic application. The customer’s material selection was over-designed to meet a criteria that was incorrectly perceived to be critical. The Solution: CSGtech presented the client with a part that utilised a natural rubber compound with superior mechanical properties...