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dampener [′dam·pə·nər] (engineering) A device for damping spring oscillations after abrupt removal or application of a load. (graphic arts) In offset printing, one of the rollers that transfers water to the nonprinting areas of the total surface that is printed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This is particularly suitable for use in formation of torsional vibration dampeners. Because these nanotube foams are lightweight, pliable, and elastic, Kane says, they could be ideal as sound dampeners or shock absorbers. Vibration signatures observed on pumps mounted to pro-cast base plate and foundation units indicate that these units act like vibration dampeners for rotating equipment. |
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