Automotive

Noise, Vibrations & Harshness Solutions

Automotive Solutions

Industry Solutions > Transportation & Mobility

At Armstrong, we pride ourselves on our expertise in manufacturing components for vehicle acoustic management. We specialize in producing high-quality, precision die-cut, thermoformed and elastomer parts that are engineered to meet the specific Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) requirements of the automotive industry.

Interior / Cabin

Automotive Car Interior / Cabin

Inserts or paddings for headliners, rear shelf, pillar, floor panel, dashboard, AC air outlet, AC vent pipe, sunroof cover, wire harness, centre console, storage box, etc.

Requirements

  • To prevent unwanted outside noise from entering the passenger compartment
  • To cushion shock impact and dampen vibration from any moving parts or components

Solutions

  • Process: Die cut;   Materials: PU foam, PE foam, Nonwoven
  • Process: Heat Press Forming;   Materials: PE foam
  • Process: Reaction Injection Moulding;   Materials: PU

Door Module

Automotive Solutions - NVH - Door Module

Soundproofing shield / mat

Requirements

  • To prevent unwanted noise from entering the passenger compartment through the door
  • Good resistance to cold and heat

Solutions

  • Process: Die cut;   Materials: PP film, PE film, PVC film
  • Process: Vacuum Forming;   Materials: PE foam, PP foam

Wire harness grommets

Requirements

  • To protect electrical wiring from damage through door holes and openings
  • Able to suppress rattling, and have good resistance to cold and heat

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;   Materials: EDPM

Paddings

Requirements

  • To cushion shock impact and dampen vibration from any moving parts or components
  • Low odor or odorless materials

Solutions

  • Process: Die cut;   Materials: PU foam, PE foam
  • Process: Heat Press Forming;   Materials: PE foam

Trunk

car boot trunk

Inserts or paddings for trunk shelf, trunk cover, floor panel, wire harness, spare tire tool kit storage compartment, etc.

Requirements

  • To prevent unwanted outside noise from entering the passenger compartment
  • To cushion shock impact and dampen vibration from any moving parts or components

Solutions

  • Process: Die cut;   Materials: PU foam, PE foam, EPDM foam
  • Process: Heat Press Forming;   Materials: PE foam
  • Process: Reaction Injection Moulding;   Materials: PU

Audio System

Speaker mounting

Speaker mounting

Requirements

  • Air-tight speaker gasket to seal the speaker to the speaker enclosure at the door panel and dashboard
  • Able to dampen vibration and insulate sound at the interface area

Solutions

  • Process: Die cut;   Materials: PU foam, PE foam, EVA foam, EPDM foam

Engine Compartment

Engine Compartment

Car hood insulation pad

Requirements

  • To absorb noise and vibration from vehicle engine
  • High temperature resistance

Solutions

  • Process: Heat Press Forming;   Materials: Non-woven + PU foam sandwich material

Grommets for firewall, fender wells, hood and engine blocks

Requirements

  • To protect electrical wiring from damage through engine holes and openings
  • Able to suppress rattling, and have high temperature resistance

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;   Materials: EPDM, FKM, CR

Steering System

Steering joint bushing

Steering joint bushings

Requirements

  • To prevent metal-to-metal contact to ensure longevity of the vehicle’s steering system
  • To act as a cushion to absorb vibration between the wheels and steering joints for the driver’s comfort

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;  Materials: PU, NR, EPDM, NBR

Suspension System

Suspension System

Suspension / shock absorber bushings

Requirements

  • To prevent metal-to-metal contact to ensure the longevity of the suspension arms
  • To act as a cushion to stop the transmission of vibration from the wheels to the vehicle chassis

Solutions

  • Process: Elastomer Moulding;  Materials: PU, NR, EPDM, NBR, SBR