Wind and other
undesirable road noises, can be caused
by a variety of factors. These irritants
can represent significant problems by
affecting a consumer’s perception of the
quality or value of an automotive
product. Fortunately, Argent has
developed a variety of low-cost
Solutions to address your varied sound
dampening and abatement needs. All of
our unique composites can be custom
converted to meet the needs of your
specific application.
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Argent’s Design Team solved the
challenging wind noise issue on this
popular SUV with specialty die-cut foam
tape. Our design features a
high-performance acrylic adhesive system
and economical PVC foam. The highly
conformable foam effectively blocks the
troublesome wind noise channeled through
the irregular surfaces between the door
and A-pillar.
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Noise & Sound Dampening Brochure
For noise abatement applications requiring
additional rigidity or strength, Argent has
developed a variety of foam composites. Through
combinations of film and other laminates, foam tapes
can meet the robust performance requirements
necessary for more demanding applications. These
laminates also have an added ergonomic benefit,
making them easier to handle in some manufacturing
environments especially where gloves are worn.
(Low Density Polyethylene Film) performs in low-cost
wind noise applications that require minimal sound
dampening properties. Flexible and conformable, LDPE
film can be used on complex surfaces. LDPE film is
both weather and waterproof, performing in both
interior and exterior automotive environments. With
its aggressive acrylic adhesive system, our LDPE
film will adhere to most clean dry surfaces.
Due to their adaptability and moderate sound
dampening properties, our family of foam tape
composites can provide a wide variety of wind noise
and sound dampening Solutions. Available in an array
of types, densities, thicknesses, and custom
high-performance adhesive systems, foam tape is
highly versatile. Argent’s foam tapes are available
in PVC, polyethylene, rubber, polyester, and
urethane foam constructions.
Designed to meet automotive interior environment
extremes, 3M™ Thinsulate™ is a lightweight, cost
effective alternative to heavy shoddy pad.
Performance and versatility make Thinsulate™ ideal
in applications that require premium technology at a
reasonable price. With exceptional acoustic
properties, Thinsulate™ is capable of blocking
severe noise intrusion. Thinsulate™ can be die-cut
with heat-sealed edges, and attached by: PSA, sonic
weld, and hot and spray glues.
Dampening metallic noise is the primary application
for foil tape. On sheet metal, foil tape can prevent
the “oil canning” sound often created by large
sections of unsupported body panels. Aluminum foil
can be mated with acrylic transfer adhesives or foam
tape for simple but effective attachment to your
substrate with proven performance. Our family of
foil tape composites can be custom-tuned to match
the needs of your specific sound dampening
application.