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Cellasto®: NVH Solutions for Automotive Interiors

Bring the experience of quiet luxury to your automotive interior by using Cellasto® to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). First impressions begin with interior performance. Applying this beautifully engineered microcellular polyurethane elastomer will provide the smooth and quiet function that is key in communicating high quality and excellence in your automobiles.  

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Choose the superior NVH material for automotive interiors

Economically provide optimal operation and dependable function in your automotive interior elements with Cellasto®. Featuring a unique range of qualities, Cellasto® offers superior vibration isolation and friction damping in your design solutions.

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NVH improvement 
Damp high-frequency vibrations produced by small electric motors

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High volume compressibility 
Design smaller and lighter friction elements for use in tight spaces with lower production costs

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Lightweight 
Reduce weight for the same performance, up to 35% relative to conventional elastomers 

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Wear-resistant 
Ensure continuous lifelong performance with outstanding abrasion resistance

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Stable in all conditions 
Deliver smooth, even performance unaffected by temperature or humidity fluctuations 

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Custom solution 
Design using a range of material densities and recipes to achieve finely tuned specifications

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Electric motor isolation

Generate a more luxurious experience by using Cellasto® to create quieter electric motors.  Incorporate this performance material in window and mirror controls, power steps and motorized seat adjustments to reduce the transmission of NVH.

  • Improve acoustic isolation for both high- and low-frequency vibrations

  • Effective in both shaft couplings and motors mounts 

  • Take advantage of all-in-one solutions

  • Design smaller, lighter components that make full use of available space

Armrest, glovebox and console dampers

Pivots and track glides made with Cellasto® provide smoother, more effortless movement. In armrests, gloveboxes and consoles, Cellasto® delivers consistent material behavior and stands up to grit better than conventional elastomers to provide long-lasting performance.

  • Improve overall passenger experience and perception of quality with smooth, damped sequences of movement

  • Take advantage of easy assembly to add friction dampers in various applications
  • Simplify the design of friction elements
  • Apply to movement in multiple directions

  • Offer lifelong performance for pivot and glide components

Passenger seating

Amplify seating comfort by utilizing the unique compressibility and friction-damping of Cellasto®.  Design headrest dampers, seat rail end stops, and seat vibration decouplers with this polyurethane foam to make seat movement more fluid and reduce vibrational transmission to passengers.

  • Reduce resistance and eliminate squeaking in headrest adjustment

  • Eliminate noise and harshness at seat and travel endpoints

  • Improve support and isolation of seating for better NVH

  • Replace metal springs in seat tilt control with Cellasto® spring element

  • Design for components that require less space.

Infotainment system displays

Cellasto® decoupling mounts provide superior vibration protection for infotainment system displays. As a durable, quiet support system, Cellasto® enhances the utility and appearance of head-up displays and entertainment system interfaces. 

  • Protect infotainment displays from harmful vibrations and shocks

  • Improve readability by eliminating transmission of a wide range of vibrational frequencies and amplitudes

  • Achieve maximum energy absorption

  • Count on continuous, lifelong component performance 

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