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An alternative to POM in environments involving aggressive lubricants or fuels.<\/div>\n <span class=\"glossary-tooltip__tag\">Glossary<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tt-gioco-di-flanchi-backlash\" class=\"glossary-tooltip\" hidden=\"\">\n <div class=\"glossary-tooltip__title\">Backlash<\/div>\n <div class=\"glossary-tooltip__def\">Free clearance between the flanks of two mating teeth, measured at the pitch circle. It prevents jamming due to thermal expansion or assembly errors.<\/div>\n <span class=\"glossary-tooltip__tag\">Glossary<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tt-stick-slip\" class=\"glossary-tooltip\" hidden=\"\">\n <div class=\"glossary-tooltip__title\">Stick-slip<\/div>\n <div class=\"glossary-tooltip__def\">Irregular motion phenomenon characterised by alternating static adhesion and abrupt sliding between two surfaces. 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Quietness is therefore a relevant technical characteristic, especially in sectors such as medical, packaging, industrial automation and consumer electronics.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"acoustic-reduction-in-spur-gears\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"11 5 6 9 2 9 2 15 6 15 11 19 11 5\"><\/polygon><path d=\"M19.07 4.93a10 10 0 0 1 0 14.14\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.54 8.46a5 5 0 0 1 0 7.07\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n Acoustic reduction in spur gears\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">The difference between metal and technopolymer gears is physical: metal transmits vibration with great efficiency, while technical plastic introduces natural damping. Technopolymers offer advantages in quietness, light weight, self-lubrication, chemical inertness and cost containment, making them suited to noise-sensitive applications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">When you choose a gear in POM-C, reinforced PA6 or <dfn id=\"def-poliketone-pk\"><span class=\"glossary-term\" data-tooltip=\"tt-poliketone-pk\" title=\"Semi-crystalline technopolymer with a very low friction coefficient and high chemical resistance. An alternative to POM in environments involving aggressive lubricants or fuels.\">polyketone (PK)<\/span><\/dfn>, the objective often starts from the need to reduce noise, lower inertia and improve operating comfort. The noise problem, though, isn’t solved by choosing the material alone: always assess material, tooth profile, center distance, precision, loads, speeds and operating conditions as a whole.<\/p>\n<div class=\"warnbox\">\n <div class=\"warnbox__title\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M10.29 3.86L1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"><\/path><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"13\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><\/svg>\n Warning\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"warnbox__text\">The final noise of a transmission depends on many factors that interact with each other. The expected values are starting indications, not guarantees. Always verify with real tests under the actual operating conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"causes-of-noise-and-the-role-of-technopolymers\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span>\n Causes of noise and the role of technopolymers\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">The main causes of noise in gears include construction errors, transmitted vibration, torsional stiffness, profile and pitch errors, misalignment, center-distance variations, surface roughness, incorrect <dfn id=\"def-gioco-di-flanchi-backlash\"><span class=\"glossary-term\" data-tooltip=\"tt-gioco-di-flanchi-backlash\" title=\"Free clearance between the flanks of two mating teeth, measured at the pitch circle. It prevents jamming due to thermal expansion or assembly errors.\">backlash<\/span><\/dfn> and deformation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">In metal gears, the high stiffness amplifies the vibration generated by every discontinuity in the contact between teeth. In technopolymers, instead, part of the energy is absorbed by the material, reducing the most annoying high frequencies and attenuating the real variation of the transmission under load (in English: loaded transmission error, that is, the real transmission error measured with the load applied).<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">As speed increases, the tooth-contact frequency rises. If the structure is stiff, the noise becomes sharper. Technopolymer gears elastically deform the contact, reduce the pressure peaks and limit the propagation of structural vibration.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"vibration-damping-in-technopolymers\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M2 6c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1C7 7 7 5 9.5 5c2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"><\/path><path d=\"M2 12c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"><\/path><path d=\"M2 18c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n Vibration damping in technopolymers\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">Technopolymers are viscoelastic: under load they don’t behave like rigid solids, but absorb and dissipate mechanical energy. For this reason a transmission in POM, POM-C or PK tends to be quieter than a metal one of the same size and speed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">The attenuation concerns above all the high frequencies, those most annoying to the human ear. The perceived reduction can be significant, but the extent depends on the specific conditions: gear type, material of the supporting structure, speed, load and assembly quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">PA6, POM-C and PK answer to different application logics. PA6 offers the highest mechanical strength among the three and an excellent cost\/performance ratio: in humid environments it requires calculating the clearance taking into account moisture absorption, a parameter managed at the design stage. POM-C is preferable when dimensional stability is the priority and loads are moderate. PK is the choice for chemically aggressive environments or when you want to eliminate routine maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"pom-c-quietness-and-dimensional-precision\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><line x1=\"22\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"2\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"2\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><\/svg><\/span>\n POM-C: quietness and dimensional precision\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">POM-C is one of the most used materials for quiet spur gears, thanks to its low friction and good dimensional stability. Compared with an equivalent, well-designed steel solution, the perceived noise reduction can be relevant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">When to choose POM-C: applications with rapid rotation, moderate power, medium-low loads and a quietness requirement. It’s suited when you have an ambitious acoustic target and the load conditions are under control. Always verify with field tests: the final result also depends on center distance, profile and supports.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"polyketone-pk-acoustic-performance-in-critical-environments\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M10 2v7.527a2 2 0 0 1-.211.896L4.72 20.55a1 1 0 0 0 .9 1.45h12.76a1 1 0 0 0 .9-1.45l-5.069-10.127A2 2 0 0 1 14 9.527V2\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.5 2h7\"><\/path><path d=\"M7 16h10\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n Polyketone (PK): acoustic performance in critical environments\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">Polyketone (PK) is a technopolymer with high wear resistance and chemical stability, suited to high-performance applications with low maintenance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">Compared with POM-C, PK offers greater stability over time and helps eliminate the so-called <dfn id=\"def-stick-slip\"><span class=\"glossary-term\" data-tooltip=\"tt-stick-slip\" title=\"Irregular motion phenomenon characterised by alternating static adhesion and abrupt sliding between two surfaces. It generates vibrations, noise and accelerated wear.\">stick-slip<\/span><\/dfn> (squeak from micro-slipping) typical of some plastic transmissions after many use cycles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">When to choose PK: chemically aggressive environments, machinery with frequent washing, sectors with severe acoustic regulations, long cycles and low maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"practical-examples-of-acoustic-reduction\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"4\"><\/line><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"14\"><\/line><\/svg><\/span>\n Practical examples of acoustic reduction\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">These examples illustrate typical orders of magnitude. The real results always depend on loads, speeds, assembly quality and machine structure.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__list\">\n <li><strong>Packaging gearmotor<\/strong>: switching from metal gears to reinforced technopolymer, the perceived noise reduction is often significant, with improved comfort and less vibration propagation to the structure.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Medical transmission<\/strong>: with technopolymer in place of metal you obtain relevant reductions, important both for patient comfort and for compliance with specific acoustic regulations.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Industrial automation<\/strong>: the acoustic gain in switching from metal to technopolymer is variable based on loads, speeds and assembly quality. A starting indicative value, always to be verified under real conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"how-to-choose-the-material-based-on-the-acoustic-target\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"><\/polyline><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n How to choose the material based on the acoustic target\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">The choice of material starts from the acoustic target, not just from mechanical strength. But no material guarantees a precise acoustic result by itself: design, assembly and operating conditions affect it as much as the material.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">As an orientation starting point:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__list\">\n <li>For moderate loads and controlled speed, <strong>POM-C<\/strong> is generally a good starting point for high-quietness targets.<\/li>\n <li>To keep noise low over time, in critical environments or with long cycles, <strong>PK<\/strong> is often the more robust choice.<\/li>\n <li>The <strong>glass-fiber PA6<\/strong> balances mechanical strength and noise containment: in humid environments calculate the clearance taking into account moisture absorption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__p\">In all cases, plan field tests under the real operating conditions before finalizing the choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infobox\">\n <div class=\"infobox__title\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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Quietness is therefore a relevant technical characteristic, especially in sectors such as medical, packaging, industrial automation and consumer electronics.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"acoustic-reduction-in-spur-gears\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"11 5 6 9 2 9 2 15 6 15 11 19 11 5\"><\/polygon><path d=\"M19.07 4.93a10 10 0 0 1 0 14.14\"><\/path><path d=\"M15.54 8.46a5 5 0 0 1 0 7.07\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n Acoustic reduction in spur gears\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">The difference between metal and technopolymer gears is physical: metal transmits vibration with great efficiency, while technical plastic introduces natural damping. Technopolymers offer advantages in quietness, light weight, self-lubrication, chemical inertness and cost containment, making them suited to noise-sensitive applications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">When you choose a gear in POM-C, reinforced PA6 or <dfn id=\"def-poliketone-pk\"><span class=\"glossary-term\" data-tooltip=\"tt-poliketone-pk\" title=\"Semi-crystalline technopolymer with a very low friction coefficient and high chemical resistance. An alternative to POM in environments involving aggressive lubricants or fuels.\">polyketone (PK)<\/span><\/dfn>, the objective often starts from the need to reduce noise, lower inertia and improve operating comfort. The noise problem, though, isn’t solved by choosing the material alone: always assess material, tooth profile, center distance, precision, loads, speeds and operating conditions as a whole.<\/p>\n<div class=\"warnbox\">\n <div class=\"warnbox__title\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M10.29 3.86L1.82 18a2 2 0 0 0 1.71 3h16.94a2 2 0 0 0 1.71-3L13.71 3.86a2 2 0 0 0-3.42 0z\"><\/path><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"13\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><\/svg>\n Warning\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"warnbox__text\">The final noise of a transmission depends on many factors that interact with each other. The expected values are starting indications, not guarantees. Always verify with real tests under the actual operating conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"causes-of-noise-and-the-role-of-technopolymers\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/span>\n Causes of noise and the role of technopolymers\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">The main causes of noise in gears include construction errors, transmitted vibration, torsional stiffness, profile and pitch errors, misalignment, center-distance variations, surface roughness, incorrect <dfn id=\"def-gioco-di-flanchi-backlash\"><span class=\"glossary-term\" data-tooltip=\"tt-gioco-di-flanchi-backlash\" title=\"Free clearance between the flanks of two mating teeth, measured at the pitch circle. It prevents jamming due to thermal expansion or assembly errors.\">backlash<\/span><\/dfn> and deformation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">In metal gears, the high stiffness amplifies the vibration generated by every discontinuity in the contact between teeth. In technopolymers, instead, part of the energy is absorbed by the material, reducing the most annoying high frequencies and attenuating the real variation of the transmission under load (in English: loaded transmission error, that is, the real transmission error measured with the load applied).<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">As speed increases, the tooth-contact frequency rises. If the structure is stiff, the noise becomes sharper. Technopolymer gears elastically deform the contact, reduce the pressure peaks and limit the propagation of structural vibration.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"vibration-damping-in-technopolymers\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M2 6c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1C7 7 7 5 9.5 5c2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"><\/path><path d=\"M2 12c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"><\/path><path d=\"M2 18c.6.5 1.2 1 2.5 1 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 2.6 0 2.4 2 5 2 2.5 0 2.5-2 5-2 1.3 0 1.9.5 2.5 1\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n Vibration damping in technopolymers\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">Technopolymers are viscoelastic: under load they don’t behave like rigid solids, but absorb and dissipate mechanical energy. For this reason a transmission in POM, POM-C or PK tends to be quieter than a metal one of the same size and speed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">The attenuation concerns above all the high frequencies, those most annoying to the human ear. The perceived reduction can be significant, but the extent depends on the specific conditions: gear type, material of the supporting structure, speed, load and assembly quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">PA6, POM-C and PK answer to different application logics. PA6 offers the highest mechanical strength among the three and an excellent cost\/performance ratio: in humid environments it requires calculating the clearance taking into account moisture absorption, a parameter managed at the design stage. POM-C is preferable when dimensional stability is the priority and loads are moderate. PK is the choice for chemically aggressive environments or when you want to eliminate routine maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"pom-c-quietness-and-dimensional-precision\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><line x1=\"22\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"2\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"2\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"22\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"18\"><\/line><\/svg><\/span>\n POM-C: quietness and dimensional precision\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">POM-C is one of the most used materials for quiet spur gears, thanks to its low friction and good dimensional stability. Compared with an equivalent, well-designed steel solution, the perceived noise reduction can be relevant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">When to choose POM-C: applications with rapid rotation, moderate power, medium-low loads and a quietness requirement. It’s suited when you have an ambitious acoustic target and the load conditions are under control. Always verify with field tests: the final result also depends on center distance, profile and supports.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"polyketone-pk-acoustic-performance-in-critical-environments\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M10 2v7.527a2 2 0 0 1-.211.896L4.72 20.55a1 1 0 0 0 .9 1.45h12.76a1 1 0 0 0 .9-1.45l-5.069-10.127A2 2 0 0 1 14 9.527V2\"><\/path><path d=\"M8.5 2h7\"><\/path><path d=\"M7 16h10\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n Polyketone (PK): acoustic performance in critical environments\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">Polyketone (PK) is a technopolymer with high wear resistance and chemical stability, suited to high-performance applications with low maintenance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">Compared with POM-C, PK offers greater stability over time and helps eliminate the so-called <dfn id=\"def-stick-slip\"><span class=\"glossary-term\" data-tooltip=\"tt-stick-slip\" title=\"Irregular motion phenomenon characterised by alternating static adhesion and abrupt sliding between two surfaces. It generates vibrations, noise and accelerated wear.\">stick-slip<\/span><\/dfn> (squeak from micro-slipping) typical of some plastic transmissions after many use cycles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">When to choose PK: chemically aggressive environments, machinery with frequent washing, sectors with severe acoustic regulations, long cycles and low maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"practical-examples-of-acoustic-reduction\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"4\"><\/line><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"20\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"14\"><\/line><\/svg><\/span>\n Practical examples of acoustic reduction\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">These examples illustrate typical orders of magnitude. The real results always depend on loads, speeds, assembly quality and machine structure.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__list\">\n <li><strong>Packaging gearmotor<\/strong>: switching from metal gears to reinforced technopolymer, the perceived noise reduction is often significant, with improved comfort and less vibration propagation to the structure.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Medical transmission<\/strong>: with technopolymer in place of metal you obtain relevant reductions, important both for patient comfort and for compliance with specific acoustic regulations.<\/li>\n <li><strong>Industrial automation<\/strong>: the acoustic gain in switching from metal to technopolymer is variable based on loads, speeds and assembly quality. A starting indicative value, always to be verified under real conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"article__h2\" id=\"how-to-choose-the-material-based-on-the-acoustic-target\">\n <span class=\"article__h2-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"9 11 12 14 22 4\"><\/polyline><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h11\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n How to choose the material based on the acoustic target\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__p\">The choice of material starts from the acoustic target, not just from mechanical strength. But no material guarantees a precise acoustic result by itself: design, assembly and operating conditions affect it as much as the material.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__p\">As an orientation starting point:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article__list\">\n <li>For moderate loads and controlled speed, <strong>POM-C<\/strong> is generally a good starting point for high-quietness targets.<\/li>\n <li>To keep noise low over time, in critical environments or with long cycles, <strong>PK<\/strong> is often the more robust choice.<\/li>\n <li>The <strong>glass-fiber PA6<\/strong> balances mechanical strength and noise containment: in humid environments calculate the clearance taking into account moisture absorption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"article__p\">In all cases, plan field tests under the real operating conditions before finalizing the choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infobox\">\n <div class=\"infobox__title\">\n <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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