CASE STUDY
Meridian Laboratory Custom Solution Reduces NASCAR Video Camera Vibrations
Challenge
The choice manufacturer and integrator of high-end, in-car video cameras used by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) for live video transmission and recording was challenged to create a new generation of more vibration-free cameras. After experimenting with many types of natural and synthetic rubbers, plastics and urethanes to isolate and minimize vibration, the manufacturer could not achieve desired results using standard, off-the-shelf parts.
Solution
Working with Meridian Laboratory, the manufacturer was surprised to learn of quick and cost-effective tooling that Meridian could customize to fit its exact needs. With Meridian Laboratory’s engineering support, and the ability to specify the exact tolerances/dimensions of the customer’s proposed solution, a custom polyurethane ML6 vibration isolation mount was created to meet the demands. The manufacturer could then design a solution useable on new and existing equipment, minimizing the need for any design changes to cameras already in the field, while maximizing performance.
Google Rating
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I found Meridian's polyurethane ML6 fit and finish to be superior to other rollers we had sourced in the past. The tolerances … More were very tight and eliminated a lot of the jamming issues we were experiencing from the OEM's parts. -
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Communications were great for payment and shipping and the unit arrived as promised.
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