A stack of Novodamp pads. Novodamp is a closed-cell polyurethane material for attenuation of vibration and structure-borne noise for rail tracks and buildings.

Elastomer NOVODAMP®

NOVODAMP® Closed-Cell Polyurethane is the premium solution for elastic support and vibration isolation for buildings and rail infrastructure. Developed and manufactured in Germany under the strictest quality controls, NOVODAMP® ensures durable, reliable, and precisely engineered performance for demanding applications.

NOVODAMP® T008

NOVODAMP® Closed-Cell Polyurethane T008 is the premium solution for elastic support and vibration isolation in buildings, rail infrastructure, and mass-spring systems. Developed and manufactured in Germany under the strictest quality controls, NOVODAMP® ensures durable, reliable, and precisely engineered performance for demanding applications.

Product Characteristics

Nominal static load capacity:

Shape factor 13.0 (full-surface): 0.054 N/mm²
Shape factor 3.0: 0.050 N/mm²
Shape factor 1.5: 0.047 N/mm²

Dynamic load capacity:

Shape factor 13.0 (full-surface): 0.087 N/mm²
Shape factor 3.0: 0.080 N/mm²
Shape factor 1.5: 0.077 N/mm²

Product Applications

NOVODAMP® Closed-Cell Polyurethane T008 is the premium solution for elastic support and vibration isolation in rail infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

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Novodamp T008 properties

Permissible horizontal deformation:	~ 40 % of material thickness*
Horizontal stiffness:	~ 35 % of vertical stiffness*
Mechanical loss factor:	< 0.1 (DIN 53513; depending on frequency, amplitude, preload and temperature)
Operating temperature:	-25 °C to 55 °C
Flammability:	Class E (DIN EN ISO 11925-2), B2 (DIN 4102-1)
Specific volume resistance:	> 2 ∙ 10⁹ Ωm (DIN EN 62631-3-1; for dry material)

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GERB-NOVODAMP® for Rail Isolation 2025-08