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Tweaks for systems, rooms and Do It Yourself (DIY) help. FAQ.

The purpose of the foam

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is to interface with the outer layers of the platform so as to allow the transer of vibrational energy, which it converts to heat via work.

Bubble wrap will not interface with the outerlayers of the platform, no energy will be transferred and therefore converted to heat energy. Bubble wrap will (partially) isolate the component from external vibration but at the same time prevent internally generated vibration from reaching ground, thus reflecting it back into the shelf and therefore the component.

Bubble wrap is a partial isolation device. Foam offers a mechanical impedence and energy ground. 2 very different, non-interchangable functions.


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