Nearly one half of all ITT Enidine Inc.'s business involves custom engineered product development for our customers. Although ITT Enidine Inc. offers the industry's leading range of standard products, customers - just like you - are continuously asking for innovative uses for products involved in energy absorption, vibration isolation, and motion control applications. Our significant investments in the latest technology for testing, prototyping and development allow ITT Enidine Inc. to quickly produce custom solutions for you in all product areas.
Quite often, by the time customers come to ITT Enidine Inc. with their special requirements, they have already entered the design phase of product development. Time is crucial, and without a prompt solution to a shock, vibration or motion control problem, the designer cannot move forward in the development process. ITT Enidine Inc. excels in our ability to deliver a fast and effective solution to your application. For prompt response to your special needs, we offer you to take advantage of a Free Consultation or contact the Distributor nearest you for product information.
The Process Over the past 30 years, ITT Enidine Inc. has developed an effective process for the creation of custom solutions. One of the most critical steps is defining the problem. Working with the customer, ITT Enidine Inc. thoroughly analyzes the situation to determine if the correct problem has been identified, because a solution to the wrong problem is no solution at all.
Once the challenge has been defined, our team of engineers works to develop a solution within the parameters defined by the customer. Often times, the customer's engineering team works in concert with ITT Enidine Inc. to help guide the process.
ITT Enidine Inc.'s engineering team is trained to combine innovative approaches to problem solving with technical knowledge. Their vast experience in many industries - solving real world problems - is a resource unto itself, resulting in superior solutions. For instance, an engineered solution developed for the defense industry might also be applicable in the packaging industry. The engineering team, drawing from its previous success, will bring this application into a new form, reaching the same level of isolation required.
After the problem is identified, the team continues with the analysis, design, materials qualification, and prototyping as well as static and dynamic testing. Often ITT Enidine Inc. presents the customer with several solutions that achieve better cost effectiveness or improved performance. The ultimate solution is the one that meets the customer's objectives fully.
Cutting-Edge Resources ITT Enidine Inc.'s technical team has a wealth of tools at their disposal for the development, testing and production of custom products. By placing these tools in the hands of our experienced engineers, ITT Enidine Inc.'s customers receive unrivaled engineering solutions. Some of these tools include:
Systems Analysis
Model analysis
Linear and non-linear analysis
6 degrees of freedom dynamic analysis
Shock and Vibration Analysis
Three-dimensional dynamic analysis and simulation capability lets ITT Enidine Inc. analyze system performance and test many permutations before a prototype is built. Shown here is a scissor lift fitted with an ITT Enidine Inc. Air Spring and Rate Control.
This graph shows the output from a vibration test using a shaker table. The analysis was used to understand the dynamic response of an isolator product under different vibration excitation inputs. ITT Enidine Inc. has the capability to run frequency sweeps, random vibration and various shock pulse test inputs using this system.
Three-dimensional modeling allows customers to easily visualize a custom product concept and view it from any angle. Shown here is an Air Spring, lift table, and an elastomeric mount. ITT Enidine Inc. engineers can use this rapid prototyping tool to evaluate parametric 3-D models quickly to reduce product lead-time. The finished models are often combined with a customer's 3-D model to show the integrated product solution.
Product Design
2-D drafting
3-D modeling
ITT Enidine Inc. believes our in-house tools let us develop custom solutions faster. Software tools such as dynamic analysis let engineers simulate system movement. Even before it is developed, the product prototype can be simulated as a three-dimensional model and subjected to the same tests. This improves the success of a prototype by reducing error and cost as well as speeding up development time. This method ensures the reliability, durability and performance of the product when it reaches full-scale development and production.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) uses both 2-D and 3-D models to visualize the effects of stress levels on components from loading and deformation. By using FEA, ITT Enidine Inc. is able to predict part performance prior to making prototypes. This process helps to reduce the product development cycle. Linear and non-linear analysis of metal, plastic and rubber components is also possible.
Finite Element Analysis A comprehensive in-house test facility provides computer controlled testing, automatic data acquisition, vibro-dynamic testing, drop testing and static/dynamic test capabilities.
Materials ITT Enidine Inc. selects quality materials and components for all its products to meet or exceed customer expectations. These materials are subjected to uncompromising quality inspections, so that we can ensure that each product achieves the highest quality standards.
For elastomeric products, ITT Enidine Inc. develops many different elastomer compounds to meet specific customer requirements. Elastomers, such as silicone, natural rubber, and neoprene compounds, are engineered to improve the fatigue life and dynamic response of products over a wide temperature range. A database of material performance test data is continually updated so that our materials knowledge can be applied to new product requirements.
Manufacture ITT Enidine Inc. makes use of "cellular manufacturing" to provide customers with quicker delivery times and shorter runs that are required by Just-In-Time inventory systems.
The company is ISO 9001 certified and meets current Mil specs, as well as quality requirements of major international corporations. ITT Enidine Inc. complies with military, defense, commercial aviation, automotive, and other industrial standards. Prototype and production testing ensures that our parts meet specification and customer requirements.
Customer Service Prompt, knowledgeable attention to your needs is at the cornerstone of ITT Enidine Inc.'s business. The company offers personal consultation, on-site support and timely customer service response through problem definition and solution development, computerized inventory, an engineering hotline and an international network of technical sales and manufacturing affiliates.
Whether it is a standard product or custom solution, we invite you to put the capabilities and resources of ITT Enidine Inc. to the test today.
