What are the types of automotive soundproofing materials?

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JosieFitz
07/29/25 6:28pm
Automotive soundproofing materials can be categorized into several types, including damping and vibration reduction, sound absorption and filtration, sealing for sound insulation, and filling for reinforcement. Among these, the damping plate in the damping and vibration reduction category is particularly important. The noise inside a car primarily comes from resonance caused by bumps during driving and the sound emitted by the engine. Therefore, the performance of the damping plate significantly impacts the overall noise reduction effect of the vehicle. Different automotive soundproofing materials are used based on the source of the noise. For example, soundproofing materials are installed in areas prone to noise, such as doors, roofs, windows, the underbody chassis, the trunk, and the engine hood.
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