 
Help to eliminate every last dB of PC noise by reducing
the noise generated by fan vibrations!
Why are Fan Mounts Necessary?
Vibration from fan motors can travel into a PC case and become
amplified when a fan is screwed tightly to the chassis. This
unwanted noise is 'vibrational' or 'secondary', and it is
an issue if you wish to build a very quiet or virtually silent
PC.
These mounts have been designed & uniquely produced by
Acousti Products 'from the drawing-board' specifically to
tackle fan-induced vibrational noise! Ultra-Soft Fan Mounts
are a 'no-vibration' alternative to standard fan screws or
hard plastic push pins.
To prevent the transmission of vibrations from a motor (such
as a fan motor), the vibrating part needs to be decoupled
(or disengaged) from the chassis or case, and the vibrations
need to be damped (that is, attenuated). We have selected
a ultra-soft silicone polymer that effectively decouples the
fan from the case, and also attenuates unwanted vibration.
The 3-dimensional shape of a fan mount is intimately related
to the mount material. A fan mount must be soft enough to
be effective but also designed to securely hold a fan in position.
Acousti Products have designed both the shape and materials
together to give a widely compatible fan mount that
is also the very softest and most effective available!
Why are these Mounts any better than Others?
We have chosen an ultra-soft silicone polymer because it
is softer and more chemically stable than cheaper and inferior
alternatives like rubber or EPDM. Cheaper alternatives can
leach oils and tend to degrade more readily over time - they
also tend to be more reactive with some plastics (wires etc.)
than silicone. Silicone is non-toxic, more chemically stable,
and can also tolerate higher temperatures - so it is a superior
material for this particular use.
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