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RIASORB™ applies rotational shear on specially formulated elastomers incorporated in a patented bushing design to deliver a tailored, active and controlled reaction in direct proportion to the speed and force of any impact.

Where traditional suspension operates a dual system, using a spring to resist force allowing greater time of impact, and a shock mechanism to control the return, the naturally damped qualities of elastomers in the patented RIASORB™ design can operate in isolation (incorporating both functions) or work with traditional suspension to greatly enhance performance.

To hear a brief description of the technology from our Chief Technical Officer, Aldo Contarino, view the footage from TV's 'The New Inventors' below.

RIAS Technologies on ABC's 'The New Inventors' program

Key benefits:

  • More versatile and efficient than alternative suspension solutions
  • Able to prevent catastrophic failure of equipment (controlled impact time curve)
  • Lightweight with superior strength
  • Lubrication and maintenance free
  • Able to operate in extreme conditions /environments
  • Significantly reduces frequency (vibration and noise)
  • Compact

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Under applied load the elastomer is subjected to shear around the central bushing. The designed development of 'convergence of force' illustrates the controlled failure that can be built into the system to protect against overload, preventing catastrophic failure.

RIASORB™ can be applied to a diverse range of industries, including:

  • Automotive, Marine and Rail
  • Cycling (see Handlebar & Seat Post Suspension Brochure)
  • Medical
  • Aviation and Aerospace
  • Engineering
  • Construction and Earthquake Management
  • Military and Law Enforcement
  • Strollers and Wheelchairs
  • Playground and Exercise Equipment
  • Safety Equipment

Central to the success of RIASORB™ technology is the zero to limited torque angles around which a material shears (the basis of the primary patent).

Extensive research has established elastomer as the ideal material for the process due to its natural damping qualities. Varying the elastomer formulations provide characteristics of abrasion resistance, elongation, optical clarity, moisture and chemical resistance, tensile and rebound control and the wide range of hardness profiles allow significant versatility of application.

The specialised expertise developed by RIAS Technologies in the formulation, casting and bonding processes can be applied to a wide variety of industries and uses.

For more detailed information see the Eureka Magazine editorial at Investor Relations / News & Awards

For a summary of the technology and its applications, see the RIAS Technologies Brochure.