Constrained layer damping tape on toroidal transformer?
Is it safe for me to apply constrained layer damping tape (aluminum core) directly to the exterior plastic wrap of a toroidal transformer? Are the wire wrappings around the core insulated?
Place the viscoelastic material under the transformer. Thus it will be constrained by the transformer. Loosen or remove bolts to isolate it from the chassis. Problem solved! 🤗
Yes Agree that you should try a non conducting material to dampen your transformer. If it does get too hot Sorbothane in a constraining package or pillow might do the trick.
I just got back my Ayre amp that the manufacturer updated/repaired. They put tape on the cooling finds and told me Ayre recommends it to reduce unwanted resonance.
I just bought a toroidal transformer for a project and it actually came with a foam mounting pad for isolation. I plan on gently tightening the mounting bolt so the foam doesn’t compress too much. Not bolting it down at all seems a little too risky.
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