--- title: Vibratech TVD - Dampers for Defense Vehicles & Military Contracts description: When failure is not an option, the Defense industry chooses Vibratech TVD dampers. 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Vibratech TVD is a Source Inspection Certified and ITAR registered company.  Through Department of Defense contractors and brokerage agents we manufacture crankshaft, camshaft and driveshaft viscous dampers for a variety of military vehicles.  To uphold these international contracts, Vibratech TVD exceeds strict quality, dependability and delivery standards. ![ITAR REGISTERED](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/hubfs/IMAGES-web/ICONS/icon-itar-white.png "ITAR REGISTERED") ![MADE IN USA](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/hubfs/IMAGES-web/ICONS/icon-usa.png "MADE IN USA") ![Heavy Duty defense damper for military vehicle.](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/hubfs/IMAGES-web/INDUSTRIES/defense-dampr.jpg) # CUSTOM SOLUTION FOR ## OEM Diesel engine mfg. **Challenge:** Design, develop, and manufacture a highly durable crankshaft viscous damper for use in a high performance diesel engine military application. **Our Solution:** Worked in collaboration with OEM engine manufacturer and all stakeholders. Conducted torsional vibration analysis, modeling and prototype development. Successfully passed all United States military validation testing. Implemented manufacturing ramp up and strict quality control processes to fulfill long term defense sub-contract. # GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS **DUNS #:** 878 183 979 **CAGE CODE:** 6KAK6 **PREVIOUS CAGE CODE:** 74480 Militaries around the world depend on the reliability and dependability of the equipment they use. For 70 years Vibratech TVD has been chosen by major defense contractors to protect our troops. Vibratech TVD viscous dampers are the first choice for Army, Navy and Marine applications for their proven reliability when failure is not an option. ### NAICS DESCRIPTION **322722:** bolt, nut, screw, rivet and washer manufacturing **332116:** metal stamping **332313:** plate work manufacturing **332322:** sheet metal work manufacturing **332323:** ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing **332439:** other metal container manufacturing **332510:** hardware manufacturing **332710:** machine shops, turned product and screw, nut and bolt **332721:** turned out product and screw, nut and bolt manufacturers **332722:** bolt, nut, screw, rivet and washer manufacturing **322812:** metal coating, engraving and allied services to manufacturers **332813:** electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing and coloring **332995:** other ordnance and accessories manufacturing **332996:** fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing **332999:** all other misc. fabricated metal product manufacturing **333314:** optical instruments and lens manufacturing **333399:** all other misc general purpose machining manufacturing **333514:** special die and tool, die set, jig and fixture manufacturing **336312:** gasoline engine and engine parts manufacturer **336991:** motorcycle, bicycle and parts manufacturing **336999:** all other transportation equipment manufacturing ## Product Development Vibratech TVD is your trusted partner for new and existing diesel, gas engine and driveline military applications that demand superior torsional vibration control. From concept through production, our experienced team works together with defense contractor powertrain engineers to deliver application designed results utilizing the latest technologies. To achieve continuously evolving high levels of quality, both our design and development and quality systems are ISO 9001:2015 certified. Vibratech TVD is ITAR registered. 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