--- title: A Driveline Vibration Damper Is Different Than A Crankshaft Damper description: How Vibratech TVD driveline vibration dampers are different than crankshaft dampers image: https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1593004256371.jpg --- [![Vibratech TVD - Torsional Viscous Dampers](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMAGES-web/logo-VB.png?width=298&height=136&name=logo-VB.png "Vibratech TVD - Torsional Viscous Dampers")](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/) - [OEM SERVICES](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/oem-services) - [VISCOUS DAMPERS](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/torsional-dampers) - [Benefits](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/torsional-dampers#benefits) - [How it Works](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/torsional-dampers#howitworks) - [Crankshaft Dampers](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/torsional-dampers#crankshaft) - [Camshaft Dampers](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/torsional-dampers#camshaft) - [Driveline Dampers](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/torsional-dampers#drivelinedampers) - [Electric Drive Dampers](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/torsional-dampers#edrive) - [INDUSTRIES](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/industries) - [On-Highway](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/on-highway) - [Off-Highway / Machine](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/off-highway-machinery) - [Oil, Gas & Energy](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/oil-gas-energy) - [Marine](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/marine) - [Motorsports](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/motorsports) - [Defense](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/defense) - [Rail](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/rail) - [CATALOG DAMPERS](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/catalog-dampers) - [Caterpillar](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/caterpillar-replacement-dampers) - [Cummins](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/cummins-replacement-dampers) - [Detroit Diesel](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/detroit-diesel-replacement-dampers) - [International/Navistar](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/international-navistar-replacement-dampers) - [Mack](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/mack-replacement-dampers) - [Cooper / GE / Mitsubishi / Waukesha](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/cooper-ge-mitsubishi-waukesha) - [> When To Replace](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/when-to-replace-damper) - [> Where To Buy](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/where-to-buy) - [> Remanufacturing](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/remanufacturing-program) - EDUCATE - [Tech Articles](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/tech-articles) - [VIBRA-BLOG](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/vibra-blog) - [COMPANY](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/about-us) - [About Us](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/about-us) - [Machining Services](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/horschel-brothers-precision) - [Contact](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/contact) [Back to blog](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/vibra-blog) ## A Driveline Vibration Damper Is Different Than A Crankshaft Damper ![Picture of Brian LeBarron](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/hubfs/1456_hs-400x400.jpg) [Brian LeBarron](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/vibra-blog/author/brian-lebarron) Sep 8, 2015 [Driveline Dampers](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/vibra-blog/tag/driveline-dampers) While they may appear similar in design, Vibratech TVD driveline vibration dampers are different than crankshaft dampers.  ## Vibratech TVD Driveline Vibration Damper -          Tuned for optimum protection in a narrow frequency band. -          Lasts the life of the driveline. -          Suitable for harsh outdoor environments. -          Available from 5” O.D.   ## Vibratech TVD Crankshaft Damper -          Broad range protection across a wide frequency range and multiple orders. -          Requires scheduled replacement or refurbishing in heavy duty applications. Both feature basic torsional viscous damper design that incorporates a free rotating inertia ring inside a sealed housing.  A tuned, narrow frequency band viscous driveline damper is achievable today through our ability to fine tune and hold precision machining tolerances in combination with a proprietary silicone damping medium selection. ![lib-icon-case-driveline](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMAGES-web/TECH%20ARTICLES/lib-icon-case-driveline.png?width=196&name=lib-icon-case-driveline.png) Download the article [*Driveline Vibration Damper Development*](https://www.vibratechtvd.com/tech-articles/driveline-vibration-damper-development) to learn more and contact Vibratech TVD for consultation.   ## Related Articles ## [OEM High Performance Torsional Vibration Dampers](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/vibra-blog/oem-high-performance-torsional-vibration-dampers) Nov 25, 2024 ![OEM High Performance Torsional Vibration Dampers](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/hubfs/lib-icon-oem-high-performance_header-1.png) # Torsional Vibration Damper Introduction The engineering challenges of developing an OEM high performance engine are increasingly complex. Design requirements include... [Read More](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/vibra-blog/oem-high-performance-torsional-vibration-dampers) 0 Comments ## [How Does A Viscous Damper Work?](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/vibra-blog/how-does-a-viscous-damper-work) Feb 5, 2015 ![How Does A Viscous Damper Work?](https://blog.vibratechtvd.com/hubfs/Rich%20Text%20Pasting/unknown-1593004866172.png) In a previous post we defined a viscous damper as a fundamental component to create durability and efficiency in a powertrain system by reducing torsional vibration. 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