Noise Enclosures
Noise enclosures (also referred to as acoustic enclosures) are a key design element in bringing industrial, process, and manufacturing facilities to safer noise levels for a better work environment.
Designed to capture the noise source or the people impacted by the noise, the proper design of a noise enclosure will account for operator and maintenance access, ventilation, safety codes, air quality, and egress, as well as possible future expansion needs. IAC Acoustics modular noise enclosures can be custom-designed for many noisy applications.
Noise enclosures consist of pre-engineered, modular acoustical metal panels that can be configured and assembled into a wide variety of structures used to reduce and control excessive noise levels in industrial, commercial, institutional, and community environments. The modular acoustic panels are well suited for applications requiring a high degree of noise reduction of 25 decibels or more, combined with rugged durability. The modular acoustic panel system can include the following:
- Integration of lighting, ventilation, fire protection systems, air-conditioning, etc.
- Available sound and vibration isolating floor systems
- Designs for interior and exterior installation sites
- Available sound control door & window systems
- Installation services
Acoustic Enclosure Walls, Ceilings & Floors
- Moisture protection for absorption materials prevents the entrapment of volatile or corrosive liquids
- Noise-Foil® sound absorption system reduces reverberant build-up within existing “hard” structures
- Optional Fire-Noise-Lock® construction provides certification of 1.5 hour fire rating — all components shipped with UL label
Acoustic Enclosure Doors & Other Accessories
- Single and double-leaf “Cam-Lift”, no-sill personnel doors. Clear opening to 8′ x 14′ (2438 x 4267 mm). Special designs for larger openings are available.
- Panic hardware
- Manual and automated single and double-leaf sliding doors
- Removable panel details — all hardware captive
- Access plugs for local access
- Double-glazed window units provide visibility at no loss of acoustic integrity
- UL fire-rated doors — 3 hours — up to 42″ x 90″ (1067 x 2286 mm) single-leaf clear opening. 84″ x 90″ (2134 x 2286 mm) double-leaf clear opening.
Acoustic Enclosure Standard Materials
- Cold-rolled solid steel and galvanized steel with a durable powder-coated finish
Sound Enclosure Ventilation
- Acoustically compatible systems — 100 -10,000 cfm (170 -17,000 m3 / hr)
- Wide range of acoustically and aerodynamically rated silencers for normal & most exacting requirements
Optional Sound Enclosure Materials
- All galvanized construction
- Special stainless constructions — contact IAC Acoustics for additional details
Fire Resistance Ratings
Fire-Noise-Lock™ panels ship with UL labels certifying 1-hour (solid side) and 1.5-hour (absorptive side) fire ratings. Doors are certified and ship with UL fire ratings available up to 3 hours.
Blast Resistance
Moduline structures and components can be designed to withstand blast loads, with doors remaining operable after blast — please contact the factory for details.
Applications that significantly benefit from acoustic enclosures include Control Rooms, Plastic Granulators, In-Line Product Test Stations, Backup Power Generators, Compressors, Manufacturing Equipment, Positive Displacement Blowers, Test Chambers, Vacuum Blowers, Air-Cooled Chillers, Cooling Towers, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Generators, Fans, and Blowers.
Popular applications for this product include:
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Building Systems
- Product Testing & Development
- Security & Law Enforcement Soundproofing
- Radio, TV, & Post Production
- Healthcare Facilities
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