Reduce Noise

How to Reduce Noise Levels for a variety of industrial plant and commercial facilities applications.

Removable acoustic blanket insulation is proven to reduce noise levels for a variety of equipment. These include office buildings, high-rise apartments, and manufacturing plants. Oftentimes, the goal of noise reduction is meeting OSHA and/or Community Zoning Laws.

Sound Principles

The objective with a properly fitted reusable acoustic insulation blanket is to focus on the 800 to 4,000 Hz peak sound levels. Then, shave off the high-frequency sound to reduce chiller noise or noise emanating from any other type of component. To ensure this happens with Shannon’s Acoustic Blankets, the company’s designers make sure the product meets test standards ASTM-E1222 and ISO-15665, while reducing sound by 4 to 10 dBA.

Whether it’s a chiller, compressor, exhaust ducting, or sound curtain, adhering to specifications is what guides designers. They create insulation systems with both the High-Density Needled Fiberglass to absorb sound and  with Mass Loaded Vinyl to reflect sound back to the source.

Acoustic knowledge is important. Shannon uses the AHRI-575 Test Method for targeting Reduction Compliance. When a blanket is custom fit to existing conditions, installers and maintenance teams can achieve noise reduction for many applications.

Sound reduction and reusability

Designing a removable and reusable acoustic blanket that reduces sound energy is only half the battle. Even the best removable insulation system is worthless if it isn’t reused. If a maintenance worker takes off the insulation to service equipment and can’t easily replace the blanket, then the facility owner risk fines associated with noise zoning or safety requirements.

Poorly made insulation often gets thrown away and new material purchased, which wastes money. Contractors placing Shannon acoustic insulation blankets express how easy it is to install and how satisfied they were with how Shannon labeled, sized, and assembled the insulation blankets.

Safety

Plant managers use acoustic blanket insulation to lower sound levels emanating from a range of equipment in factories to reduce the noise energy and improve workplace safety. Because of their design and durability Shannon acoustic sound kits are the industry standard for many commercial and industrial applications.

Learn about the benefits of acoustic insulation. If you would like help with reducing noise at your facility whether inside or outdoors, we are available to answer your questions.