Elevator Noise Control

Ben,

Thankfully, there are a few things you can do if you are considering working in a room that is located in the proximity an elevator shaft. First you must determine the source of the actual the noise. Yes, it’s coming from the elevator - but why?

Is the nhoise coming from the cable system or motor attached to the elevator itself or are you next to the operator room? Answering this question will help you to determine if you are trying to treat operating noise (or flanking noise) or against the sound made by the impact of the elevator reaching the top floor.

If the noise is coming from the elevator shaft itself, from the movement of the cables and motor, you should be able to solve your problem by installing a layer of mass loaded vinyl over the offending wall.

The project may become a bit more complex if you find that the noise is caused by the impact of the elevator itself or the switch used to control the elevator. In this case you might need a composite material like our acousti curtain. Call or email me I'll come take a look.

Pretty soon you’ll be able to enjoy a good night’s sleep without wondering which neighbor just got home!

Ben,

Elevators are a common application for Noise Control. We generally identify the source of noise (the drive, lift, or, box itself) then it is a matter of treating the source or sources. Metal panels or acousti-curtain are usually the best option for the shaft and operators and fabric or metal panels are best for the box.

Noise Control for Bulk Powder Operations

David,

The Acousti Curtains come standard in grey but we can do white or black for the same cost. White is very common in food processing noise control applications. We can do almost any fabric if its durable enough. Check out our Guilford 701 selection at

http://www.noisecontrolproducts.com/sound_proofing_fabrics.htm

We also make a white all vinyl noise control enclosure that is virtually maintenance free.

Noise Cntrol Enclosures

David,

We like the combination of flexible and metal panels for Noise Control Enclosures too. For large areas that don't get alot of wear we go with ArtWrap baffles or Acousti Curtains. Noise control in the plastic grinding area was pretty straight foward because the primary sources were easy to enclose. The production and molding areas will be treated as general areas rather tha source enclosures.

Courtyard Sound Fence

Ben,

The ArtVinyl Sound Fence is perfect and virtually maintenance free. Both the tan and the biege are great neutral colors for that style of multifamily application.

Noise Control for Overhead Doors

Ricky,

We have a cost effective solution for noisy overhead doorsand allows total access. This photo gives you the idea. It gets dampened metal side and top piece as well. A door like yours would be a little less than $3,500.00 installed.

Gas Compressor Noise Control Enclosure Silencers

Pete,

On the S-65 SF Noise Control Enclosure System the air intake silencers can project inside or outside depending on space allowed and air flow requirements. The intake silencer banks usually have interior or exterior louver and birdscreen. They can also include fans for forced air and filters or dampers. Read the section we were looking at on www.ies2000atlanta.com