Acoustic s A complete range of certified, high performance acoustic louvres to solve a wide range of environmental noise pollution problems
IAC Acoustics Making the World a Quieter Place Page Acoustic s Overview Acoustic s Range Features Founded on an unrivalled history of engineering with some of the most pioneering discoveries in the industry, the IAC Acoustics brand is synonymous with technological innovation. From controlling noise at a power station to tuning the sound in a TV or radio studio, IAC Acoustics has had a positive impact on society and helped to shape what can be achieved to make speech more intelligible, music more enjoyable, reduce the impact of industrial noise and protect people s sense of hearing. The continual success of our products and services over the decades has brought the brand a reputation for quality and reliability among customers, whether they are multinational corporations or independent family businesses. This is supported by the expertise and passion of our workforce, the people behind the products, including designers, engineers and industry specialists. To face the ever increasing noise reduction demands of the future, we will strive to further enhance our ability to reduce excessive noise. We aim to focus on developing tomorrow s solution today, innovating faster and delivering solutions that meet the requirements of the next generation. In doing so, we will stay true to our key values and founding philosophy to make the world a quieter place. 1 Acoustic Installation 1 Acoustic s Specifications 1 - Noishield Acoustic Type R - Noishield Acoustic Type R 1 - Noishield Acoustic Type LP 17 - Noishield Acoustic Type LP 1 - Slimshield Acoustic SL-1 19 - Slimshield Acoustic SL- - Slimshield Acoustic SL-3 1 - Slimshield Acoustic SL- Acoustic d Doors Acoustic s in Harsh Environments Other IAC Acoustics Products & Services Office Contacts 3
Form & Function Together Acoustic s Our acoustic louvred screens result in a high performance solution to unwanted levels of noise without the need for additional architectural cladding. Overview IAC Acoustics is a leading global manufacturer of rugged, high performance acoustic louvres and has completed thousands of installations worldwide. Applications include: Fresh air intakes for ventilation systems Mechanical equipment screens and penthouses Noise barriers Process air intakes Cooling tower inlets / exhausts and screens IAC Acoustics can provide louvre solutions to combat environmental noise problems in mixed commercial / residential areas, carrying out all relevant noise surveys and acoustic analysis. IAC Acoustics curved (Noishield ) or linear (Slimshield ) blade louvre styles can be used to match the overall scale and aesthetics of a new building.
Acoustic Range Noishield - Aerofoil blade Model R & Model LP: 3mm deep Model R & Model LP: 1mm deep Slimshield - Linear Blade SL-1: 1mm deep SL-: mm deep SL-3: 3mm deep SL- (double banked): mm deep Noishield s - Sound Octave Band Centre Frequency, Hz Depth (mm) 3 1 1k k k k Model R 3 7 11 1 13 1 1 9 Model R 1 1 1 7 Model LP 3 9 1 9 7 Model LP 1 1 1 1 1 Slimshield s - Sound Octave Band Centre Frequency, Hz Depth (mm) 3 1 1k k k k SL-1 1 9 13 1 13 SL- 1 1 1 1 SL-3 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 13 SL- 7 9 1 31 33 9 3 Integrated or Standalone Our acoustic louvres can be used as standalone screens around mechanical plant, or be integrated into walls and building façades. 7
Product Features Our acoustic louvres are multi-purpose, permitting air to flow, whilst shielding the environment from unwanted noise. Both IAC Acoustics Noishield and Slimshield louvres are available in an array of standard modular sizes, meaning that a wide range of performance requirements can be met. By using our range of acoustic louvres, it overcomes architectural consistency issues, especially where space is limited. Where access is required, both Noishield and Slimshield acoustic louvres can be supplied as doorsets, either for inclusion in louvred screens, or as standalone units. Rugged all-steel galvanised construction. Stainless steel, aluminium and other materials are also available Inert, vermin-proof, weather-rated non combustible acoustic fill FOR NOISHIELD Aerofoil shaped splitter blade for maximum noise reduction with minimum pressure drop FOR SLIMSHIELD Linear blade appearance for superior high frequency performance Perforated splitter underside for maximum sound absorption Noishield Special Features Suitable for use behind architectural louvres (1mm air space is required between faces) Bold, curved blade appearance A highly economical louvre system Slimshield Special Features Linear appearance Superior high frequency performance Finishes Available Galvanised mild steel Aluminium Stanless steel Polyester Power Coated (PPC) Vinyl coated steel Syntha Pulvin Wood effect painted finish Other non-standard finishes are available upon request. Weather stop inhibits rain/snow entry FOR NOISHIELD 3mm for the single banked system or 1mm deep for the double banked system FOR SLIMSHIELD 1,, 3mm deep single banked systems and mm deep for the double banked system Available in a variety of durable, attractive finishes, e.g. vinyl coated steel, polyester powder paint, mill finish aluminium, anodised aluminium, Syntha Pulvin, galvanised and stainless steel Modular sizes enable assembly of rectilinear louvre walls of almost any size blade orientation blocks horizontal line of site, enhancing both aesthetics and acoustic performance Bird guards are available in galvanised or stainless steel, insect screens can also be supplied 9
Installation Engineered for Performance Despite primarliy being engineered as a high performance solution to attenuating unwanted noise, our acoustic louvres are a modular design, resulting in screens that are scaleable to suit individual projects. Typical details are shown below and certified dimension drawings are provided with each louvre. IAC Acoustics will supply all supporting steelwork if necessary. For large louvre banks, IAC Acoustics will provide installation drawings and a full installation service if required. Flush Exterior Concrete Inserts Flanged Exterior Caulk Exterior Caulk Exterior Caulk Exterior Caulk Flush Interior Caulk Masonry Anchors Exterior Masonry Strap Bolted Connections Mullion Exterior Grout with Mortar Exterior Caulk 1 11
Acoustic Specifications Page 1 Noishield Acoustic Type R Noishield Acoustic Type R 1 Noishield Acoustic Type LP 17 Noishield Acoustic Type LP 1 Slimshield Acoustic SL-1 19 Slimshield Acoustic SL- Slimshield Acoustic SL-3 1 Slimshield Acoustic SL- 1 13
Model R Noishield Acoustic s Model R Noishield Acoustic s 7 1 3 19 7 19 Weight kg/m Module Width 3-119mm Standard Module Height 3-3mm (in 3mm increments) Intermdiate heights are available Max. Width 1 H ± 3 1 Max. Width 1 = = 3 Ø1 Holes Typ. Both Sides H ± 19 3 1 3 3 1 7 Supplied in Halves Bolted Together on Site 1 1 3 Weight Module Width 1 kg/m 3-119mm 1 Standard Module Height 3-3mm (in 3mm increments) 1 Intermediate heights are available 1 Max. Width 1 H ± 3 1 3 3 3 1 1k k k k Supplied in Halves Bolted Together on Site (db) Acoustic Rating 3 1 1k k k k 7 11 1 13 1 1 9 R w1db / D new1db 1 1 1 1 1 (db) Acoustic Rating 3 1 1k k k k 1 1 7 R wdb / D new31db Static Transmission Drop Loss (N/m (db) ) 3 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 Static Drop (N/m ) Velocity (m/s) Nominal Free Area Aerodynamic 1 3 7 9 1.9 1.39 1.71 1.9.1.39..7.93 3.1 3%* * Average over louvre depth 17.3k 1 1 3 Static Drop (N/m ) 1 3 7 9 1 1.7 1.7 1.1 1.39 1. 1. 1.79 1.9.1.13 Velocity (m/s) Nominal 3%* * Average over louvre depth Free Area Aerodynamic 1 3 3.k 1 1 1 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 Acoustic d Doors Single and double doors are available in the R louvre range. See page for further details 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 Frequency (Hz)
Model LP Noishield Acoustic s 1 Static Drop (N/m 1 Model LP Noishield Acoustic 1 s Static Transmission Drop (N/m Loss (d ) 1 1 1 Weight 3kg/m Module Width 3-119mm Standard Module Height 3-3mm (in 3mm increments) Intermediate heights are available Max. Width 1 H ± 1 3 1 3 = = 3 3 Ø1 Holes TYP Both Sides 1 1 3 1 3 Weight 7kg/m Module Width 3-119mm 1 Standard Module Height 1 3-3mm (in 3mm increments) Intermediate heights are available 1 Max. Width 1 H ± 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 1 3 1 3 Supplied in Halves Bolted Together on Site 3 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 (db) Acoustic Rating 3 1 1k k k k 9 1 9 7 R w11db / D new1db 1 1 1 1 (db) Acoustic Rating 3 1 1k k k k 1 1 1 1 R w19db / D newdb 1 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 Frequency (Hz) Static Drop (N/m ) Velocity (m/s) Nominal Free Area 1 3 7 9 1 1.3 1.73.11..7 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. %* * Average over louvre depth 1 Static Drop (N/m ) Velocity (m/s) Nominal Free Area 1 3 7 9 1 1.7 1.1 1.73 1.9.1...77.99 3.1 %* * Average over louvre depth 1 Aerodynamic 11.1k 1 3 Aerodynamic 17.k 1 3 Acoustic d Doors Single and double doors are available in the LP louvre range. See page for further details 17
SL-1 Slimshield Acoustic s 1 SL- Slimshield Acoustic s 99 Typ. Weight kg/m Module Width 3-1mm Standard Module Height mm minimum, (increasing increments of 3mm) Intermediate heights are available Varies Non-Standard Base Section 3 Typ. Pitch Airway 117 Blade Max. Width 1 H ± Fixing Holes Varies Non-Standard Base Section 3 3 Typ. 99 Typ. Typ. 7 Ø1 Holes Typ. Both Sides 1 1 3 Max. Width 1 Weight Module Width 3kg/m 1 3-1mm 1 Standard Module Height 3mm minimum, 1 (increasing increments of 3mm) 1 Intermediate heights are available H ± Varies Non-Standard Base Section 3 3 Typ. 7 Typ. 3 1 1k k k k Ø1 Holes Typ. Both Sides (db) Acoustic Rating 3 1 1k k k k 9 13 1 13 R w1db / D new1db 1 1 1 1 1 (db) Acoustic Rating 3 1 1k k k k 1 1 1 1 R wdb / D new1db 1 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 Static Drop (N/m ) Velocity (m/s) Nominal Free Area Aerodynamic 1 3 7 9 1.9 1.3 1.9 1....3.1.7.9 %* * Average over louvre depth 19.3k 1 1 3 1 Static Drop (N/m ) Velocity (m/s) 1 3 7 9 1.3.73.9 1. 1.1 1. 1.37 1.7 1. 1. Nominal 3%* * Average over louvre depth Free Area Aerodynamic 1 3 1.93k 1 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 Acoustic d Doors Single and double doors are available in the SL-1 louvre range. See page for further details Acoustic d Doors Single and double doors are available in the SL- louvre range. See page for further details 1 1 3 3 3 1 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 Frequency (Hz) 19
Static Drop (N/ SL-3 Slimshield Acoustic s 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 (db) Acoustic Rating 1 3 Static Drop (N/m ) Nominal Free Area Aerodynamic 1 3 1.3k Weight kg/m 3 1 1k k k k 7 1 1 1 1 1 13 R w17db / D new3db Module Width 3-1mm Standard Module Height mm minimum, (increasing increments of mm) Intermediate heights are available 1 3 7 9 1 1.9 1.31 1.1 1.3.13.7..3..99 Velocity (m/s) %* * Average over louvre depth Varies ( 1 1 1 1 1 Non-Standard Base Section 1 1 1 Typ. Typ. 1 Typ. Max. Width 1 3 Typ. 9. Ø1 Holes Typ. Both Sides 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 1 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 3 3 1 1 3 1 1k k k k 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 Frequency (Hz) H ± Varies Non-Standard Base Section 1 Typ. Typ. 1 1 Typ. Welded Standard Head Section Noise Reduction ( Noise Reduction (db) 3 Noise Reduction (db) Noise Reduction (db) 1 1 3 1 3 3 1 Static Drop (N/m Typ. SL- 1 Slimshield Acoustic s 1 3 1 1 1k k k k 3 Frequency (Hz) Velocity (m/s) 9. Ø1 Holes Typ. Both Sides 1 1 1 1 (db) 1 Acoustic Rating Weight 1kg/m 3 1 1k k k k 7 9 1 31 33 9 3 R wdb / D new31db Module Width 3-1mm Standard Module Height mm minimum, (increasing increments 1 1 1 of mm) Intermediate heights are available Max. Width 1 1 3 1 3 1k k k k 3 1 1k k k k Frequency (Hz) Velocity (m/s) 3 1 1k k k 3k 3 1 Frequency (Hz) 1k Velocity k k (m/s) k Static Drop (N/m ) Nominal Free Area 1 3 7 9 1 Velocity 1..9 1. 1.3 1.7 1.1 1.77 1.9..13 (m/s) %* * Average over louvre depth Aerodynamic 3 1 1k k k k 3.k 3 1 Frequency (Hz) 1k k k k H ± Varies Noise Reduction (db) Noise Reduction (db) Noise Reduction (db) (d 1 1 Non-Standard 3 Base Section 3 1 1k k k k 3 1 1 1k k k Frequency k (Hz) 3 Frequency (Hz) Velocity (m/s) 1 3 1 1 1 Typ. Typ. 1 1 Typ. Welded Standard Head Section 3 1 1k k k k 1 3 3 3 1 1 3 1 1k k k k 3 1 1 1k k 3 Frequency (Hz) k k Frequency (Hz) Velocity (m/s) 1 3 1 1k k k 3k Frequency (Hz) Velocity (m/s) Typ. 9. Ø1 Holes Typ. Both Sides Acoustic d Doors Single and double doors are available in the SL-3 louvre range. See page for further details 1 3 3 1 Noise Reduction (db) 3 3 1 1 3 3 1 1k k k k 3 1 1k k k k 1
Acoustic d Doors Single and double doors are available in the entire IAC Acoustics louvre range The structural minimum is mm and is available up to 1 x 9mm high as standard for a single door and x 9mm high for a double door. Other widths and heights are available on request All doors are supplied with a union oval lock, latch and pull handle Acoustic louvred doors can be fitted with birdguards and insect meshes on request Doors can be polyester powder coated to match adjoining louvres Materials for the door and door frame include galvanised steel, stainless steel and aluminium 3
A Quality Solution All IAC products are designed to stand the test of time and manufactured to suit the application. From offshore environments to extremes in weather and ambient temperature, IAC Acoustics can produce a highly engineered solution to your noise control issue. An Engineering Benchmark IAC products are respected worldwide for their quality and certified performance. Rest assured that IAC Acoustics can deliver a solution to your unwanted noise problem. A True World Leader In addition to providing acoustic louvres, IAC Acoustics is also able to provide the following solutions to noise control: Acoustic doors Acoustic windows HVAC attenuators Medical rooms Audiology booths Acoustic studios Acoustic wall treatments Anechoic chambers Acoustic barriers Acoustic enclosures Engine exhaust silencers Vent silencers Aero-engine test facilities Jet blast deflectors Ground run-up enclosures Gas turbine acoustic packages Anti-vibration mounts Our wealth of engineering experience means that custom solutions can also be tailored for specific client applications. Please contact your local IAC Acoustics office should you require a unique solution. Harsh Environments In addition to providing acoustic louvres located in everyday environments, IAC also has the abillity to modify products to suit more demanding applications.
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