Polyester Fiber

Polyester Fiber vs. Melamine Foam: Which Is the Better Option?

For acoustic and thermal insulation applications, one of the most commonly utilized materials is melamine foam insulation. While it demonstrates adequate sound absorption and thermal insulation characteristics, there is an alternative material solution that offers more effective and efficient performance for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) needs—polyester fiber insulation. The following blog post provides a comparison […]

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Exhaust Wrap on Vehicle Exhaust Pipe

Why OEMs Prefer Our Exhaust Wrap Over Traditional Sleeves

Whether working with anything from exhaust systems to heavy industrial equipment, exhaust wraps serve as a multipurpose insulating option. While a broad variety of thermal insulating blankets and covers remain on the market, they lack the versatility of Technicon’s Tech Shield Sleeve™ exhaust wrap.   Critical to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) working within a broad range of industries, well-fitted exhaust insulation ensures optimal equipment operation. This diverse range of industries includes construction, agriculture, transportation, […]

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MRI Machine

Acoustic Components in the Medical Industry 

Patients and medical practitioners both benefit from quieter environments, but hospitals and laboratories often have high levels of ambient noise. Even clinics, offices of private practitioners, and homes of recuperating or long-term patients still have noises that may cause distraction or anxiety. Noise absorbers and sound dampening materials are important throughout the medical industry as patients and medical professionals seek to reduce noise levels. OEMs are often asked to reduce noise levels […]

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Escavator

Why Is Noise Reduction Necessary in Construction Equipment?

According to a study performed by the American Industrial Hygiene Association in the early 2000s, over 500,000 construction workers are exposed to noise levels that pose a potential risk to their auditory health and well-being. In addition to affecting the working conditions for these workers, the sound produced at construction worksites affects the living quality […]

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Kitting

Serving Our Customers the Right Way

Technicon Acoustics works with a variety of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) based in North America. Our product solutions protect against unwanted sound, vibration, and thermal energy through the use of sound dampening or sound absorption technology. We specialize in creating custom solutions for blocking, isolating, deflecting, and absorbing sound and heat energy. Our ultimate goal […]

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Tech Shield ™ with PSA

The How-To Guide for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) Tapes

At Technicon Acoustics, pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape—also referred to as self-adhesive or self-stick adhesive tape—is one of our key product offerings. It is a type of adhesive tape made from thin, flexible material that, depending on the intended use case, features a single or double-sided adhesive coating activated by pressure. As the tape adheres […]

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