Acoustic Solutions to Portable and Standby Power Generators
A dangerous, yet easily overlooked problem in the power generation industry is the noise produced by standby and portable generators and turbines. This type of equipment can produce excessive amounts of noise and heat, eventually causing damage to the surrounding area, reducing the lifespan of the equipment, and creating an unsafe working environment. Acoustic enclosures […]
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 […]
Tags: Adhesives, High Performance PSA, pressure sensitive adhesive, PSA
The Importance of Acoustic Enclosure Treatments
Loud noises are not just distracting or uncomfortable for workers—they pose serious safety risks that lead to hearing loss. Reducing noise with acoustic enclosure treatments is an important element in creating a healthy work environment and facilitating employee productivity. These enclosures reliably reduce, minimize, or eliminate noise from specific sources in countless industrial environments. Benefits […]
Micro Perf Myths
Controlling how and when sounds are absorbed is pivotal for equipment and machinery. Acoustic designers use a combination of tactics and materials to control sound absorption and direction. One method manufacturers use is adding layers of composite materials, foams, and films to create panels with different rates of absorption. Micro perf, or micro perforation, is […]
Tags: Acoustics, Micro Perf, Noise Reduction
A Closer Look at Sound Damping vs. Absorption
Acoustic vibration or acoustic energy—more commonly referred to as noise—can be mitigated or eliminated using sound damping or sound absorption techniques. Damping reduces acoustic vibration within any type of structure, wall, or system. In contrast, sound absorption works to dissipate airborne acoustic energy or sound waves. Though different, both achieve the same goal of mitigating […]
Acoustical Treatments for Air Compressors
Air compressors are an efficient means used to fill gas cylinders with high pressure air, power HVAC control systems and pneumatic tools, and a broad range of other mechanical functions. Their biggest drawback is their noise level, which reaches between 70 and 90 dB depending on their rotational frequency, system design, and flow factor. To […]
The (not so) Silent Threat to American Classrooms
The (not so) Silent Threat to American Classrooms and ways to address it. Noise is everywhere. Unless it’s a movie or naptime, you can’t really find a quiet place inside a school. Especially, the place where quiet should matter the most; the classroom. The impact that noise has on classrooms can be easily overlooked. You don’t think about […]
Double Belt Lamination Technicon Acoustics
Technicon Acoustics adds double-belt lamination capabilities At Technicon, we continue to invest in the latest manufacturing technologies to ensure we can make high quality materials as effectively as possible. Our newest equipment is a new double belt lamination process. This line has independent heat zones on the top and bottom as well as infrared heating […]
Tags: Acoustic Fabrication, Lamination, PF-091, Tech Shield
5 things to know about Die Cutting
5 things to know about Die Cutting More cutting methods are available now than ever before. In the early days, Friction Sawing used to be the “go-to” material cutting option. Now, there are literally dozens of choices. In this blog, we’re going to focus on Die Cutting and determine if it’s right for […]
Tags: Custom Engineered Parts, Die Cutting, Flatbed Cutting, Gaskets, High Volume Production, Kits
Absorbers vs Barriers
When you’re not really sure what solution you’re looking for you usually search for “soundproofing”. We receive calls that sound like “how do you make this oxygen air compressor quiet?” Or Is there a way to soundproof my office? People are convinced that soundproofing foam, sound absorbing foam or soundproofing panels are the “cure all”. […]
Tags: Absorbers, Acoustics, Air Compressors, Barriers, Noise Reduction
