Acoustic Louvres
Acoustic Louvres can be manufactured from a variety of materials including pre-galvanised sheet steel, pre-coated/coloured steel and stainless steel.
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Acoustic louvres are a great solution for reducing noise from ventilation systems in buildings and process equipment. They not only provide weather protection but also effectively reduce noise levels. These louvres can also be used as barriers or enclosures around plant items that require high airflow while minimising noise.
A typical usage for ventilation louvres would be to help reduce factory noise.
External Louvre Panels
We design and supply acoustic external louvre panels to suit any size opening, with larger items normally supplied in modular form for assembly on site.
Large acoustic louvre banks, fully integrated support steelwork systems can also be provided, designed to withstand wind loads.
Acoustic Louvre Screens
Many developments include plant screens to provide visual and noise reduction. An acoustic louvre screen reduces noise through the acoustically insulated blades whilst allowing airflow to plant items.
In order to ensure quality installation and to guarantee noise reductions, our range of acoustic louvres has been independently tested by Salford University to BS ISO 10140-2:2010.
Acoustic Louvre Options
Louvres can be customised with various options to meet specific requirements, including:
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Birdguard: Welded mesh fitted to the rear, typically fixed to the cassette but can be removable if needed.
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External Flashing: Folded sheet metal flange, usually supplied loose, finished to match the main louvre for aperture masking.
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Mounting Frames/Support Steelwork: Available where facades cannot support the louvre’s weight.
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Louvred Doors: Doorsets with louvre cartridges in a steel framework, supplied with frame, hinges, D-handle, and deadlock with internal thumbturn.
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Industrial/Heavy Duty: Fully welded units for high-durability industrial use.
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Penthouse Louvres: Supplied with support steel, flashings, and pitched roof. Can be factory-assembled depending upon size for ease of installation.
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What is an acoustic louvre?
Acoustic Louvre is made of sheet metal and reduces noise transmission into and out of a building. Airflow will still be allowed through the acoustic louvres but the sound absorbing fibres built-into the acoustic louvres reduce loud noises.
What is the purpose of the acoustic louver?
Acoustic Louvres are used in places such as busy roads, airports, industrial buildings and commercial offices where noise levels are high. Acoustic Louvres reduce noise transmission into and out of a building while still allowing airflow.
What are the advantages of louvres?
Acoustic louvres help keep industrial and commercial work environments quiet from the loud outside noise levels from busy roads and more. Sound is absorbed easily and noise transmission is reduced significantly helping productivity.
How do acoustic louvres work?
Acoustic louvres work by disrupting the direct sound path while allowing air to pass through reducing noise. The angled blades prevent direct sound transmission, while acoustic materials within the blades absorb sound energy. Air can flow around the blades while sound waves are absorbed or deflected.
What applications commonly use acoustic louvres?
Common applications which use acoustic louvres are ventilation openings for generator rooms, mechanical equipment rooms, transformer substations, HVAC systems, industrial facilities and more. They’re often used in urban environments where noise regulations are strict.
What level of noise reduction do acoustic louvres provide?
Acoustic louvres can provide 10-25 dB of noise reduction across different frequencies depending on the design and acoustic materials used. Higher performance units can achieve up to 30 dB noise reduction.
How do acoustic louvres compare to regular louvres?
Regular louvres provide weather protection and some visual screening but offer minimal acoustic performance. Acoustic louvres are significantly thicker, incorporate sound-absorbing materials, and are specifically designed to reduce noise.
Do acoustic louvres affect airflow performance?
Acoustic louvres do create more resistance to airflow than standard louvres due to their acoustic treatment. However, they’re designed to maintain adequate ventilation for their intended applications