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Are Acoustic Blankets Worth Considering For Commercial Noise Control?

16th May 2025

Noise is an unavoidable by-product of many industrial and commercial environments. Whether it’s machinery in manufacturing plants, ventilation systems in commercial spaces, or equipment in warehouses, managing noise levels is essential for the comfort, safety, and productivity of employees....

How Can Industrial Noise Be Controlled?

8th May 2025

Industrial noise is an inevitable byproduct of many manufacturing and production processes. From the hum of machinery to the clatter of tools, these sounds can disrupt not only workers’ concentration but also their health and safety. Managing industrial noise...

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Official Opening of Wakefield Acoustics’ Second Manufacturing Facility

7th January 2025

We are excited to announce the official opening of Wakefield Acoustics’ second manufacturing facility! On Friday, July 12th, 2024, our new production facility was officially opened by Kim Leadbeater MP, the esteemed Member of Parliament for Spen Valley. Although...

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Acoustic Containerised Solutions for Data Centre Standby Power Systems

6th January 2025

As data centres continue to expand to meet the ever-growing demands of digital infrastructure, ensuring their reliability and efficiency has never been more critical. One vital aspect of maintaining this reliability is the standby power system, which kicks in...

Noise control and measurement of standby power plants in data centre applications

28th November 2023

Author: Wakefield Acoustics – Noise Control Specialists | Last Updated: November 2023 Noise control for standby power is a critical aspect, especially when the main drivers (usually diesel engines in the case of UK data centres) generate very high...

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The Effects of Weather on Industrial Noise Control

24th October 2023

Author: Wakefield Acoustics – Noise Control Specialists | Last Updated: February 2024 Wakefield Acoustics has experience in various industries and applications, helping to diagnose and remedy environmental noise issues. Assessment of environmental noise impacts is a relatively straightforward process for...

The Magic of the Attenuator

26th September 2023

Author: Wakefield Acoustics – Noise Control Specialists | Last Updated: September 2023 The Magic of the Attenuator Whilst the humble sound attenuator may be a relatively simple product, it carries a degree of complexity in its design. How do...

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What are the Benefits of Acoustic Enclosures?

24th August 2023

Author: Wakefield Acoustics – Noise Control Specialists | Last Updated: August 2023 Noise pollution is an increasingly troublesome issue in the modern world, but acoustic enclosures can help reduce the problem. If you are living or working in a...

Understanding Noise Regulations: Compliance and Legal Requirements in the UK

25th July 2023

Author: Wakefield Acoustics – Noise Control Specialists | Last Updated: July 2023 Noise pollution is a significant concern across the UK, impacting the well-being of individuals and the environment. To tackle this issue, legislation and guidelines are in place...

Ventilation

27th June 2023

Author: Wakefield Acoustics – Noise Control Specialists | Last Updated: June 2023 When we approach the summer months and start to experience long hot days and sleepless nights, many of us rely on ventilating our homes through open windows....

Innovations in Noise Control

28th March 2023

Author: Wakefield Acoustics – Noise Control Specialists | Last Updated: April 2023 The team at Wakefield Acoustics like to think that we bring innovations to the noise control market, so much so, that one of our company statements reads...

Why you need to consider noise when planning the installation of any CHP plant

28th February 2023

Author: Wakefield Acoustics – Noise Control Specialists | Last Updated: April 2023 Why you need to consider noise when planning the installation of any CHP plant It has long been considered that Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is a...