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 louvres are manufactured from sheet metal and reduce noise transmission from plant items which require airflow. Airflow passes through an acoustic louvre, but the sound absorbing insulation built-into the acoustic louvre blades provides a level of noise reduction
What is the purpose of the acoustic louver?
Acoustic Louvres reduce noise transmission from plant and equipment such as air handling units, chillers and heat pumps, whilst still allowing ventilation airflow
How do acoustic louvres work?
Acoustic louvres work by absorbing the sound waves in an airstream, through an absorbent layer contained within the louvre blades. The angled nature of the blades in an acoustic louvre prevent a direct line of sight from the front to back of the louvre module, and thus enhance the level of noise reduction achieved
What applications commonly use acoustic louvres?
Common applications which use acoustic louvres are ventilation openings for plantrooms, HVAC systems, ASHP enclosures and barriers, chillers and more. They’re often used in locations where noise emissions to nearby noise sensitive areas need to be strictly controlled.
What level of noise reduction do acoustic louvres provide?
Double banked acoustic louvres can provide up to 20-25 dB of noise reduction depending upon the frequency spectrum of the source noise. Louvres are available in a number of depths to suit the project requirements
How do acoustic louvres compare to regular louvres?
Regular weather louvres provide weather protection and visual screening but offer little acoustic performance. Acoustic louvres are significantly deeper, incorporate sound-absorbing materials, and are specifically designed to reduce noise.
Do acoustic louvres affect airflow?
Acoustic louvres create a resistance to airflow due to the profile and thickness of the blades. However, the items are sized based upon plant airflow requirements to ensure minimal back pressures