How to Choose the Right Outer Layer Material for Your Industrial Acoustic Curtain

When putting together an acoustic industrial curtain, there are a variety of options and choices to be made. The inside layers of the curtain are where a majority of the acoustic performance takes place. However, the outer layers of the curtain are equally important. This outer layer not only determines the look and feel of your curtain, but can also impact the overall function and performance of it.

The first option is our most common for industrial acoustic curtains. An outer layer of solid PVC coated polyester (a.k.a. vinyl) forms a solid barrier between the innards of the curtain and the outside environment. As this is a solid material, it will let slightly less sound through and into the inner layers than the following two material options. This means, that less of the sound will be absorbed or reflected.

However, the difference in potential sound transmission that this material offers versus another material is negligible. What this outer layer may lack in sound transmission, it makes up for in other areas. This vinyl layer has a variety of benefits. For starters, it is very durable to abrasion, scratching, cooler temperatures, and everyday wear and tear. It is also easy to clean. It can be washed down with water and a mild detergent. So while a solid PVC vinyl outer layer may keep some sound from traveling to the innards of the curtain, it will also keep dirt, dust, debris, and moisture from doing the same thing. These features make this outer material an ideal choice for rough, dirty, and/or industrial environments. Additionally, the PVC coated polyester is available in 10 standard colors, making it easy to match to each company’s desired color scheme.

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PVC coated mesh is the second option for your acoustic curtain’s outer layer. This material is also durable when standing up to abrasion and cooler temperatures, as mentioned above with option one. As with any mesh, it is more open than a solid material. This mesh boasts a 70% opacity, which means that approximately 30% of the surface area covered by the mesh is open. This will allow the sound to travel through this outer layer more effectively than a solid material would. A small boost in acoustic performance (absorbing and reflecting) of your industrial curtain can be expected due to this factor. To clean this material, we recommend vacuuming it, then wiping it down with a moist cloth. You will want to be careful not to let excessive moisture or debris come into contact with this curtain, though, as these elements can harm the inside layers and diminish its acoustic qualities.

The third and final option for the outer layer of your acoustic curtain is a cloth fabric. This material is solid in coverage, but soft, as most fabrics are. It allows for sound to travel through it, but will stop most dust, dirt, and debris from passing through. In terms of assisting with sound absorption, this fabric is the best option for the outer layer of an industrial acoustic curtain. However, it is not ideal for rougher environments. Dust and dirt may stick to it, it can be torn or snagged, and it can be stained. Additionally, if moisture comes into contact with it, that moisture can bleed through to the inner layers. We would recommend a curtain with this fabric in gentler environments. As with your other options, though, it can still be cleaned. The best way to do this is to vacuum the fabric. Also, it is available in 6 standard colors.

When deciding which of the above outer material options is best for your needs, it is best to think about your environment and determine what will give you the necessary balance between durability and acoustic performance. With industrial curtains, as with all products, you have many good options at your disposal. For assistance is picking the right choice for you, contact our sales team today.

The Most Effective Solutions for Noise Reduction and Sound Absorption

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Common Uses & Locations for PVC Strip Curtains

No matter what type of facility you work at, you are bound to run into questions and issues about the acoustic quality of your space. Each space, from restaurants to warehouses, is made up of different building materials that will add to or detract from the acoustic quality of your facility. Just from a cursory look at the internet, there are a number of products that boast being able to cut down on sound in a space, reduce echo, and possibly even deaden the unwanted sounds all together.

Acoustic curtains are one genre of acoustic abatement supply that are popular and for good reason. Acoustic curtain products have two main benefits. First, they can provide more space flexibility and versatility than a hard wall can. Acoustic curtains can often be moved easily and therefore can provide acoustic abatement when needed, but do not have to remain in use when they are not required. Second, acoustic industrial curtains can offer different looks and aesthetic options, which may make them more desirable for your space, depending on the setting.

However, even within the acoustic curtain category, there are many different brands and options for an acoustic industrial curtain. Before deciding which products are best for your needs, it is important to educate yourself on what measurements are used to determine how one brand of acoustic curtain compares to another.

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The Importance of the STC Rating with Acoustic Curtains

One measure of acoustic property is the STC rating. STC stands for sound transmission class, and is defined as how well a septum, in this case an industrial acoustic curtain, can abate sound. It also tells us roughly by how many decibels a given barrier can be expected to lessen sound as the sound travels through it. While it is enticing to think that a thin fabric curtain can give a good STC rating, from a practical standpoint that isn’t realistic. A thicker curtain, one with more acoustic material inside of it, will typically have a better STC rating than a thin curtain.

A great example are the industrial acoustic curtain products offered at AmCraft Manufacturing. AmCraft manufactures acoustic curtains and panels with single block technology as well as double block technology. The acoustic insulated curtain with single block technology has an STC rating of 34.5, while the industrial curtain wall with double barrier technology boasts an STC rating of 47.5.

As a comparison, a single layer of 1/2″ drywall on each side, wood studs, no insulation (typical interior wall) has an STC rating of about 33- comparable to AmCraft’s single barrier acoustic curtain. Meanwhile, 6″ Hollow CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit) has a typical STC rating of about 46, which is slightly less than AmCraft’s double barrier technology curtain.

How NRC Rating Factors into Noise Absorbing Curtains

In addition to considering the STC rating of an acoustic curtain product, you should also consider the NRC rating. NRC stands for noise reduction coefficient, and is an indication of the amount of sound absorbed when it hits a particular surface. An NRC rating of 0 indicates total reflection of the sound, while an NRC rating of 1 indicates total absorption of the sound. As it relates to AmCraft Manufacturing’s product offering, their acoustic curtain with single barrier technology offers an NRC rating of 0.82 and the acoustic curtain with double barrier technology brags an NRC rating of 0.64. Both options offer a superior NRC rating to many of the other curtain products that are readily available.

In your search for the perfect acoustic product, you will find AmCraft’s acoustic industrial curtain wall and acoustic panel products are designed to fit your needs. These curtains offer superior acoustic value, as illustrated by their STC and NRC ratings. They are also fully customizable to your size and aesthetic requirements and are available in both retractable and stationary options.

Acoustic Wall Panels / Curtains Reduce Machine Noise in the Workplace

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Acoustic Wall Panels / Curtains Reduce Machine Noise in the Workplace

Acoustic walls, panels, or acoustic curtains reduce machine noise in the workplace to meet OSHA requirements for noise levels and employee safety. Industrial and manufacturing facilities that operate loud equipment can generate noise levels at dangerous levels that can affect employee safety. Production lines are typically run on hard and reflective surfaces, causing sound reverberations that can compound the problem. Along with this, the machinery itself produces a high level of noise and echo from motors, and the impact of grinding, pounding, sanding, cutting and other workplace activities. These extreme noise levels can damage the hearing of workers and often affect communication between personnel which can cause additional safety hazards.

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OSHA regulates noise levels in order to protect workers from hearing loss and workplace accidents. An industrial acoustical curtain is a cost effective and easy way to control many types of noisy environments. The National Institute of Health describes noise-inducing hearing loss as a one-time exposure to loud noise, or as the result of ongoing exposure to a loud environment. Machine shops are an example of workplaces that are filled with tools and machinery that can produce high sound pressure levels ranging from 80 to 110 decibels. OSHA mandates that a safe level for noise should not exceed 85dbs.

Acoustic curtain walls are used in industrial, manufacturing, welding, assembly, automotive, woodworking and other businesses that are prone to high levels of noise emissions. Whether it comes from internal or external forces, excessive noise becomes a problem for everyone when it comes to effectively managing safety issues in the workplace.

Controlling Noise at the Source limits Reverberation & Echo

A good way to reduce noise, reverberation and echo are to separate large areas into smaller areas and contain the noise at the source. A permanent or modular enclosure can be used to control noise levels to the inside of the enclosure or to the outside of the noise source. Because sound barrier curtains rely on re-direction and absorption, it is important to use these sound barriers in a location that can provide the most relief. OSHA mandates that a safe level for noise should not exceed 85dbs.

Sources of Excessive Noise in the Workplace:

• Industrial Gas and Plasma Jets
• Ventilator, Furnaces and Exhaust Fans
• Pumps and Compressors
• Electric Motors
• Machine Tools for forming and metal cutting
• Pneumatic Tools
• Punch Presses
• Lathes and Grinders
• Conveying Systems
• Transport Vehicles

Noise levels that are typical for these sources are:

• Grinding on a pedestal grinder 90-95
• Discharging metal objects into metal bins 85-95
• General noise level in fabrication shop 85-95
• Hammering steel 95-100
• Guillotining 95-100
• Multi-spindle automatic turning 95-105
• Circular sawing metal 95-105
• Pressing – blanking 95-110
• Punch pressing 110-120
• Riveting 100-110

Acoustic Curtain Walls create a Sound Barrier Wall, Enclosure or Modular System for Use in the Shop

Acoustic curtains can be used as stationary or retractable walls. Acoustic curtain walls can be permanently mounted to create stationary workstations, or can be modular, making them flexible enough to install and move to another location to accommodate the relocation of machines or other equipment. Acoustic wall panels can be used as a single wall sound barrier, or as an enclosure mounted to sturdy track systems.

Acoustic curtains with mass loaded vinyl control the sound waves and sound pressure levels that reverberate from the floor, the walls, the ceiling, and machinery surfaces. Acoustic sound enclosures are easy to assemble and flexible in how you want to install it. They can be mounted to the floor, the ceiling, walls, or suspended from the deck of a structural roof.

Using Sound Absorbing & Sound Deflecting Material Reduces Overall Noise Levels

An acoustic curtain is constructed using a durable outer shell and mass loaded vinyl that allows noise to be reduced through sound absorption and sound blocking materials. With the appropriate level of sound reducing materials, it is possible to reduce low frequency noise levels by 20db or more. High frequency or high pitch noise levels can be reduced by as much as 45dbs.

For many high level noise situations the most cost efficient and effective solution is to enclose the noise at the source. Creating an enclosure will limit the way noise can travel, including noise that is air-borne, noise that reverberates from structural sources, and noise that is emitted from equipment and machinery. Many times acoustic ceiling baffles are needed to complete an enclosure in order to achieve the full level of noise reduction that is needed.

Acoustic Sound Barrier Products are a great way to Protect Workers from Unsafe Noise Levels

Acoustic covers are another option for containing noise directly at the source. Covers can be custom made to fit specific equipment such as compressors, hydraulic pumps, HVAC equipment, generators, blowers, pile drivers, furnaces and more.

AmCraft custom manufactures Acoustic Wall Curtains that can provide moderate to maximum noise reduction for use in many applications. These sound barrier products can be made to any size and are an effective and economical way to reduce the levels of sound required to meet OSHA noise level guidelines in the workplace. Contact Us Today!

Controlling Workplace Noise with Acoustic Curtains

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Controlling Workplace Noise with Acoustic Curtains

Working when you’re surrounded by noisy projects can be not only distracting, but also dangerous, especially if the noise is loud enough to muffle instructions from coworkers or warning sounds from another area. Short of completely reworking your business plan or offering low-quality earplugs to your employees, you may think there isn’t much you can do to stave off the noise. Thankfully, acoustic curtains provide an effective way to muffle the noise level within workplaces, enough to allow people to get their work done safely and comfortably. There are a variety of products that help reduce the level of noise pollution within a confined space, and depending on the issues you’re dealing with, you can choose the one that will work best for your needs.

Levels of Noise Control

There are a few different noise control options available when it comes to acoustic barrier curtains or acoustic baffles. To absorb/dampen the noise—for instance, in areas that echo or reverberate a lot—acoustic baffle systems are an effective choice. These banner-like products can be implemented as ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted panels, and work to absorb sound. They can be paired with partitions, as together they can block and absorb sound, but as standalones, they are effective to manage mid- to high-frequency noises.

Sound barrier wall panels are intended to block the noise, offering separation from one area to the next in a workspace. These panels use a combination of sound wave absorption material, noise barrier membranes, and a durable outer layer, which creates a partition to block and absorb noise. These are often used for recreational and sports venues—as they can block the sound from one game to the next—as well as warehouses and some offices. These curtains reduce the noise level considerably, making the surrounding area safer for employees and other people, such as visitors or patrons.

A very effective way to protect people from a very loud area is to build an acoustic enclosure. These enclosures seal in the sound, making the surrounding areas much quieter. They can be installed using one, two, or three of a workspace’s existing walls. The main benefit of these enclosures is that they can enclose the area either to contain the sound to that small or large area or to block the outside noise from getting in thus creating a quiet space within the interior of the enclosure.

Why You Need to Control Sound

Controlling sound levels is essential. Not only is it required by OSHA, but it’s also a good practice to provide your employees and customers with a safe environment while on your company’s premises. Exposure to high levels of noise can be damaging to hearing and can also contribute to frequent headaches. Shockingly, it can also increase stress and the likelihood of workplace accidents. Controlling noise levels keeps your workplace safer and more enjoyable.

To learn more about acoustic curtains and acoustic baffles how they can benefit your business or workspace, contact AmCraft Manufacturing today. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have regarding acoustic curtain enclosures, acoustic wall panels acoustic baffle systems or any of your other industrial curtain needs.

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Three Ways Industrial Wall Curtains Improve Work Conditions for Employees

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Three Ways Industrial Wall Curtains Improve Work Conditions for Employees

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The Importance of the STC Rating with Acoustic Curtains

How NRC Rating Factors into Noise Absorbing Curtains

Contact one of the knowledgeable acoustic curtain specialists at AmCraft today for more information!

Best Industrial Soundproofing Curtains

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Best Industrial Soundproofing Curtains

Industrial Sound Curtains (Noise Cancelling Curtains), Panels & Baffle Systems

Single Barrier Acoustic Curtains

Industrial Acoustic Curtains

If you work in an industry that often works on projects that create a lot of noise—mechanical work, factory production lines, etc.—you’ve probably already looked into what noise-blocking or noise-reduction curtains can offer to your facility. Noise baffle systems are ideal for keeping a loud or noisy project contained, which can be beneficial for members of your staff that aren’t working on that project. There are different levels of sound-insulation available, though, so how can you know what level you need?

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Double Barrier Acoustic Curtains

Large, Loud Spaces

It is important to understand that “anti-static” and “dissipative” are terms that are used to subdivide electro static discharge into further detail. Anti-static materials are generally referred to as any material which inhibits triboelectric charging. This kind of charging is the buildup of an electric charge by frictional contact with another material. Anti-static material will not generate a charge, but also will not dissipate a charge.

Dissipative materials will work to actively dissipate a static charge. They also allow the static charges to flow to ground more slowly, and in a more controlled manner, than with conductive materials.

Materials are divided into anti-static or dissipative classifications based on their individual surface resistance. Surface resistance is a measurement by how easily an electric charge can travel across a medium. Dissipative items have a surface resistance of more than 1 x 10 5 ohms/square but less than 1 x 10 11 ohms/square.

Dissipative and anti-static materials both reduce the risk of producing a charge, but only dissipative protects against existing charges as well.

Dual Absorption Single Barrier

Containing Sound in an Enclosure

If you’re in need of a higher level of sound containment, such as wanting to isolate a job completely to protect the rest of the area from being exposed to the noise, implementing noise control enclosure curtains is what you’ll want to do. These curtains hang from the ceiling, and can use one, two, or three of your existing walls to create the enclosure. Stationary and retractable options are available, which allows you the option of changing how you use your space as your needs change from project to project. Regardless of whether you want to keep noise contained inside or out of the enclosure, these curtains are an ideal way to create separate spaces.

If an area needs to be quieter for a team to work on a project without warehouse noise or other noise pollution distracting them, creating an enclosed space with sound control enclosure curtains can help keep their workspace comfortable and productive. These enclosures may also be installed to surround loud machinery and keep the noise they produce contained to that part of the facility.

For instance, machines like compressors or generators can make a lot of noise and create a lot of vibration in a workspace, so implementing sound-control can allow your staff to work more efficiently and safely, since they won’t be exposed to the loud machinery day in and day out. Sound barrier curtains are also used to be OSHA-compliant for noise level regulations in the workplace. Depending on the level of noise blocking or noise-reducing your space needs, there are a few options available. High noise levels can lead to loss of concentration, accidents, injuries, reduced productivity and long-term hearing loss, so if you’re looking for a way to improve working conditions for your staff, using sound-shielding curtains are an ideal choice.

Multi Absorption Acoustic Panels

Separating One Noise Level from Another

Sound barrier wall panels are larger than acoustic baffle systems and are usually used to separate entire sections of a facility so that sound level is much lower on one side. Industrial grade sound curtains are comprised of a combination of sound wave absorption material, noise barrier membranes, and a durable outer layer.

This composition helps block some of the sound from a loud area from “leaking” into another area. Noise control panels can reduce the transmission of sound—sound that can be harmful to peoples’ hearing, so if you’re looking to separate a loud area, using sound dampening curtains can be very helpful.

Acoustic Baffle Systems

How to Choose Your Acoustic Reduction Products

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How to Choose Your Acoustic Reduction Products

When choosing which product is perfect for your acoustic reduction needs, there are a number of factors that must be considered prior to making the purchase. As any individual expects, you want to make sure that the acoustic product fulfills what it promises. But in order to do that, there are questions that need to be considered, such as:

1) What is your source of noise?
2) Is the “volume” of the sound source loud?
3) Is it high or low pitched?
4) How far will the sound reducing product be from the source of sound?
5) Can you describe the overall environment of the sound source?
6) What are the main issues that the source of noise causes?
7) What are the current ceiling wall and floor surfaces made of?

Sometimes, you find that less sound reduction is enough to fulfill your needs or worker safety standards. Other times, you may find that just cutting down the echoing solves the noise issue. Noise absorbing baffles, sound-reducing curtain dividers,

acoustic reduction enclosures

all fulfill specific sound abatement purposes that would create a viable solution to your noise problem.

When Do I Use Sound-Reducing Curtain Dividers?

Sound-reducing curtains and curtain enclosures are generally used to encapsulate the sound at its source at a close proximity, to meet federal regulations on noise pollution, to keep noise out of a designated area, and/or to maintain a sound level that is comfortable for workers that are in the noisy area for the majority of their day. The level of sound reduction can range from a slight decibel reduction to a more drastic decibel reduction.

With a core made up of absorptive material and a flexible, acoustic membrane, sound-reducing curtain dividers have been known to reduce the decibel level to 20-21dB below the original sound source (which was a low frequency and high decibel source – the most difficult noise to attenuate). Using alternate construction methods as well as a combination of different sound products, the range could possibly go up to a 30-40dB reduction. These panels can be customized to fit whatever your needs are.

Assuming that your acoustic reduction curtain divider system is sufficiently sealed on all edges, the benefit of using sound curtains may mean the difference between the use of inexpensive preventative gear for each worker and the in-depth implementation of an OSHA-approved sound monitoring program to adhere to federal guidelines.

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Perceptions of Change in Decibel Levels

Perceptions of Change in Decibel Levels

Imperceptible	1dB
Barely Perceptible	3dB
Clearly Noticeable	5dB
Twice as Loud / Soft	10dB
Four Times as Loud / Soft	20dB

This chart indicates change in decibel levels and how they are perceived to the average human ear. One thing to keep in mind while looking at this chart is that the percentage of decibel loss is not proportional to the actual decibels lost. Although a 5dB reduction may seem like a smaller number, the human ear perceives this as a dramatic change. For example, if a 100 dB sound source is reduced to 80dB, the 20dB loss that occurs is not a 20% loss (in respect to the perception of a human ear). This results in a loss of approximate 75%.

STC Explained

The term, sound transmission class (STC), is used to describe sound reduction capabilities of a material. It is a numerical scale that is used to rate the material – basically, the higher the STC value, the greater sound reduction capability. This value is based off of a set of noise frequency levels that range from 125 Hz to 4000 Hz. It is a general standard of exhibiting the noise reducing qualities of material.

When Do I Use Noise-Absorptive Baffles & Banners?

There are times when operations managers and staff are unaware that instead of a complete decibel reduction sound curtain system, it may just be an echoing issue that needs to be resolved. The large, open area could have a number of reflective surfaces (glass, tile, cement, metal) which causes sound to “bounce” off these surfaces, creating a longer reverberation time for each sound wave. If a noise absorption baffle system is not in place, this can create a barrage of sound waves, which indicates that the general work environment has allowed the noise to travel far distances, thus creating an uncomfortable situation of past and present noises all being “re-circulated” into one general work area.

Noise-absorption baffles and banners act as a sound wave “dissolver.” When a sound wave reaches a noise baffle, it absorbs a relative percentage of the wave (depending on the material used and its NRC rating), and bounces back only a fraction of the sound coming in.

NRC Explained

This is where the term – noise reduction coefficient (NRC) – comes into play. NRC is a standard, numerical scale based off of a set of general sound frequencies (250, 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz) used to dictate what the quality of absorption is for that material. The NRC value will let you know what percentage is absorbed. The value of zero (0) indicates a perfect sound reflection, and a value of one (1) indicates a perfect absorption rate. A lower NRC value tends to work best in larger areas, and a higher NRC value tends to work best in a small room, or in an area that has a great deal of noise.

So, if a material at 1000 Hz has an NRC of .90, This means that 90% of the noise will be absorbed and 10% will be reflected back into the area (see illustration).

But keep in mind that as you move into different sound frequencies, the NRC may change. Using the same example – if 1000 Hz has an NRC of .90, it will not perform at .90 at 125, 250, 500, and 4000 Hz. This same material could perform at a higher level at 4000 Hz and a lower level at 125 Hz.

A rule of thumb to explain NRC is, lower frequency noise is a sound wave that is much harder to reduce than higher frequency noise – a lower frequency sound wave tends to be much longer than a higher frequency wave.

Moving Forward: Facts to Consider

Moving forward, some facts to consider are the following (and a chart for sound description relative to every day noise):

NRC and STC are based off a set number of sound frequencies ranging from 250 Hz to 4000 Hz. Higher frequency noises above 4000 Hz and lower frequency noises below 250 Hz are not taken into account.
Low frequency noises that are most common in industrial applications are primarily measured at frequencies of 500 Hz and below. High frequency noises can be described as anything above 4000 Hz.
Reflective surfaces, distance from the sound source, and effective edge sealing all are significant factors in creating a more successful sound reduction capability.
An STC rating does not consider “fractures” in the noise barrier, such as not using a sufficient amount of edge sealing.

Because of the very custom nature of sound products, it is always important to discuss your details with a specialist. Contact AmCraft today to speak with one of our technical specialists for your project! You can call 847-439-4565, or email sales@amcraftonline.com.

How Industrial Noise Curtains Reduce Ambient Noise

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How Industrial Noise Curtains Reduce Ambient Noise

In commercial and industrial environments, most interior structures are not built with room acoustics in mind – this is where

industrial noise curtains

can help! In a warehouse or in an office setting, there are different types of sound reducing options available – acoustic sound barrier curtains are one way to help control noise levels and echo.

Noise Reduction Simplified

Sound does not pass through surfaces and/or structures, but rather “activates” a building. The building itself actually transmits sound waves as energy, which moves through the building’s structure. Sound-absorptive batting that is built into the industrial noise curtains converts this energy to heat. The acoustically-rated membrane, which is also built into the curtain, will assist in dramatically reducing the sound from the source.

Consider the analogy of light passing through a window. A light curtain with low-density material will not block all of the light. There needs to be a material that is more solid in nature to effectively block the light. The same is true with sound. Although sound insulation will help with the absorption of a sound wave, it needs a higher-density acoustic sound barrier membrane within the industrial curtain in order to drastically reduce noise.

Warehouse acoustic curtains or industrial sound curtain walls typically use staggered mounting patterns and proper edge sealing to dramatically improve the effectiveness of the sound barrier curtain.

Sound Absorption & Reflective Surfaces in a Warehouse

The absorption of sound is especially challenging when dealing with work areas that have a number of reflective surfaces. Reflective surfaces can be made of metal, glass, granite, cement, cinder block, or other smooth, hard surface materials. In warehouses and other industrial settings, this would be anything from the cement walls, concrete floors, corrugated aluminum ceilings, and steel trusses.

Sound waves, especially the hard-to-block low frequency waves, bounce off these surfaces easily. This is why having the proper acoustic curtain system, in any type of setting with a great number of reflective surfaces, is important. Since warehouses are known for large scale, open areas, the chance for reverberated noise / sound to travel and reflect are much higher than in other settings. An effective industrial sound barrier, whether they are curtain walls or baffles, can cut down and/or can redirect many of these sound wave reflections.

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Absorbing Sound from Reflecting Surfaces in an Office

In a more “polished,” office setting, this would include glass windows, metal walls or structures, or floor tiles and/or hardwood floors. Most offices are more intimate, with management and other personnel working in separate workspaces in a larger office area. With people in a more confined space, a greater level of noise reduction is required. Industrial noise curtains soften the everyday office noise that may disrupt the workflow. An ideal solution is the following: install ceiling baffles and/or acoustic wall panels, which provide additional sound reduction along with industrial grade noise curtains. The sound waves will be effectively reduced using the baffles and panels, cutting down the echo. These products would be used in addition to the sound curtains, which will help to reduce noise in areas of the office that require a high degree of concentration, in meetings rooms and in other areas that require a more sound restrictive environment.

Noise Reduction & Large Work Areas

Most large work areas require noise reduction to a certain extent. This can be dependent on the decibel level of noise, the type of noise source, the distance from the source, whether it has a high or low frequency, and the number of reflective surfaces which are present. Sometimes, an office setting can have a “loft feel,” in which there are exposed structures and ductwork. In sports venues (such as a pool facility), water, tiles, open air, walls and ceilingscan all create an excessive amount of reverberant noise. In music venues, the absorption of sound and the proper acoustics are necessary to optimize the sound quality of the music played. Using acoustical curtains in the workplace makes the environment safer for employees and helps to control excess noise that can come from equipment, crowds that gather in large spaces and reverberated noise from all that activity. Find out how you can customize your space for noise reduction with retractable sound curtains, enclosures, ceiling baffles and/or wall panels.

There will always be a need for areas to improve sound attenuation using acoustic sound barriers or industrial noise dividers in the workplace. Contact AmCraft today about your project!

Using Industrial Wall Curtains Within Warehouses

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Using Industrial Wall Curtains Within Warehouses

Within warehouses

, there is typically a lot of open air space that can be contaminated with different particles from around the area. Things like paint particles, oil (in garages), dust, dirt, and more can circulate through the warehouse and make the entire enclosure a mess over time. If you’ve been looking for a way to mitigate the damage or mess caused by airborne particles, you’ll love what industrial curtain walls can do for you.

Separating Spaces

Industrial curtain walls are great for separating spaces. For instance, separating different bays where vehicles are painted can help prevent the mixing of the paint overspray in the air, which can cause flaws in a paint job. Likewise, curtaining off a section of a warehouse or garage with curtains can protect the contents of the enclosed area by keeping it away from the operations of the rest of the warehouse or garage. This can not only protect work you’re doing from outside debris, but it can protect the rest of the space from being contaminated or polluted by what’s going on within the enclosure. Separating spaces is also ideal for mapping out different departments within your business or operation—this helps keep projects and processes separate and contained.

Containing Noise & Particles

These warehouse walls and garage curtains are ideal not only for containing particles, but noise as well, which is perfect for jobs that are both noisy and messy—such as work on machinery, vehicles, and other jobs. Depending on the type of curtain and containment you’re looking for, this solution can be exactly what you need. From autobody shop curtains to paint booth curtains, welding curtains and warehouse curtains, and even food grade curtains and industrial barn curtains, there are plenty of options available to suit your needs.

Concealing Unappealing or Sensitive Operations

Aside from containing debris, airborne particles and noise, industrial curtain walls can work to conceal unappealing or even secret/sensitive information and operations. For instance, if you’re working on a project that is large and aesthetically unappealing but you have visitors coming to the warehouse or simply want to hide what you consider to be an eyesore, industrial curtains are great for this purpose. In the same vein, if you need to keep some things covered up due to confidentiality or a project being a work in progress that you’d prefer to keep under wraps until it’s finished, again, industrial curtain walls are a perfect way to do so.

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Keeping the Peace: Reducing Industrial Noise with Curtains

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Keeping the Peace: Reducing Industrial Noise with Curtains

When a business has certain processes within the workflow that may disrupt neighboring companies, residences, or other facilities, it is important to stay within the city ordinances to avoid citations for sound disturbance. Our industrial sound curtains help to create an environment that will

reduce industrial noise,

help to absorb industrial clamor, and assist in reducing echo within the warehouse. Take a look below at one instance in which AmCraft industrial sound curtains solved the issue of noise disturbance for a meat company.

Too Early To Rise: Noise Complaints

A company within the meat industry contacted AmCraft to reduce the noise levels that were made from loading trucks during working hours. The company is located in a semi-residential area and starting the day at 3:30 A.M., the company had several complaints about the sounds not only from the truck loading docks, but also from within the industrial space (due to echo in the warehouse).

Careful to be respectful to their neighbors, the company decided that they needed a movable, sound reducing solution that would help absorb the industrial sound, decrease the warehouse echo, and reduce the work noise that was disrupting many residences very early in the morning. This solution also required the ability to move out of the way (or retract) as needed to allow more space for movement of product and people. Since the noise curtain may be exposed to outdoor elements, they were able to choose a pleasing color for the outer vinyl layer, creating a durable, professional-looking outer shell which can be easily cleaned.

Being a Good Neighbor: A Noise Reduction Solution

After working with our technical specialists, the company was able to successfully section off an area of the warehouse which faced the residences, allowing for the noise, echo, and any other industrial sounds to be absorbed and greatly reduced using our retractable noise reducing curtains. The reverberated sound from the warehouse, the noise from the truck loading station, and any other noise permeating through the area was now contained within the business itself, creating an environment that is comfortable for the surrounding areas.

With our unique attention to absorbing the sound wave before it reaches the sound membrane, it creates a more functional opportunity for the curtain to work effectively for its industrial noise reduction purpose. Contact our technical specialists today with details on how industrial sound curtains can help your project! Call us at 847-439-4565 or email us at sales@amcraftonline.com.

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Jack Warren

14:05 23 Oct 24

John, the AmCraft representative was super helpful and responsive. The ordering process was seamless and I would definitely place another order with them again in the future.

erin h

02:28 11 Sep 24

Everything arrived on time and perfect. Install was easier than expected. Thank you!

Rob Wilking

17:01 11 Jul 24

Patti Pope was very helpful in fulfilling my customer order for Data Center equipment rack curtains. My initial measurements were not accurate and she was able to accommodate my requst for a sizing change and deleivered the curtians in a timely manner.

Donald Scholl

20:21 23 Apr 24

Amcraft has again supplied an exceptional product for another one our projects.Their sales and engineering groups were able to meet our extensive custom order. The ship date was as promised, and received in perfect condition. I can’t think of any other manufacturer who could meet our food grade needs.

D “DN” Nguyen

15:43 10 Jul 23

Kristen and the team at Amcraft was very accommodating. They made the ordering process simple, efficient and communicated their expertise with precision and accuracy. The customer curtains (2), were made to our expectations and the lead time/delivery was faster than expected.Although, they were built as curtains, we work in a hot environment and change the way we mounted the curtains. We have seen a decrease in temperature in our facility, which can be an oven.We wish the best for Amcraft, and thank you again.

Warren Evans

20:03 19 Apr 22

Our company installed a machine that is known for the generation of relatively high decibel readings. The readings were exacerbated by the location of the machine adjacent to a concrete block wall. The combination of machinery and location resulted in decibel readings that exceeded expectations.We spoke with several companies for a solution, and AmCraft was chosen for the flexibility of their product. It allowed the sound dampening wall to be retracted when service needed to be done and provided an excellent amount of sound cancellation.Andrea at AmCraft was very patient as we sorted out what was best for our process and our budget.The customer has expressed an interest in using these same panels for other applications in their mill.Good Job AmCraft!! Thank You Very Much.

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