Vibration control and isolation of soundproof rooms require the use of various methods and materials to interrupt the motion of structural sound waves. These products can be made of rubber, neoprene and other compounds, or they can include mechanical isolation methods. The use of metal damping products can prevent metal machinery or enclosures from being affected by vibration. Using a combination of the following materials will help disrupt the transmission of sound through structures or other solid materials.
Lower floor
Floor underlays Floor underlays are installed under the finished floor system to reduce impact noise, footsteps and the physical transmission of sound. Acoustic floor underlays help structurally isolate the top finish layer from the rest of the components. These types of components are often referred to as "floating floors." This basically "short-circuits" the sound and breaks the connection between the materials in the finished component. Our floor liners are made of recycled rubber and can be used for various floor components. Rubber is an elastic material that can absorb and disperse impact energy well. For use in concrete floor applications, floor underlays are a popular choice. The grid mat creates a space with minimal contact with the surface of the subfloor. Both materials are installed under the floor finish to produce a higher IIC (Impact Insulation Class) rating for building components.
Machine and hook
Mechanical vibration control usually requires isolation pads, bases, gasket bushings and hangers to short-circuit the sound at their contact points. Made of high-grade neoprene rubber, by placing our cup holder or installing the isolation base underneath, it prevents sound from being transmitted from the mechanical legs to the floor. The vibration isolation pad can be placed under the machine without a specific leg mount. Isolation washer bushings are very useful when installing isolation pads and creating other components. To isolate items hanging from the ceiling, such as grid systems, pipes, and plumbing work.
Room isolation
When creating wall, floor, and ceiling components, various attachment methods can be used to reduce sound transmission. Studs and floor joists can be friction fit using our stud isolators. Elastic sound insulation clips and green glue clips are installed together with the elastic channel to isolate the initial wall layer from the lower structure of the building. Once the single-layer drywall is installed, in order to isolate subsequent drywall layers, green glue damping compounds are used between the layers.
Metal damping
Production lines, conveyors, boxes, chutes, hoppers or other types of metal plates need to be damped to control vibration. Lightweight metal parts or enclosures are subject to sympathetic vibration or ringing. This can produce irritating noise or noise that fails to pass safety or noise regulations. The metal damping compound is directly applied to the metal ringing surface by spraying or smoothing compound. If you want a completely DIY material, our shock absorber is a self-adhesive rubber sheet, simply "peel and paste".