ECKOUSTICAL FUNCTIONAL
PANELS
Eckel noise control panels can be used in
hostile environments such as swimming pools
and outdoor environments, often without
disturbing existing utilities.
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Gymnasium -
Arlington, TX
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Hillcrest Power Plant -
Denver, CO
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Eckoustic Functional Panels (EFPs)
are attractive, sound absorbing,
fire-resistant panels which can be spot
located on walls or ceilings to achieve
effective noise control.
Since EFPs are independent panels,
they can be put into place without
disturbing existing utilities. This
functional approach to acoustic control,
therefore, is considerably less
expensive than continuous ceiling or
wall treatment.
EFPs also help solve other noise
control problems. They can be added to
barriers to increase noise reduction
capability. Special aluminum EFPs, for
example, have been attached to
concrete barrier walls around
transformers and in sewage treatment
plants, thereby enhancing the barriers'
acoustic performance as well as
preventing a potential community noise
problem. These panels can be
manufactured with solid backs, and they
will then act as barriers themselves, an
extremely practical solution in industrial
situations where full noise control
enclosures are not feasible.
Wherever EFPs are used, a better
acoustic environment is obtained...with
a resulting reduction in speech
interference, fatigue, tension, and
errors.
EFPs are Ideal for Correcting Noise
Problems in:
- gymnasiums,
swimming
pools, weight
rooms and
similar
facilities
- auditoriums
and theaters
- libraries
- machine
shops
- computer
rooms
- factories,
assembly,
and
production
areas
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- restaurants
and other
food service
operations
- offices
- subway
stations and
other rapid
transit
facilities
- churches
and
religious
buildings
- open-plan
school
rooms and
multi-purpose
rooms
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Industrial noise problems such as water
and waste-water treatment facilities or
power plants sometimes require
absorptive treatment as one of the
elements of a total noise control
program. EFPs provide a convenient,
cost-effective method of adding needed
sound absorption.
Typical Installation Details
A. V Ridge facing - 22 ga galvanized
perforated or .032" aluminum optional -
for improved acoustical performance,
structural rigidity.
B. High performance acoustical fill.
C. Optional protective poly or fiberglass
wrap.
D. 11 ga wall or ceiling bracket.
E. White polyurethane enamel finish -
standard.
F. 20 ga transverse framing member.
Optional Accessories
Solid attenuating backs, steel,
and transite.
Floor stands.
Non-standard lengths.
Special mounting brackets.
Non-standard colors.
Aluminum construction for outside
use, for swimming pool
applications.
Fiberglass cloth or poly wrapped
acoustic fill.
Textured surface facing.
18 ga perforated facings (Type
HD).
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