Sound Attenuation

Level Solutions offers a broad range of noise control solutions designed for HVAC systems through our partnership with Vibro-Acoustics.

We’ve designed solutions for noise control relating to cooling towers, chillers, fans, generators, and more. Considering all noise control paths and other application factors, we develop the best systems for abating noise-related environmental issues.

VibroAcoustics Rooftop Unit Noise Control

Vibration Control

Together with the Vibro-Acoustics team, we use an integrated systems approach for vibration control to eliminate a common source for noise problems. We consider the comprehensive system, including how each component interacts with the others so that vibration control equipment, such as isolation springs, can be incorporated at the design stage.

Our project analysis includes examining airborne and structure-borne noise, along with application requirements such as environment, pressure drop with system effects, project cost and time, as well as IAQ. This enables us to not only provide adequate vibration control, but also meet the specific project requirements.

Vibration Control and Isolation

Vibro-Acoustics Products

    • Dissipative Silencers – Rectangular, Circular, Elbow, Transitional, Axial Cone, Custom
      Most efficient and economical designs of broadband airborne noise control for mechanical systems
    • Reactive Silencers – Rectangular, Circular, Elbow, Transitional, Custom 
      Protection against any concerns related to the existence of fibrous media in duct systems
    • Moldblock – Rectangular, Circular, Elbow, Transitional, Custom
      Cotton-fiber based media formed from reclaimed cotton fibers treated with a borate solution, providing flame and smoke-spread ratings and inhibiting the growth of mold
    • Film-Lined – Rectangular, Circular, Elbow, Transitional, Custom 
      Class 1 category assembly with a Flame-Spread index of 0 and a Smoke Development of 15 when tested in accordance to ASTM E84, exceeding the NFPA 90A maximum requirements
    • Other – Laboratory Exhaust Stack Silencer, Cross-Talk Silencers, Short Silencers, EX, Grille, Special Constructions 
      Enhanced or modified to meet project-specific requirements for acoustical and aerodynamic performance
    • Industrial Stack – Available designs include dissipative media filled with a variety of media protection options, tuned no-media, plug resistant, and cleanable options
    • Centrifugal Fan – Dissipative Inlet Box Silencers, Dissipative Side Box Silencers, Dissipative Horizontal Box Silencer, Dissipative Inlet/Discharge Silencers, Dissipative Discharge Silencers, Fan Silencer Accessories – Most economical fan noise control with the lowest additional static pressure requirements
    • Axial Fan – Axial Cone Silencer, Dissipative Silencers – Designed to complement the airflow profile of axial fans
    • Noise Control Curb Solution (NCC-VCR) – Manages noise and vibration issues caused by rooftop units (RTUs)
    • Standard Curbs (RC) – Used to support equipment that doesn’t require vibration isolation
    • Isolated Curbs (VCR) – Roof curbs with integral and adjustable spring vibration isolators
    • V-Blade Acoustic Louvers –  (up to 24” in depth) – Provide significant broadband attenuation to low-velocity openings while minimizing a line of sight through the opening
    • Airfoil Blade Acoustic Louvers – (up to 24” in depth) – The louver design with the least air resistance—provide attenuation to openings or enclosures for pressure drop sensitive application
    • Flat Blade Acoustic Louvers – (up to 18” in depth) – Deliver an economical means of providing attenuation to low-velocity air inlet or outlet openings while minimizing a line of sight through the opening
  • The Form Work Floating Floor system consists of engineered isolators, perimeter isolation board, formwork, polyethylene waterproofing sheet and optional fiberglass blanket.

    • Plenums – Used to provide low frequency attenuation for critical systems or for air distribution where multiple branch ducts are required directly after an air handling unit
    • Absorption Panels – Can be applied to a space to reduce reflective sound energy; also can be used to line shafts, mechanical rooms and other spaces that require sound level reduction
    • Enclosures – Used to surround mechanical equipment and reduce radiated noise transmitted to occupied spaces within buildings; also utilized in outdoor installations to prevent reflected or transmitted property line noise issues
    • Barriers – Placed between a noise source and a sensitive receptor in order to increase the length of path the noise must take, thereby providing additional attenuation
  • Sil-Throw is designed to provide a steady draft-free flow of uniform, low-velocity air to occupied spaces. Both supply and return air systems are available in straight, curved, horizontal, and vertical applications. 

    • Neo+ (NP) series – Vibration isolation for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment; most effective when used on stiff supporting structures with mid- to high-frequency vibration sources
    • Seismic Restrained Spring (SCSR) series – Vibration isolation for mechanical systems and equipment; welded housed isolators are designed to limit vertical and lateral movement of the top support plate caused by equipment operation or wind loading
    • Free Spring Rails (FSR) – Vibration isolation for cooling towers, air handling units, and other equipment that are not subjected to significant lateral loads (such as wind)
  • Floor Mounted

    • Vibration Isolation Pads – Design load capacities: 180 – 14,580 lb; 160 – 51,840 lb
    • Grommet Washers (GW) – A simple way to reduce vibrations and shock loads transferred to support rods and anchor bolts
    • Seismic Rubber-in-Shear Mounts – Mid- to high-frequency vibration isolation for floor-mounted equipment mounted on stiff supporting structures
    • Seismic Restraint Bracket – Formed to match most equipment base support frames and predrilled to facilitate securing floor-mounted equipment against seismic forces
    • Seismic Free Spring – Vibration isolation for mechanical systems and equipment; has a seismic restraint housing for greater lateral and vertical support
    • Seismic Restrained Spring –  Welded housed isolators limit vertical and lateral movement of the top support plate caused by equipment operation or wind loading
    • Seismic Inline Pump Stands – Rigid support and restraint for vertical inline pumps; can withstand at least 1 g of lateral seismic force for most pump and motor combinations
    • Seismic Pipe Stand Adjustable – Support the dead load, and provide enough strength to withstand at least 1 g of lateral seismic force

    Base and Roof Mounted

    • Seismic Pipe Stand Adjustable – Adjustable height seismic pipe stands provide allowance for roof slopes and can also accommodate changing pipe sizes.
    • Concrete Inertia Bases – Vibration and start-up torque damping by adding mass to and lowering the center of gravity of the mechanical equipment
    • Free Spring Rail – Vibration isolation for cooling towers, air handling units, and other equipment that are not subjected to significant lateral loads (such as wind)
    • Isolated Curbs – Come with integral and adjustable spring vibration isolators
    • Adjustable Rooftop Isolation Rails – Vibration isolation assemblies installed between a standard roof curb and the supported equipment
    • Standard Curbs – Supports equipment that does not require vibration isolation

    Suspended

    • Rod Stiffener Clamps – Keep hanger rods from bending and buckling due to seismic activity
    • BulletBrace Restraint Kits – Pre-assembled adjustable cable restraint kits are used to restrain non-structural components against seismic, wind, or blast forces
    • Seismically Rated BulletClamp – High strength attachments to steel structures without drilled holes or welded brackets for seismic restraint kits
    • Rigid Restraints – Restrain non-structural components against seismic, wind, or blast forces
    • Double Anchor Bracket – Used as an attachment to thin slabs or concrete on metal decks to maximize restraint connection capacity