Mass Loaded Barriers

Limp mass barrier has long been used to add mass inside floor/ceiling and wall assemblies. Kinetics manufactures a wide array of curtains and barrier products that can be tailored to your application.

Product Details

Kinetics Noise Control Inc. Products

Product Description

Limp mass barrier has long been used to add mass inside floor/ceiling and wall assemblies.

Kinetics manufactures a wide array of curtains and barrier products that can be tailored to your application.

One pound per square barrier being added to a stud wall. Using barrier with IsoMax clips effectively prevent noise transfer between occupied rooms.

Barrier material is surrounded by absorptive material then sewn around vinyl for these curtains. Note the clear barrier over the windows.

Application

Features & Benefits

Benefits

  • Low 3-1/2-inch airspace using 7/8-inch drywall furring channel at 1/2-inch nominal spring deflection
  • Maximum natural frequency of 5.5 Hz under lightest typical load conditions
  • Requires only one (1) piece of 1-1/2-inch x 1/2-inch cold-rolled channel
  • Extended mounting bracket allows easy attachment to non-isolated deck
  • Centering notches for flawless alignment
  • Minimal vertical/lateral movement during a seismic event
  • STC 72, IIC 51 with two (2) layers gypsum board suspended under a 6-inch concrete slab (75 psf) with 1-1/2-inch fiberglass batt in airspace – 1/2-inch deflection springs

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