Noise control curtain systems are custom engineered to your application for acoustic performance and structural integrity. A cost effective solution to reduce unwanted noise, noise control curtain systems are available as both barrier walls and complete enclosures.
Kinetics Noise Control Inc. Products
Kinetics KNC noise control curtain systems are modular, reinforced limp mass vinyl panels or vinyl and quilted fiberglass barrier/absorber composites designed to contain noise or to act as a movable barrier between noisy and quiet areas. KNC curtains incorporate a self-supporting track which allows the curtain to open for access at virtually any point along the system.
Noise control curtains are available from 0.50 to 2.50 PSF (2.5 to 12.5 kg/m2) surface weight. The systems are typically used for applications where accessibility, toughness, oil and chemical resistance, and an attractive appearance are required. Curtain systems can yield noise reduction of 12-15 dBA.
KNC-50C and 100C clearview curtains or windows are available.
KNC-50RB and 100RB are reinforced vinyl barriers.
KNC-50RBQ and 100RBQ have an aluminum-faced, quilted fiberglass absorber towards the noise source to block sound from escaping and to absorb sound that is reflected.
KNC-50BQQ and 100BQQ are vinyl barriers completely encased in quilted fiberglass absorber and are designed where additional absorption and Class A flame and smoke test requirements are needed.
Standard BQQ curtain panels are 48″ (1219 mm) wide and standard RBQ curtain panels are 54″ (1372 mm) wide. BQQ and RBQ are available in lengths of up to 20′ (6096 mm).
Kinetics KSD strip doors and clear vinyl windows are easily incorporated into curtain systems for visual and personnel access.
Composite panels are highly effective at reducing sound because they both block and absorb noise. The following tables provide comparisons between of our most popular models of composite curtains and acoustical performances demonstrated by those models.
| Product | Weight lbs./sq.ft. (kg/sq.m) |
125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | STC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNC-50RB | 0.5 (2.44) | 12 | 13 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 21 |
| KNC-100RB | 1.0 (4.89) | 13 | 17 | 21 | 28 | 33 | 40 | 26 |
| KNC-50RBQ | 0.7 (3.42) | 6 | 12 | 17 | 27 | 38 | 46 | 23 |
| KNC-100RBQ | 1.3 (6.36) | 10 | 16 | 22 | 30 | 42 | 49 | 27 |
| KNC-50BQQ | 1.0 (4.89) | 7 | 12 | 18 | 31 | 46 | 50 | 24 |
| KNC-100BQQ | 1.5 (7.34) | 11 | 16 | 28 | 41 | 50 | 53 | 29 |
| KNC-200BQQ | 2.5 (12.5) | 16 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 55 | 33 |
| KNC-50C | 0.5 (2.44) | 8 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 20 |
| KNC-100C | 1.0 (4.89) | 4 | 19 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 37 | 26 |
| Product | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | NRC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q-1″ Quilt | 0.12 | 0.47 | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.64 | 0.62 | 0.70 |
| Q2-2″ Quilt | 0.08 | 0.33 | 0.79 | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 0.80 |
| Q4-4″ Quilt | 0.30 | 0.83 | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.10 | 1.07 | 1.10 |
KNC-50RB: Reinforced barrier
KNC-100RB: Reinforced barrier
KNC-50RBQ: Reinforced barrier with quilting on one (1) side
KNC-100RBQ: Reinforced barrier with quilting on one (1) side
KNC-50BQQ: Barrier quilting on both sides
KNC-100BQQ: Barrier quilting on both sides
KNC-200BQQ: Barrier quilting on both sides
KNC-50C: Clearview barrier
KNC-100C: Clearview barrier
NOTES: RB (Reinforced Barrier); B (Non-Reinforced Barrier); Q (Quilt)
Common applications are encountered in industrial and commercial facilities. OEM customers incorporate acoustical curtain systems in either roll form, die-cut or custom system formats. Curtain systems can be used as a partial barrier or complete enclosure around noise sources. Curtain panels are more versatile and economical than a rigid panel. The acoustical curtain systems can be designed for noise reduction up to 25 dBA dependent upon the noise source sound spectrum shape (low, mid, high frequency or a combination).
