Acoustic barriers—also called sound barriers—block noise from being transmitted from one location to another. Usually made of mass loaded vinyl (MLV), sound-absorbing panels reduce the amount of airborne sound that is transmitted through floorboards, housings, firewalls, enclosures, or other spaces. MLV is a dense material that provides supplementary mass to an existing structure to block airborne sound transmission. It can also be hung as a mass partition.

Acoustic Barriers & Mass Loaded Vinyl from Technicon Acoustics

Acoustic Barriers

Industries Served

Technicon manufactures high-quality acoustic sound barriers for OEM equipment. The industries we commonly serve include:

Agriculture

Agriculture
Air Compressor

Air Compressor
Construction

Construction
Marine

Marine
Medical

Medical
Power Generation

Power Generation
Transportation, Truck, & Specialty

Transportation, Truck, & Specialty

How Do Acoustic Barriers Work?

Acoustic sound barriers are made from a combination of soundproofing materials, including mass loaded vinyl. These soundproof assemblies in roof, walls, and other enclosures prevent sound transmission to adjacent spaces. In heavy-duty industrial environments, heavy-duty sound barriers remain effective even under challenging, high-temperature conditions.

At Technicon, we create composite materials—consisting of decoupling and absorber materials—that can absorb and block noise simultaneously. While acoustic foam panels absorb sound and echo, barriers block noise from traveling from one place to another. Although MLV barriers are heavy, they are not very thick, which allows them to block sound more effectively without taking up excess space. This is especially important in construction sites, engine compartments, and other applications where space is limited.

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“Technicon always comes through for us. Whether it’s getting a fast quote, helping with engineering issues or expediting an order they are one supplier I can always count on!”

–Denise W., Denyo Mfg.

“On behalf of Stork Fabricators, I would like to thank you and your team for the help in expediting my recent order. I received a time critical order that could not have been delivered on time without Technicon’s help. Customer service is a very important part of manufacturing and Technicon has always been able to accommodate our needs.”

– Jan S., Stork Fabricators

“CW Hayden is very impressed with the technical support we receive from Technicon. Their expertise in design and flexibility help support new business prospects and resulted in an increase in sales from new models in the marine market.”

– John M., C.W. Hayden

“Technicon has provided ALT with products that require rapid changes for our Contract Manufacturing business. It is essential for us to receive quality products with short lead times in our fast paced business. Technicon has been able to fulfill these demanding requirements.”

– Scott S., Applied Laser Technologies

“Technicon’s acoustic products meet the high quality standards our customers expect. The ongoing relationship and customer service make Technicon a valued partner.”

– Ken M., Sutphen Corp.

“XTO has been customer of Technicon Acoustics for over 20 years.  They have always been responsive to our needs, be it technical guidance or help providing material for a big order in a short time frame.  We appreciate their professionalism and responsiveness to our needs in a fast paced business environment.”

– Ric Sill, XTO Inc.

“Our philosophy is to team with suppliers to add as much value as possible to our customer relationships.  Technicon’s on time delivery rating, attention to order details and willingness to help engineer custom solutions is a perfect match for the value Western Rubber & Supply, Inc. brings to our customer relationships.”

– Rick M., Modus Advanced

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Acoustic Barrier Industries & Applications

Nearly all industries use noisy machinery in some capacity. In these applications, using mass loaded vinyl for soundproofing results in improved comfort and safety for workers. At Technicon, we create customized solutions for diverse applications, such as:

  • Bulkheads
  • Pipe Wrap
  • Engine Compartments
  • Firewalls
  • Cab Floors
  • Heavy Equipment Enclosures

Quality Acoustic Barrier Solutions From Technicion Acoustics

Technicon Acoustics develops high-performance acoustic and thermal solutions for OEMs throughout the U.S. and Canada. As a full-service manufacturer, we deliver custom products tailored to your exact specifications. Our 85,000-square-foot facility is outfitted with advanced equipment, allowing us to meet even the most demanding design requirements in large or small production runs. To ensure 100% customer satisfaction, we make sure every order is delivered accurately and on time.

 

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