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Case Study
Acoustic Enclosure for a `Horizontal Balancing Machine'
Process Details: Acoustic enclosure for a `Horizontal Balancing Machine' for the worlds leading aero engine
based aerospace manufacturer.
Scope of Work: To design, manufacture, deliver, install and commission the required acoustic enclosure, this
being of approximate overall dimensions 6.4m long x 3.2m wide x 2.5m high.
Design Considerations: -
• The enclosure to be fit for purpose in providing a safe working environment for operations and maintenance
personnel.
• The unit to be supplied in two pre-assembled halves for positioning about the existing balancing machine and
associated ancillary / auxiliary equipment.
• When fully assembled, the enclosure to provide the desired access in the form of bi-parting pneumatically
operated, horizontally sliding doors and canopy, giving unhindered access to both the enclosure front and roof
over an area approximately 3.5m long, to facilitate operator entry/egress, and the loading and unloading of
tooling via an overhead shop crane.
• Surface mounted floor track arrangement with external rampart and internal aluminium tread-plate decking,
offering personnel safe passage in and out of the enclosure without encountering an unacceptable trip
hazard.
• Acoustically insulated vision panels that provide the necessary resistance to internal damage by projectiles,
flying debris etc.
• Inclined vision panel arrangement to further enhance the operators overview of the balancing process.
• The provision of the necessary electrical fitments to facilitate adequate high frequency lighting suitable for
rotating machinery.
• Integration and mechanical installation of the end users factory standard door interlock equipment.
Acoustic Performance: Based solely on a maximum figure of 95dB(A) at 1 metre, the proposed construction
rated at 25db satisfied the end users requirements.
Customer Comment: We wish to convey a big thank you for a job well done by all parties concerned. Thank
you all for your dedication and commitment to this project.
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