Industrial Noise Control: Soundproofing Offices in Manufacturing Plants
The Noise Challenge in Manufacturing Environments
Industrial facilities are inherently noisy, with machinery, compressors, conveyors, and heavy equipment generating constant sound levels often exceeding 85–100 dB. Offices and administrative spaces within such plants face the challenge of maintaining speech privacy, focus, and compliance with occupational health standards despite these harsh acoustic conditions.
Solution: A combination of soundproofing membranes, low-frequency vibration control, and internal acoustic treatments to create quiet, productive office environments within noisy plants
Key Acoustic Goals in Industrial Offices
Soundproofing Solutions for Plant Offices
Effective solutions to reduce noise from machinery and improve workplace comfort.
SoundBlanket® MLV – Noise Blocking
Purpose: High-density membrane to block airborne sound from manufacturing floors.
STC Ratings:
2.5 mm → STC 29 (light isolation)
4 mm → STC 32 (standard industrial use)
8 mm → STC 36 (heavy-duty applications)
Installation: Behind drywall, metal partitions, or sandwich panels for seamless integration.
BassBloc® (Low-Frequency Isolation) – Vibration Damping
Role: Absorbs low-frequency hums from large motors and presses.
NRC: 0.85 (20 mm) | 0.95 (40 mm)
Placement: Concealed in wall cavities, ceilings, or floating floors to decouple office structures from vibrating plant frames.
Acoustic Ceilings (Noise Absorption)
Materials:
Echsorbix® Felt Panels (NRC 0.90): Wall-mounted panels reduce internal echo.
Acoustic Ceiling Tiles or Baffles: Absorb sound within office spaces for speech clarity.
Acoustic Doors and Seals
Install STC-rated doors with EPDM perimeter seals and bottom sweeps to eliminate noise leakage at entry points.
Double-Glazed Acoustic Windows
For plant offices with viewing windows, laminated double-glass units significantly reduce sound transmission while maintaining visibility.
Complete Wall Build-Up for Industrial Offices
✓
Result
Composite STC 55+ performance, meeting executive office acoustic standards.
Case Study: Plant Office in Automotive Manufacturing Facility (Pune)
Challenge:
Plant noise levels exceeded 90 dB, disrupting office productivity and compliance.
Result:
Office noise reduced to <45 dB, meeting OSHA standards and improving focus for administrative teams.
Solution:
Installed SoundBlanket® MLV (4 mm) behind wall partitions.
Added BassBloc® 20 mm for vibration damping.
Finished interiors with Echsorbix® ColourMute felt panels (NRC 0.90).
Additional Recommendations
Machine Enclosures
Wrap noisy equipment in MLV + BassBloc® enclosures to target noise at the source.
Floating Floors
Use MLV and resilient underlays beneath office flooring to block impact and structure-borne noise.
HVAC Duct Silencers
Install acoustic liners to control fan and airflow noise.
FAQs
A: Yes, with MLV + BassBloc® composite walls, even internal offices achieve STC 50+ isolation.
A: No. NRC panels (absorption) only treat echo inside offices. For blocking noise, STC-rated MLV layers are essential.
A: Proper wall assemblies can reduce noise by 25–35 dB, making plant offices suitable for normal speech and calls.
Conclusion: Industrial Silence Meets Office Productivity
With SoundBlanket® MLV (STC 27–40), BassBloc® vibration control, and NRC-rated acoustic panels, MMT Acoustix delivers compliance-grade, quiet office environments inside noisy manufacturing plants—boosting productivity and worker comfort.
Contact MMT Acoustix today for datasheets, BOQs, and industrial noise control packages tailored to plant offices and production facilities.
Industrial facilities are inherently noisy, with machinery, compressors, conveyors, and heavy equipment generating constant sound levels often exceeding 85–100 dB. Offices and administrative spaces within such plants face the challenge of maintaining speech privacy, focus, and compliance with occupational health standards despite these harsh acoustic conditions.
Solution: A combination of soundproofing membranes, low-frequency vibration control, and internal acoustic treatments to create quiet, productive office environments within noisy plants
Key Acoustic Goals in Industrial Offices
Soundproofing Solutions for Plant Offices
Effective solutions to reduce noise from machinery and improve workplace comfort.
SoundBlanket® MLV – Noise Blocking
Purpose: High-density membrane to block airborne sound from manufacturing floors.
STC Ratings:
2.5 mm → STC 29 (light isolation)
4 mm → STC 32 (standard industrial use)
8 mm → STC 36 (heavy-duty applications)
Installation: Behind drywall, metal partitions, or sandwich panels for seamless integration.
BassBloc® (Low-Frequency Isolation) – Vibration Damping
Role: Absorbs low-frequency hums from large motors and presses.
NRC: 0.85 (20 mm) | 0.95 (40 mm)
Placement: Concealed in wall cavities, ceilings, or floating floors to decouple office structures from vibrating plant frames.
Acoustic Ceilings (Noise Absorption)
Materials:
Echsorbix® Felt Panels (NRC 0.90): Wall-mounted panels reduce internal echo.
Acoustic Ceiling Tiles or Baffles: Absorb sound within office spaces for speech clarity.
Acoustic Doors and Seals
Install STC-rated doors with EPDM perimeter seals and bottom sweeps to eliminate noise leakage at entry points.
Double-Glazed Acoustic Windows
For plant offices with viewing windows, laminated double-glass units significantly reduce sound transmission while maintaining visibility.
Complete Wall Build-Up for Industrial Offices
✓
Result
Composite STC 55+ performance, meeting executive office acoustic standards.
Case Study: Plant Office in Automotive Manufacturing Facility (Pune)
Challenge:
Plant noise levels exceeded 90 dB, disrupting office productivity and compliance.
Result:
Office noise reduced to <45 dB, meeting OSHA standards and improving focus for administrative teams.
Solution:
Installed SoundBlanket® MLV (4 mm) behind wall partitions.
Added BassBloc® 20 mm for vibration damping.
Finished interiors with Echsorbix® ColourMute felt panels (NRC 0.90).
Additional Recommendations
Machine Enclosures
Wrap noisy equipment in MLV + BassBloc® enclosures to target noise at the source.
Floating Floors
Use MLV and resilient underlays beneath office flooring to block impact and structure-borne noise.
HVAC Duct Silencers
Install acoustic liners to control fan and airflow noise.
FAQs
A: Yes, with MLV + BassBloc® composite walls, even internal offices achieve STC 50+ isolation.
A: No. NRC panels (absorption) only treat echo inside offices. For blocking noise, STC-rated MLV layers are essential.
A: Proper wall assemblies can reduce noise by 25–35 dB, making plant offices suitable for normal speech and calls.
Conclusion: Industrial Silence Meets Office Productivity
With SoundBlanket® MLV (STC 27–40), BassBloc® vibration control, and NRC-rated acoustic panels, MMT Acoustix delivers compliance-grade, quiet office environments inside noisy manufacturing plants—boosting productivity and worker comfort.
Contact MMT Acoustix today for datasheets, BOQs, and industrial noise control packages tailored to plant offices and production facilities.