Two reclaimers with operator cabins located close to bucket wheel and drive components. Operators subjected to excessive noise, causing OHS concerns. Airborne and structure-borne noise, typically at low frequencies
Product recommendations
- Clean all substrates with Megasorber AC5 adhesive cleaner to maximise adhesion
- Floor area: Adhere 2 layers of D14 to the underside of the floor panels
- Cabin wall and ceiling: Apply 2 layers of D14 then FG50 on top
- Floor cavity: Place Megasorber C50 inside the cavity under the floor
- Access door: Apply 2 layers of D14 to door panels then FG50 on top
- Seal the joins between panels with colour matching Soundmesh® G8 tape
Product features
- Superior sound absorption capabilities: NRC 1.0 (FG50)
- High vibration damping (D14)
- Proven noise reductin (C50)
- Tough & durable
- Easy to install
Megasorber D14
Self-adhesive vibration dampening sheet
Megasorber FG50G-G
50mm acoustic panels with Soundmesh® G8 facing (grey)
Megasorber C50-B
50mm soundproofing composite with Soundmesh® G8 facing (black)
Product installation
Direct fix to ceiling with A100 spray adhesive
The project
Port Kembla Coal Terminal – Reclaimer Operator Cabin
Location: Wollongong, New South Wales
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Port Kembla coal reclaimer cabin
Results
“We collected noise data pre-works and post-works and were able to achieve an overall noise reduction inside RC1 Operator’s cabin of between 12-13 dB(A).”
“The work has been successful both in terms of noise reduction, improved thermal insulation and overall aesthetics.”
Max Varmedja
Projects Superintendent – Port Kembla Coal Terminal
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