In-depth analysis: Flexshield’s Sonic System for acoustic welding and grinding bays

Improving safety and productivity within industrial education settings

Twelve years ago, Flexshield installed over 30 Sonic System acoustic welding and grinding bays at one of Australia’s most prestigious private boys’ schools.

After a dozen years, we thought it would be a good time to revisit the project, and to see how Flexshield’s products in the acoustic welding bays are holding up after hard use by the students. Here’s what we found.

How modular acoustic panels withstand hard use in education settings

The Sonic System acoustic modular panels, Welflex^TM Strips, and SonicClear strip curtains – known for their durability – were tested. Yet even when a student used a grinder, the Sonic System acoustic modular panel’s outer skin remained undamaged, showcasing their resilience in a real-world setting.

Welding and grinding operations are messy; sparks fly and grime splatters on the walls and curtains. The acoustic and PVC products have retained their integrity – albeit appearing dirty, which is understandable given their exposure to such conditions.

Demonstrating their satisfaction with Flexshield’s solution, in the past year the school has installed more SonicClear PVC strip curtains after introducing new equipment to its extensive metal works area.

Designing acoustic welding bays for educational settings

Sonic System acoustic welding and grinding bays feature several of Flexshield’s key products, including V50 and Sonic System acoustic modular panels. The V50 is typically positioned at the ends and backs of the welding bays, while Sonic System panels are used as partitions between each bay. Sonic System serves as a protective barrier from welding-related sparks, while primarily acting as noise control.

Weldflex^TM strip curtains can be found at the entrance to the acoustic welding bays, with the red strip meeting Australian standards for welding applications, while SonicClear strip curtains are installed at the openings of the grinding bay.

Each bay contains welding and grinding tables and extraction systems, helping to create an optimal learning and teaching environment within the school.

Client expresses satisfaction with toughness and durability

The school’s Manual Arts teacher is impressed and highly satisfied with the toughness of Flexshield’s products. He notes that the acoustic welding bays have withstood regular use in a rugged industry by energetic teenage boys. This durability has proven to be a worthwhile investment for the school, standing as a testament to the effectiveness of Sonic System products in a challenging environment.

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The success of Flexshield’s Sonic System acoustic welding and grinding bays at the private boys’ school is a testament to their durability and effectiveness in a challenging environment. Installing Sonic System acoustic modular panels and other key products has proven to be a valuable long-term investment for the school, providing a safe and optimal learning environment for students and teachers. These innovative solutions have stood the test of time and continue to deliver exceptional performance in the metal works area.

With their proven resilience, underlined by the satisfaction of the school’s Manual Arts teacher, it’s evident that Flexshield products significantly enhance safety and productivity in industrial education settings.

For more information about acoustic welding bays, contact Flexshield on 1300 799 969.