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Certified performance
data per ASTM E90
E
asy to install and
engineered for high
performance
R
ugged galvanized
construction (other
materials available)
S
tandard and specialty
shaped louvers available
Louver barriers/walls
A
irfoil and straight
splitter blades available
V
ariety of durable
attractive finishes
Over 60 years experience
Table of Contents
IAC Acoustics
Page
4
10
12
14
16 -
Model R Noishield Acoustic Louver
17 -
Model 2R Noishield Acoustic Louver
18 -
Model LP Noishield Acoustic Louver
19 -
Model 2LP Noishield Acoustic Louver
20
22 -
SL-4 Slimshield Acoustic Louver
23 -
SL-6 Slimshield Acoustic Louver
24 -
SL-12 Slimshield Acoustic Louver
25 -
SL-24 Slimshield Acoustic Louver
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Acoustic Louvers
Overview
IAC Acoustics is a leading global manufacturer of rugged, high performance
acoustic louvers and has completed thousands of installations worldwide.
Applications include:
Data centers
Cross-talk silencers
Fans
Hospitals
Ventilation openings
Boiler rooms
Cooling towers
Conference rooms
Tractors
Pumps
Machinery enclosures
Bulldozers
Gas turbines
Air compressors
Oil coolers
Electric motors
D
iesel powered vehicles
and equipment
Locomotives
Noise barriers
Transformer barriers
Air coolers
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Acoustic Louvers
Range
Noishield Airfoil Blade
Louver Depth
63
125
250
500
1k
2k
4k
8k
12
11
12
13
14
12
Model 2R
24
12
15
21
24
27
25
20
Model LP
12
12
Model 2LP
24
12
16
22
18
15
14
Model LF2-24
24
11
19
24
28
23
17
17
Louver Depth
63
125
250
500
1k
2k
4k
8k
13
14
13
SL-6
10
14
18
16
15
SL-12
12
10
12
18
18
14
13
SL-24
24
12
24
31
33
29
30
IAC Acoustics acoustical louvers adhere to and are applicable to ASTM Standard E90.
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Integrated or Standalone
Our acoustic louvers can be used as standalone screens
around mechanical plants, or be integrated into walls and
building faades.
Noishield Louver
Slimshield Louver
8
Product
Features
1
10
3a
5
9
6a
6a
10
5
9
3b
3b
10
3a
10
6b
6b
Finishes Available
Rugged all-steel galvanized construction. Stainless steel, aluminum and other materials
are also available
S
uitable for use behind
architectural louvers
(4/101mm air space
is required between faces)
3a
FOR NOISHIELD airfoil shaped splitter blade for maximum noise reduction with minimum
pressure drop
3b
FOR SLIMSHIELD linear blade appearance for superior high frequency performance
6a
FOR NOISHIELD 12 (305mm) for the single banked system or 24 (610mm) deep
for the double banked system
6b
FOR SLIMSHIELD 4, 6, 12 (101, 152, 305mm) deep single banked systems and 24 (610mm)
deep for the double banked system
Available in a variety of durable, attractive finishes, including powder finish, Kynar, mill finish
aluminum, anodized aluminum, galvanized and stainless steel
Modular sizes enable assembly of rectilinear louver screens of almost any size
Louver blade orientation blocks horizontal line of site, enhancing both aesthetics
and acoustic performance
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Bird screens are available in galvanized or stainless steel, insect screens can also be supplied
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Power coated finish
A
highly economical
louver system
Linear appearance
S
uperior high frequency
performance
G
alvannealed A-60 in
various finishes
Anodized aluminum
Stainless steel
Kynar finish
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How to Specify
Acoustic Louvers
Specifying Noishield Louvers
Furnish and install NoishieldTM louvers as manufactured by IAC Acoustics. For Model R, Model
LP and Model LF2-24, outer casings are made of 16 gauge (1.613 mm) galvanized steel.
Louver splitter blades (baffles) are airfoil configuration and made of 22 gauge (0.8534 mm)
galvanized steel. They are packed with inert, vermin and moisture proof mineral fiber and
provide the acoustical performance as indicated. For Model R, Model 2R, Model LP and Model
2LP, birdscreens are standard on one side only. Birdscreens will be installed on the perf side
as standard. For Model LF2-24, birdscreens are not included. Please contact IAC Acoustics
for birdscreen and installation options.
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Acoustic Louver
Installation
Flush Exterior
Concrete Inserts
Typical details are shown below. IAC Acoustics will supply all supporting steelwork
if necessary. For large louver banks, IAC Acoustics can supply supporting steelwork,
engineering services and drawings along with installation
if desired.
Louver
Louver
Exterior
FlushFlush
Exterior
Exterior
Concrete
Concrete
Inserts
Inserts
Flush Exterior
Concrete
Inserts
Flanged
Exterior
Flush
Exterior
LouverLouver
Caulk Caulk
Flanged
Flanged
Exterior
Exterior
Flanged Exterior
Caulk
Caulk
Caulk Caulk
Louver
Caulk
Exterior
Exterior
LouverLouver
Caulk Caulk
Exterior
Caulk
FlushFlush
Interior
Interior Caulk Caulk
Exterior
Exterior
Caulk
Caulk
Flush Interior
Caulk
Flush
Interior
Masonry
Anchors
Louver
Louver
Exterior
Louver
Caulk
Caulk
Masonry
Strap
Masonry
Masonry
Caulk
Caulk
Strap Strap
Masonry
Exterior
Masonry
AnchorsStrap
LouverLouver
Grout Grout
with with
Louver
Mortar
Mortar
GroutExterior
with
Mortar
Exterior
Caulk
Exterior
Masonry
Strap
Mortar
Bolted Connections
Grout with
Mortar
Bolted Connections
Mullion
Louver
Exterior
Bolted
Bolted
Connections
Connections
Grout with
Caulk
Mullion
Mullion
Mullion
Bolted
Connections
LouverLouver
Louver
Exterior
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Masonry
Strap
Exterior
LouverLouver
GroutExterior
with
Mortar
Louver
Caulk
Caulk
Masonry
Anchors
Flush
Interior
Exterior
Exterior
Louver
Exterior
Mullion
Caulk Caulk
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
LouverLouver
Exterior
Bolted Connections
Caulk
Exterior
Exterior
Louver
Exterior
Exterior
Caulk
Louver
Masonry
Masonry
Anchors
Anchors
Flanged
Exterior Caulk
Concrete
Inserts
Louver
Louver
Caulk
Caulk
LouverLouver
Exterior
Exterior
Louver
Exterior
Exterior
Masonry Anchors
Concrete
Inserts
LouverLouver
Louver
Exterior
Caulk
Mullion
Caulk Caulk
Caulk
Caulk
Integrated or Standalone
Our acoustic louvers can be used as standalone screens
around mechanical plants, or be integrated into walls and
building faades.
Acoustic Louver
Specifications
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16
17
18
19
20
22
23
24
25
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Acoustic Performance
H 2
4"
2"
Birdscreen
Optional
2"
2"
2K
4K
8K
Transmission Loss
(dB)
14
12
11
12
13
12"
Water Penetration
7 /"
3"
2"
12"
Sections Vary
Max. Width 1220
Equally for
Intermediate
Heights
12"
12-72 (305-1829mm)
Louver
Supplied in
2 Halves.
Bolted
Together
on Site
or in the
Factory.
Acoustic Performance
Octave Band Center
Frequency (Hz)
2K
4K
8K
Transmission Loss
(dB)
27
25
20
S
ingle and double doors are available
in the Model R louver range
3"
24"
12"
4"
W 1
Sections
Max. Width
1220 Vary
Equally for
Intermediate
Heights
2"
2"
Louver
Supplied in
2 Halves.
Bolted
Together
on Site
or in the
Factory.
12"
Birdscreen
Optional
Water Penetration
12
5
/8" Dia. Holes
Typ. Both Sides
H
2
Intermediate
Heights
7 /"
5 7/8"
12"
5
/8" Dia. Holes
Typ. Both Sides
4"
W 1
22 lbs/ft2 (107kg/m2)
Birdscreen
Optional
Varies
5 7/8"
7 /"
12"
H 2
12-72 (305-1829mm)
24"
12"
12"
Intermediate Heights
5
/8" Dia. Holes
Typ. Both Sides
Varies
11 lbs/ft2 (54kg/m2)
Weight
5 7/8"
3"
Weight
Varies
Varies
15
21
24
Aerodynamic Performance
Aerodynamic Performance
Static
.05 .10 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60 .75 1.0 1.25
Pressure
Drop (i.w.g.)
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
215 305 375 430 480 525 610 675 745 830 960 1070
Static
.05 .10 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60 .75 1.0 1.25
Pressure
Drop (i.w.g.)
Hz
63
154 235 264 305 337 364 371 468 509 573 661 739
V2
V1
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
1K
2K
4K
8K
Louver Face
Velocity
(V), fpm
10 LOG (
-1000
72
78
74
68
66
64
62
53
-750
69
70
66
61
59
57
50
44
-500
53
53
50
47
45
41
33
500
56
54
52
48
43
40
750
69
72
69
66
58
1000
74
81
80
75
67
Octave Band
Hz
63
1K
2K
4K
8K
Louver Face
Velocity
(V), fpm
10 LOG (
-1000
76
81
77
71
66
63
60
57
-750
71
71
67
62
57
54
50
45
24
-500
58
58
54
49
43
39
33
24
32
22
500
64
64
59
57
49
47
43
35
54
51
43
750
75
76
72
70
62
57
56
50
62
61
54
1000
80
85
81
78
71
65
62
60
Sound Source
Sound Source
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Outside
Inside
Outside
Inside
4"
6"
5
/8" Dia. Holes
Typ. Both Sides
H 2
W
6" 1
W 1
Birdscreen
Optional
2"
Birdscreen
Optional
12-72 (305-1829mm)
5
/8" Dia. Holes
Typ. Both Sides
2"
2"
Louver
Supplied in
2 Halves.
Bolted
Together
on Site
or in the
Factory.
12"
2"
12"
4"
24"
6"
14"
12"
4"
Varies
5 7/8"
12"
H 2
12-72 (305-1829mm)
14"
8 /"
19 lbs/ft2 (92.8kg/m2)
H 2
Intermediate Heights
14"
7 /"
Varies
24"
14"
5
/8" Dia. Holes
Typ. Both Sides
14"
Intermediate Heights
8 /"
Weight
3"
Weight
Varies
6"
2"
Sections Vary
Equally for
Max. Width 1220
Intermediate
Heights
Varies
2"
Louver
Supplied in
2 Halves.
Bolted
Together
on Site
or in the
Factory.
12"
Birdscreen
Optional
Acoustic Performance
Water Penetration
Transmission Loss
(dB)
12
2K
4K
8K
Acoustic Performance
Water Penetration
2K
4K
8K
Transmission Loss
(dB)
18
15
14
S
ingle and double doors are available
in the Model LP louver range
12
16
22
Aerodynamic Performance
Aerodynamic Performance
Static
.05 .10 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60
Pressure
Drop (i.w.g.)
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
.75
1.0
1.25
Static
.05 .10 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60 .75 1.0 1.25
Pressure
Drop (i.w.g.)
270 380 465 540 600 660 760 850 925 1040 1200 1340
Hz
63
235 310 377 434 493 533 613 685 758 852 984 1100
V2
V1
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
1K
2K
4K
8K
Louver Face
Velocity
(V), fpm
10 LOG (
-1000
72
75
71
67
61
60
55
49
-750
66
68
64
60
54
52
46
39
-500
54
57
54
49
43
40
31
500
58
61
58
55
48
46
750
69
73
70
67
60
1000
77
81
79
77
70
Octave Band
Hz
63
1K
2K
4K
8K
Louver Face
Velocity
(V), fpm
10 LOG (
-1000
76
81
77
71
66
63
60
57
-750
71
71
67
62
57
54
50
45
24
-500
58
58
54
49
43
39
33
24
38
30
500
64
64
59
57
49
47
43
35
57
52
45
750
75
76
72
70
62
57
56
50
64
60
55
1000
80
85
81
78
71
65
62
60
Sound Source
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Outside
Inside
Sound Source
Outside
Inside
Weight
Intermediate Heights
Varies
Standard Heights
22 lbs/ft2 (107.4kg/m2)
24 7/8"
24"
Acoustic Performance
Octave Band Center
Frequency (Hz)
2K
4K
8K
Transmission Loss
(dB)
23
17
17
11
19
24
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Aerodynamic Performance
Louver Free Area
20%
119, 17.7%
102, 17.3%
85, 16.6%
16%
14%
12%
51, 13.8%
34, 10.4%
10%
Standard Heights
Intermediate Heights
6%
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
Ex: 20,000 cfm face velocity through a 48"w x 119"h Model LF2-24 Louver
Face Velocity = V = 20,000 cfm / 39.7 ft2 = 504 ft/min
Ps = 0.24 x (504/400)2 = 0.38" wc
Standard Heights
0.65
68, 15.5%
8%
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0.70
136, 18.1%
18%
Intermediate Heights
0.60
0.55
0.50
0.45
0.40
51, 0.40
0.35
0.30
0.25
0.20
68, 0.32
85, 0.28
102, 0.26
119, 0.24
136, 0.23
W 1
Birdscreen
Optional
4 5/8"
TYP
Optional
Birdscreen
Non-Standard
Base Section
Standard Heights
Intermediate Heights
8 764
12
3 3/8"
TYP
12"
12-60 (305-1524mm)
8"
TYP
Varies
Birdscreen
Optional
12 Typ.
58 Diaholes
H 2
Standard Heights
Intermediate Heights
12-60 (305-1524mm)
Typ.
8 764
Varies
8 1/8"
7 7/8"
6 lbs/ft2 (30kg/m2)
Typ.
4 lbs/ft (19.5kg/m )
2
3 5764
58
Fixing Holes
Optional
Weight
4 3/8"
Varies
Weight
3 2932
3 7/8"
8 1/8"
Optional
Birdscreen
Varies
Varies
3 1/2"
4"
Acoustic Performance
63 125 250 500 1K
2K
4K
8K
2K
4K
8K
Transmission Loss
(dB)
13
14
13
Transmission Loss
(dB)
18
16
15
10
14
Aerodynamic Performance
Aerodynamic Performance
Static
.05 .10 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60
Pressure
Drop (i.w.g.)
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
.75
202 285 350 404 452 495 571 639 700 785
1.0
1.25
904 1011
Static
.05 .10 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60
Pressure
Drop (i.w.g.)
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
.75
115 160 197 228 255 280 322 360 395 440
1.0
1.25
510
570
Water Penetration
Water Penetration
To minimize water penetration, limit face velocity to 217 ft/min (1.1 m/sec).
To minimize water penetration, limit face velocity to 175 ft/min (0.89 m/sec).
Single and double doors are available in the SL-4 louver range
S
ingle and double doors are available in the SL-6 louver range
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6"
Acoustic Performance
Slimshield
Slimshield Acoustic
Acoustic Louvers
Louvers (Model SL-12)25
1 /"
7 7/8"
7 7/8"
2"
Intermediate heights
are available
2"
7 7/8"
W 1
11 /6"
W 1
7 /8W
"
1
7
7 /8"
7
Max. Width
1200
24"
Non-Standard
Base Section
2"
7 7/8" Typ.
Louver
Supplied in
2 Halves.
Bolted
Together
on Site
or in the
Factory.
2"
Non-Standard
Base Section
Acoustic Performance
Acoustic Performance
2K
4K
8K
2K
4K
8K
Transmission Loss
(dB)
18
14
13
Transmission Loss
(dB)
33
29
30
10
12
18
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
12
24
31
Aerodynamic Performance
Static
.05 .10 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60
Pressure
Drop (i.w.g.)
Aerodynamic Performance
.75
206 292 357 413 461 505 584 653 715 799
1.0
1.25
923 1032
Static
.05 .10 .15 .20 .25 .30 .40 .50 .60
Pressure
Drop (i.w.g.)
Face
Velocity
(fpm)
.75
149 207 247 289 323 360 419 468 511 569
1.0
1.25
657
734
Water Penetration
Water Penetration
To minimize water penetration, limit face velocity to 309 ft/min (1.57 m/sec).
To minimize water penetration, limit face velocity to 309 ft/min (1.57 m/sec).
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4" Typ.
4" Typ.
7 7/8" Typ.
H 2
5
/8"
Dia. Holes
Typ. Both
Sides
7 7/8" Typ.
24"
4" Typ.
4" Typ.
4"
3 /4"
4"
Birdscreen
Optional
Varies
Non-Standard
Base Section
Non-Standard
Base Section
Louver
Supplied in
2 Halves.
Bolted
Together
on Site
or in the
Factory.
Varies
Varies
3 /4"
7 7/8" Typ.
4"
4" Typ.
7 7/8" Typ.
5
/8" Dia. Holes
Typ. Both
Sides
Varies
12-60 (305-1524mm)
/8"
Dia. Holes
Typ. Both
Sides
5
2"
W 1
H 2
Birdscreen
Optional
Standard
Head Sect
Welded
Standard
Head Section
6 lbs/ft2 (30kg/m2)
Welded
Standard
Head Section
4" Typ.
7 7/8" Typ.
H 2
7 7/8" Typ.
H 2
12-72 (305-1829mm)
5
/8" Dia. Holes
Typ. Both
Sides
3 5/6"
Typ.
25
3 5/6"
Typ.
7 7/8" Typ.
3 /4"
Weight25
3 /4"
3 5/6"
Weight
Optional
Birdscreen
25
7 7/8"
Acoustic
Louvered Doors
S
ingle and double doors are available from the IAC Acoustics
louver range
T
he structural minimum is 33 1/2 in. (850mm) and is available
up to 49 x 116 (1250 x 2950mm) high as standard for a single
door, and 98 x 116 (2500 x 2950mm) high for a double door.
Other widths and heights are available on request
A
ll doors can be supplied with various hardware, including
hinges, latches, screws, nuts, bolts, washers, handles and
supporting frames
A
coustic louvered doors can be fitted with bird or insect screens
on request
Doors can be powder coated to match adjoining louvers
M
aterials for the door and door frame include galvanized steel,
stainless steel and aluminum
O
ther door options may be available in the entire IAC Acoustics
louver range. Please contact IAC Acoustics for more details.
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A Quality Solution
All IAC Acoustics products are designed to stand the test of time and manufactured to
suit the application. From offshore environments to extremes in weather and ambient
temperature, we can produce a highly engineered solution to your noise control issue.
Audiology booths
Acoustic doors
Acoustic enclosures
Acoustic studios
HVAC attenuators
Acoustic windows
Medical rooms
Anechoic chambers
Vent silencers
Anti-vibration mounts
Our wealth of engineering experience means that custom solutions can also be tailored
for specific client applications. Please contact your local IAC Acoustics office should you
require a unique solution.
Harsh
Environments
In addition to providing acoustic louvers located in everyday
environments, IAC Acoustics also has the ability to modify
products to suit more demanding applications.
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An Engineering Benchmark
IAC Acoustics products are respected worldwide for their quality and certified
performance. Rest assured that IAC Acoustics can deliver a solution to your
unwanted noise problem.
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