Standard Specifications—FIBERSORB™ Acoustical Curtain Systems

Absorber and Barrier Curtain System Use Factors Summary
Curtain Type
Use Factors
SC
Single-Layer Blocking
Total and partial enclosures, shrouds, and hoods. Noise source on one side. Noise reduction objectives: 10-15 dBA. (Actual noise reduction can vary with application and may exceed these values.) Maximum curl, tear abuse, resistance.
SC-2
Single-Layer Blocking
Total and partial enclosures, shrouds, and hoods. Noise source on one side. Best product combining the durability of a 1 lb/sq ft reinforced acoustical barrier with a 2-inch-thick faced fiberglass absorber offering maximum performance (STC=32, NRC=0.85). Noise reduction objectives: 15-20 dBA.
DC
Double-Layer Blocking
Separator walls and divider partitions. Noise source on both sides. Noise reduction objectives: 10-15 dBA. (Actual noise reduction can vary with application and may exceed these values.) Passes ASTM E84-84a; class 1 fire rating.
DC-2
Double-Layer Blocking

Separator walls and divider partitions. Noise source on both sides. Maximum performance (STC=33, NRC=0.75). Noise reduction objectives: 15-20 dBA. (Actual noise reduction can vary with application and may exceed these values.) Barrier septum 1 lb/sq ft.


Sound Transmission Loss (dB)
Curtain Type
Approx. Product
Weight
(lb/sq ft)
1/3 Octave Band Center Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
Sound
Transmission Coefficient
DC
Double-Layer Blocking
1.5
12
16
27
40
44
47
29
DC-2
Double-Layer Blocking
2.5
19
22
28
40
56
61
33
SC
Single-Layer Blocking
1.3
11
16
24
30
39
43
27
SC-2
Single-Layer Blocking
1.5
13
20
29
40
50
55
32
TC
Transparent
1.0
13
17
22
26
32
37
26
AC
Absorption
0.4
6
11
15
20
25
32
19

Sound Absorption Coefficients
Curtain Type
Approx. Product
Thickness
(inches)
1/3 Octave Band Center Frequency (Hz)
125
250
500
1,000
2,000
4,000
Noise
Reduction Coefficient
DC
Double-Layer Blocking
2
0.38
0.89
0.82
0.76
0.53
0.35
0.75
SC
Single-Layer Blocking
1
0.12
0.47
0.85
0.84
0.64
0.62
0.70
SC-2
Single-Layer Blocking
2
0.19
0.99
0.96
0.80
0.57
0.33
0.85
AC
Absorption
2
0.19
0.99
0.96
0.80
0.57
0.33
0.85
AC-4
Absorption
4
0.21
0.89
1.09
1.17
1.13
1.07
1.05

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