Flexible noise barrier
Metex

Basically, there are four ways to achieve noise reduction:

Add a physical sound barrier
Install a vibration damper
Provide sound absorption
Metering the air flow

Only knitted wire mesh functions as all four of these types of noise reducers-economically and as a single-composite material.

Unlike metal baffle plates-which usually involve costly welded constructions and add significant weight-Metex knitted wire mesh noise-suppression solutions are light in weight and economical. Metal baffles can also slow the passage of air-in some cases resulting in reduced equipment operating efficiency due to generation of excessive back pressure. Porous materials such as foamed plastics and synthetic felts are highly susceptible to degradation at elevated temperatures-leading to eventual embrittlement and decomposition.

Knitted metals can be virtually custom tailored to specific needs of a given application. Engineered products can be fabricated from Metex by knitting one or a combination of widely diverse materials, such as all types of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, sophisticated alloys, synthetic polymers, fibers, and yarns.