HEAVY-DUTY NOISE BARRIER AND IMPACT ISOLATOR FOR WALLS & CEILINGS
IDEAL APPLICATIONS
- Commercial and residential construction
- Apartments and condominiums
- Hotels
- Offices
- Music rooms and home theaters
- Conference rooms and privacy protected areas
- Industrial equipment installations
PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES
HEAVY-DUTY SOUND PROTECTION
This heavier material offers robust acoustical performance for those applications requiring extreme sound control, including heavy-gauge metal wall framing. Also acts as an isolator for low frequency airborne noise.
VERSATILE
Popular among architects and contractors, this material can be used for installation in new and retrofit applications. It is ideal for installation in compressor and generator housing to block the machine noise.
FLEXIBLE
Uniquely formulated to combine a dense, flexible layer of protection with a fibrous insulation layer to provide additional comfort to the spaces where it’s installed
MOISTURE CONTROL
Acts as an air and moisture barrier to resist mold and mildew, which helps maintain good air quality and improve HVAC efficiency
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
Made from POE (polyolefin elastomer) and does not contain plasticizers or unsafe chemicals
AMERICAN MADE
Manufactured from materials sourced in the United States and produced in our North Carolina manufacturing facility
PREPARATION & APPLICATION*
- Surfaces to receive dB3 MAX should be clean and dry
- Installers should utilize acoustical sealant, tape, sound rated putty and sound isolation materials to preserve acoustical integrity; do not use dB3 MAX within two feet of light fixture
- Install vertically so seams fall on studs
- Attach at the top only with screws and staples; dB3 MAX will be secured permanently when finished wall is fastened
- dB3 MAX may be used on existing finished walls and covered with another layer of drywall
* For detailed installation of dB3 MAX, reference installation instructions
Material SC3 Guide
Transmission Loss – 18 guage Wall Assembly | Test # RAL TL 17-453 (dB)/Frequency (HZ)
|
Material |
125 |
250 |
500 |
1000 |
2000 |
4000 |
STC |
|
dB3 MAX |
40 |
46 |
55 |
61 |
54 |
64 |
56 |
Typical Physical Properties for dB3 MAX
|
Color |
Black |
|
Weight |
1.1 lb./sq. ft. |
|
Tear Strength |
70 PSI |
|
Thickness |
.19” |
|
Temperature Range |
32oF to 150oF |
|
R- Value |
.796 |
United Plastics has extensive acoustic and application test data available for dB3 products. Please contact your sales representative for more information.
HEAVY-DUTY SOUND PROTECTION
VERSATILE
Special applications of dB3 MAX include installation over existing walls and covering with a layer of drywall to create a simple sound wall. Lining covers of compressors and industrial equipment to reduce vibrations and noise.
FLEXIBLE
Polyolefin used in many products that require flexibility like catheter tubing and connectors, footwear, toys, milk carton coatings, food packaging, etc.
This ensures that the dB3 products are not only flexible enough to be effective, but long-lasting as well.
MOISTURE CONTROL
dB3 is considered an impermeable material as it allows only minute amount of water to pass through. The perm rating is less than .004. A material is considered impermeable with a perm rating of .1 perm or less.
Add a layer of moisture protection as well as sound damping to your walls with dB3 products.
ECO-FRIENDLY ATTRIBUTES
Unlike PVC MLV, our POE does not harden over time or pose health risk if burned
AMERICAN MADE
dB3 MAX mass components including the calcium carbonate and the Polyolefin elastomer are mined and manufactured in the US. The finished product is made in our facility in Mt. Airy, North Carolina.
We are proud of our history of supporting the local economy and providing quality products for over 75 years.