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November 5, 2007

IAC R&D Improves The Water Penetration Capabilities Of Louvers

Bronx, NY (November 5) - -The purpose of acoustical louvers is to keep noise from emanating from a facility, but allow air flow in and out. Clearly louver design is such that rain penetration is minimised. We are often asked for water penetration data for our louvers so are now undertaking research to enable us to answer such questions.

For many years IAC has designed and manufactured Noishield® and Slimshield® acoustical louvers for use as air inlet/discharge devices for applications such as commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, and power stations. Our state-of-the art R&D facilities allow us to provide Transmission Loss, Noise Reduction and Pressure Drop data so that Architects, Consultants, and Engineers can have the information they need to make correct selection decisions.

In co-operation with our UK associates, and as part of our ongoing co-ordinated Research & Development Plan, we are currently engaged in a project to document and improve the water penetration capabilities of IAC louvers. Frank Zuvich, Product Development Manager for IAC America, has built the test apparatus required. This device replicates, albeit on a smaller scale, the test facility specified by the Air Movement and Control Association International in the US and the Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association in the UK.

With this test facility we will be able to determine relative performance of different louver designs and get an approximation of standard performance.

For further information contact Nathan Clute 718-430-4567 nclute@industrialacoustics.com

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