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About UsFlexshield has been at the forefront of industrial soundproofing in Australia since 2003.

We o�er our list of satisfied clients an extensive range of innovative soundproofing products, plus high-quality service and support sustained by unmatched knowledge and experience.

To ensure your complete peace of mind, we also back up our products with comprehensive National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited test results.

Vision Statement“ The World will use Flexshield as a caring and complete solution to all industrial and environmental noise control wants.”

Mission Statement“ A strong and positive team of people helping people live and work safer, healthier and happier. Achieving consistent growth by embracing continuous improvement with a thriving culture of customer interaction”.

All Flexshield products will be custom

designed to comply with industry standards

and to achieve your desired outcome.

ContentsCase Study - Energy Australia

Acoustic Doors

Acoustic Enclosures

- Optional Extras

Acoustech

Acoustic Louvres

Case Study - AGL Bayswater

Case Study Transgrid

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Energy Australia’s Mt Piper power station, comprised of two 700 MW coal-fired steam turbine generators, provides 100% carbon neutral electricity to around 1.18 million homes in New South Wales every year. They faced not one but two potentially serious OH&S concerns.

The challenge

Firstly, noise from the turbine hall was penetrating into the workshop area, with a severe impact on the workshop sta�’s safety and productivity.

The second issue was that their welding bay area was not adequately screened to prevent welding flash, which was causing a safety hazard to nearby sta�.

Energy Australia knew they had to make improvements to keep up with OH&S standards and ensure they were providing suitable conditions for their employees. When the budget became available, Energy Australia lost no time in implementing improvements.

They turned to Flexshield as the only company in Australia with the expertise to come up with a suitable solution that would not only reduce noise levels, but also protect employees’ eyesight in the welding bay area.

The solutions had to be provided within a limited budget, and had to be retrofitted to an aging building structure whilst minimising any possible impact on the

structure’s integrity. Lastly, they had to be lightweight and able to be hung from the overhead catwalk, rather than directly on the walls.

The solution

Thanks to their industry-specific expertise with similar projects for power stations and energy companies, Flexshield were able to design a unique solution that combined existing and new products, designed specifically for the application. They then provided the necessary resources to follow through with the design, and deliver and install a complete solution.

In the design phase Flexshield conducted a number of site visits, ensuring the client was heavily involved in the design to ensure their requirements for access and usability would be met. Energy Australia’s input was also a vital in coming up with a viable installation process, ensuring contractors complied with all their site requirements.

Flexshield began by installing a Sonic Barrier curtain on the turbine hall wall The 6m high x 50m wide curtain was hung from the underside of a catwalk, and attached back to the wall at the base. This curtain attenuated the turbine noise that was transferring through this wall into the workshop behind. To ensure its suitability for use in the turbine hall the Sonic Barrier material used was fire retardant and UV stabilised.

Next, Flexshield installed Weldflex strip curtains across the front of the welding bay areas, hung from a swinging “gantry” style head rail that could be opened up to allow crane access into the welding bay.

The complete solution was designed and developed over a number of months. Once the design was finalised, Flexshield manufactured, delivered and installed the solution over a 3 month period.

The results

Flexshield’s response demonstrated how they provide innovative solutions to challenging noise control situations by thinking outside the box. Energy Australia noticed a more pleasant, ergonomic and safer workspace immediately.

Thanks to the solutions Flexshield provided, Energy Australia is experiencing fewer incidents and increased productivity throughout the workshop, both as a result of the lower noise levels and also the reduces risk of welding flash. The lower noise levels means there is less chance of noise related injuries such as ONIHL.

Flexshield completed the project by providing all necessary OHS documentation, procedures and systems to ensure the solution complies with the power & energy sector’s very strict OHS standards.

Flexshield’s solution meets OH&S standards within budget

Acoustic Doors


Acoustic doors are strong, aesthetically pleasing, super lightweight and ensure maximum noise control. They are tailor-made to suit each unique application and are supplied ready to install.


Acoustic Doors

All our acoustic doors are manufactured to suit the requirements of your individual project and can be built to any specification, design requirement or to suit a specific task.

Application

• Machine room and acoustic enclosures

• Turbine rooms

• Boiler rooms

• Control rooms

• Pump stations

Benefits

• Guaranteed performance

• Full range of door hardware to suit all types of doors

• Water resistant

• Airtightness

• Sound transmission loss

• Sound insulating steel door

• High acoustic insulation Rw46

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Acoustic Enclosures Acoustic enclosures will reduce noise from machinery and equipment including steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, generators, pumps, industrial boilers and blowers.


Acoustic enclosures

An acoustic enclosure is one of the best options available where you need to control noise from a specific source.

Tailor made for your unique application and process, acoustic enclosures are designed around your business’s specific requirements for access, operation and maintenance, ventilation, ease of installation, and improved e¤ciency.

Ideally, designing an acoustic enclosure to control noise in facility should take into consideration:

• Health and Safety requirements

• Possible impacts on your workflow e¤ciency

• Ease of operator access

• The need not to impact productivity

• Clear line of site to operator and/or critical processes

• In feed / out feed of pipes or conveyors

• Ventilation and fume extraction

• Removable access hatches

• Crane or forklift access

• Access for maintenance

The process for designing the ideal acoustic enclosure

When designing an acoustic enclosure, it’s important to ensure it is customised around the needs of your facility, your processes, and your specific piece of machinery.

To do this, the Flexshield team perform the following critical steps:

1. An initial consultation by phone or via web call to determine your project needs, challenges, and desired outcomes.

2. We will visit your site to inspect your processes, take sound level recordings, and step you through the possible solutions.

3. We will find out about your operations such as how you use the machine, whether you need access, if the machine

links to anything else, and what are the possible impacts of enclosing the machine.

4. During the design and proposal stage our acoustic engineers and technical team must evaluate and design the best possible solution that meets all your requirements.

5. Presentation of the proposed design for your approval, before it is sent to the production team for manufacture.

6. Production, delivery and installation of the custom acoustic enclosure.

7. Final handover of the acoustic enclosure.


Optional extras to consider when installing an acoustic enclosure.



To ensure your acoustic enclosure provides the ideal noise control for your facility, consider whether you require:

• Acoustic curtains to facilitate opening up areas for access

• Noise barriers or walls to separate noisy areas from “quiet spaces” within your factory

• Mobile soundproof panels o�ering flexibility for open plan workshops

• Acoustic linings or foams to the interior of existing enclosures, where a complete new enclosure may not be required

• Installing an acoustic enclosure

• An acoustic enclosure can either be installed at your facility by a Flexshield approved installer, or supplied to you in kit form for you to install.

Optional extras to consider when installing an acoustic enclosure

Factors to consider during the installation process can include:

• Training/inductions/licenses required to get on site

• Specialist PPE or safety equipment required

• Any nearby hazards or possible safety concerns

• Machinery or equipment that may impact access

• Access for scissor lift or crane if required for installation of large enclosures

• Other nearby processes that may be interrupted

• Dust control/segregation screens/temporary fencing required

• After hours installation

• Laydown and/or setup area close to installation location

• The location of power supply

• Removal of rubbish

• Environmental hazards

Flexshield can supply a modular acoustic enclosure solution that’s readily installed by our experienced installation teams. This process o�ers you:

• Quick lead times – fast turnaround to meet your project deadlines

• Installation by fully qualified tradesmen – for your peace of mind

• OHS documentation, SWMS and insurances – to comply with relevant industry safety standards

• All fixings, hire of access equipment, and tools required are included – saving you time and resources

• Operation and maintenance manual and warranty – long term customer service commitment.

• Alternatively if just a simple solution is all that you need, Flexshield can provide either a pre-assembled acoustic enclosure, or a DIY kit.


AcousTech is the practical acoustic design behind Flexshield’s products and projects.

Starting in 2015, AcousTech has quickly become a trusted advisor to the power generation industry and can provide:

• Acoustic design

• Acoustic modelling

• Acoustic product and treatment guides

• Environmental baseline testing

• Noise impact testing

AcousTech works with Flexshield and our clients to ensure the best possible acoustic outcomes.

Noise Safety in the Power Generation IndustryNoise issues are intrinsic to the power generation industry, from such sources as generators, gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, pumps, industrial boilers and blowers.

Some power generation facilities generate significant levels of noise, which if left unaddressed can lead to irreparable Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss (ONIHL) or cause severe environmental impact.

For these reasons AcousTech has developed an integrated range of cost-e�ective noise control solutions for the power generation industry.

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Noise Surveys, Acoustic Consulting and Testing

When designing the ideal noise control solution for your power generation site our engineers discuss your noise control challenge with you, and take detailed noise level readings and measurements.

They take into account your available space, access, workplace ergonomics and workflows, to establish the ideal solution to your noise control issue.

The AcousTech Noise Survey and Testing ProcessSome of the data gathering methods we may utilise include:

• Acoustic measurements of equivalent continuous sound level and daily exposure levels

• Acoustic modelling of your building and processes using CadnaA state of the art acoustic predictor software

• Measurements of sound reverberation time inside buildings

• Sound measurements

• Noise surveys: di�erent acoustic descriptors will be used (LAEq, LA90, daily exposure, frequency spectrum, airborne or impact noise testing, reverberation time calculation, etc.)

• Modelling: spreadsheet or 3D computerbased

• Assessment: Industrial impact noise, noise reduction

• Reporting including noise mappings and management plans

• Acoustic commissioning, testing and certification

• AcousTech are specialists in the noise control industry


PMS 368 Black

CMYK Process Breakdown

Cyan - 63 Magenta - 0 Yellow - 97 Black - 0

Black - 100

PMS 368 + K Reverse treatment

4 Colour process Full Reverse treatment

Monochromatic treatment Greyscale treatment

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Acoustic Louvres Ideal solution where aesthetics are as important as noise control and ventilation.

Acoustic Louvres

If the ventilation around noisy machines is compromised, it can lead to high temperatures that can a�ect the e�ectiveness of the device and reduce their lifespan.

To mitigate this, our Flexshield Acoustic Louvres allow for ventilation and all-weather protection while reducing noise levels. Our Acoustic Louvres are insulated with rock wool to reduce noise transmission, speak to our expert sales time for a range of options.

Our Acoustic Louvres are available in a variety of materials and finishes. We can supply them as modular panels or turn them in louvre gates or louvre doors.

All our acoustic louvres are customize designed for your unique project. Flexshield will Test | Design | Manufacture | Install your unique solution. Alternatively, we will supply your solution in a kit format for self-install.

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APPLICATIONS

• Enclosures for air conditioning intakes

• Enclosures for generators and pump rooms

• Stand-alone acoustic plant rooms

• Central ventilation systems

• Workshop ventilation

• Cooling towers

• Wall grilles

• Acoustic Ventilation screens

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

• Bird/vermin screens

• Insect mesh

• Security screens and bars

• Volume control dampers

• Fire and smoke dampers

• Dust filters


AGL Bayswater, a power station in New South Wales, contacted Flexshield looking for an acoustic enclosure replacement for a KKK brine concentrator vapour compressor.

Flexshield tailor designed, manufactured and installed an acoustic enclosure to suit AGL’s exact requirements.

The solution incorporated V50 Sonic System Panel, a Sonic Access acoustic door, and all penetrations that were required for pipework and fans.

Acoustic Enclosure for AGL Bayswater


Transgrid, an Australian utilities company, contacted Flexshield to provide them with a noise control solution for a substation in a noise sensitive area at Lismore. The substation had Acoustic Louvres that had rusted out and urgently needed replacing.

Flexshield provided Transgrid with new Sonic Louvres, and also manufactured and supplied a PVC Strip Curtain for one of the doorways at the substation.

Sonic Louvres and Strip Curtain for Substation

The rusted out louvres

The new Sonic Louvres

If you need a noise control solution for your Power Generation facility, call Flexshield on 1300 799 969 today.

Australia Phone:1300 799 969

Fax:1300 367 313 Email:[email protected]

New Zealand Phone:0800 002 663

Email:[email protected]

Accounts Head O�ce Postal Address PO Box 243, Drayton North, QLD 4350

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