Where the Noise Comes From

Manufacturing environments are inherently loud, even during controlled training sessions.

Typical Noise Levels:

• Equipment operation: 80–95 dB
• Training demonstrations: 75–90 dB
• Tools and movement: 70–85 dB

Office environments, however, require:

• 45–55 dB for focused work

👉 This creates a significant acoustic mismatch between spaces.

Why This Becomes a Productivity Issue

Office Staff Lose Focus

Employees working in adjacent offices are exposed to:

• Continuous background noise
• Sudden loud impacts
• Overlapping speech and machine sounds

This leads to:

• Reduced concentration
• Lower work accuracy
• Increased fatigue

Training Effectiveness Drops

Instructors must:

• Raise their voices
• Repeat instructions
• Compete with background noise

Trainees may:

• Miss key details
• Struggle to follow instructions

Communication Breakdowns Occur

Noise affects:

• Internal communication
• Coordination between departments
• Overall workflow efficiency

Why Traditional Separation Methods Fail

Many facilities attempt to reduce noise using:

• Partial walls
• Curtains
• Basic accordion room dividers

However, these solutions fail because they:

• Do not block high-energy industrial noise
• Lack proper sealing
• Have low acoustic accordion partition STC rating
• Allow both speech and mechanical noise to pass through

👉 Result: office and training areas remain acoustically connected.

OSHA Compliance – Illinois Manufacturing Environments

OSHA Standard Reference:

• 85 dB(A) – Action Level
• 90 dB(A) – Permissible Exposure Limit

Production and training areas often operate within:

• 80–95 dB ranges

👉 Employees working near these environments are exposed to fluctuating noise levels throughout the day, making noise control an important part of OSHA compliance and workplace safety.

The Solution: FoldaSil® ANC-AP39 Acoustic Accordion Partition System

The FoldaSil® ANC-AP39 Acoustic Accordion Partition System is designed for industrial environments that require both durability and acoustic control.

It allows facilities to:

• Separate noisy training or production zones
• Protect quieter office environments
• Maintain flexible layouts

What Makes ANC-AP39 Ideal for Industrial Use

Heavy-Duty Performance

• Built for demanding environments
• Durable industrial accordion doors for long-term use

Effective Noise Reduction

• Reduces speech and equipment noise transfer
• Improves accordion doors soundproofing performance
• Helps create controlled acoustic zones

Flexible Space Management

• Open access for equipment movement
• Closed partitions for noise control
• Easily adaptable to changing workflows

Before vs After: Workplace Improvement

Before Installation:

• Noise levels: 80–95 dB from training areas
• Office staff distracted
• Reduced productivity

After Installing ANC-AP39:

• Reduced to approximately 55–65 dB in office zones
• Less intelligible noise
• Improved focus and efficiency

👉 The goal is not to eliminate noise—but to separate it effectively.