Acoustic Steel Doors

Acoustic steel doors are designed to reduce the transmission of sound through pedestrian openings within a building. ACS Industrial Doors supplies and installs acoustic doorsets for commercial and industrial environments where controlling noise is important for staff, surrounding properties or sensitive working areas. Applications can include plant rooms, manufacturing facilities, generator rooms, studios, entertainment venues, workshops, utilities and mechanical equipment areas.

Sound Reduction

The acoustic performance of a doorset is measured by its ability to reduce the amount of sound passing from one side of the opening to the other. Specialist door cores, seals, frames and threshold arrangements work together to provide improved sound reduction compared with a standard pedestrian door. The overall acoustic performance therefore depends on the complete doorset rather than simply the thickness of the door leaf.

Industrial Noise Control

Factories, workshops and plant areas can generate substantial levels of operational noise. An acoustic steel door can help contain this sound within designated areas while still providing practical personnel access. This can help create a more comfortable environment in adjoining offices, corridors or occupied spaces.

Plant & Machinery Rooms

Mechanical equipment such as compressors, pumps, generators and ventilation equipment can operate continuously and generate significant background noise. Acoustic doors are particularly effective around these spaces because they combine sound reduction with the durability and security of a commercial steel doorset.

Acoustic Ratings

Different levels of acoustic performance are available depending on the selected doorset and hardware configuration. The correct doorset should be selected around the acoustic requirement of the project rather than relying on a generic rating.

Seals & Thresholds

Even a high-performance acoustic door will be ineffective if significant gaps remain around the perimeter. Acoustic seals, suitable thresholds and correct installation are therefore essential to maintaining the intended performance of the doorset.

Multiple Performance Requirements

Acoustic doors can often be combined with other performance requirements such as fire resistance, thermal insulation or enhanced security. Availability depends on the tested configuration of the individual manufacturer and should be considered during specification.