Vinyl Limp Mass Membrane

A limp mass membrane.

Vinyl limp mass membrane. What is a soundproofing barrier. Mass loaded vinyl or mvl is a sound barrier blocking material known as a limp mass barrier the material is comprised of two principle ingredients. Sound block mass loaded vinyl or mlv is a sound barrier blocking material known as a limp mass barrier. There are two kinds of membranes one being a true limp mass such as mlv and the other being a thin sheet of wood.

In the science of acoustics we call it a limp mass barrier this is typically why mass loaded vinyl is recommended to be installed against the studs and then drywall over it. Knm al limp mass barrier material adds a layer of reinforced aluminum foil facing on one side increased mechanical strength weatherability and improved fire retardancy. Soundproofing isn t the first or the last industry to make good use out of it. The original formula is actually only appropriate for true limp mass membranes fo 170 sqrt m x d.

Mass loaded vinyl mlv is a safe non toxic noise barrier designed to hang as a limp mass in a variety of soundproofing applications. Our custom designed mass loaded vinyl noise barrier is available in one or two pound per square foot density abbreviated. 00 get it as soon as fri oct 9. What is mass loaded vinyl or mlv.

We carry 1 pound in various sizes from full rolls to quarter rolls 2 pound foil faced and reinforced mass loaded vinyl. Isobrane is a soundproofing membrane which acts as a limp mass to increase the transmission loss of walls ceilings and floors and especially in light drywall siporex construction. Vinyl is a synthetic plastic material that s very versatile. This mlv has no recycled content is manufactured in the usa and has no bad odor.

Full line of mass loaded vinyl sound barrier sheets at wholesale prices. Mlv soundproofing offers an alternative to lead at a lower price point. Knm mass loaded vinyl barrier is used for enclosing noise sources suspended between equipment and quiet areas or lagged to the equipment casing. This allows the barrier to move in 3 dimensional space and bleed off the energy of the sound resulting in greater net losses of sound propagation through the wall.

Acoustic barrier blocks noise stc rating 26 made in usa 140 00 140. Mass loaded vinyl mlv is a safe non toxic vinyl acoustic noise barrier designed to hang as a limp mass in a variety of soundproofing applications. Vinyl to give the mlv flexibility the limpness and a naturally occurring high mass element. Noise grabber mass loaded vinyl mlv 4 5 x 30 135 1 2 lb.