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SafidSilencers
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SafidSilencers
Introduction
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General
Test Method
SAFID attenuators were developed in response to various

requirements from consulting engineers, owners and
contractors. They provide the most economical choice for
solving the wide range of noise control issues encountered
in the HVAC field.
All Safid attenuators are tested in accordance with BS

4718 : 1971. "Methods of Test for silencers for Air
Distribution Systems". These tests were carried out by the
Sound Research Laboratories Limited in Sudbury, Suffolk,
U.K.
Our standard range of attenuators should cover most of

the common problems in the HVAC industry, but if none of
our standard silencers meet your requirements then we
will develop one for your need.
The SRL Labs are equipped with the most up-to-date

instruction and computer systems and able to conduct all
acoustic and aerodynamic tests across the octave band
frequency range 63Hz to 8KHz.
Material
All SAFID attenuator are constructed of galvanized steel
sheets as per ASTM A924 and ASTM A653 (replacing
ASTM A525/A527).
Attenuators are also available in the following materials:
- Stainless steel as per ASTM 240 type 304 or 316.
- Epoxy coated (internally and externally).
Surface Finish
All SAFID galvanized attenuator are produced with G90
surface coating or 275g/m2 zinc coating, regular spangle
finish.
The laboratory measurement of insertion loss is defined as

the arithmetic difference in the sound level of an
electronically generated noise produced upstream of the
test sample location with and without the test sample
installed, when measured downstream of the test sample
location.
The test ducting is assembled such that one end is located
into a plenum containing the sound source and the outlet
is fed into the 300 cubic metres reverberation room.
The Static Insertion Loss is measured by placing a speaker
in the duct and then measuring the noise levels in the test
chamber with and without the attenuator. The difference
between the measurements is calculated to give the
insertion loss.
- All stainless steel attenuator are made with 2B mill

finish.
- All epoxy coated attenuators are to be made to client
requirements in terms of color and coating thickness.
For the regenerated noise, measurements are made of the

noise generated by air flowing through the duct system
alone. Part of the duct work is then replaced by attenuator
and the noise is measured again. The noise due to this
system is then deducted from the noise measured with the
attenuator to give the regenerated noise due solely to the
attenuator.
Acoustic Infill
From the above carried tests the insertion losses

measurements have been recorded and derived and are
presented in Tabular form in Table 3 of this section.
All SAFID "Acoustic Infill" material are inert, non-flammable,

non-hygroscopic, will not sustain vermin or fungus, rot
proof and odorless. The "Acoustic Infill" shall be faced with
glass tissue or equivalent. The infill material is guaranteed
against erosion up to air velocities of 30 m/s and
temperatures up to 121oC.
The acoustic infill tested to the following tests:
- Surface Burinng Characteristics: UL 723, ASTM E84,
ASTM E136
- Mold Growth: ASTM D2020, UL 181
- Moisture Absorption: ASTM D-07 B, ASTM C550
- Fire Resistance: NFPA 90A
- Acoustic Performance: ASTM C1071, ASTM C423-77
SafidSilencers
Rectangular Sound Attenuator
SA
SA
Description
The straight rectangular cased attenuator is mainly used
to reduce fan & machine noise to meet the required or
allowed noise levels. The SA attenuator offer many
advanced features including as a standard aerodynamic
splitters, side liners, slide on flange and protect acoustic
infill by galvanized perforated sheet metal.
Construction
Type SA attenuator casings and splitters are manufactured
from galvanized sheet metal Ga.20 minimum. Casing are
formed with lock formed seams with a mastic sealant; the
construction complies with SMACNA & DW 144 Standards.
SAF-30 slide on flanges are fitted as standard.
The splitters contain acoustic infill which complies with
Class O Building Regulations. The infill has a glass tissue
facing and is contained behind galvanized perforated
metal; this dual protection prevents damage and fibre
erosion up to 30 m/s airway velocity. The splitters are
radiussed at both ends to minimize air pressure loss and
regenarated noise.
Dimensions
Attenuator Type SA
W + 60
W + 30
Alternative Constructions
H + 30
H + 60
SAHP
Type SAHP; as for type SA but with the casing thickness
increased to Ga.18 to comply with ductwork codes
SMACNA stds. high pressure & DW 144 Class C or D.
SAM
Type SAM; as for type SA but the acoustic infill is enveloped
in a Melinex polyester film.
d/2
12mm
Corner holes
SAH
Type SAH; as for type SA but with horizontal splitters,
normally to a maximum width dimension of 1200mm.
SAAF
Type SAAF; as for type SA but with rolled steel angle end
flanges drilled to a standard pattern.
Sectionalised Construction
SA attenuators are normally supplied in sections when any
of the following dimensions are exceeded: W=2100mm,
H=1800mm, L=2100mm
The assembly of sectionalised attenuators is on site, by
others. Safid will provide full details of attenuator
configuration and assembly.
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SafidSilencers
Bend Attenuator
SABV
SABV
Description
The Vertical mounting cased bend rectangular attenuator
is mainly used to reduce fan & machine noise to meet the
required or allowed noise levels. The SA attenuator offer
many advanced features including as a standard
aerodynamic splitters, side liners, slide on flange and
protect acoustic infill by galvanized perforated sheet metal.
Construction
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The construction of cased bend attenuators is generally as

for the straight version. To minimize resistance to airflow,
turning vanes are incorporated into the design.
Dimension L, denotes the bend centre path length which
equates to the acoustic length referred to in the various
selection tables.
Dimensions
Dimension L1 and L2 refer to the air entry and discharge

legs respectively, measured along the outside of the bend.
Unless requested otherwise, bend attenuators would be
supplied with L1 equal to L2.
Vertical Mounting Bend attenuator Type SABV
L2
SABVP
Type SABVP; as for type SABV but with the casing

thickness increased to Ga.18 to comply with ductwork
codes SMACNA stds. high pressure & DW 144 Class C or
D.
SABVM
Type SABVM; as for type SABV but the acoustic infill is
enveloped in a Melinex polyester film.
L1
SABVF
12mm
Corner holes
Type SABVF; as for type SABV but with rolled steel angle
end flanges drilled to a standard pattern.
SABV attenuators are normally supplied in sections when
any of the following dimensions are exceeded: W=2100mm,
H=1800mm, L=2100mm
d/2 s
W + 60
W + 30
H + 60
H + 30

SafidSilencers
Bend Attenuator
SABH
SABH
Description
The Horizontal mounting cased bend rectangular attenuator
is mainly used to reduce fan & machine noise to meet the
required or allowed noise levels. The SA attenuator offer
many advanced features including as a standard
aerodynamic splitters, side liners, slide on flange and
protect acoustic infill by galvanized perforated sheet metal.
Construction
The construction of cased bend attenuators is generally as
for the straight version. To minimize resistance to airflow,
turning vanes are incorporated into the design.
Dimension L, denotes the bend centre path length which
equates to the acoustic length referred to in the various
selection tables.
Dimensions
Dimension L1 and L2 refer to the air entry and discharge

legs respectively, measured along the outside of the bend.
Unless requested otherwise, bend attenuators would be
supplied with L1 equal to L2.
Horizontal Mounting Bend attenuator Type SABH
12mm
Corner holes
W + 60
W + 30
H + 60
H + 30
d/2 s
SABHP
Type SABVP; as for type SABV but with the casing
thickness increased to Ga.18 to comply with ductwork
codes SMACNA stds. high pressure & DW 144 Class C or
D.
SABHM
Type SABVM; as for type SABV but the acoustic infill is
SABHF
Type SABVF; as for type SABV but with rolled steel angle
end flanges drilled to a standard pattern.
L2
L1
SABH attenuators are normally supplied in sections when
any of the following dimensions are exceeded: W=2100mm,
H=1800mm, L=2100mm

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SafidSilencers
Splitter
SAS
SAS
Description
The Splitter or Baffle are usually filled with acoustic infill,
made to fit into builders work, ducts and shafts. It is
designed for reducing fan noise, meeting specified Noise
levels such as NC or NR.
Construction
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Type SAS
Where preferred, Type SAS splitters only can be supplied
for inclusion in an AHU section or builders work duct.
Where required, airway spacer channels can be supplied.
facing and is contained behind perforated metal; this dual
protection prevents damage and fibre erosion up to 30 m/
s airway velocity. The splitters are radiussed at both ends
to minimize air pressure loss and regenarated noise.
Dimensions
Splitter Type SAS
A combination of acoustic splitter and airway produces an

attenuator 'module'. The first 'module' comprises two half
width side liners plus an airway.
H
SASM
Type SASM; as for type SAS but the acoustic infill is
enveloped in a melinex polyester film.
d/2
W
L
Bullnose Ends
SafidSilencers
Design Criteria
Table 1: Recommended design criteria for various area functions
Situation
NC
Section 1 - Studios and Auditoria

Sound Broadcasting (drama)
15
Sound Broadcasting (general), TV (general), Recording Studio

TV (audience studio)
20
25
Concert Hall, Theatre

Lecture Theatre, Cinema
20 - 25
25 - 30
Section 2 - Hospitals
Audiometric Room
20 - 25
Operating Theatre, Single Bed Ward

Multi-bed Ward, Waiting room
30 - 35
35
Corridor, Laboratory
Wash Room, Toilet, Kitchen
35 - 40
35 - 45
Staff Room, Recreation Room
30 - 40
Section 3 - Hotels
Individual Room, Suite
Ballroom, Banquet Room
20 - 30
30 - 35
Corridor, Lobby
Kitchen, Laundry
35 - 40
40 - 45
Section 4 - Restaurants, Shops and Stores

Restaurant, Department Store (upper floor)
35 - 40
Club, Public House, Cafeteria, Canteen, Retail Store (main floor)
40 - 45
Section 5 - Offices
Boardroom, Large Conference Room
25 - 30
Small Conference Room, Executive Office, Reception Room

Open Plan Office
30 - 35
35
Drawing Office, Computer Suite
35 - 45
Section 6 - Public Buildings

Court Room
25 - 30
Assembly Hall
Library, Bank, Museum
25 - 35
30 - 35
Wash Room, Toilet

Swimming Pool, Sports Arena
35 - 45
40 - 50
Garage, Car Park
55
Section 7 - Ecclesiastical and Academic Buildings

Church, Mosque
Classroom, Lecture Theatre
25 - 30
25 - 35
Laboratory, Workshop
Corridor, Gymnasium
35 - 40
35 - 45
Section 8 - Industrial
Warehouse, Garage
Workshop (light engineering)
45 - 50
45 - 55
Workshop (heavy engineering)
50 - 65
Section 9 - Private Dwelling (Urban)

Bedroom
25
Living Room
30
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SafidSilencers
Attenuator Performance
Description
SA attenuator have been rated, tested and derived from

tests meeting the requirements of BS 4718 : 1971.as tests
conducted by SRL of UK.
Space noise levels can be affected by attenuator self

noise. As a guide it is recommended that the face velocities
indicated are not exceeded. For systems with fewer than
three outlets or less than 5m of ductwork, size for 5NC
lower. For design levels of NC30 or below the selection
should be checked by SAFID.
No deviations of Insertion Loss with airflow were recorded

over the range of velocities employed in this brochure.
Static Insertion Loss figures are given in Table 3.
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Full regenerated noise data is available for SA attenuators

to enable Installed Insertion Loss to be calculated. Table
2 gives guidelines for maximum face velocity against
design noise level requirements, in order to limit attenuator
regenerated noise.
Maximum permissible
face velocity vt m/s
Required
Space
Noise
Pressure loss data assumes that the airflow to the attenuator

is uniform over the face, in a duct-to-duct layout. Units
installed in situations leading to poor inlet or discharge
conditions could incur pressure losses higher than
catalogued.
In most applications the requirement to keep the pressure
drop across the attenuator to a reasonable level
automatically ensures that the flow noise generated within
the attenuator is insignificant compared with the permissible
sound power which emerges. If however, extremely low
levels have to be obtained, or if the sound power from the
fan is relatively low, the flow noise generated by the
attenuator can be significant and can reduce its effective
insertion loss. It is for this reason that when an acoustic
consultant specifies the attenuator performance he will
normally specify the insertion loss which is required. This
then enables the attenuator manufacturer to select a unit
of such a size that the flow generated within it will not
reduce the effective insertion loss below the required level.
Assuming correct installation, acoustic and aerodynamic
performance of splitters only will be as for a cased
attenuator.
Level NC
Attenuator type
SA20-75 SA20-100 SA20-150 SA20-200
25
2.4
3.2
3.9
5.0
30
3.2
4.2
5.5
6.2
35
3.8
5.0
6.7
7.4
40
4.6
5.7
7.7
8.9
45
5.4
6.6
8.6
10.4
50
6.2
7.6
9.7
11.6
Note:
This data is also incorporated within Tables 5 to 8.
SafidSilencers
Table 3: Insertion Loss De in dB
SA20-75
Attenuators
Type
SA20-75
Length
in mm
600
Octave Centre frequency, fm in Hz

63
125
200
500
1k
2k
4k
8k
13
22
36
45
39
33
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SA20-75
900
10
16
27
41
49
47
38
33
SA20-75
1200
11
18
31
46
50
50
43
38
SA20-75
1500
12
21
36
50
50
50
48
42
SA20-75
1800
13
24
41
50
50
50
50
46
SA20-75
2100
14
26
45
50
50
50
50
50
SA20-75
2400
15
29
50
50
50
50
50
50
SA20-100
Attenuators
Type
in mm
SA20-100
Length
63
125
200
500
1k
2k
4k
8k
600
10
18
34
46
40
33
29
SA20-100
900
12
22
37
50
46
36
31
SA20-100
1200
14
26
40
50
50
39
33
SA20-100
1500
17
30
44
50
50
41
35
SA20-100
1800
10
19
34
47
50
50
44
37
SA20-100
2100
11
21
38
50
50
50
47
39
SA20-100
2400
11
24
42
50
50
50
49
41
SA20-150
Attenuators
Type
in mm
SA20-150
Length
63
125
200
500
1k
2k
4k
8k
600
12
17
34
44
28
23
22
SA20-150
900
14
20
37
47
32
26
24
SA20-150
1200
15
23
40
50
36
29
26
SA20-150
1500
10
17
26
43
53
40
32
28
SA20-150
1800
11
18
29
46
57
44
35
31
SA20-150
2100
11
20
32
49
40
48
38
33
SA20-150
2400
12
21
35
50
50
50
41
35
SA20-200
Attenuators
Type
in mm
SA20-200
Length
63
125
200
500
1k
2k
4k
8k
600
11
16
25
27
23
21
20
SA20-200
900
12
18
30
33
26
23
21
SA20-200
1200
14
21
35
39
30
25
23
SA20-200
1500
15
23
40
44
33
28
24
SA20-200
1800
17
26
45
50
37
30
26
SA20-200
2100
10
18
28
50
50
40
32
27
SA20-200
2400
11
19
30
50
50
43
34
28
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SafidSilencers
Attenuator Selection
Quick Selection
Quick Method
Method of Selection
SAFID leaflet entitled "Sound & Noise Control" and other

technical sources, describe the method for full acoustic
analysis. If attenuator performance requirements have
been established in this way, then reference should be
made to Table 3.
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However, to enable engineers to produce attenuator

selections to assist in design planning, Table 4 has been
devised. It is recommended that SAFID engineers check
the attenuators selections, when detailed system data is
available.
Requirements for noise levels of NC30 or below should be
referred to SAFID for analysis.
Larger and alternative cross sections can be selected from
tables 5 and 8. Note that the width dimension (Type SA) or
height dimension (Type SAH) must be in a 'modular'
increment. Air pressure loss can be taken from the tables
for the appropriate face velocity.
From Table 1 select the recommended space

NC level for the type of area concerned.
From Table 4 select an attenuator for

appropriate fan static pressure, type of
ventilated space and space NC level.
From Table 2 check for maximum attenuator

face velocity permissible for space NC level
required
From Table 5 or 8 as applicable, select a cross

section for the attenuator for the volume frlo
rate required and to satisfy the maximu
desirable face velocity/pressure loss.
Selection example: SA20-150 / 700W x

600H x 1500L
For Atmosphere side noise assessment consult SAFID.
Table 4: Attenuator Quick Selection Chart

Type of ventilated area being served by low velocity
systems utilizing DW 142 Classes A or B ductwork
Rooms with average
furnishing: floors
carpeted, including:
Rooms with limited

Rooms without soft
furnishings: mainly hard furnishings, including:
surfaces, including:
Offices, Banks,
Libraries, Lecture
rooms, Restaurants
Hotel rooms,
Department stores.
Hospital areas,
Supermarkets,
Computer rooms, Clean
rooms, Laboratories,
Cafes, Dance Halls,
Museums, Canteens,
Toilets.
Kitchens, Swimming
Pools, Sports Halls,
Covered garages,
Warehouses.
Fan Static Pressure 250Pa 500Pa 1000Pa 250Pa 500Pa 1000Pa 250Pa 500Pa 1000Pa
Criterion Type
High velocity CV/

VAV systems
incorporating
terminal units and
utilizing DW 142
Class C ductwork.
2000Pa max
Attenuator Length L in mm Attenuator Length L in mm Attenuator Length L in mm Attenuator Length L in mm
NC 45
SA20-100
SA20-150
900
900
900
1200
900
1200
900
1200
900
1500
1200
1800
900
1500
1200
1800
1500
2100
1200
1800
NC 40
SA20-100
SA20-150
900
1200
900
1500
1200
1800
1200
1500
1200
1800
1500
2100
1200
1800
1500
2100
1500
2100
1500
2100
NC 35
SA20-100
SA20-150
1200
1500
1200
1800
1500
2100
1500
1800
1500
2100
1800
2400
1500
1800
1800
2100
1800
2400
1800
2400
SafidSilencers
Full Selection
When an attenuator performance requirement has been
established, for example, after following the procedure in
the SAFID "Sound & Noise Control" brochure, a suitable
SA attenuator can be selected from the following Method
of Selection. If the acoustic performance is not known,
then a selection can be obtained using the Quick Selection
Method on Page .......32
Larger and alternative cross sections can be selected from
Tables 5 to 8. Note that the width dimension (Type SA) or
height dimension (Type SAH) must be in a 'modular'
increment. Air pressure loss can be taken from the tables
for the appropriate face velocity.
Full Method
Method of Selection
1
From Table 3 select an attenuator to meet

the performance needs.
From Table 2 check for maximum attenuator

face velocity permissible for space NC level
required.
From Table 5 to 8 as applicable, select an

attenuator cross-section for the required volume
frlow rate and to satisfy the maximum desirable
face velocity/pressure loss.
Selection example: SA20-100 / 600W x

600H x 1200L
Note
The data below should not be used where Melinex
(polyester membrane) faced attenuators are rquired,
since the use of the membrane modifies acoustic
performance. Attenuator selection should be referred to
SAFID.
Performance requirements higher than shown in Table 3
should be referred to SAFID for selection.
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SafidSilencers
Attenuator Type SA20-75
Table 5: Pressure Loss - Cross Section Sizing
Pressure Loss p, Pa
15
25
35
50
60
75
85
100
110
125
Face Velocity vt m/s

Attenuator self noiseguide
against face velocity vt
1.6
2.1
2.4
2.9
3.2
3.5
3.8
4.0
4.3
4.6
Width (mm)
275
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NC 25
NC 30
Height (mm)
ONE
MODULE
550
TWO
MODULES
825
THREE
MODULES
1100
FOUR
MODULES
1375
FIVE
MODULES
1650
SIX
MODULES
1925
SEVEN
MODULES
2200
EIGHT
MODULES
2475
NINE
MODULES
150
300
450
600
750
900
300
450
600
750
900
1050
450
600
750
900
1050
1200
600
750
900
1050
1200
1350
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2250
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2250
2400
NC 35
NC 40
Volume Flow Rate V l/s

65
130
200
260
330
400
260
400
530
660
790
920
590
790
990
1190
1390
1580
1060
1320
1580
1850
2110
2380
1650
1980
2310
2640
2970
3300
2380
2770
3170
3560
3960
4360
4750
3230
3700
4160
4620
5080
5540
6010
6470
4220
4750
5280
5810
6340
6860
7390
7920
5350
5940
6530
7130
7720
8320
8910
9500
85
170
260
350
430
520
350
520
690
870
1040
1210
780
1040
1300
1560
1820
2080
1390
1730
2080
2430
2770
3120
2170
2600
3030
3470
3900
4330
3120
3640
4160
4680
5200
5720
6240
4240
4850
5460
6060
6670
7280
7880
8490
5540
6240
6930
7620
8320
9010
9700
10400
7020
7800
8580
9360
10140
10910
11690
12470
100
200
300
400
500
590
400
590
790
990
1190
1390
890
1190
1490
1780
2080
2380
1580
1980
2380
2770
3170
3560
2480
2970
3460
3960
4460
4950
3560
4160
4750
5350
5940
6530
7130
4850
5540
6240
6930
7620
8320
9010
9700
6340
7130
7920
8710
950
10300
11090
11880
8020
8910
9800
10690
11580
12470
13370
14260
120
240
360
480
600
720
480
720
960
1200
1440
1670
1080
1440
1790
2150
2510
2870
1910
2390
2870
3350
3830
4310
2990
3590
4190
4790
5380
5980
4310
5020
5740
6460
7180
7900
8610
5860
6700
7540
8370
9210
10050
10890
11720
7660
8610
9570
10530
11480
12440
13500
14360
9690
10770
11840
12920
14000
15070
16150
17230
130
260
400
530
660
790
530
790
1060
1320
1580
1850
1190
1580
1980
2380
2770
3170
2110
2640
3170
3700
4220
4750
3300
3960
4620
5280
5940
6600
4750
5540
6340
7130
7920
8710
9500
6470
7390
8320
9240
10160
11090
12010
12940
8450
9500
10560
11620
12670
13730
14780
15840
10690
11880
13070
14260
15440
16630
17820
19010
145
290
430
580
720
870
580
870
1160
1440
1730
2020
1300
1730
2170
2600
3030
3470
2310
2890
3470
4040
4620
5200
3610
4330
5050
5780
6500
7220
5200
6060
6930
7800
8660
9530
10400
7070
8090
9100
10110
11120
12130
13140
14150
9240
10400
11550
12710
13860
15020
16170
17330
11960
12990
14290
15590
16890
18190
19490
20790
155
310
470
630
780
940
630
940
1250
1570
1880
2190
1410
1880
2350
2820
3290
3760
2510
3140
3760
4390
5020
5640
3920
4700
5490
6270
7050
7840
5640
6590
7520
8460
9400
10350
11290
760
8780
9880
10970
12070
13170
14260
15360
10030
11290
12540
13790
15050
16300
17560
18810
12700
14110
15520
16930
18340
19750
21160
22570
165
330
500
660
830
990
660
990
1320
1650
1980
2310
1490
1980
2480
2970
3470
3960
2640
3300
3960
4620
5280
5940
4130
4950
5780
6600
7430
8250
5940
6930
7920
8910
9900
10890
11880
8090
9240
10400
11550
12700
13860
15020
16170
10560
11880
13200
14520
15840
17160
18480
19800
13370
14850
16330
17820
19300
20790
22280
23760
175
350
530
710
890
1060
710
1060
1420
1770
2130
2480
1600
2130
2660
3190
3720
4260
2840
3550
4260
4970
5680
6390
4430
5320
6210
7100
7980
8870
6390
7450
8510
9580
10640
11710
12770
8690
9930
11170
12420
13660
14900
16140
17380
11350
12770
14190
15610
17030
18450
19870
21290
14370
15960
17560
19160
20750
22350
23950
25540
190
380
570
760
950
1140
760
1140
1520
1900
2280
2660
1710
2280
2850
3420
3980
4550
3040
3800
4550
5310
6070
6830
4740
5690
6640
7590
8540
9490
6830
7970
9110
10250
11390
12520
13660
9300
10630
11950
13280
14610
15940
17270
18600
12140
13660
15180
16700
18220
19730
21250
22770
15370
17080
18790
20490
22200
23910
25620
27320
The pressure loss data above relates to a straight attenuator 1200mm long. The following factors are applicable to other lengths:
Length L in mm
p factor
600
x 0.90
900
x0.95
1200
0
1500
x1.05
1800
x1.10
For splitter bend attenuators add 35% to the pressure loss for the straight attenuator.
2100
x1.15
2400
x1.20
SafidSilencers
Pressure Loss p, Pa
15
25
35
50
60
75
85
100
110
125

Attenuator self noise guide
2.1
2.7
3.2
3.8
4.2
4.7
5.0
5.4
5.7
6.0
Width (mm)
NC 25
NC 30
Height (mm)
300
ONE
MODULE
600
TWO
MODULES
900
THREE
MODULES
1200
FOUR
MODULES
1500
FIVE
MODULES
1800
SIX
MODULES
2100
SEVEN
MODULES
2400
EIGHT
MODULES
150
300
450
600
750
900
300
450
600
750
900
1050
1200
450
600
750
900
1050
1200
1350
600
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2250
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2250
2400
NC 35
NC 40

95
190
280
380
470
570
380
570
760
950
1130
1320
1510
850
1130
1420
1700
1990
2270
2550
1510
1890
2270
2650
3020
3400
3780
2360
2840
3310
3780
4250
4730
5200
5670
3400
3970
4540
5100
5670
6240
6800
7370
4630
5290
5950
6620
7280
7940
8600
9260
9920
6050
6800
7560
8320
9070
9830
10580
11340
12100
120
240
360
490
610
730
490
730
970
1200
1460
1700
1940
1090
1460
1820
2190
2550
2920
3280
1940
2430
2920
3400
3890
4370
4860
3040
3650
4250
4860
5470
6080
6680
7290
4370
5100
5830
6560
7290
8020
8750
9480
5950
6800
7650
8510
9360
10210
11060
11910
12760
7780
8750
9720
10690
11670
12640
13610
14580
15560
145
290
430
580
720
860
580
860
1150
1440
1730
2020
2300
1300
1730
2160
2590
3020
3460
3890
2300
2880
3460
4030
4610
5180
5760
3600
4320
5040
5760
6480
7200
7920
8640
5180
6050
6910
7780
8640
9500
10370
11230
7060
8060
9070
10080
11090
12100
13100
14110
15120
9220
10370
11520
12670
13820
14980
16130
17280
18430
170
340
510
680
860
1030
680
1030
1370
1710
2050
2390
2740
1540
2050
2570
3080
3590
4100
4620
2740
3420
4100
4790
5470
6160
6840
4280
5130
5990
6840
7700
8550
9410
10260
6160
7180
8210
9230
10260
11290
12310
13340
8380
9580
10770
11970
13170
14360
15560
16760
17960
10940
12310
13680
15050
16420
17780
19150
20520
21890
190
380
570
760
950
1130
760
1130
1510
1890
2270
2650
3020
1700
2270
2840
3400
3970
4540
5100
3020
3780
4540
5290
6050
6800
7560
4730
5670
6620
7560
8510
9450
10400
11340
6800
7940
9070
10210
11340
12470
13610
14740
9260
10580
11910
13230
14550
15880
17200
18520
19850
12100
13610
15120
16630
18140
19660
21170
22680
24190
210
420
630
850
1060
1270
850
1270
1690
2120
2540
2960
3380
1900
2540
3170
3810
4440
5080
5710
3380
4230
5080
5920
6790
7610
8560
5290
6350
7400
8460
9520
10580
11630
12690
7610
8880
10150
11420
12690
13960
15230
16500
10360
11840
12320
14810
16290
17770
19250
20730
22210
13540
15230
16920
18610
20300
22000
23690
25380
27070
225
450
680
900
1130
1350
900
1350
1800
2250
2700
3150
3600
2030
2700
3380
4050
4730
5400
6080
3600
4500
5400
6300
7200
8100
900
5630
6750
7880
9000
10130
11250
12380
13500
8100
9450
10800
12150
13500
14850
16200
17550
11030
12600
14180
15750
17330
18900
20480
22050
23630
1440
16200
18000
19800
21600
23400
25200
27000
28800
245
490
730
970
1220
1460
970
1460
1940
2430
2920
3400
3830
2190
2920
3650
4370
5100
5830
6560
3830
4860
5830
6800
7780
8750
9720
6080
7290
8510
9720
10940
12150
13370
14580
8750
10210
11660
13120
14580
16040
17500
18950
11910
13610
15310
17010
18710
20410
22110
23810
25520
15550
17500
19440
21380
23330
25270
27220
29160
31100
255
510
770
1030
1280
1540
1030
1540
2050
2570
3080
3590
4100
2310
3080
3850
4620
5390
6160
6930
4100
5130
6160
7180
8210
9230
10260
6410
7700
8980
10260
11540
12830
14110
15390
9230
10770
12310
13850
15390
16930
18740
20010
12570
14360
16160
17960
19750
21550
23340
25140
26930
16440
18470
20520
22570
24620
26680
28730
30780
32830
270
540
810
1080
1350
1620
1080
1620
2160
2700
3240
3780
4320
2430
3240
4050
4860
5670
6480
7290
4320
5400
6480
7560
8640
9720
10800
6750
8100
9450
10800
12150
13500
14850
16200
9720
11340
12960
14580
16200
17820
19440
21060
13230
15120
17010
18900
20790
22680
24570
26460
28350
17280
19440
21600
23760
25920
28080
30240
32400
34560
Length L in mm
p factor
600
x 0.90
900
x0.95
1200
0
1500
x1.05
1800
x1.10
2100
x1.15
2400
x1.20
3
35
SafidSilencers
Pressure Loss p, Pa
15
25
35
50
60
75
85
100
110
125

3.0
3.9
4.6
5.5
6.0
6.7
7.1
7.7
8.1
8.6
Width (mm)
350
3
36
NC 25
NC 30
Height (mm)
ONE
MODULE
700
TWO
MODULES
1050
THREE
MODULES
1400
FOUR
MODULES
1750
FIVE
MODULES
2100
SIX
MODULES
2450
SEVEN
MODULES
150
300
450
600
750
900
450
600
750
900
1050
1200
600
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2250
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2250
2400
NC 35
NC 40
NC 45

160
320
470
630
790
950
950
1260
1580
1890
2210
2520
1890
2360
2840
3310
3780
4250
4730
3150
3780
4410
5040
5670
6300
6930
7560
4730
5510
6300
7090
7880
8660
9450
10240
11030
6620
7560
8510
9450
10400
11340
12290
13230
14180
8820
9920
11030
12130
13230
14330
15440
16540
17640
205
410
610
820
1020
1230
1230
1640
2050
2460
2870
3280
2460
3070
3690
4300
4910
5530
6140
4090
4910
5730
6550
7370
8190
9010
9830
6140
7170
8190
9290
10240
11260
12290
13310
14330
8600
9830
11060
12290
13510
14740
15970
17200
18430
11470
12800
14330
15770
17200
18630
20070
21500
22930
240
480
720
970
1210
1450
1450
1930
2420
2900
3380
3860
2900
3620
4350
5070
5800
6520
7240
4830
5800
6760
7730
8690
9660
10630
11590
7250
8450
9660
10870
12080
13280
14490
15700
16910
10140
11590
13040
14490
15940
17390
18840
20290
21740
13520
15210
16910
18600
20290
21980
23670
25360
27050
290
580
870
1160
1440
1730
1730
2310
2890
3470
4040
4620
3470
4330
5200
6060
6930
7800
8660
5780
6930
8090
9240
10400
11550
12710
13860
8660
10110
11550
12990
14440
15880
17330
18770
20210
12130
13860
15590
17330
19060
20790
22520
24260
25990
16170
18190
20210
22230
24260
26280
28300
30320
32340
315
630
950
1260
1580
1890
1890
2520
3150
3780
4410
5040
3780
4730
5670
6620
7560
8510
9450
6300
7560
8820
10080
11340
12600
13860
15120
9450
11030
12600
14180
15750
17330
18900
20480
22050
13230
15120
17010
18900
20790
22680
24510
26460
28350
17640
19850
22050
24260
26460
28670
30870
33080
35300
350
700
1060
1410
1760
2110
2110
2810
3520
4220
4920
5630
4220
5280
6330
7390
8440
9500
10550
7040
8440
9850
11260
12660
14070
15480
16880
10550
12310
14070
15830
17590
19350
21110
22860
24620
14770
16880
19000
21110
23220
25330
27440
29550
31660
19700
22160
24620
27080
29550
32000
34470
36900
39400
375
750
1120
1490
1860
2240
2240
2980
3720
4470
5220
5960
4470
5590
6710
7830
8950
10060
11180
7460
8950
10440
11930
13420
14910
16400
17890
11180
13050
14910
16770
18640
20500
22370
24230
26090
15660
17890
20130
22370
24600
26840
29070
31310
33550
20870
23480
26090
28700
31310
33940
36500
39100
41700
405
810
1210
1620
2020
2430
2430
3230
4040
4850
5660
6470
4850
6060
7280
8490
9700
10910
12130
8090
9700
11320
12940
14550
16170
17790
19400
12130
14150
16170
18190
20210
22230
24260
26280
28300
16980
19400
21830
24260
26680
29110
31530
33960
36380
22640
25470
28300
31130
33960
36800
39600
42500
45300
425
850
1280
1700
2130
2550
2550
3400
4250
5100
5950
6800
5100
6380
7650
8930
10210
11480
12760
8510
10210
11110
13610
15310
17010
18710
20410
12760
14880
17010
19140
21260
23390
25520
27640
29770
17860
20410
22960
25520
28070
30620
33170
35700
38270
23810
26790
29770
32740
35700
38700
41700
44600
47600
450
900
1350
1810
2260
2710
2710
3610
4520
5420
6320
7220
5420
6770
8130
9480
10840
12190
13550
9030
10840
12640
14450
16250
18060
19870
21670
13550
15800
18060
20320
22580
24830
27090
29350
31610
18960
21670
24380
27090
29800
32510
35200
37900
40640
25280
28440
31610
34770
37900
41100
44300
47400
50500
Length L in mm
p factor
600
x 0.90
900
x0.95
1200
0
1500
x1.05
1800
x1.10
2100
x1.15
2400
x1.20
SafidSilencers
Pressure Loss p, Pa
15
25
35
50
60
75
85
100
110
125

4.0
5.0
6.2
7.4
8.0
8.9
9.6
10.4
11.0
11.6
NC 25
NC 30
Width (mm)
NC 35
Height (mm)
400
ONE
MODULE
800
TWO
MODULES
1200
THREE
MODULES
1600
FOUR
MODULES
2000
FIVE
MODULES
2400
SIX
MODULES
150
300
450
600
750
900
1050
1200
450
600
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
600
750
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
900
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
1050
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2250
2400
1200
1350
1500
1650
1800
1950
2100
2400
NC 40
NC 45
NC 50

240
480
720
960
1200
1440
1680
1920
1440
1920
2400
2880
3660
3840
4320
4800
2880
3600
4320
5040
5760
6480
7200
7920
8640
5760
6720
7680
8640
9600
10560
11520
12480
13440
8400
9600
10800
12000
13200
14400
15600
16800
18000
19200
11520
12960
14400
15840
17280
18720
20160
23040
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
2100
2400
1800
2400
3000
3600
4200
4800
5400
6000
3600
4500
5400
6300
7200
8100
9000
9900
10800
7200
8400
9600
10800
12000
13200
14400
15600
16800
10500
12000
13500
15000
16500
18000
19500
21000
22500
24000
14400
16200
18000
19800
21600
23400
25200
28800
370
740
1120
1490
1860
2230
2600
2980
2230
2980
3720
4460
5210
5950
6700
7440
4460
5580
6700
7810
8930
10040
11160
12280
13390
8930
10420
11900
13390
14880
16370
17860
19340
20830
13020
14880
16740
18600
20460
22320
24180
26040
27900
29760
17860
20090
22320
24550
26780
29020
31250
35710
445
890
1330
1780
2220
2660
3110
3550
2660
3550
4440
5330
6220
7100
7990
8880
5330
6660
7990
9320
10660
11990
13320
14650
15980
10660
12430
14210
15980
17760
19540
21310
23090
24860
15540
17760
19980
22200
24420
26640
28860
31080
33300
35520
21310
23980
26640
29300
31970
34630
37300
42620
480
960
1440
1920
2400
2880
3360
3840
2880
3840
4800
5760
6720
7680
8640
9600
5760
7200
8640
10080
11520
12960
14400
15840
17280
11520
13440
15360
17280
19200
21120
23040
24960
26880
16800
19200
21600
24000
26400
28800
31200
33600
36000
38400
23040
25920
28800
31680
34560
37440
40320
46080
535
1070
1600
2140
2670
3200
3740
4270
3200
4270
5340
6410
7480
8540
9610
10680
6410
8010
9610
11210
12820
14420
16020
17620
19220
12820
14950
17090
19220
21360
24500
25630
27770
29900
18690
21360
24030
26700
29370
32040
34710
37380
40050
42720
25630
28840
32040
35240
38450
41650
44860
51260
575
1150
1730
2300
2880
3460
4030
4610
3460
4610
5760
6910
8060
9220
10370
11520
6910
8640
10370
12096
13820
15550
17280
19010
20740
13820
16130
18430
20740
23040
25340
27650
29950
32260
20160
23040
25920
28800
31680
34560
37440
40320
43200
46080
27650
31100
34560
38020
41470
44930
48380
55300
625
1250
1870
2500
3120
3740
4370
4990
3740
4990
6240
7490
8740
9980
11230
12480
7490
9360
11230
13100
14980
16850
18720
20590
22460
14980
17470
19970
22460
24960
27460
29950
32450
34940
21840
24960
28080
31200
34320
37440
40560
43680
46800
49920
29950
33670
37440
41180
44930
48670
52420
59900
660
1320
1980
2640
3300
3960
4620
5280
3960
5280
6600
7920
9240
10560
11880
13200
7920
9900
11880
13860
15840
17820
19800
21780
23760
15840
18480
21120
23760
26400
29040
31680
34320
36960
23100
26400
29700
33000
36300
39600
42900
46200
49500
52800
31680
35640
39600
43560
47520
51480
55440
63360
695
1390
2090
2780
3480
4180
4870
5570
4180
5570
6960
8350
9740
11140
12530
13920
8350
10440
12530
14620
16700
18790
20880
22970
25060
16700
19490
22270
25060
27840
30630
33410
36190
38980
24360
27840
31320
34800
38280
41760
45240
48720
52200
55680
33400
37580
41760
45940
50110
54290
58460
66820
Length L in mm
p factor
600
x 0.90
900
x0.95
1200
0
1500
x1.05
1800
x1.10
2100
x1.15
2400
x1.20
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Weights
Weights
Weights SA20 Cased Attenuator
Width
in
mm
3
38
Weights SAS Splitters only
SA20-75
SA20-100
275
300
550
600
825
900
1100
1200
1325
1500
1650
1800
1925
2100
SA20-150
SA20-200
350
400
700
800
1050
1200
1400
1600
1750
2000
2100
-
Length
L in mm
Height
H in mm
16
23
30
37
22
31
41
50
26
38
50
63
30
44
58
72
42
60
80
98
46
67
89
110
-
26
36
46
56
66
36
49
63
76
90
44
60
78
95
113
51
70
90
110
130
70
96
124
150
178
78
107
138
167
200
-
70
95
120
145
169
205
98
130
164
197
229
280
123
162
207
248
289
355
144
188
239
286
333
409
193
256
325
390
454
554
219
290
365
440
513
629
600
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
Number of Modules
Length
Height
L in mm H in mm
600
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
300
600
900
1200
1500
1800
900
1200
1500
1800
2100
3
4
Weight , kg 10%
36
49
62
75
82
106
49
66
84
101
116
144
61
82
106
127
149
182
72
96
122
147
172
210
95
130
166
199
230
284
108
146
187
225
261
322
46
62
78
93
110
132
63
84
106
127
148
180
79
104
133
160
186
227
92
121
154
185
215
262
122
165
208
250
293
355
140
186
236
284
330
401
56
75
94
113
131
159
77
102
128
153
178
216
97
127
161
192
224
273
113
147
186
222
258
315
150
201
252
301
351
427
172
227
286
340
398
485
64
87
110
132
153
185
90
119
150
179
207
252
115
149
189
225
261
319
134
173
218
259
301
368
176
235
297
355
411
500
203
265
335
400
464
565
Width in
Modules
900
1200
1500
1800
2100
One
Modules
Each
additional
Modules
Weight , kg 10%
6
10
14
17
20
27
9
14
20
25
30
39
11
17
25
34
42
55
13
21
30
34
51
66
17
28
39
55
66
78
19
30
44
61
75
88
Note: Total weights for larger units can be obtained by summation of above information. Note that if any of the
following dimensions are exceeded the units would normally be supplied in sections:
W = 2100mm
H = 1800mm
L = 2100mm
Nomenclature:
W
H
L
d
s
V
vt
Dp
fm
de
NC
in mm :
in mm :
in mm :
in cm :
in mm :
in l/s :
in m/s :
in Pa :
in Hz :
in dB :
:
Width inside duct.

Height in duct.
Length
Splitter thickness.
Airway width.
Volume flow rate.
Face velocity based on V (W x H x 1000).
Pressure loss.
Octave centre frequency.
Insertion loss.
Noise criterion
5
8
10
13
15
17
7
10
14
18
21
25
8
13
18
23
27
31
10
16
22
28
32
38
11
19
25
32
37
45
13
19
28
35
44
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Weights
SA
Weights
Order Code for Cased Attenuator
SA
20-100
EP
1800 x 1200 x 900

Height in mm
Width in mm
Length in mm
Attenuator Type
Type Suffix :
O
: Standard
H
: Horizontal airways.
HP
: High pressure casing.
M
: Melinex infill wrap.
BV
: Bend vertical
BH
: Bend horizontal
AF
: Angle flange connections.
X
: Evase tail
U
: Without perforated sheet.
O
SS-304
SS-316
EP
EPI
EPE
Material/finish :
: Standard
: Stainless steel grade 304.
: Epoxy painted. (both surfaces)
: As above, internal surfaces only.
: As above, external surfaces only.
Splitter thickness in cm
Airway width in mm
Order Code for Splitter

SAS
20-100
EP
1800 x 1200 x 900

Height in mm
Width in mm
Length in mm
Attenuator Type
Type Suffix :
O
: Standard
H
: Horizontal airways.
M
: Melinex infill wrap.
O
SS-304
SS-316
EP
Splitter thickness in cm
Airway width in mm
Material/finish :
: Standard
: Epoxy painted. (both surfaces)
Specification Text
Oder Example
Cased Attenuators
STANDARD FOR SOUND ATTENUATOR
Type SA splitter attenuator, incorporating aerodynamic

splitters and side liners with erosion protected Class O
acoustic infill covered by perforated sheet metal. Casing
construction conforms with SMACNA & DW 144 Standards.
Flange connections are SAF-30 slide on type.
Make : SAFID
Type : SA20-100 / 1800 x 1200 x 900
Qty
: 1
Splitters Only
Type SAS splitters only, for installation in ductwork by
others, featuring aerodynamic leading and trailing edges
with erosion protected Class O acoustic infill covered by
galvanized perforated sheet metal. The splitter frame is
manufactured from Ga.20 galvanized sheet metal.
STANDARD FOR SPLITTER

Make : SAFID
Type : SAS20-100 / 1800 x 1200 x 900
Qty
: 1
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SafidSilencer
Cylindrical Silencers
S
A
C
Series
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SafidSilencer
Introduction
Introduction
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Test Method
For many years noise was something to be tolerated.

Unpleasant perhaps, but no more than that.
All Safid attenuators are tested in accordance with BS

4718 : 1971.
While it has been recognised for many years that the

exposure of work-people to noise is hazardous and that
noise-induced hearing loss cannot be corrected to any
significant degree by means of medical treatment. The
cost of ignoring noise is the impaired hearing of factory
workers, an inability to work properly under almost
unbearable sound levels, and a whole variety of social
effects.
The laboratory measurement of insertion loss is defined as

the arithmetic difference in the sound level of an
electronically generated noise produced upstream of the
test sample location with and without the test sample
installed, when measured downstream of the test sample
location.
In schools, offices, hospitals, noise can interfere with

communication and disrupts concentration.
In any building project where consideration is given to the
internal or external acoustic environments, it is necessary
to formulate certain targets at the preliminary planning
stages in order that desired comfort conditions are attained.
Mechanical equipment noise is one of the major sources
of unwanted noise in a building. The primarily considerations
given to the selection and use of mechanical equipment in
buildings have generally been only those directly related to
the intended use of the equipment. However, with the
trend towards light weight building structures and variablevolume air distribution systems, the noise generated by
mechanical equipment and the design of equipment spaces
should not only be undertaken with an emphasis on the
intended uses of the equipment, but also with a desire to
provide acceptable noise levels in the occupied spaces of
the building in which the equipment is located.
The test ducting is assembled such that one end is located

into a plenum containing the sound source and the outlet
is fed into the 300 cubic metres reverberation room.
The Static Insertion Loss is measured by placing a speaker
in the duct and then measuring the noise levels in the test
chamber with and without the attenuator. The difference
between the measurements is calculated to give the
insertion loss.
For the regenerated noise, measurements are made of the
noise generated by air flowing through the duct system
alone. Part of the duct work is then replaced by attenuator
and the noise is measured again. The noise due to this
system is then deducted from the noise measured with the
attenuator to give the regenerated noise due solely to the
attenuator.
SafidSilencer
Cylindrical Sound Attenuators
SAC
SAC
Description
The cylindrical attenuator are prefabricated sections of
double wall ductwork with solid outer shell and perforated
inner shell. The space between the two shells are usually
filled with acoustic infill. It is designed for reducing fan
noise, meeting specified Noise levels such as NC or NR.
Construction
Type SAC attenuators are available in a size range based
upon ISO standards. Two lengths are catalogued, nominally
equivalent to one times inside duct diameter with increased
lengths available where higher acoustic performance is
required. Alternative sizes and end connection types can
be provided.
Standard attenuator casings are manufactured from
galvanized sheet metal Ga.20 minimum. Casings are
constructed with grooved seams with a mastic sealant;
casing thickness complies with SMACNA stds. & DW 144
Class B ductwork code. End plates contain threaded
inserts M6-M10 as standard depending upon attenuator
size. The attenuators contain acoustic infill has a glass
cloth facing and is contained behind galvanized perforated
sheet metal; this dual protection prevents damage and
fibre erosion up to 30 m/s airway velocity.
Dimensions
M
D
i/s duct
R No. holes
S Thread
SACH
Type SACH; as for type SAC but with the casing thicjness
increased to comply with ductwork codes SMACNA stds.
High pressure & DW 144 Class C or D.
SACM
T
pcd
Type SACM; as fo type SAC but the acoustic infill is

Attenuators would normally be supplied split on length
when the "L" dimension exceeds 2000mm, for site assembly
by others. Coupling angles are supplied.
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SafidSilencer
SACP
SACP
Description
The podded cylindrical attenuator are prefabricated
sections of double wall ductwork with solid outer shell,
perforated inner shell and incorporates an aerodynamically
efficient concentric pod. The space between the two shells
and pod are usually filled with acoustic infill. It is designed
for reducing fan noise, meeting specified Noise levels
such as NC or NR.
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Construction
Type SACP attenuators are available in a size range
based upon ISO standards. Two lengths are catalogued,
nominally equivalent to one times inside duct diameter
with increased lengths available where higher acoustic
performance is required. Alternative sizes and end
connection types can be provided.
Dimensions
Standard attenuator casings are manufactured from

galvanized sheet metal Ga.20 minimum. Casings are
constructed with grooved seams with a mastic sealant;
casing thickness complies with SMACNA stds. & DW 144
Class B ductwork code. End plates contain threaded
inserts M6-M10 as standard depending upon attenuator
size. The attenuators contain acoustic infill has a glass
cloth facing and is contained behind galvanized perforated
sheet metal; this dual protection prevents damage and
fibre erosion up to 30 m/s airway velocity.
M
D
i/s duct
R No. holes
S Thread
SACPH
Type SACPH; as for type SACP but with the casing
thicjness increased to comply with ductwork codes
SMACNA stds. High pressure & DW 144 Class C or D.
SACPM
T
pcd
Type SACPM; as fo type SAC but the acoustic infill is

Attenuators would normally be supplied split on length
when the "L" dimension exceeds 2000mm, for site assembly
by others. Coupling angles are supplied.
SafidSilencer
Cylindrical Sound Attenuator
Acoustic performance
Pressure Loss
Performance
Pressure loss for type SAC-1D
200
150
p in Pa
Cylindrical attenuators follow a similar principle, however,

in this case the splitter consisting of a pod in the middle of
a lined cylindrical duct.
Attenuator selection is based on the static insertion loss
performance, the aerodynamic resistance or pressure
drop, and the regenerated sound power levels. Static
insertion loss figures are given in the table.
31
5
35
5
40
0
45
0
50
0
56
0
63
0
71
0
80
0
90
0
10
00
11
2
12 0
50
14
00
16
00
Attenuator performance is derived from tests meeting the

requirements of BS 4718 : 1971.
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
20
15
15
10
in mm : Length
in mm : Inside diameter
in l/s : Volume flow rate
in Pa : Pressure loss
fm
in Hz : Octave centre frequency
De
in dB : Insertion loss
4 5 6 78 9 10 15 20
30 40 50
31
5
35
5
40
0
45
0
50
0
56
0
63
0
71
0
80
0
90
0
10
0
11 0
2
12 0
50
14
00
16
00
Pressure loss for type SAC-2D
200
150
p in Pa
1.5 2
Volume flow rate x 1000 in l/s
For insertion loss data for Melinex faced attenuators - refer

to SAFID.
Nomenclature
10
0.4 0.5 0.7 1
Full regenerated noise data is available for SAFID cylindrical

attenuators, to enable installed Insertion Loss to be
calculated.
Pressure loss data relates to pod type attenuators and

assumes that the airflow to the attenuator is uniform over
the face, in a duct to duct layout. Units installed in situations
leading to poor inlet or discharge conditions could incur
pressure drops higher than catalogued. Podless attenuators
have a pressure loss similar to an equivalent length of
ductwork.
200
150
200
150
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
20
15
15
10
10
0.4 0.5 0.7 1
1.5 2
4 5 6 78 9 10 15 20
Volume flow rate x 1000 in l/s
30 40 50
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Acoustic Performance
Insertion Loss, in dB
Octave Centre Frequency, in Hz
Attenuator
Size
250
315
355
400
450
3
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500
560
630
710
800
900
1000
1120
1250
1400
1600
Type
SAC-1D
SAC-2D
SAC-1D
63
2
4
2
125
3
5
3
250
6
10
6
500
11
21
11
1k
12
22
12
2k
7
13
7
4k
6
10
6
8k
4
8
4
SAC-2D
10
21
22
13
10
SACP-1D
SACP-2D
SAC-1D
5
9
2
6
12
3
10
18
6
16
30
11
22
44
12
24
48
7
20
38
6
15
29
4
SAC-2D
10
21
20
10
SACP-1D
10
16
22
23
17
12
SACP-2D
SAC-1D
9
2
12
3
18
6
30
11
44
8
45
5
33
4
24
3
SAC-2D
10
21
16
SACP-1D
SACP-2D
5
9
6
12
10
18
16
30
22
44
22
42
15
29
11
21
Weights
Dimensions (end plate for flange connection)
Unit
size
1D
2D
250
256
456
250
315
355
400
450
500
560
630
710
800
900
100
1120
1250
1400
1600
322
361
404
453
507
564
638
715
801
898
1007
1130
1267
1421
1593
522
561
604
653
707
764
838
915
1001
1098
1207
1330
1467
1622
1793
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1250
1400
1600
Weights kg
pcd
R
No. of
holes
S
Thread
size
SAC
SAC
SACP
SACP
1D
2D
1D
2D
500
286
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500
2800
3200
356
395
438
487
541
605
674
751
837
934
1043
1174
1311
1465
1637
8
8
12
12
12
16
16
16
24
24
24
24
24
24
32
M6
13
M8
M8
M8
M8
M8
M10
M10
M10
M10
M10
M10
M10
M10
M10
M10
11
15
18
24
29
35
42
51
58
70
95
115
130
210
250
15
21
27
35
41
50
58
72
82
100
135
160
180
420
490
14
20
26
34
41
50
58
72
79
97
120
145
165
270
320
20
28
36
42
57
70
82
100
111
135
185
215
240
520
620
SafidSilencer
Order Details
Order Code
SAC
2D
630
SS-304
Attenuator Type:
SAC without pod
SACP with pod
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Attenuator length:
1D; nominally 1 times diameter
2D; nominally 2 times diameter
Material/finish:
O
SS-304
SS-316
EP
EPI
Attenuator size
Construction:
O
H
M
: Standard
: High pressure casing
: Melinex infill wrap
EPE
GAM
:
:
:
:
:
Standard
Stainless steel grade 304.
Stainless steel grade 316.
Epoxy painted.
As above, internal
surfaces only.
: As above, external
surfaces only.
: Galvanized after
manufacture casing and
perforated facing.
Specification Text
Order Example
Type SAC/SACP cylindrical attenuator incorporating

erosion protected Class O acoustic infillcovered by
perforated sheet metal. The casing is manufactured to DW
144 Class B medium pressure construction from galvanized
sheel metal of the appropriate thickness. End plates fitted
with threaded nut inserts.
Make : SAFID
Type : SAC-2D/630/HP/SS-304
Qty
: 1
SafidSilencer
Crosstalk Attenuators
S
C
T
Series
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SafidSilencer
Crosstalk Attenuator
Introduction
3
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The fan is not the only source of airborne sound power

which can be radiated along the ductwork. Just as sound
power can come out of the duct openings in rooms, it can
also enter. If two rooms are served by branches on a
common duct system the possibility arises of sound from
one room passing into the ductwork and out into the
adjoining room. This sound source can take many forms,
for example, a raised voice in one room may be transmitted
via ducting to the adjacent room, or machinery noise in that
room could be similarly transferred. A suitable method of
providing attenuation within the duct between the adjacent
room is therefore necessary.
Application
The Crosstalk attenuators are commonly used to avoid
noise transmission via common ceiling or duct system
between adjoining rooms.
These units are designed and built for optimum noise
control in a situation where the noise in the first room is
clearly heard in the second room.
SafidSilencer
SCTL
SCTL
Description
The crosstalk attenuators are prefabricated sections of
ductwork with acoustic lining.
It is designed to avoid noise radiated from a room or from
a duct termination which is connected via a main duct, to
a branch duct leading to another room. Airflow is permitted
whilst noise transfer is limited.
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Construction
Type SCTL attenuators have been designed to avoid
noise interference between interconnected rooms. It is
used as air transfer attenuators between adjoining areas
where the acoustic integrity of a common partition or
ceiling needs to be maintained.
Casing are manufactured from galvanized sheet metal
Ga.20, with spot welded seams. The acoustic lining
complies with Class O Building Regulations and has a
glass tissue facing for erosion protection. The units may be
supplied with one or two eggcrated grilles in natural
anodised aluminium. Colour paint finishes are available to
order.
Dimensions
Type SCTL
U
Standard Sizes
Unit
Size
1
100
550
140
590
100
120
760
100
700
140
740
100
120
760
100
900
140
940
100
120
760
100
1000
140
1040
100
120
760
100
1200
140
1240
100
120
760
Optional grilles
Eggcrate pattern
Standard Supply: For Type SCTL
One No.
SafidSilencer
SCTU
SCTU
Description
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Construction
Type SCTU attenuators have been designed to avoid
order.
Dimensions
Type SCTU
Standard Sizes
Unit
Size
1
100
550
140
590
100
120
760
100
700
140
740
100
120
760
100
900
140
940
100
120
760
100
1000
140
1040
100
120
760
100
1200
140
1240
100
120
760
Optional grilles
Eggcrate pattern
Standard Supply: For Type SCTU
Two No.
SafidSilencer
SCTZ
SCTZ
Description
3
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Construction
Type SCTZ attenuators have been designed to avoid
order.
Dimensions
Type SCTZ
U
Standard Sizes
H
100
550
140
590
100
120
760
100
700
140
740
100
120
760
100
900
140
940
100
120
760
100
1000
140
1040
100
120
760
100
1200
140
1240
100
120
760
Unit
Size
1
Optional grilles
Eggcrate pattern
Standard Supply: For Type SCTZ
Two No.
SafidSilencer
SCTS
SCTS
Description
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Construction
Type SCTS attenuator is designed for in-line duct mounting
in a ventilation system where rooms are served by branches
of a common duct. Casing construction conforms with
SMACNA stds. & DW 144 Class B ductwork code.
Casings are manufactured from galvanized sheet metal
Ga.20, with locked formed seams, with a mastic sealant;
the construction complies with SMACNA stds. & DW 144
Class B code. Spigot connections are supplied as standard.
Dimensions

facing and iscontained behind perforated metal; this dual
protection prevents damage and fibre erosion up to 30 m/
s airway velocity. The splitters are radiussed at both ends
to minimize air pressure loss and regenerated noise.
H2 Casing
= 300
H
Connection
Type SCTS
50
50
L
Standard Sizes & Performance
d/ S d/
2
2
For performance and dimensions, see table 3, 4 & 5.
SafidSilencer
Acoustic Performance
Type SCTL SCTU SCTZ
The acoustic performance of Type SCTL, SCTU and
SCTZ is designed to maintain the acoustic intergrity of a
single thickness brick wall. Selection procedure is
accordingly independent of source noise levels and noise
requirements in the receiving room.
Pressure loss data includes an allowance for the use of
standard eggcrate grilles. Alternative grille types are likely
to increase resistance to airflow.
Table 2 incorporates guide figures from maximum pressure
loss against design noise level requirements, in order to
limit attenuator self noise. These are shown as space
noise criterion (NC) levels with 8dB room absorption.
The Total Noise Reduction figures shown in Table 3 give

an indication of the total room to room noise reduction that
could be expected with a typical duct layout. (Similar to
Sound Reduction Index for a partition.)
Table 5 incorporates guide figures for maximum duct
velocity against design noise level requirements, in order
to limit attenuator self noise. These are shown as space
noise criterion (NC) levels with 8dB room absorption. Full
regenerated noise data for SCTS attenuators, is available
on request.
Pressure loss data assumes that the airflow to the attenuator
is uniform over the face, in a duct-to-duct layout. Units
installed in situations leading to poor inlet or discharge
conditions could incur pressure lossess higher than catalog.
Type SCTS
The acoustic performance of type SCTS is derived from
tests meeting the requirements of BS 4718 : 1971.
No deviations of insertion loss with airflow were recorded
over the velocities employed in this brochure. Static Inertion
Loss figures are given in Table 4.
Table 1: Recommended design criteria for various area functions

Situation
NC
Section 1 - Studios and Auditoria

Sound Broadcasting (general), TV (general), Recording Studio
20
TV (audience studio)
25
Concert Hall, Theatre
20 - 25
Lecture Theatre, Cinema
25 - 30
Section 2 - Hospitals
Audiometric Room
20 - 25
Operating Theatre, Single Bed Ward
30 - 35
Multi-bed Ward, Waiting room
35
Corridor, Laboratory
35 - 40
Staff Room, Recreation Room
30 - 40
Section 3 - Hotels
Individual Room, Suite
20 - 30
Ballroom, Banquet Room
30 - 35
Corridor, Lobby
35 - 40
Section 4 - Offices
Boardroom, Large Conference Room
25 - 30
Small Conference Room, Executive Office, Reception Room
30 - 35
Open Plan Office

Drawing Office, Computer Suite
35
35 - 45
Section 5 - Private Dwelling (Urban)

Bedroom
25
Living Room
30
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SCTL - SCTU - SCTZ
Method of Selection
Type SCTL SCTU SCTZ
1. Select a suitable design NC level from table 1.
2. For required volume flow rate, select from table 2 a unit size for an acceptable pressure loss(typically 20Pa.)
3. Ensure that the pressure loss is kept within the guide limit for the design room NC level.
4. Check unit dimensions for each model.
Table 2: Pressure Loss for Indicated Room Design Noise Level Requirements
Nomenclature :
W
H
L
V
Vt
Dp
fm
De
NC
in mm
in mm
in mm
in l/s
in m/s
in Pa
in Hz
in dB
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Width
Height
Length
Volume flow rate
Face velocity based on V (W x H x 1000)
Pressure loss
Octave centre frequency
Insertion loss
Noise criterion
SCTL4
SCTU5, SCTZ5, SCTL3
SCTU4, SCTZ4
SCTU3, SCTZ3,SCTL2
SCTU2, SCTZ2, SCTL1
SCTU1, SCTZ1
100
SCTL5
50
40
30
NC 35
20
NC 30
10
NC 25
5
20
50
100
Volume flow rate, V in l/s
200
300
400
500
Maximum pressure loff for

indicated room design noise level
Pressure Loss, P in Pa
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SCTS
Quick Selection
Full Selection
Type SCTS
Type SCTS
The quick selection method provides an attenuator selection

for the control of speech crosstalk between rooms linked
by a common duct system. The noise source has been
taken as a "voice as loud as possible without strain" approximately NC75/80dBA in a typical office environment.
Attenuator length required depends upon the design
background noise level for the receiving room.
When an attenuator performance requirement has been

established following accurate acoustic analysis of source
noise, transmission path and receiving room requirements,
a suitable SCTS attenuator can be selected as follows.
1. Select a suitable design NC level from Table 1.
2. Check the Self Noise guide on Table 5 to determine the

maximum velocity for the room NC level required
(consult Table 1).
1. From Table 3 select an attenuator length to meet the

required insertion loss.
2. From Table 4 select the attenuator length shown against

the NC level appropriate for the type of room being
considered.
3. Using Table 5, select a cross section for the required

volume flow rate and pressure loss/velocity.
3. Using Table 5, select a cross section for the required

volume flow rate and pressure loss/velocity.
Table 3: Insertion Loss, De in dB - Type SCTS

Attenuator Length
L in mm
Octave centre frequency, fm in Hz
500
63
5
125
7
250
10
500
15
1k
23
2k
17
4K
13
8k
11
750
14
23
37
29
22
16
1000
11
19
31
48
37
28
21
1250
14
23
23
50
44
32
26
1500
10
16
27
45
50
50
31
31
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Crosstalk Attenuator Selection
SCTS
Table 4: Quick Selection
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Design Noise Criterion in

Noise Critical Area
Attenuator Length Required

(mm)
Total Noise Reduction at

500 Hz, dB
NC 45
500
30
NC 40
750
35
NC 35
1000
40
NC 30
1250
45
NC 25
1500
50
Table 5: Pressure Loss for Indicated Room Design Noise Level Requirements
Attenuator
Type
SCTS-1
Air velocity, vt in m/s

at duct size W x H
Self noise guide
against velocity
Width W,
Height H
in mm
in mm
100
100
150
100
200
100
Pressure loss, p in Pa
SCTS-2
NC 25
NC 30
NC 35
NC 40
Volume flow rate, litres/second

20
30
30
45
40
60
50
75
40
60
80
100
<5
<5
<5
45
70
90
115
200
150
60
90
120
150
250
150
75
115
150
190
300
150
90
135
180
225
<5
<5
<5
10
200
200
80
120
160
200
250
200
100
150
200
250
300
200
120
180
240
300
350
200
140
210
280
350
400
200
160
240
320
400
<5
10
15
25
250
250
125
190
250
315
300
250
150
225
300
375
350
250
175
265
350
440
400
250
200
300
400
500
450
250
225
340
450
565
500
250
250
375
500
625
10
20
35
50
300
300
180
270
360
450
350
300
210
315
420
525
400
300
240
360
480
600
450
300
270
405
540
675
500
300
300
450
600
750
550
300
330
495
660
825
600
300
360
540
720
900
15
30
55
85
5.0
<5
SCTS-5
4.0
150
SCTS-4
3.0
150
SCTS-3
2.0
SafidSilencer
Order Details
These codes do not need to be completed
for standard products
Order Code
for ceiling/wall mounting attenuator:
SCTL
S1
S2
Attenuator Type:
SCTL
SCTU
SCTZ
Casing finish:
O : Standard finish
S1: Painted according to RAL...
S2: Painted according to BS...
Unit
size
1 to 5
Grille finish:
O : Standard finish.
S1 : Painted according to RAL
S2 : Anodized according to
Euro-standard E4-C-31 to 35.
S3 : Painted according to BS
S4 : Powder coated according to RAL...
No Grille : 0
Fitted with eggcrate grilles: 1
Order Code
for duct mounting attenuator:
SCTS
350 x 250 x 1000
Attenuator Type
Length in mm
Heigth (connection) in mm
Width in mm
Unit
size
1 to 5
Specification Text
Oder Example
For Ceiling/Wall Mounting

Attenuator Type SCTL SCTU SCTZ
For Ceiling/Wall Mounting:
Type SCTL, SCTU or SCTZ crosstalk attenuator

incorporating erosion protected Class O acosutic infill. The
casing is manufactured from Ga.20 galvanized sheet
metal with spot welded seams.
Make : SAFID
Type : SCTL-4 / 0
Qty : 1
Attenuators may be supplied with standard eggcrate pattern

grilles if required.
For Duct Mounting:
For Duct Mounting

Attenuator Type SCTS
Make : SAFID
Type : SCTS-4 / 350 x 250 x 1000
Qty : 1
Type SCTS crosstalk attenuator, incorporating aerodynamic side liners with erosion protected Class O acoustic
infill covered by perforated sheet metal. The attenuator
casing is manufactured to DW 144 Class B medium pressure cosntruction from Ga.20 galvanized steel sheet metal.
The attenuators are provided with spigot end connections.
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Right to alterations reserved.

SAFID attenuators were developed in response to various

All Safid attenuators are tested in accordance with BS

Our standard range of attenuators should cover most of

The SRL Labs are equipped with the most up-to-date

The laboratory measurement of insertion loss is defined as

- All stainless steel attenuator are made with 2B mill

For the regenerated noise, measurements are made of the

From the above carried tests the insertion losses

All SAFID "Acoustic Infill" material are inert, non-flammable,

Right to alterations reserved.

Right to alterations reserved.

The construction of cased bend attenuators is generally as

Dimension L1 and L2 refer to the air entry and discharge

Vertical Mounting Bend attenuator Type SABV

Type SABVP; as for type SABV but with the casing

Right to alterations reserved.

The assembly of sectionalised attenuators is on site, by

Dimension L1 and L2 refer to the air entry and discharge

Horizontal Mounting Bend attenuator Type SABH

Right to alterations reserved.

The assembly of sectionalised attenuators is on site, by

A combination of acoustic splitter and airway produces an

Right to alterations reserved.

Section 1 - Studios and Auditoria

Sound Broadcasting (general), TV (general), Recording Studio

Concert Hall, Theatre

Operating Theatre, Single Bed Ward

Staff Room, Recreation Room

Section 4 - Restaurants, Shops and Stores

Club, Public House, Cafeteria, Canteen, Retail Store (main floor)

Small Conference Room, Executive Office, Reception Room

Drawing Office, Computer Suite

Section 6 - Public Buildings

Wash Room, Toilet

Garage, Car Park

Section 7 - Ecclesiastical and Academic Buildings

Workshop (heavy engineering)

Section 9 - Private Dwelling (Urban)

Right to alterations reserved.

SA attenuator have been rated, tested and derived from

Space noise levels can be affected by attenuator self

No deviations of Insertion Loss with airflow were recorded

Full regenerated noise data is available for SA attenuators

Pressure loss data assumes that the airflow to the attenuator

Right to alterations reserved.

Octave Centre frequency, fm in Hz

Octave Centre frequency, fm in Hz

Octave Centre frequency, fm in Hz

Octave Centre frequency, fm in Hz

Right to alterations reserved.

SAFID leaflet entitled "Sound & Noise Control" and other

However, to enable engineers to produce attenuator

From Table 1 select the recommended space

From Table 4 select an attenuator for

From Table 2 check for maximum attenuator

From Table 5 or 8 as applicable, select a cross

Selection example: SA20-150 / 700W x

For Atmosphere side noise assessment consult SAFID.

Table 4: Attenuator Quick Selection Chart

Rooms with limited

High velocity CV/

Attenuator Length L in mm Attenuator Length L in mm Attenuator Length L in mm Attenuator Length L in mm