SEKISUI S-LEC

SOUND ACOUSTIC PVB FILM

Background

As infrastructure grows, and the feeling of home and comfort become more important, designers must accommodate these needs in any space This includes busy roads, near airports, or in urban areas with heavy traffic. Sekisui has successfully developed S-LEC™ Sound Acoustic Film that dramatically increases sound insulation performance, protecting people from the noise of the outside world for higher levels of comfort. This film has been well received for architectural use in housing, offices, schools, and commercial facilities.

Tune out Distractions

Reduce outside noises to improve focus, clarity, and comfort. Feel the difference with S-LEC™ Sound Acoustic Film for architectural glass.

Technology

S-LEC™ Sound Acoustic Film is constructed from a patented three-layer extrusion technology. The outer layers provide mechanical strength and enable adhesion to the glass. The inner layer absorbs unwanted sound frequencies. With this technology, the sound insulation performance is improved, and still maintains the functionality of standard interlayer film.

Performance

S-LEC™ Sound Acoustic Film, with its special resin core, delivers significantly better sound attenuation than standard PVB film. Commonly distracting noises and sounds occur in the 1,000 to 4,000 Hz range of the frequency spectrum. S-Lec™ Sound Acoustic Film improves sound transmission loss within this range by 10dB compared to standard PVB interlayer film.

S-Lec™ Sound Acoustic Film Used in Creative Applications:

Noise Reduction in the World Trade Center

Together with our glazing partners we provided S-LEC acoustic interlayer film for laminated glass of the World Trade Center One. This enables extra safety and sound control, which is a remarkable comfort in buildings situated in noisy environments.

Sound Dampening Roof Glass

For the British Museum in London our standard and sound reducing S-LEC Sound Acoustic Film is applied in the glass roof. The final result is an astonishing combination of daylight, safety and quietness for optimal enjoyment of one of world’s largest art collections.

Sound Dampening Outdoor Partitions

Glass noise barriers are placed beside roads to allow for a clear alternative to concrete walls. The glass barriers block noise while allowing a less restricted view and flow across the land. These panels are located in South-Limburg (The Netherlands) and span 21 kilometers.