Noise is defined as “sound that lacks agreeable musical quality or is noticeably loud, harsh, and discordant” or “results from irregular vibrations and produces an unpleasant sound.”

Although there is no exact and universally accepted point at which sound is perceived as noise, potential hearing damage due to noise is an accepted and recognized occupational hazard in industry. The extent of damage depends on the length of time exposed, the intensity, and the exact nature of the noise.

OSHA requirements state that workers should not be around noise levels of more than 85 dB during an eight-hour workday, without hearing protection. Aerodry systems are the only ones in the industry that meet OSHA approved levels.

Eventual hearing impairment is the most obvious damage caused by high noise levels. Occupational noise has also been linked to increased nervousness, irritability, and anxiety. New research indicates a possible additional relationship to heart disease, cardiovascular disfunction, and certain gastrointestinal, endocrine and metabolic disorders. Job-related noise also makes work more difficult by impeding communications. Noise causes productivity to decrease and on-the-job safety to suffer.

Workers are not the only ones affected by industry noise. Customers and neighbors also suffer the consequences of high noise levels. Increasingly, municipalities are taking note and requiring sound abatement measures. Aerodry Systems have been successfully installed to navigate many sound situations.

Noise levels are measured and reported in decibels. However, the decibel system can be confusing because it is based on a logarithmic scale. For example, a 110 dB noise level is not 10 percent greater than a 100 dB noise level; it represents 10 times the acoustical energy! For this reason, a small increase or decrease in the sound pressure level (measured in decibels) has a very significant effect on the noise intensity. A drop of just three decibels means the sound pressure level has been cut in half.

Noise radiates from a source. The most effective approach to noise control is to reduce noise at its source. LEARN MORE about the multi-faceted approach The Aerodry System  has used to reduce sound at its source.

While working to create significantly quieter drying systems, we relied on our experience as car wash operators to design products that addressed a number of other key concerns. Our systems are able to fit within small spaces and operate reliably and maintenance-free. There are no additional add-ons or extra tunnel space required to obtain the lowered sound volumes or other benefits of our systems.