Industrial Vehicles
Working with the world’s leading Industrial and Specialist vehicle OEMs
Ventac works with the world’s leading Industrial and Specialist vehicle OEMs to develop and engineer a full range of noise control solutions. Our expertise and technical knowledge, allows Ventac to supply fast and effective noise control solutions that guarantee a high-performance result.
Our expertise and technical capabilities allow us to identify fast and effective noise control solutions that are guaranteed to supply a high-performance result. Our overall aim is to understand the needs and demands of our customers to co-engineer a complete noise control solution from testing and development to supply.
Before Noise Control
After Noise Control
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Engine Noise
The engine bay is considered a ‘hotspot’ for noise, sound pressure and structure-borne vibrations that are passed into the passenger cab and the external environment. Ventac sound absorbers perform well at the frequencies generated by diesel engines and solutions are treated to ensure they are tough enough to endure harsh environments.
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Firewall
A key route for noise through the tractor and can be difficult to treat due to the multiple of noise sources running through this area. Ventac’s Vehicle Test Program can determine the exact noise sources passing through the vehicle to design and engineer a effective treatment for these noise sources. Ventac firewall liner has high noise insulation properties and heat resistance, which is needed to withstand the hear from the nearby exhaust system.
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Cab Floor
It is key to ensure that the cab floor is sufficiently insulated as the wide flat area is prone to structural resonance. Cabs can be mounted on or fitted with Ventac rubber isolation mats and acoustic trims that are durable and aesthetically pleasing while also reducing interior sound levels.
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Cabin Enclosure
The glass enclosure of the vehicle cab can amplify noise due to reverberation. This can be intensified within the normal frequency of the cab. Additional noise sources such as vehicle acceleration and vibration can have a negative effects on comfort and the operators health and safety. Ventac’s tuned composite materials and product solutions are designed to address key noise issues in vehicle cabs, particularly at the speech frequency which is key for communication, comfort and concentration.
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Interior Trim
Tractor manufacturers must comply with existing standard requirements to place their machines on the market. Ventac sound absorption liners can mitigate reverberant noise, particularly at the speech frequency range, while also considering the interior aesthetics.
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Headliner
Comfort levels within the cab has a major impact on driver productivity. The roof panel can be treated with acoustic absorption and solutions to better isolate the sound levels and reduce the noise that is close to the operators head, increasing cabin comfort and reducing overall cabin noise levels. Ventac can offer design, engineering and material selection assistance for the noise reducing headliner solutions
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Exhaust Noise
Acoustic wraps can be used to reduce the noise levels emitted from the exhaust. Ventac solutions normally use a combination of absorptive and insulating materials that are thermally treated and durable enough withstand their environment
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Engine Noise
The engine bay is considered a ‘hotspot’ for noise, sound pressure and structure borne vibrations that are passed into the passenger cab and the external environment. Minimising the operators exposure to high noise levels, through addressing noise sources such as the engine bay and hydraulics, can significantly reduce the overall noise levels of the truck and ensuring compliance with strict noise regulations. Ventac sound absorbers perform well at the frequencies generated by diesel engines and Ventac also offer electric motor solutions to minimise annoying high frequency noise. Solutions are treated to ensure they are tough enough to endure and last in harsh environments.
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Cabin Noise
The glass enclosure of the vehicle cab can amplify noise due to reverberation. This can be intensified within the normal frequency of the cab. Additional noise sources such as vehicle acceleration and vibration can have a negative effects on comfort and the operators health and safety. Ventac’s tuned composite materials and product solutions are designed to address key noise issues in vehicle cabs, particularly at the speech frequency which is key for communication, comfort and concentration.
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Headliner Noise
A major part of increased productivity is focused on increasing comfort levels within the cab so that the operator can complete large applications and operations. The roof panel of the cab can be treated with acoustic absorption and barrier solutions to better isolate the cabin structure. Ventac sound absorbers reduce the noise that is close to the operators head and reduces overall cabin noise.
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Interior Trim
Reverberant noise, particularly at the speech frequency range can affect the interior comfort and sound levels of the cab, and is caused by modules such as the glass cab. Ventac sound absorption liners, tuned to these specific frequencies are one of the solutions included within our noise control kits used to address these sound levels.
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Hydraulics
Pump pressure, speed and size will have an effect on hydraulic noise and this generated noise can be amplified throughout the entire structure of the vehicle, its components and modules. These areas can react and create even higher noise sources, which has a negative impact on the overall sound performance of the vehicle. To effectively treat this area the noise path must be identified through Ventac’s Vehicle Acoustic Test Program so that the correct treatment can be identified.
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Engine Noise
The engine bay is considered an ‘hotspot’ for noise, sound pressure and structure borne vibrations that are passed into the passenger cab and the external environment. Ventac sound absorbers perform well at the frequencies generated by diesel engines and solutions are treated to ensure they are tough enough to endure harsh environments.
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Exhaust Noise
Acoustic wraps can be used to reduce the noise levels emitted from the exhaust. Ventac solutions normally use a combination of absorptive and insulating materials that are thermally treated and durable enough withstand their environment
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Environmental Noise
Vehicles operating in noise sensitive, residential or urban areas can emit unwanted and overpowering noise pollution into the surrounding environment. These noise levels can have a negative effect both on the surround environment in terms of noise pollution and on the health of the vehicle operator. Typically the engine bay and tyre noise are the main noise sources and can be treated using Ventac tuned composite materials.
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Cabin Floor
It is key to ensure that the cab floor is sufficiently insulated as the wide flat area is prone to structural resonance. Cabs can be mounted on or fitted with Ventac rubber isolation mats and acoustic trims that are durable and aesthetically pleasing while also reducing interior sound levels.
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Cab Enclosure
The glass enclosure of the vehicle cab can amplify noise due to reverberation. This can be intensified within the normal frequency of the cab. Additional noise sources such as vehicle acceleration and vibration can have a negative effects on comfort and the operators health and safety. Ventac’s tuned composite materials and product solutions are designed to address key noise issues in vehicle cabs, particularly at the speech frequency which is key for communication, comfort and concentration.
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Hydraulics
Pump pressure, speed and size will have an effect on hydraulic noise and this generated noise can be amplified throughout the entire structure of the vehicle, its components and modules. These areas can react and create even higher noise sources, which has a negative impact on the overall sound performance of the vehicle. To effectively treat this area the noise path must be identified through Ventac’s Vehicle Acoustic Test Program so that the correct treatment can be identified.
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Fan Noise
The fan noise is the dominant noise source and also generally tends to have other tonal characteristics that make it more disruptive, such as a ‘whizz’ noise. Ventac materials are tuned to the blade pass frequency to optimise the acoustic treatment and it tough enough to endure the high velocity airflow that also carries high levels of water and debris.
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Engine Noise
The engine bay is considered an ‘hotspot’ for noise, sound pressure and structure borne vibrations that are passed into the passenger cab and the external environment. Minimising the operators exposure to high noise levels, through addressing noise sources such as the engine bay and hydraulics, can significantly reduce the overall noise levels of the truck and ensuring compliance with strict noise regulations. Ventac sound absorbers perform well at the frequencies generated by diesel engines and Ventac also offer electric motor solutions to minimise annoying high frequency noise. Solutions are treated to ensure they are tough enough to endure and last in harsh environments.
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Cab Enclosure
The glass enclosure of the vehicle cab can amplify noise due to reverberation. This can be intensified within the normal frequency of the cab. Additional noise sources such as vehicle acceleration and vibration can have a negative effects on comfort and the operators health and safety. Ventac’s tuned composite materials and product solutions are designed to address key noise issues in vehicle cabs, particularly at the speech frequency which is key for communication, comfort and concentration.
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Environmental Noise
Vehicles operating in noise sensitive, residential or urban areas can emit unwanted and overpowering noise pollution into the surrounding environment. These noise levels can have a negative effect both on the surround environment in terms of noise pollution and on the health of the vehicle operator. Typically fan and brush noise are the main noise sources. Ventac tuned composite materials are selected to match sound absorption with the frequencies emitted from the fan.
Quick and Effective Acoustic Solutions
Industrial and Specialist Vehicles generate a considerable amount of noise both when idle and in operation, which requires extensive acoustic treatment to meet legislation, environmental and occupational health and safety requirements. Ventac is a market leader in the identification and supply of high-performance acoustic solutions that meet the needs and requirements of the most demanding applications.
Ventac delivers a Vehicle Acoustic Test Program, conducted by our Acoustics Engineers to determine the key noise sources within the vehicle and to understand the customers’ needs and demands for a noise control solution. This combined with our on-site acoustic facilities, we can select a fine-tuned material composite or bespoke product solution, designed specifically to target the problem noise source being emitted from the vehicle. We can typically complete a Vehicle Testing Program in 1-2 days, which is then followed by a full acoustic report and solution.
Partnership Through Production
Our expertise and technical capabilities allow us to identify fast and effective noise control solutions that are guaranteed to supply a high-performance result. Our overall aim is to understand the needs and demands of our customers to co-engineer a complete noise control solution from testing and development to supply.
Ventac’s product and materials solutions can treat all aspects of noise and vibration problems. Our experienced and dedicated acoustics team can provide expert product advice and work with our client’s technical teams to co-engineer the most effective noise control solution.
Industry Focused Noise Control
Ventac supply a wide range of acoustic solutions into these industries as assembly ready kits or prototype solutions for vehicle testing and development. Using our innovative material composite expertise and thermal acoustic solutions, our products are guaranteed to provide an effective result for even the most demanding environments and applications.
Vehicles within the Industrial and Specialist market sectors can generate a considerable amount of noise within their operating environments, which is damaging to both the operator and the surrounding areas. Applications require extensive acoustic treatments to comply with legislation, comfort and competitive requirements.
We can typically complete a Vehicle Testing Program in 1-2 days, which is then followed by a full acoustic report and solution. Treatments include barrier composites for noise and vibration reduction, thermal solutions for the treatment of high heat sources, acoustic absorbers and insulating composites, floor mats, trims that are designed for easy installation and aesthetic and durability demands.
Ventac can offer consultancy advice on best design as part of the Vehicle Acoustic Test Program to aid our client’s in understanding the sound pathways throughout the machinery. Such analysis is conducted with the use of our Acoustic Technologies for the visualization and hearing of sound.
Developing Solutions Through Collaboration
“Specialist and Industrial vehicle manufacturers work with Ventac because of our reputation for delivering world-class Vehicle Noise Control. We treat every opportunity as bespoke to ensure we offer tailored and effective solutions to each of our customers. Our customers trust that we fully understand their needs and project objectives and they invest in Ventac to help them reach their noise reduction goals.”
Niall Walker
Sales Manager
Ventac has extensive experience in the treatment of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery, including cabin and component solutions.
Through an effective Vehicle Acoustic Test Program, we can identify the key noise sources, trace and track noise paths and treat the key problem areas within farm machinery with tuned-composite solutions that are custom manufactured for the customer.
Typical solution applications include:
- Engine Bay
- Firewall
- Cab Floor
- Interior
- Headliners
We also work in partnership with our customers to develop innovative new solutions and assembly ready kits to their exact specifications.
Ventac acoustic material solutions are designed with consideration to their operating environments and include thermal and fluid resistance qualities, that also deliver exceptional acoustic performance. At Ventac, we co-engineer our solutions with the client to ensure they are receiving market-driven innovative solutions that put their needs first.
Acoustic support from design to implementation
Ventac are experts in the field of acoustic reduction and thermal insulation. Our solutions are developed from scratch as a bespoke solution for each of our clients. Beginning with an acoustic assessment of the farm machinery vehicle, using our advanced acoustic testing processes we can identify the key noise sources and paths within the vehicle and use this information to fine-tune a material composite solution designed to specifically target these noise problems. Our process guarantees to reduce the noise levels within our customer’s vehicles and our solutions are designed in line with the needs and demands of both our customers and their industries in mind.
Custom manufactured solutions for high acoustic performance
High noise levels around the Operator Ear Level (OEL) is one of the major causes of fatigue to the vehicle operator, which has a negative effect on their safety and comfort. With an increase in competition among tractor manufacturers and strict legislative requirements, there is a strong demand for vehicle noise control. At Ventac, our processes focus on identifying and controlling the key noise sources that affect the overall performance of the machinery to help our customer’s delivery the most competitive and comfortable vehicle, while also ensuring compliance with noise legislation.
Due to the demanding working environment of Agricultural Vehicles, Ventac ensures that the materials used in our solutions are durable enough to withstand their applications. Including acoustic effectiveness, our solutions also meet requirements to withstand temperature, flammability, oil and fluid resistance, aesthetics and low-weight demands. Because we co-engineer our solutions from start to finish with our customers we can guarantee their effectiveness and design our products to include additional benefits such as easy installation and noise reduction kits that are assembly ready and always delivered on-time.
Effective Acoustic Solutions
Our noise source identification techniques are carried out to assess both airborne and structure-borne noise that contribute to both the noise experienced by the operator and the noise emitted by the vehicle to the surrounding environment, which can have an equally negative effect on the operator and bystanders. Key noise sources within the vehicle can include the engine bay, cooling fans, exhausts, air-intake and hydraulics, which contribute to the overall noise levels of the vehicle and have a considerable impact the overall comfort and competitiveness of the vehicle.
Our advance noise testing processes include acoustic technologies such as acoustic cameras that support the visualisation of sound to our customers and can pinpoint the exact noise source within the vehicle. In designing a solution to address these key problem areas, Ventac can deliver an overall vehicle noise reduction and a better experience for the end-user.
Effective Acoustic Solutions
Ventac completes an Acoustic Test Program with each of their customers, which supports the quick and simple identification of noise source problems and tailor-made product solutions. This approach helps us to understand how to identify the most productive and efficient solutions that will contribute to the overall noise reduction of the vehicle, to offer an innovative approach towards noise control.
The Vehicle Acoustic Test Program supports the tight project timelines of our customers while also providing a deep understanding of their key problems. We offer acoustic consultancy and customer support throughout the entire test process to help our clients understand their vehicle noise applications in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of our solutions. Backed by precision test equipment and extensive technical experience, our Acoustic Engineers guarantee to reduce the noise reduction of your vehicle.
Materials Tailored to Each Customer
“Ventac has extensive experience in noise control for industrial vehicle manufacturers. To provide effective acoustic solutions, we map the market from the end user (the farmer), through distribution networks, machinery OEMs, and cabin and component manufacturers. This understanding enables us to offer the most effective solutions to our customers. We tailor materials to target specific areas of the vehicles, such as the firewall, cab floor, wheel arches, and headliners. By acoustically analysing each machine, we design solutions that meet the exact needs of the application. Our solutions withstand durability tests while delivering optimal acoustic performance, even in the harsh conditions industrial machinery often operates in.”
Tomas Mrkvica
Business Development Manager
Czech Republic
