Acoustic performance of Basotect

Excellent acoustic performance

Thanks to the unique open cell structure, Basotect^® is one of the best performing lightweight absorption materials on the market. Sound waves penetrate deeply into the foam, where they are converted into heat energy by friction. This significantly reduces disturbing reflections and reverberation, resulting in a more comfortable and quieter environment. Basotect^®especially stands out for its high absorption rate in the mid and high frequencies, which are crucial for speech intelligibility and overall acoustic comfort.

For a plate thickness of 50 mm, the following sound absorption values are typically achieved:

The values indicate that Basotect^® 50 mm is particularly effective in the frequency range where human speech and most disruptive environmental noises occur. As a result, the material is ideally suited for:

• Acoustic wall panels
• Ceiling islands and baffles
• Offices and meeting rooms
• Restaurants and hospitality venues
• Schools and auditoriums
• HVAC installations
• Machine and technical enclosures
• Industrial noise control

With a sound absorption class A according to EN ISO 11654, Basotect® offers an excellent balance between acoustic performance, low weight, fire safety, and design freedom.

Note: the exact absorption values may vary slightly depending on the installation method and air gap.

Why does Basotect® perform so well acoustically?
The excellent acoustic performance of Basotect® is due to the unique open-cell structure of the melamine foam. Sound waves penetrate deep into the material and are converted into heat energy, significantly reducing reverberation and disturbing reflections.

Basotect® absorbs sound over a wide frequency range and performs particularly well in the mid and high frequencies that are crucial for speech intelligibility and acoustic comfort. As a result, the material is extremely suitable for offices, schools, meeting rooms, restaurants, public buildings, and industrial applications.

Thanks to the combination of high absorption values, low weight, and excellent fire safety, Basotect® is one of the best performing acoustic absorption materials on the market.