The functions of acoustic mesh
Acoustic mesh made from expanded or perforated metal has several unique characteristics that make it a vital component in numerous acoustic applications across the globe. Small scale and micro meshes have been a key feature of car interior speaker grilles, audio and recording equipment for over 50 years, selected primarily due to unrivalled sound attenuation qualities, with the added benefits of durability and lightweight material properties. However, acoustic mesh is a highly versatile material and sound attenuation is not the only functional benefit it offers.
Acoustic mesh – sound attenuation
As a more cost-effective process than perforating, expanding acoustic mesh allows an impressive degree of flexibility when designing the open area specifications to control, limit or maximise the transmission of sound or frequency through the material. For example, acoustic mesh combined with a tuned resonant absorber will filter low frequency sounds at under 100Hz.
Acoustic mesh – sound absorption
In the same way acoustic mesh can be used to control sound, it can also play an important role in absorbing or cancelling sound when required. If combined with acoustic insulation or other sound-absorbing materials, the resulting sound absorption coefficient creates an ample solution for interior acoustic comfort.
Acoustic mesh – sound absorption
In the same way acoustic mesh can be used to control sound, it can also play an important role in absorbing or cancelling sound when required. If combined with acoustic insulation or other sound-absorbing materials, the resulting sound absorption coefficient creates an ample solution for interior acoustic comfort.
Ash & Lacy acoustic mesh products
Ash & Lacy carries the widest range of standard acoustic mesh and perforated sheets in the UK, to ensure we always have what is right for you. With our manufacturing and tooling taking place at our sites in the UK, we also have capacity to satisfy almost any bespoke perforated acoustic solution, so even if you have a completely unique acoustic and sound absorption requirement, the Ash & Lacy group has the design, precision engineering, project requirement and quality assurance skills to satisfy your requirements.
Acoustic mesh – audio systems
Integral to the design of speaker and audio systems, acoustic mesh has always been a long-standing feature and this is arguably one of its most instantly recognisable applications. Ash & Lacy work with premium audio system manufacturers including Meridian and PMC to produce bespoke metal acoustic mesh solutions befitting of their market leading sound quality, whether used within commercial arenas or within home audio systems.
Acoustic mesh – engines
Acoustic mesh manufactured by Ash & Lacy is widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries. In these applications, it contributes to significant noise reduction by extracting energy from sound waves due to a scientific phenomenon known as Helmholtz resonance, which applies to air particles moving across a cavity – in everyday terms, this is like the sound you hear when you blow air into an empty bottle. Similar principles are applied in the automotive industry where acoustic mesh is often required within the assembly of high-speed car exhaust systems.
Acoustic mesh – interior design
Acoustics are an important consideration in interior design. The sound absorption properties of acoustic mesh mean that it can be readily applied and integrated into interior fittings and fixtures such as acoustic ceiling tiles, interior partitions, suspended ceilings and even textured panels, contributing to a more comfortable internal environment.
Acoustic mesh – engines
Acoustic mesh manufactured by Ash & Lacy is widely used in the aerospace and automotive industries. In these applications, it contributes to significant noise reduction by extracting energy from sound waves due to a scientific phenomenon known as Helmholtz resonance, which applies to air particles moving across a cavity – in everyday terms, this is like the sound you hear when you blow air into an empty bottle. Similar principles are applied in the automotive industry where acoustic mesh is often required within the assembly of high-speed car exhaust systems.
Acoustic mesh – audio systems
Integral to the design of speaker and audio systems, acoustic mesh has always been a long-standing feature and this is arguably one of its most instantly recognisable applications. Ash & Lacy work with premium audio system manufacturers including Meridian and PMC to produce bespoke metal acoustic mesh solutions befitting of their market leading sound quality, whether used within commercial arenas or within home audio systems.
Acoustic mesh – interior design
Acoustics are an important consideration in interior design. The sound absorption properties of acoustic mesh mean that it can be readily applied and integrated into interior fittings and fixtures such as acoustic ceiling tiles, interior partitions, suspended ceilings and even textured panels, contributing to a more comfortable internal environment.