Airport Baggage and Cargo Handling Systems
| Company | Portec, Inc |
|---|---|
| Date | 12.05.2010 |
May 12, 2010
In the material handling industry, Portec equipment is known for strength and reliability. Now, it will also be known for quiet operation. Recent testing by Engineering Dynamics, Inc of Englewood, Colorado verifies that Portec Power Belt Curves generate sound levels less than a typical conversation.
Portec supplies power belt curves to companies that require a high level of sound control in their working environments, so it was important that Portec independently confirm the sound emissions generated by its curves. Portec curves can be expected to emit less than 65 dB(A) while running at 197 feet per minute (60 meter per minute) and less than 70 dB(A) while running at 350 feet per minute (106 meter per minute), using Declared Single-Number Noise Emission Values in accordance with IS0 4871.
"I was surprised and encouraged to find that a piece of industrial equipment that can move material at high speeds can be so quiet." said Stuart McGregor, P.E., Senior Acoustical Engineer at EDI. “It was encouraging to work with a manufacturer of industrial equipment that is proactive and is paying attention in the design of their equipment to minimize sound emissions.”
Some common Sound Pressure Levels are:
Whisper 30 dB(A)
Normal Conversation 60 to 70 dB(A)
Shouting 90 dB(A)
About Engineering Dynamics, Inc.
Engineering Dynamics, Inc. is a full service acoustical engineering and testing company. EDI’s customer base covers industries ranging from satellite, spacecraft and aircraft components, to medical and industrial equipment, consumer products and lawn care products. EDI has been providing highly accurate consulting and testing services for over 40-years. For more information, visit www.engdynamics.com.
About Portec, Inc.
Portec is a global manufacturer of Power Belt Curves, Spiral Lifts®, Spiral Chutes, Merges, Power Faced Diverters and other Specialty Conveyors based in Cañon City, Colorado. The company has earned an industry reputation for delivering dependable, high quality products. Portec's custom material handling equipment has been incorporated into airport baggage handling systems, mail and parcel handling, manufacturing, retail distribution, food processing facilities, cement plants and other applications around the world. Portec has produced conveying equipment to handle products from light electronics to refrigerators. For more information, visit www.portec.com.
