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Silent Running
Silent Running adheres to any surface and since it's a liquid, it goes on easy like paint with a brush, roller or spray, and takes up less space and weighs less than existing sound proofing technologies like mats and wraps. Just paint it on and and feel the difference.
The viscoelastic properties of Silent Running liquid-based coatings absorbs the noise and vibration and converts it into low-grade heat,which is dissipated throughout the applied surface.
Marine applications include bilge noise attenuation, hull vibration dampening, bulkhead noise reduction, ceiling soundproofing, hatch cover noise barrier, control space sound dampening, generator enclosures vibration dampening, bow thruster noise reduction, shaft tunnels vibration dampening, and enclosure soundproofing.
Industrial applications include superior noise reduction for vibratory sorting devices, chute vibration dampening, bin soundproofing, hopper and motornoise reduction, duct work vibration dampening, mounting brackets noise attenuation, cover soundproofing, and enclosure sound dampening.
Architectural applications include duct
work vibration dampening, trash chute noise attenuation, electrical panel noise reduction, pumps and motor soundproofing, and cooling system sound dampening.
Aviation applications include engine cowls vibration deadening, fuselage sound attenuation, bulkhead vibration dampening, and floor noise reduction.
Automotive applications include wheel wells noise dampening, trunks oundproofing, running board vibration deadening, door noise attenuation,ceiling soundproofing, and firewall vibration dampening.
Computer applications include printer cabinet vibration deadening, pc enclosure noise dampening, and fan assembly soundproofing.
General Application Guidelines
Silent Running may be brushed, rolled or sprayed on. Ultimate goal is to get 40 - 50 mils total thickness in multiple coats. The thicker the substrate the more coats of Silent Running will be required.
Wait until the applied coat is dry to the touch and then apply the next coat. Temperature and humidity will affect dry times. At 70 degrees F and average humidity, Silent Running will dry to the touch in about 1 hour.
Do not thin regardless of application method.
Brushing - use a wide (4"), thick nylon bristle brush. Do not tip off on edge of can, keep a lot of material on the brush. Use short strokes, apply thick. You should be able to apply 10-12 mils per coat. Try not to "paint" back and forth as this will just cause the coat to become thinner and thinner.
Roller - use a short knap (3/8") cloth roller. Use short strokes, try to avoid rolling back and forth and this will also cause the coat to become thinner. Use a light brush to "tip off" the stipples if desired.
Spray - We use a pressure pot with a Binks 2001 spray gun and a large orifice tip (air nozzle is 66SD and fluid nozzle is 66SS, or specify a gel coat tip). About 60 lbs. of pressure at the pot and 30-40 lbs. at the gun. Hold the tip about 14" from the surface. You should be able to spray 15-18 mils per coat.
Silent Running is best applied with the ambient, material and substrate temperature in the range of 65 - 85 degrees F. Low temperatures and high humidity will affect dry times.
To help decrease dry times, the use of low heat indirectly applied to spaces in which Silent Running has been applied and gentle air movement will help speed up the dry time.
High power heaters and fans are NOT recommended.
Silent Running is available as SR500 and SR1000 in Gallon and 5 Gallon sizes.
The 5 gallon container will cover roughly 200 square feet at a 40 thousandths final application thickness, which is our minimum recommendation. Multiple coats are required and will be determined by your application method and technique. Please see application notes for additional information.