Engine Compartment Insulation for Heat and Noise Reduction
Engine compartment insulation keeps heat and noise in the engine bay from reaching a vehicle’s interior. Thermal insulation protects drivers, operators, and passengers from high temperatures that can also damage on-board electronics such as GPS tracking systems. Acoustic insulation dampens damaging sound-induced vibrations and protects personnel from decibel levels that can harm human hearing.
With forestry equipment, military land systems, and other types of mobile specialty vehicles, the cab where the operator sits is usually next to the engine compartment. If the cab is directly above the engine bay, installing thermal-acoustic insulation under the cabin floor is a smart choice. Cabin insulation supports additional noise reduction. Inside the engine compartment, insulation is attached to the firewall.
For mobile equipment manufacturers, choosing the right engine bay insulation is an important design consideration. Product designers and engineers need to understand their options, but it’s also important to understand how thermal-acoustic insulation is made. Engine compartment insulation that’s custom-fabricated doesn’t just reduce heat and sound. It helps you to control costs and improve quality. (more…)
