Bafl-Sorb® Ceiling Baffles
Industrial Noise Control Bafl-Sorb acoustical ceiling baffles are a very cost-effective way to reduce reverberation time and eliminate sound reflections from the ceiling in any environment resulting in dramatic improvements in overall acoustics. INC offers a complete line of Bafl-Sorb Sound Absorbing Ceiling Baffles to treat any space and are suitable for industrial, commercial and institutional applications. Eliminating built up sound due to noise reflections, overall sound exposure (TWA) can be dramatically reduced!
Our ceiling baffles can be installed in rows, egg-crate, or other patterns for optimal distribution and appearance. We offer a wide variety of styles, materials of construction, colors and sizes to meet just about any desired performance, budget and interior design. Most styles meet ASTM-E84 Class I fire ratings.
Acoustic Ceiling Baffle Applications
Large spaces typically benefit the most from the installation of a Bafl-Sorb system. Examples are:
- Factory areas
- Gymnasiums
- Atriums
- Multi-purpose rooms
- Pools
Ceiling Baffles Product Types
Select the style of Bafl-Sorb that best suits your application from our list of standard available styles, each featuring a unique combination of materials, appearance and performance.
Bafl-Sorb Type “G” Ceiling Baffles
Standard Economy Vinyl Baffle
- Semi-rigid low to medium density fiberglass acoustical core
- Heat sealed fire retardant, 2 mil smooth vinyl casing with light reflective finish
- Maintains a clean look, is waterproof and resistant to UV exposure
- Available in 24” x 48” x 1.5” thick units
- Selected range of ASTM E-84 Class I fire rated vinyl to choose from, white color only
- Machine set hanging grommets
Bafl-Sorb Type “E” Ceiling Baffle
Quality Embossed Vinyl Baffle
- Semi-rigid medium density fiberglass acoustical core
- Heat sealed fire retardant, 3 mil embossed vinyl casing with a matt finish
- Resists wrinkling and deformation over time retaining it’s clean, sleek look
- Waterproof and resistant to UV exposure.
- Available in 24” x 48” x 1.5” thick units
- Selected range of ASTM E-84 Class I fire rated vinyl to choose from, white and custom colors available
- Machine set hanging grommets
Bafl-Sorb Type “SG” Ceiling Baffle
Sorba-Glas® Quilted Baffle
- Super-tough ASTM E-84 Class I fire-rated fiberglass quilted baffles
- Quilted vinyl facing is impervious to moisture, oils, grease, dirt, dust and airborne contaminants
- Sorba-Glas baffles are completely factory sewn and sealed on all four edges
- Standard size is 24” x 48”, custom up to 48” x 300”
- Available in 1” and 2” thicknesses
- Gray, white, black and tan colors available
- Machine set hanging grommets
Bafl-Sorb Type “CLS” Ceiling Baffle
Premium Fabric “Soft” Baffle
- Semi-rigid 3LB density fiberglass acoustical core sewn into a high quality fabric casing
- Resists wrinkling and deformation over time retaining it’s clean, decorative look
- Standard size is 24” x 48” x 2” thick, custom up to 48” x 96”
- Wide range of ASTM E-84 Class I fire rated, acoustically matched fabrics to choose from
- Machine set hanging grommets
Bafl-Sorb Type “CLR” Ceiling Baffle
Premium Fabric “Rigid” Baffle
- Rigid 6LB density fiberglass acoustical core covered with a high quality fabric casing stretched and glued to core
- Will not wrinkle or deform over time retaining it’s clean, decorative look
- Standard size is 24” x 48” x 2” thick, custom up to 48” x 96”
- Wide range of ASTM E-84 Class I fire rated, acoustically matched fabrics to choose from
- Machine set hanging grommets
Ceiling Baffles Acoustical Performance
Standard Bafl-Sorb Baffle Styles - Acoustical Data
| Bafl-Sorb Style | Core | Casing | Sabins by Octave Band Frequency (Hz) | Total | NRC | |||||
| 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | |||||
| Vinyl | ||||||||||
| 24G | 1.55 LB ft3 | 2 mil Vinyl | 2.52 | 4.58 | 8.75 | 12.24 | 10.70 | 7.33 | 9.07 | 1.13 |
| 27G | 2.70 LB ft3 | 2 mil Vinyl | 2.77 | 5.04 | 9.68 | 13.22 | 11.95 | 8.26 | 9.97 | 1.24 |
| 27E | 2.70 LB ft3 | 3 mil Vinyl | 3.58 | 4.40 | 9.81 | 11.79 | 6.99 | 3.31 | 8.25 | 1.03 |
| Quilted | ||||||||||
| 24SG1 | 2.00 LB ft3 | Quilted | 3.25 | 4.91 | 7.24 | 6.99 | 6.08 | 4.91 | 6.25 | 0.75 |
| 24SG2 | 2.00 LB ft3 | Quilted | 4.42 | 6.41 | 7.33 | 6.42 | 5.91 | 5.25 | 6.64 | 0.80 |
| Fabric | ||||||||||
| 24CLS | 2.70 LB ft3 | Cloth | 2.68 | 4.33 | 9.27 | 11.26 | 11.26 | 11.60 | 9.09 | 1.05 |
| 24CLR | 6.00 LB ft3 | Cloth | 2.16 | 7.70 | 9.52 | 9.52 | 9.52 | 9.34 | 9.00 | 1.04 |
Ceiling Baffle Product Specifications
1.02 General
Sound absorbing baffles shall be Bafl-Sorb as manufactured by Industrial Noise Control, Inc, North Aurora, IL consisting of an inner sound absorbing core, completely encapsulated by the specified outer casing. All units shall be manufactured to be of consistent size, shape and appearance.
2.01 Sound Absorbing Core
Inner Core shall be fiberglass of the specified density according to baffle style. Fiberglass shall be inert, mildew and vermin proof and of a consistent density and uniform thickness.
3.01 Outer Casing
Outer casing shall completely encapsulate the inner core of each unit. All vinyl casings shall be sealed around the core on three sides using a thermal impulse sealer with 5/16” wide elements on both sides of the seal creating a sturdy, water and dust tight bond. Vinyl “G” casings shall have a smooth reflective finish. Vinyl “E” casings shall have an embossed matt finish. All cloth casings shall be machine sewn around the inner core using an internal double ship lap seam. Quilted casings shall be machine sewn on all edges with a matching trim piping.
4.01 Hanging Method
Each unit shall have a minimum of two machine set, rolled rim #3 brass grommets to accept 16 gauge steel “S” hooks or wire hangers.
5.01 Fire Rating
Vinyl casing shall meet Class I Fire Rating per UL-723. Cloth and quilt casings shall meet Class I Fire Rating per ASTM E-84.
Ceiling Baffle Installation Guidelines & Accessories
INC Bafl-Sorb baffles install quickly and easily in almost any facility. You can arrange the baffles in almost any pattern without compromising the acoustical performance so long as the baffles are evenly disbursed throughout the area to be treated, generally in a density one baffle for every 10 to 15 square feet of ceiling area. The most common arrangements are either a grid or "egg-crate" pattern, or simply a straight row pattern.
Typically, baffles are installed above any existing lighting and sprinkler systems by simply stringing non-stretch galvanized steel aircraft cables perpendicular to your ceiling support bar joists, trusses, or beams using a series of turnbuckles, clips and hooks (all available from Industrial Noise Control).
The cable is fastened taught and the baffles are suspended from the cable using the included hanging wires attached to the grommets in the baffles.
Ceiling Baffle Installation Hardware
INC also offers all the hardware and tools you will need to hang straight line or egg-crate arrays of Bafl-Sorb sound baffles from cables connected to bar joists or other types of ceiling construction. Accessory Items include non-stretch aircraft cable, connector sleeves and crimping tool, turnbuckles, beam clamps, etc. Your INC Sales Engineer is ready to help you sort through all the details of your unique situation.
Bafl-Sorb Acoustical Ceiling Baffles Brochure
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Sorba-Glas Noise Absorbing Wall Blankets
Panl-Sorb Acoustical Metal Panels
Fabri-Sorb Decorative Acoustical Panels
Portable Acoustic Panels
Panl-Flow HVAC Silencers
Noise Control Adhesives & Accessories
Questions? Your INC Sales Engineer is ready to provide answers, planning help, application tips — whatever you need! Call us at 1-800-954-1998, send Email, or fill out a Request For Quotation — whatever is easiest for you.
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