Conveyor Noise Issues - A Thing Of The Past
Sound is generally fascinating to most people
Sound is generally fascinating to most people. For example, we would love to hear the sweet chirping of the bird when the day begins, of course the loud sound of the bell telling us that it's time to leave the classroom, or the pleasant music of the ones selling ice cream in our neighborhood. Music, which everyone likes so much, is made up of sound, and these musical pieces engulf us. What is not nice about sound is that it could be noise at times. Although our concepts of pleasant versus intolerable sounds differ, our ears have general standard of what bearable sounds are over the opposite ones.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has stated that people who are working in areas where they are exposed to an average-level of 85dBA (sound level inversely proportional to the 40 dB (at 1Khz) equal loudness curve) for 8 hours are already in cautionary noise zones. Well, these people may say that they have actually learned to enjoy the very loud sounds from these machines and other stuff present in their work place. However, it has to be remembered that the tendency for them to have hearing ailments is present. Businesses where conveyors are just ordinary parts of the process have the highest potential of causing hearing ailments to their workers.
These conveyors are present in many workplaces. They are made up of complicated structures that cause their running very noisy. These machines are used to move materials and goods from one area of the factory to another, causing the people working with them to be exposed to a very intolerable noise level. Often regarded as just nothing, the effects of these conveyors should not be taken as if they were nothing. Reading this article will make you know the areas of conveyors that make the operation noisy and means to avoid the problems they may possibly cause.
Conveyors the do not irritate us with their noise can rarely be found, if there are any of them. The noise of a conveyor is natural considering the peripherals that compose it-conveyor rolls, bearings and roller shafts. The amount of sound produced by a conveyor is determined through its rolling speed. Furthermore, also a primary contributory factor to the noise it these conveyors' frames-mostly made of steel.
There is also another part of the conveyor that makes the system noisy-the drives. These drives are made up of electronic motors, power trains, gear boxes, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, mounts and guards. All these parts answer why there are high pitched bleats and troubling vibrations present in the system's processes. More to this are the auditory troubles brought about when using pneumatic devices. Disliked static are also possible because of this. Lastly, it has to be taken note that even belt systems cannot stand the noise created by these conveyor systems.
How can the belt system affect the sound level of the conveyors? Its nature, as well as its structure can influence the decibel level and the way the conveyor runs the slider and roller beds. More to this, the environment, including the walls and the surroundings of the workplace also has their parts in the creation as well as the lessening of the noise. It is then practical to really choose the right building where to place conveyors. Now that you already know the things that make conveyors noisy, let us find ways on how to avoid them.
Companies always aim for the best both for them and for their employees. They wouldn't want their employees to be harmed because of the noise problems that their conveyors pose. Since conveyors' noise is inevitable, one way to protect the employees is to eliminate the conveyors. This can be done either by totally removing the conveyor or by upgrading them. Defective conveyors can also be replaced. Furthermore, conveyors have o be checked from time to time to ensure that their condition does not at all harm the people around.
The regulation of the noise can be done by constant lubrication, ensuring that the machines move properly and to check their structure from time to time. Other better ways are to isolate vibration, to dampen and to use acoustic energy absorption-possible through shielding and encasing. As soon as conveyors are used, the possible noise that they may create should already be gotten rid of.
Conveyors, unlike human who are so sensitive to sound, do not notice sound at all. Companies, given that conveyors are a need for them, should follow the regulations as mandated by OSHA. Employees should be undergoing regular auditory check-ups so auditory problems can be diagnosed. If employees are exposed to the audio level of 90 dBA for eight hours, they are then required to wear ear protectors. Since the problems conveyors cause are a big issue, we have to do our part by making endeavors to reduce their noise.
by: Paul Timmerman.
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