Vinçotte has extensive experience in performing measurements and conducting studies on the noise generated by machines.

Our expertise in this field comprise a wide range of services:

• performing noise measurements on diverse machines under the Machinery Directive
• determination of the sound power level of machines based on sound pressure measurements
• determination of the sound power level of machines based on intensity measurements
• acceptance tests and verification of the requirements according to the specifications
• source identification by means of sound intensity measurements and determination of the relevant partial noise sources of a machine
• activities as a “Notified Body“ under the European Guideline on noise emission by equipment for use outdoors (Notified Body since 1984)
• vibration measurements on machines and their foundations
• measurements and acceptance tests in accordance with various international standards
• advice on how to reduce noise at source
• determination of the maximum sound power level to conform to environmental laws, and to prevent potential nuisance
• investigation into the application of the Best Available Techniques (BAT studies)

When you work with Vinçotte, we offer a wide range of benefits:

• Vinçotte has vast experience concerning noise produced by machinery. It has a team of 10 experienced specialists working in the acoustics department.
• we are a “Notified Body” as per the Royal Decree of 6th March 2002 on the sound power level by equipment for use outdoors
• Belac has awarded us an accreditation for our activities as a “Notified Body”, which makes Vinçotte a neutral and objective agency as per the criteria laid down in the NBN EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard (certificate 016-test) and the NBN EN ISO/IEC 17020 standard (certificate 016-inspection).
• we have an accreditation from Belac to perform intensity measurements to determine the sound power level of sources as per ISO 9614-2, in accordance with the criteria laid down in the NBN EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard (certificate 016-test)
• as a result of the aforesaid recognitions and accreditations, various agencies and authorities accept the results and findings made by Vinçotte