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TDSL has launched a range of doorsets which combines high levels of acoustic performance with excellent fire and mechanical performances.

TDSL's new Audiospec range of doorsets combines high levels of acoustic performance with excellent fire and mechanical performances. A application of the Audiospec range is a lecture theatre at Wolverhampton University

Audiospec Tests The new TDSL Audiospec range of doorsets is suitable for most internal door openings and applications. Audiospec achieves sound reductions of between 28dB through to 44dB (Weighted Airborne Sound Reduction Index). In addition, an exceptionally comprehensive range of evidence on acoustic performance has been gained through a series of tests to BS ISO 140 Part 3 1995 undertaken at the UKAS accredited laboratory of The Building Test Centre. These tests were carried out on full sized and fully operational doorsets and have provided test evidence on a wide variety of door designs and configurations. The tests were carried out on Timbmet Viscount, Timbmet Blankfort 30, Timbmet Blank fort 60, Fire spec 90 and Fire spec 120 constructions as well as an entirely new and novel design called 'Audiospec 44', which not only provides up to 44dB of sound reduction but also in excess of 30 minutes fire resistance to BS 476 Part 22 1987. In all door designs, single leaf, double leaf and glazed assemblies have been tested. All door designs have also been tested with realistically sized glazing apertures and various glasses appropriate to the fire resistance of each door design. Selected Audiospec options have also been tested for mechanical performance to DD171 and achieved a severe duty rating.

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Audiospec Applications

Recent applications of the new Audiospec range include Wolver hampton University lecture theatres and interview rooms at the BBC Mailbox, Birmingham.

Audiospec Launch

Commenting on the launch of Audiospec, TDSL's managing director, Frank Gallagher, said:

"Audiospec has been developed in direct response to customer demand for a range of acoustic doorsets which not only 'does the acoustic job' to the required British standards, but which meets increasingly rigorous demands for fire resistance, smoke sealing and mechanical performance. With Audiospec , specifiers can be confident of achieving this combination of characteristics whilst not having to compromise on aesthetics."