Sound Level Meters

Why Use Sound Level Meters

Area noise assessments are essential for mapping hot spots, evaluating equipment, and verifying acoustical controls. Sound level meters (SLMs) deliver immediate readings that help teams decide when to deploy personal dosimeters, schedule maintenance, or adjust work practices.

Fit for Industrial Conditions

• Durable housings and intuitive interfaces for field use
• Clear displays for rapid interpretation in low‑light or high‑glare areas
• Options that span basic checks to survey‑grade capabilities

Measurement and Analysis

• Spot checks: Fast dB readings for walk‑throughs and screening
• Time‑history: Track changing noise across production cycles or shifts
• Frequency insights: Models available with frequency analysis to support diagnostics and control selection
• Data logging and tagging: Add context and streamline reporting

Applications in Power Gen and Mining

• Turbine hall and boiler floor assessments
• Crusher, screen, and conveyor diagnostics
• Mobile equipment routes and loading zones
• Boundary and community noise checks for environmental programs
• Post‑maintenance validation and recurring audits

Program Integration

• Use SLMs to establish baselines before personal monitoring
• Prioritize areas for engineering controls using hot‑spot maps
• Document calibration checks, notes, and photos alongside data
• Standardize reporting templates for repeatable, audit‑ready records

Selection Guidance

• Basic checks: Choose entry‑level meters for quick surveys and routine inspections.
• Survey‑grade: Select advanced models with time‑history and optional frequency analysis for detailed studies and troubleshooting.
• Fleet standardization: Align models, accessories, and software to simplify training and maintenance across sites.

Outcome
Equipping teams with the right sound level meters can speed decision‑making, help direct resources to the highest‑impact controls, and maintain clear documentation that supports regulatory and corporate requirements.