Silentex® Noise Control Solution for Vehicle Exhausts

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Owens Corning, a leader in glass science, offers the Silentex® glass fiber noise control solution for vehicle exhausts. This solution addresses the increasing demand for quieter, lighter, and cost-effective vehicle silencers due to global regulations and consumer expectations.

Need for Effective Silencers
There is a global need for exhaust sound dampening systems that are more effective, lighter, and lower in cost. Silentex® provides a comprehensive system approach to meet these requirements.

Performance and Durability
Silentex® systems, combined with Advantex® E-CR glass composition, offer exceptional performance and durability. These materials are used in various vehicles to improve sound quality, reduce weight, and prolong silencer life. The Advantex® glass composition provides higher temperature capability and resistance to corrosive gases compared to other materials.

Technologies for Superior Performance

Advantex® Glass Fiber: Suitable for high-temperature applications, withstanding temperatures over 800°C.
Texturization Process: Enhances acoustic performance by texturizing continuous glass roving into filaments.
Versatile Filling Equipment: Allows efficient introduction of glass fiber into silencers, reducing material costs and storage space.

Benefits

Excellent sound absorbency
High heat and corrosion resistance
Cost-effective and adaptable to different designs
Potential for weight reduction

Global Supply and Support
Owens Corning provides global support with scientific labs and technical services to assist in silencer design and optimization. They offer feasibility assessments, prototyping, and tool design support.

Contact Information
For more information or to request the Silentex® design guide, contact [email protected].

Catalog excerpts

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Silentex® glass fiber noise control solution for vehicle exhausts

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Owens Corning is a leader in glass science responsible for numerous innovations in glass including E, Advantex® brand and high performance glass over a period of more than 30 years. Our expertise in chemistry enables leading solutions in every product form from continuous roving to converted products. Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to work in partnership with our customers to develop solutions for their specific applications. Owens Corning’s global manufacturing platform ensures delivery of consistent solutions in all regions. Furnace & glass science Innovative chemistry Customer solutions...

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Silentex® glass fiber noise control solution for vehicle exhausts EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY It is estimated that on a global basis, as many as half of the automotive vehicles produced have silencers that contain some type of sound-absorbing material and this percentage is continuing to increase. In addition, other types of vehicles such as motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc. are utilizing sound-absorpting materials to improve sound quality, reduce weight, reduce cost, and prolong the life of the silencer shell. Owens Corning has been providing sound-absorbing materials for silencers...

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Silentex® glass fiber noise control solution for vehicle exhausts GLOBAL SUPPLY AND SUPPORT SERVICES Owens Corning’s corporate scientific labs and analytical facilities staffed by hundreds of scientists and engineers can be tapped into to help you solve the most difficult technical issues you encounter. At Owens Corning, we:  Supply Advantex® glass fiber to silencer manufacturers located around the globe from glass manufacturing facilities located on four continents, as well as filling equipment and global technical service  Help you determine the most cost effective method of placing Silentex®...

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