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Footfall sound is the sound which is caused by people or machines moving over a base such as the floor. The resulting noises are perceived by our senses. Architectural acoustics differentiate between footfall sound and walking noise. You can find out how hot melt adhesives support the acoustics in various rooms in our article.

Footfall insulation

Walking noise is, for example, the noise made by heels tapping on hard floors. Reduction of the noise is achieved by the selection of a sound-absorbing floorcovering. Walking noise is only perceived in one room. Laying carpets in the room aids reduction of the noises.

Footfall sound has to be taken into account during building shell construction. Perception of footfall sound takes place in rooms which are next to, underneath or above the sound source. For example, in older buildings one can hear the washing machine spinning or could even plot a movement log for the neighbour's kids.

Rollladen IsolationJust carry out a simple test. light a candle and hold it at a roller shutter housing. Does the candle flicker?
If it does you can be sure the housing is not seal-tight - your expensive heat escapes outside. A roller shutter housing insulation can prevent this.

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In the case of adhesives and substrates, the following question is always important: "Will the connection last?" - and for this reason, the glue adviser is not that different from a contact exchange. You can search for two materials and the glue adviser will propose a basic selection. Please read our main text to find out how you can find the matching hot adhesive partner for your substrate.

Skillfully placed in the spotlight - as good as sold

DisplayverklebungIn summer, they remind us to pack our sun cream. In autumn, they present us with the newest decoration ideas. In winter, they tempt us with chocolate delights. Who? The names of the silent but extremely successful "salesmen" are: shelving displays, folding displays, promotion boxes or just dispensers.

A brief video in the main text shows which role hot melt adhesives play in the manufacturing of the often striking displays.