These services are aimed at virtually everyone:

  • industry
  • SMEs
  • public services and local authorities
  • private individuals

What you need to know

Vinçotte (member of Kiwa Group) has acquired extensive experience in carrying out measurements and studies relating to noise generated by machinery.
Our know-how in this field includes a wide range of services:

  • noise measurement on various machines within the scope of the Machinery Directive
  • determination of the sound power level of machines through sound pressure measurements
  • determination of the sound power level of machines by intensimetric measurements
  • type-approval testing and verification of compliance with specifications
  • intensimetric measurements to identify noise sources and determine the noise sources involved for a machine
  • acting as a "notified body" under the European Directive on noise emissions from outdoor machinery (notified body since 1984)
  • vibration measurements on machines and machine bases
  • measurements and acceptance tests in compliance with various international standards
  • advice on limiting noise at source
  • determination of maximum sound power levels to comply with environmental legislation or to prevent potential nuisance
  • research into best available techniques (BAT studies).

Advantages

Working with Vinçotte brings you many advantages:

  • Vinçotte has extensive experience in the field of noise generated by machinery. A team of 10 experienced people work in the noise department.
  • We are a "notified body" under the Royal Decree of March 6, 2002 on the sound power level of equipment used outdoors
  • Accreditation by Belac as a "notified body" confers neutrality and objectivity on Vinçotte, with regard to both NBN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (certificate 016-test) and NBN EN ISO/IEC 17020 (certificate 016-insp) criteria.
  • Vinçotte is also accredited by Belac for intensimetric measurements to determine the sound power level of sources in accordance with ISO 9614-2 and NBN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (certificate 016-test).
  • Thanks to these approvals and accreditations, Vinçotte's results and conclusions are recognized by various bodies and authorities
    You receive a clear and comprehensive report on the sound power level of your machine, including, if necessary, concrete measures to reduce noise. As a notified body, Vinçotte can provide you with the help you need to ensure compliance with European regulations.