Industrial Noise, Vibration & Mechanical Design

We help industrial clients manage vibration, noise and reliability challenges across plant, machinery and infrastructure. Our expertise includes mechanical design refinement, noise and vibration mitigation, and regulatory compliance with standards such as BS4142, BS5228, HSE Control of Noise at Work, and API 619.

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What we deliver

Mechanical design refinement

We refine equipment designs to eliminate unwanted vibration, fatigue and resonance. Using FEA and test-analysis correlation, we optimise structures for durability and compliance.

Noise & vibration management

From workplace noise assessments to full BS4142 environmental reports, we mitigate vibration at the source and ensure compliance with EA and HSE standards.

Reliability & uptime

We diagnose vibration-induced failures, extend fatigue life, and deliver root-cause analysis for critical equipment to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Mechanical design in industrial applications

Industrial machinery often fails due to excessive vibration, poor stiffness-mass distribution or fatigue hot-spots. We combine CAD-based FEA, strain gauge data, and modal testing to update models and design corrections.

  • Compressor structural redesign to meet API 619 vibration limits
  • Mitigation of forging press vibration to allow 24/7 operation
  • Noise reduction of recycling plant machinery near residential areas (BS4142)

Our approach

  1. Define requirements → compliance targets, operational environment and client constraints.
  2. Measure → field vibration/strain, modal analysis, noise surveys to BS4142/BS5228.
  3. Analyse & model → CAD, FEA, fatigue life prediction, sensitivity studies.
  4. Refine → geometry, stiffness/mass distribution, isolation and damping strategies.
  5. Validate → re-test, correlation, and provide documentation for EA/HSE approval.

Standards & compliance

Our work aligns with UK, EU and international standards including:

  • BS4142 – Method for Rating Industrial Noise
  • BS5228 – Noise & Vibration on Construction/Industrial Sites
  • API 619 – Vibration limits for rotary compressors
  • HSE Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
We adopt client-specific standards and reporting templates where required, and integrate them into our workflow.
Regulatory compliance

Forging press vibration mitigation

Enabled extended night-time operation by redesigning structural dynamics and adding damping treatments.

Gas compressor vibration mitigation

Diagnosed resonance issues, refined stiffness distribution and eliminated fatigue cracking in critical areas.

Recycling plant BS4142 compliance

Noise modelling and vibration source control to achieve EA environmental permit and protect neighbouring residences.

Frequently asked questions

What is BS4142 and why is it important?

BS4142 is the UK standard for assessing industrial noise. It compares measured sound levels with background noise and applies penalties for tonal or impulsive content. It is the preferred method for EA environmental permits.

How do you mitigate industrial vibration?

We refine the source design using FEA and modal testing, adjust stiffness/mass distribution, and apply damping or isolation where necessary. This ensures compliance and improves machine reliability.

Have an industrial noise or vibration challenge? We’ll define requirements, measure the source, and engineer a lasting solution.