than 76 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and Established in 1924, ZERO INTERNATIONAL is recognized e e 38a technologlcal Innovator Inte design of integrated door oise 0 ice) sealing systems for demanding applications. We have more \ supporting high-performance acoustical gasketing fo all Pat Worth te Street Notesitte, 8 40068 types of facilities. Among those are performing arts centers, Ph . recording studios, commercial offices, hospitals, schools and Toll Free es 21SATHN Fane S7.TT4.AB ‘apartment buildings, as well as industrial plants. The sum of ‘our experience and expertise translates to sound advice and, effective solutions you can count on. CONTENTS Page ZERO acoustical gaskoting has provided sound solutions for hundreds of facilities covering a full ; Spectrum of functions and sound controlneeds. ee POVEN cs acui ened Horo are just afew of our projects: 2 The Fint tpt Song It 2 ‘ABE Studios New Jersey Dovits The Mechanics of Sound Transmission seed "New York City ‘Training Facility ‘© Sound Transmission Loss (TL) 3 Bristol Myers Squibb pies Ne ees coat ‘* Sound Transmission Class (STC) 3 Porton Cont eee Tho Vital Role of Acoustical Gaskating co Music Hal Peet What Doss t Mean to Your. Practica Applications ...6 NN Studios Right Track Expert Help From Zero..With a Promise 6 ‘Arta, Geonia Recording Stuios + Using Gasketing to Upgrade an Existing Door .......7 Die btn Nea York Cy * Dasigrng Openings for Maximum Sound Contol =. 7 = a Ped Nello ere SOUND TRAP SYSTEMS Theaey et raven Solutons for Seaing the Gaps eae depen * SOUND TRAP fr Single Doors a] PB Laboratory evi ony New York + SOUND TRAP for Double Doers 10 Somes Vea ‘Smithsonian Institute, ‘SOUND TRAP Component 1 ; an COMPONENIS «eo oseeeessesvecesnees HBO Productions National Museum * Hoa and Jab rotation 1 Nw Yorkiy a Aenean Hstny Heed and arb Options LA City Hall econ Us for Other SOUND TRAP Solutions 13 los Angels, A University of Arizona + Mtig Stil Protection 13 ws church KUAT Rowe Susie * Automatic Door Bottoms 14 Sala iy Tasso, Arona + Sadiles 15 i + Hinges 15 Lincoln Center University of North heey Ces tat Chime’ Application and instalation Considerations ..........18 US. Air Terminal, + WINDOW AND CURTAIN WALL oss sssssssvesee IB Lain Ripert {SDN UTESISTENS sso. n SOUND SHEET From Zero sssscsssssssseeeselT US. News & World Report + SOUND DOORLTE Systems 7 Nou Yk Cy —_" US. Dept of Defense Specitications Section 08380 cssssse-Back Cover Pentagon Cortfications Back Cover Washington, D.C.Loud noise hun everyone—and it’ espeeially bad for business. Continued exposumeimpa irs haa ring and undermines emotional wellbeing. exposing employers ‘to potential liabilities, Even at lat vel low fave, unwanted noise ean be a costly drain on employee marae and productivity. Be. ‘Some businesses by their nature demand isolation from the intrusive sounds ofthe cutsiie word. Concert halls and theaters woul! forfeft their eneha atreart for audensos subjected to noisy reminders of the external world of Iobby and street. Recording studios cannot function with even minise uke sound intrusions from the outs ie ‘Other faelitios naad 10 shield common workspaces and cffisgem ployecs fmm the dictraetions of res emt noise emanating from the HVAC: plant and ctherheawy squipinent moms, Virtually all types of commercial buildings need offices ecu ipped for privateccorwersation. And the ‘need for absolute confidentiality a modern byproduct of expanding rational security operations. In fact, audible conversation is an inherent problem forall tacltigs where Private hgx. Drop #564. y #119) ~ NeopreneSound Trap for Double Doors Pairs of doors pose additional challenges for sound control because there are more openings to seal. The need for additional corners and a meeting stile meens there will always be relatively mare sound leakage through pair assemblies then with single doors. ZERO's SOUND TRAP-PAIRS system for metal doors achieves fan STC rating of 42—sufficient to provide privacy for office conversetions—with an optimal configuration that belances those limitations with appropriate, cost-effective technology. SOUND TRAP-PAIRS Head and Jemb Seal Modal 770 Meeting Ste Astragal A Saddle et Atoms 362 1008 STC Rating a ‘Systom tested with STC 52 acoustical door (rated as a pane) The Product Code for ordetrg the SOUND TRAP Pars system |e JOBS. For a similar configuration with suitable wood doors, you need Model #383 astragals for the meeting stile. #883 provides three sets of seals to block sound: the neoprene bulb with extra “lip” of neoprene in the primary seal at the meeting edge, plus another neoprene “finger” for added sound cushioning against the active door. hoa —_ #40 “1 Magnetic |<] 3 Astragal Neoprene |<— #770 Head & Jamb Seal Neoprene Sais Sel ny Sow aeto ty (ComMPONENTS The following descriptions will provide @ basic under- standing of how the various components in these systems work. We also highlight the distinguishing features of other available components. Some of those altem: ‘may be used interchangeably to achieve similar ratings. Other options may have relatively greater Impact on the overall rating as a trade-off for various design features. If you are considering substituting an alternate or optional component, consult our Engineering Department to deter: mine the likely Impact on the performance of the system, We use the following symbols to identity specific parts that work best with our featured SOUND TRAP eystems. ‘STANDARD. ‘SOUND TRAP-52 systems (@) (=>) STANDARD SOUND TRAP-49 systems ‘STANDARD SOUND TRAP-PAIRS systems (@) (QD) avernate ‘SOUND TRAP-52 systems (QED) wear SOUND TRAP-49 systems (QD) avternarte ‘SOUND TRAP-PAIRS systems CAD drawings for all parts are available online at ur website. Go to www.zerointernational.com, click on the Catalog and CAD Library menu button, and enter the part number you want in the CAD Drawing Finder box. Head & Jamb Protection (@) (@) Secured directly to the door jamb, this acoustical gasket features our unique Compress-O-Matic® design with a sound-absorbing neoprene bulb that compresses to form a tight seal as the door is closed. it includes adjusting sorews for field correction of irregular clearances that might compromise actual sound performance. When used with @ metal casec-opening frame, the #770 offers the added benefit of eliminating the need for en additional frame stop—and its unaesthetic projection into the door opening. ‘Model #770 The gasket Is also listed for use with both wood and metal acoustical doors with fire listings ranging from 20 to 90 minutes under both negative and postive-pressute testing standards. Its exceptional engineering, design features and performance have made the #770 a long-time favorite of acoustical engineers and specifiers. Sali Neoprene Neoprene anes St 800 127) ‘ating 1.250'arm ty F208, $8.0 1507/1) SMS Model#770 (ED) ‘This variation on te #770 Cornpess-o- Mat features to smaler neoprene bulbs, Designed to provide grester desion Tattude, the gasket accommodates adjustment from te front ofthe gesket so thet end moldings cen be used to cover the frame Frame Nosprne Sais Neoprene aneModel #3708 (QED!) ‘This head and jamb seal provides performance that is very comparable to the #770. Suitable for metal doors, it features @ snap-on cover and magnet for streamlined design that eliminates exposed mounting screws. Sound Energy ‘Absorber Magnet ts ‘Shap-on Cover tone pot Tame" @) oo ‘Adjusting screws make the #870 the preferred heed and Jamb seal for SOUND TRAP-49 systems. This Compress-O- Matic gasket is much thinner than the #770 in order to fit Into an opening with a frame stop. Its reduced mass means that the #870 also has s relatively lower sound rating Model #870 Model #475 (QED) eo ‘Anon-adjusteble alternative tthe #870, the #475 also installs othe fame stop. Iticorporates sold neoprene bulb with an extra “finger” that alps compensate for lignmentin the door. AS the finger compresses against the rubber bul, Its also compressed by the door Rest. Tamper proof design featuring a snap-on cover protects the isk rom impact Srap.on Cover tamper proot) fast'e.6 Model #485 i) ‘This gasket is similar in design to the #475 without the snap-on cover Shawamert bE Model #119WB (GD) (ED) ‘This self-adhesive bronze spring seal provides excellent supplemental protection and is recommended forall SOUND TRAP systams. Mounted on top tothe frame—and atthe bottom to the door—it is compressed with e spring action as the door Is closed. The trappad alr surrounding the seal furnishes adcitional sound reduction — kazaa ol Model #188 Applying this self-adhesive neoprene seal will provide adeltionel protection for any Sound Trep system. Supplemental Tear Drop Compress-D Matic # fan rh atePrP Pe teen emer mel RLY Cera ‘Model #470 Cr) With @ closed cell sponge neoprene seal, the #470 has ‘additional integrel sounc-absorption material and a snap- ‘on, tamper-proof cover. Its dimensions ate sized to allow Installation as @ stop. Like the other eltematives discussed below, the absence of an adjusting screw makes this an ‘option where the requirements for sound control do not requite the highest possible STC ratings over time for the installed system, Ghana con [ i p00 Cover oe 375") Model #472 — ‘A Compress-O-Matic solld neoprene bulb serves as the primary seal on this gasket. The dimensions and all other Uesign features are Iclentical to the #470. ZERO recom. rmends the #472 for use with wood doors or wood frames without a stop. Sai Noone ~ Snap-on Cover 1 a75'c1q eee Model #478 ‘Some designers may prefer the look of the double Compress: ‘O-Matic seals in this gasket, which Is also sized to be installed asa stop. The extra “finger” of neoprene that presses against the solid neoprene bulos when the gasket fs compressed by the door helps compensate for any misalignment of the door, which helps to boost saund-control performance, Sa he er 9 Model #376 The 5/8" depth allows this versatile gasket to be installed as 1 stop—or attached to an existing 48" stop. The seal Is, sponge neoprene, and the gasket comes with a tamper proof cover. Sponge Neoprene Model #375 ‘Similar to #376 in its function and other design features, ‘mode! #375 offers @ vinyl sound seel with a magnet, ee ey ‘Snap-oh Cover 1.00" ter dake SOUND TRAP-PAIRS uses an astragal designe for double doors with one door activa, We will advise you on special harcuare needs for your mesting st (@) For metal doors, this astragal uses a vinyl-covered interior ‘magnet. It is applied to the inactive door only. Model #40 4.250" 81 } 531" (13.5) Magnet aAutomatic Door Bottoms ‘The advanced technology common to all of our sutomatle door bottoms utlizes @ concealed flat spring mechanism, Which activates when the door Is closed, lowering @ neoprene seal insert flimly against the floor or saddle. Triggered by a protruding, hinge-side "plunger" that is compressed by the frame as the door closes, the spring activates, dropping the seal in a patented scissorike motion from the hinge side and adjusting to the floor from @ pivoting point. This motion ensures a smooth drop without drag and a tight seal, even on an uneven floor. AAs the neoprene seal compresses, itforms a tight, secure bond against tha saddle or floor. The seal retracts ‘automaticaly as the door is opened, These door bottoms have been tested through 5 million cycles, We designed and built thern to last. (>) The double neoprene bulb in our “High Sound” automs door bottom provides maximum sound reduction. Extra features in its patented design include lock-side magnets ‘and a steel plate that ampllly the action of the spring mechanism to ensure a controlled, uniform drop and seal. Itcan be mortised into the door or surface mounted. ‘Model #367 et Activating Phnger ® S00%n27 Hee Max. Elect O somnen Model #362 (GD) ‘The compression seal in #362 is closed cell sponge neoprene. In audition to the standard #362 sem rmortied door bottom for SOUND-TRAP pas, we aleo offer model £961 for a surface-mounted alternative. #8 « 1.250" SMS Model #365 (Di) ‘The compression sea in this door bottom is a neoprene bul, This model can be surface mounted. For semi- mortised installation, model #966 fs avaiable oo —14—Bf. (e 1 ‘To achieve the highest sound ratings, our automatic door bottoms should be combined with sound-rated saddles. Model #564 () (@) (CD) [can] Neoprene This aluminum or bronze door saddle features | pour 3 —— a neoprene bulb with a protruding rubber finger to help correct for any misalignment in the door as itis closed against the seal Identical to the #564 in the design of its acoustical ‘seal, tho #585 incorporates 27/8 inch rise in the saddle, to accommodate 1/2 inch clearance under the doar. tertu7 Model #566 (GD) (aD) ca) cap This sed has a one-hat 17809] Noses step Inch ia awing a 178 inch sloarance under tho door. Similar to the #584, itis a 900d option for those who prefer tho moro aosthetic, look of 2 wider ramp. Model #950 (GD) Eo ‘ZERO's #950 cam lift hingo is designed for sound-ratod and other heavy doors weighing up to 500 pounds. ‘This mortise-type hinge is available for right or left- ‘swinging doors, Tho cam action greatly improves the sealing charactoristcs, lifting and lowering the door with the swing, Manufactured from high precision “investment” stainless steol casting, the hinge provides a 1/2 inch drop over a rotation of 180 degrees. It can be used with a parallel arm door closer withaut any special modification, Model #955 Cam Lift Hinge ‘An option for applications with 4.5°%4.5" standard ‘woight hinge proparations Model #910DB (0) Dosignod for smooth, offortless door swing, this heavy-duty continuous hinge has double support bearings to accommodate heavy doors, Our UNIGEAR dosign sproads stross oventy along the full length of the door and frame.Pe eee) ConsIDERATIONS The overall sound transmission rating will be only as good as the weakest part of your system. ZERO guarantees the performance of all SOUNDTRAP achieve @ desired level of noise reduction. However, ZERO systems provided that other manufacturers’ gasketing systems are engineered to deliver their rated performance products are not mixed with ZERO components, in the field when properly installed. We provide detailed instructions and guidance to assist in proper installation, Because itis extremely difficult to duplicate laboratory On-site installation support is available from our Installation performance in the field, «safety factor of 8 to 5 STC is Division. We can also assist with field testing to verify STC usually recommended for selecting doors and gasketing to _ performance of the installed acoustical assembly el eee A la ee SOUND-RATED PERFORMANCE Air Space 1.750") (#478) (ws22) Sand Energy Be ie Fro Rates Tae We “ase ‘SOUND TRAP SYSTEMS RATING For GLASS PARTITION Max Opening 48"x 48" GLASS TYPE 3 STC RATING a ® (Estimated) ‘VA" Anneal__-13/4"AirSpace - 1/8" Anneal 345TC “VAT Anneal__~13/4"AlrSpace 35STC ‘WA Laminated -1 3/4" AlrSpace - 1/8" Anneal a7STC ‘V4 Laminated - 13/4" AirSpace -1/4" Anneal 38STC ‘VA Laminated -13/4"AirSpace -1/4" Laminated | 41 STC 3/8" Laminated -13/4"AirSpace - 3/8°Laminated| 44 STCSystem #32384 - VISION LITE” ks 25") #3831 STC 3003 Sounp SHeEer From ZERO Help for Boosting Your Door’s Sound Performance STC 3003 - 1/16"(1.50m) A RATING 5 DEFICIENCIES :24 RATING A Burckinets (33 a ONC RATING Using the right gasketing to block sound leaks eround the pparimetor is not going to solve your noise problem if your door itself ie not an effective sound barrier. Soo our chart on page 4 for guidolins showing tho maximum STC values you should expect fram various doors. H your door does not measure up, check with our Engineering Department to discuss possibilities for enhancing its performance with the addition of one or twa layers of sound-blacking material STC 3003 SOUND SHEET sound barriers a fireproof INTUMET™, intumoscont matorial that acts as a dense sound bartior layer. It is as offective as solid load in stopping the transmission of sound and can increase STC values by up to 6 points, SOUND SHEET is suitable for layering during construction of acoustical doors. In some cases, itcan be appliod as an outer layer to an existing door, provided itis Installed carefully with trim strips over its seams, Available in standard black 12” (304.8) x 96” (2498 4} sheets and in various thickness: 116"(15}, 1/8"(3}, 1/4"(6.3), and 3/3"(9.5) Product Code STC 3003 a 7x4" wooo —fe\\ Pent Raheny SOUND SHEET can bo used ‘with our attractive Slimport circular frames to install vision lites in sound-ratod doors. With a unique, flush-fitting design, Slimport frames are available in soven finishes, Product Code 'SP250 - 10” Dia, (250mm) 'SP950 ~ 13.75" Dia. (350mm) 'SP450 - 1778" Dia. {460mm} ‘SPB50 ~ 21.75" Dia. (660mm} ‘IC 2002 nd Shes!