Budget Acoustic Panels

Adding acoustic screens to your office space

Make positive changes to an office with sound absorbing materials that come in an attractive package. Upholstered in a collection of woven fabrics to bring in colour as well as pairing perfectly with the foam.

Acoustic foam and soft fabrics work well together. Both are soft materials that can reduce sound. Using together creates the barrier needed between open areas, masking sounds and addressing concerns that affect how we work.

To see the biggest impact, you should consider the placement and environment. Place the panels in the areas that need attention. Focus on the louder spots or the more open spaces.

As a versatile screen, the design naturally tackles more than one issue at a time. Reduce noise, divide working areas and turn the open plan space into a partitioned zone.

Using high quality materials, Rap Office Screens have constructed a cost effective range of office screens. Even when working with a smaller budget, workplace distractions can be eliminated.

Installation and linking

The installation process ensures the panels are up and running within a matter of minutes. Simple unpackage and add the stabilizing feet into the base, from this point they're ready to use and put in the prime position.

A 2 way link strip is supplied with each screen and allows for the attachment of multiple screens. This is a useful feature when you’re creating a wall or large divider that isn’t possible with just one of the screen dividers.

Slot the linking strip into the channel on the side of the screens and you’ll instantly have a bespoke layout with a strong fastening. Flexibility is an important feature and optimizes placement options and possible shapes.

Shape and style variations

Straight office screens aren’t the only option for shaping an office and maximizing the space. Whilst straight panels have the power to layout the foundations of the divide, additional shapes and panel sizes can be incorporated.

Other screen shapes include a curve, which is the ideal choice for softer corners. Suitable for office pods, smaller privacy zones and adding more style elements into a room.

At any height, the Budget wave top acoustic office screens have a 300mm drop. The drop is a gradual decrease and results in the smooth wave shape that modernizes the standard screens and is useful for collaborative working. The wave shields the office without blocking the entire view.

Utilise the cost conscious office partition collection to tackle noise problems head on.

Height options range from 1200mm to 2000mm. Allowing space to be fully shielded or the acoustic properties can be added on a smaller, discreet level.

• Cost effective office screen solution to support loud spaces and reduce distractions
• Linkable screens for adjustable size and panel layouts
• Features 12mm acoustic foam to help absorb sound
• Wide range of fabrics to compliment current office design
• Supplied with linking strip and stability feet for easy assembly
• Various shapes available
• Made in the UK
• Made to order to minimise waste

To ensure the best fit for the space, Rap Office Screens make each screen to order to not only minimise waste but allow for more customization.

• Black or grey edging (supplied with trip and wheelchair friendly stability feet of a matching colour)
• Budget Standard uses Woven fabric / Budget Pro uses Universe fabric

Product specifications for the Budget Acousic & Pinnable Office Screen range. 

Screen Measurements

Acoustic screen thickness (Core, foam & fabric) - 42mm

Pinnable Screen thickness (Core & fabric) - 36mm

Foot slots in the frame are 290.5mm in from each end (Varied on screens 800mm W & smaller)

Wave Screens Only - 300mm Drop

Materials

Edging - PVC
Stability feet - Steel
*stability feet are trip and wheelchair friendly

Feet raise the screen by 25mm and protrude 230mm from either side of the screen
Castor wheels (upgrade or as part of Budget portable) Raise screen by 77mm & protrude 255mm each side of screen
Round Bases (upgrade) 200mm diametre 

Acoustic
Internal - 18mm solid core
Foam - 12mm fire retardant acoustic foam

Pinnable
Internal – 18mm solid core + 8mm pinnable board either side

Linking strips - Flexible PVC

Fire Safety Elements

Foam
12mm Combustion Modified Foam BS 5852-2: using ignition Source 5 Crib

Chipboard
Surface spread of Flames Class 2 tested to BS479-7

MDF
Surface spread of Flames Class 2 tested to BS479-7

Plastic Components
Manufactured using non-flammable, self-extinguishing plastic.

Steel
Components are not considered to be a fire hazard.

Fabric

Woven Fabric 
Woven Collection has been tested to BS 5867-2: 2008 & BS 7176 2007

Universe Fabric
Universe Collection has been tested to BS 5867-2: 2008 Type B

Are cost effective acoustic office screens still effective?

Yes, as we make each screen to order and try and source materials locally as often as we can, this reflects in the price of the screen. Using high quality materials that support loud workspaces, while allowing customers to work to a lower budget.

The budget screens use 12mm acoustic foam. See the below graph to show how effective the foam can be. 

Can I install the screens myself?

We’ve made it part of the design to ensure each delivered screen is easy to install, with minimal steps, whilst providing everything you need to get started.

Each panel is supplied with stability feet and a 2-way link strip. The feet slot into the base, while the link strip allows the connection of multiple panels in varying widths and shapes.

Will acoustic screens reduce visual distractions too?

At the right height, yes the budget acoustic panels are suitable for reducing sound and limiting visual distractions. The higher the screen, the greater coverage you'll receive. You have access of panel heights of up to 2m. 

Do the Budget screens come with a guarantee?

Yes, we include a 5 year manufacturers guarantee. The guarantee is not valid against operator error. See our full terms and conditions.