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Machine Runoff Testing

Validate Noise Performance Before Deployment

Before machines go live in the field, their sound output needs to meet internal, customer, and regulatory expectations.

Memtech Acoustics provides precision machine runoff testing to document performance, certify compliance, and prevent last-minute surprises during commissioning or handoff.
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Why Machine Runoff 
Testing Matters

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end-users all rely on accurate noise data before accepting or shipping a machine. Sound levels aren’t just a line item—they affect employee exposure, code compliance, and whether your customer signs off.

Memtech Acoustics helps you:
  • Verify acoustic performance prior to shipment or handover
  • Meet buyer contract specs and acceptance criteria
  • Avoid retrofits, rework, or installation delays
  • Document performance for warranty and regulatory needs
We test both standalone machines and systems integrated into larger production lines or test cells.

What We Test and Document

Our machine runoff testing services are designed to fit your QA or commissioning process, whether on-site at your plant or in the field. We use calibrated, NIST-traceable equipment and ANSI-compliant protocols.

Sound Power and Sound Pressure Testing

Measurement of machine noise output under normal and full-load conditions.

Octave Band and FFT Analysis

Frequency-spectrum testing to diagnose tonal components or identify dominant noise sources.

A-Weighted and C-Weighted Metrics

Capture of both perceived and peak-level noise performance.

Measurement at Multiple Planes

Evaluate near-field and operator-position sound levels in accordance with ISO 11201 or ISO 3744 standards.

Test Reports and Certificates

Documented test procedures, measurement conditions, compliance evaluations, and pass/fail certifications.

Optional Add-ons

Pre-Runoff Baseline Testing

Identify and mitigate sound issues before formal testing begins.

Runoff Support Consulting

Recommendations to optimize acoustic performance via damping, barrier, or
design changes.

Customer Witness Testing Support

We present and explain results directly to your client or team, as needed.

Who Needs Machine Runoff Testing?

  • OEMs preparing for factory acceptance testing (FAT)
  • Integrators certifying systems for end-users
  • Manufacturers purchasing new equipment with acoustic specs
  • Maintenance teams verifying machine upgrades or rebuilds
  • Consultants supporting warranty or regulatory compliance
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Why Choose 
Memtech Acoustical

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We Understand Manufacturing
Our team includes engineers with real-world experience in plant noise, machine dynamics, and test cell acoustics.
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Flexible Testing Locations
We can run tests in your facility, our lab, or at the customer’s site.
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Clear, Defensible Reports
All results are documented with visuals, data tables, and expert interpretation—no guesswork, no jargon.
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Fast Turnaround Available
On tight deadlines? We offer expedited testing and next-day reporting for urgent needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you certify compliance to specific dBA levels?
Yes. We test against manufacturer specs, customer requirements, or specific standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO, or internal tolerances).
Do you help reduce machine noise if it fails testing?
Absolutely. We offer engineering recommendations, modeling, and even product solutions to bring machines into spec.
What if the machine is already installed?
No problem. We offer on-site runoff verification for operational systems too.

Still have questions?

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Noise Ends Here

Confirm Performance. 
Prevent Surprises.

Get professional machine runoff testing that proves your product performs—before it’s out the door.