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The SV 106D vibration meter is commonly used as a human vibration meter. Defined by ISO 8041, a human vibration meter is a device that uses a vibrational transducer, signal processor and a display to measure human response to vibrations.  Human vibrations are mechanical vibrations that are transmitted directly to…

SvanNET is an online solution that supports multi-point connection with Svantek’s noise & vibration monitoring stations including SV 307A and SV 803, along with partner products such as the Airly dust unit. To ensure the reliability and data security the SvanNET has been located on the Microsoft Azure™, the cloud…

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics Section 61 applications and the corresponding provisions under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 are important for several reasons: Protection of Public Health: Section 61s are crucial for safeguarding the well-being and quality of life of individuals living or working near construction or…

The UK’s leading construction and design show is back for another year! London Build features a jam-packed two days of incredible content with 500+ inspiring speakers across 8 conference stages, CPD training workshops, 350+ exhibitors, entertainment, celebrity guests, networking parties, live music and much more! We are happy to announce…

By Adam Martin, Director at Nova Acoustics Section 61 refers to a specific provision within the Control of Pollution Act 1974 in the United Kingdom. This section pertains to the control of noise pollution from construction and demolition sites. Under Section 61 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, local…

by Aidan Hubbard, Sales Director The world is now filled with badly designed and cheap products, ranging from audio equipment to kids toys, vehicles and machinery. As a consumer you are typically guided by one main thing, this piece of information is usually the first thing and the last thing…

Svantek UK have recently supplied the University of Salford 10 SV 971A Class 1 sound level meters, for students on the Environmental Noise Measurement and Modelling Module. This module is delivered to level 6 and 7 acoustic students with the new addition, this year, of level 7 sustainable aviation students.…

Sound level meters are also known as noise meters, decibel meters, or dB meters.  Following BS EN 61672, noise level meters are composed of a microphone, a preamplifier, a signal processor, and a display that displays noise results. Hand-held noise level meters are usually battery-powered and feature a triangular tip and windscreen on top. A sound level meter is a…

On Tuesday 18th April at 11am GMT we are running a free one hour webinar covering everything vibration criteria and VC curves! In this advanced webinar the Svantek team and guest speaker will cover a range of topics, including what are VC curves, how are they measured, applications they are…

It was announced last year that mobile providers would begin to switch off their 3G networks starting from early next year, in a move designed to make room for the more advanced 4G and 5G networks which are considered to provide customers with a faster and more reliable service. This…

At Svantek UK we often get asked, what are the differences between our popular class 1 meters so that they can determine what meter best suits their requirements. To help, we have put together this handy table which provides a break down of exactly what features you can expect from…

The SV 803 has the power of a PC based instrument and all compacted into a solution that is no larger than a sandwich box! PC based solutions have been the saviour of many consultants over the years but they are bulky and rely on interconnecting cables and expensive sensor…