Rexroth’s Silenceplus gear pump has been recognised for its innovation in reducing noise pollution.
The Silenceplus from Rexroth was highly commended at the 11th annual John Connell Awards, run by the Noise Abatement Society. Dubbed the ‘Noise Oscars’, the awards promote innovative ideas that make a positive impact on the reduction of excessive noise in industry and the community.
The winning Silenceplus features new generation technology to reduce noise levels by an average of 15dB (A) in comparison with conventional gear pumps. It is also characterised by a lower frequency sound which is more comfortable for the machine operator. The Silenceplus can be used in applications with electric motor drives such as forklifts, lift platforms or industrial power units.
Mark Simpson, divisonal manager for mobile applications at Bosch Rexroth, said: “We’re exceptionally proud to have been recognised at the Awards.”
The Awards are named after the society’s founder, John Connell OBE, who successfully lobbied the Noise Abatement Act through Parliament in 1960 when noise became a statutory nuisance for the first time in the UK.
