Technical Capabilities

Universal designs and validates both standard and custom noise control and air filtration solutions to meet the most challenging customer requirements.

In-House Labs, Extensive Manufacturing Experience and Engineering Expertise

Universal's attenuation and filtration system design and development is supported by in-house acoustic, filtration, emission and dynamic testing laboratories. These in-house technical centers, coupled with the company's more than 50 years of design and manufacturing experience, enable Universal to engineer efficient and effective solutions for all applications — from the most basic to the most complex.

In-House Capabilities Benefit Customers

Why are in-house capabilities important to Universal customers? Simply consider the benefits Universal boasts over a fabricator:

a complete range of sizes, materials and configurations
standard and custom designs
complete in-house acoustic, filtration and emissions testing facilities
acoustic site surveys and analysis
50+ years of design and manufacturing experience
fast response to customer needs
full after-sales engineering support

Technical Center

The Universal Technical Center contains a complete acoustic laboratory where performance testing on engine, blower and fan silencers can be carried out. The acoustic lab consists of a sound analysis room, two semi-anechoic chambers and multiple testing cells. Key measurements, such as sound level, exhaust restriction, temperature, horsepower and fuel consumption can be performed simultaneously in these cells. All phases of testing are computer controlled, including equipment operation, data acquisition and storage, frequency analysis and report generation. This acoustic lab enables Universal engineers to optimize all aspects of product performance before it is put into the field.

Prototype Development

The Prototype Development Department (PDD) engineers and produces silencer and filter samples for testing and development. The PDD works closely with the Equipment Development Department (EDD) to build test equipment used in all the technical centers. Universal’s Quality Assurance team inspects all parts before and after assembly to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

Dynamic Testing

The Dynamics Laboratory houses facilities for exhaust product structural and vibration testing. This allows Universal to scrutinize the structural integrity of exhaust systems through the simulation of actual operating conditions. By directing engine exhaust gases through a product during vibration testing, Universal engineers are able to operate within a continuous improvement environment.

Material Testing

Environmental, physical and chemical testing is performed in the Material Evaluation and Analytical Laboratories (MEAL). Protective coating and corrosion resistance performance are assessed through methods such as salt spray tests.

Wide Range of Products and Services

Universal challenges any noise control engineer to match its wide and varied selection of intake and exhaust products and services. Universal makes this solutions portfolio available through the use of its extensive in-house acoustic expertise and advanced engineering technologies. The resulting products are an unparalleled line of:

standard and custom-designed silencers
spark arresters
filter housings
elements

connectors
tube assemblies
catalyst designs
or any combination desired

Each product includes a complete range of options and accessories, such as special materials, insulation, custom inlet and outlet connections and multiple mounting options.

Complete Noise Control and Filtration Systems for Industry

Universal's solutions are more than just a fabricated stand-alone product; they are integrated components of a complete noise control solution, from intake to exhaust. Universal's noise control and air filtration solutions are used in many different industries, including industrial process, power generation, oil and gas, marine and emissions.