Low-cost custom hearing

According to Soundguard Acoustics, Insta-Mold is changing this.

For the first time in the UK and Ireland, direct moulded custom hearing protection that meets the CE standard can be supplied within hours and at a fraction of the cost of lab-moulded products.

The versatility of Insta-Mold determines that the industrial sector can manage their own in-house custom hearing protection programmes and fit all their employees.

Insta-Mold products can be manufactured and supplied by anyone who has appropriate ear impression experience or qualification. The medical grade, two-part, hypo-allergenic, ‘Insta-Mold’ silicone is direct moulded into the ear to form a CE certified custom hearing protection product that is lacquer coated and fitted with optional acoustic filters.

With a Single Number Rating (SNR) of between 20dB and 29dB and with a life expectancy of up to four years then they are well suited for most applications. Insta-Mold products include ‘snag-free’ safety leashes and fully traceable options for the food and drinks industry.