Reduce The Racket: How Castors Lower Noise Levels In Schools

Schools are not known for being quiet places, but aside from the chatter and scuffles of excited and rowdy children, one of the leading causes of noise pollution in schools is the equipment used. The screeching movement of desks, chairs, and PE equipment, as well as trolleys used to deliver food, equipment, and classroom supplies, all create a noisy and potentially disruptive environment for staff and pupils.

Noise pollution can make it difficult for pupils to concentrate on their lessons, impacting memory retention, and a noisy environment is also more stressful for teachers to work in. Moreover, the effects of noise pollution in schools are often felt far beyond the school gates, as anyone who has lived or worked near a school can attest to.

So, How Do You Reduce Noise Levels In Schools?

This is a wide and open-ended question, but one straightforward solution to drastically minimise the level of noise pollution is to invest in low-noise castors. Low noise castors can be attached to furniture such as chairs, desks, and bookshelves, making them easier to move for cleaning or rearranging during lessons. Heavier equipment such as AV carts, overhead projectors, and lab equipment can also be fitted with low noise castors to make them easier and safer to transport around the school. Trolleys equipped with low noise castors can also make it quieter and more efficient to transport food trays or cleaning supplies to and from the school refectory or kitchen, and during cleaning.

What’s Great About Low Noise Castors?

Low noise castors are designed to operate quietly and smoothly, reducing noise when moving items around. The impact when implemented across the school can be significant, and is particularly beneficial in quiet learning environments such as libraries and exam halls. Features that make castors ‘low noise’ include soft tread materials such as rubber or polyurethane that absorb sound and reduce vibrations, and high-quality precision bearings to ensure smooth and quiet rolling.

Low noise castors are designed to absorb shocks, which further reduces noise levels. They also help prevent damage to school floors and surfaces by avoiding scratches and other harm caused by dragging heavy furniture or equipment.

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