

NoiseBreaker Ear Plugs For The Oil & Petrochemical Industry
Working within the oil and petrochemical industry could cause long-term health issues if proper precautions are not taken. It is a notoriously loud environment so wearing effective hearing protection is a must.
That’s where our Emtec NoiseBreakers® come in. Made of silicone rubber, the NoiseBreakers perfect fit ensures they stay in place and won’t budge, even under strenuous activity. This ensures they will provide the wearer with effective hearing protection for prolonged periods of time, making them ideal for the oil industry.
Comfortable to wear, even when combined with breathing apparatus, helmets and safety glasses, our NoiseBreakers are vented and custom moulded, designed to perfectly fit a person’s ear canal and concha bowl.
Providing laboratory levels of protection in any environment, our NoiseBreakers are made of a medical grade silicone rubber – a derivative of silica – making them a great environmental choice, as this material has no adverse effect on nature.
They also help to eliminate waste, thanks to the NoiseBreakers’ permanent nature. Unlike other hearing protection used within the oil and petrochemical industry, they are not a disposable plug.
Emtec has the experience and capability to supply directly to the oil and gas industry worldwide. So if you are working in oil and petrochemicals and want to find out how you can ensure you’re fully protected against noise, contact us to find out more or place your order.

Our Clients
The NoiseBreaker
The fact that NoiseBreakers® are individually tailored has a number of advantages; namely they are comfortable and therefore achieve a high level of acceptance by the wearer, in contrast to the conventional disposable plugs and ear muffs. Also they allow the wearer to communicate easily, but at the same time afford excellent protection.
The NoiseBreaker
Metal Detectable
The Metal Detectable NoiseBreaker is manufactured specifically for use in the food and drink industry, with a metal-detectable capacity and a metal-detectable cord.
The fact that NoiseBreakers® are individually tailored has a number of advantages; namely they are comfortable and therefore achieve a high level of acceptance by the wearer, in contrast to the conventional disposable plugs and ear muffs. Also they allow the wearer to communicate easily, but at the same time afford excellent protection.
The NoiseBreaker
Headphones Compatible
The Audio compatible version of the Noisebreaker can be adapted to house Sennheiser earphones, or audio tubing compatible with radios.
The fact that NoiseBreakers® are individually tailored has a number of advantages; namely they are comfortable and therefore achieve a high level of acceptance by the wearer, in contrast to the conventional disposable plugs and ear muffs. Also they allow the wearer to communicate easily, but at the same time afford excellent protection.
The NoiseBreaker
Slimline for maximum comfort
The Slimline NoiseBreaker is concave, and affords the wearer maximum comfort whilst wearing a helmet. It can be vented with an acoustic filter, or it can be totally solid.
The fact that NoiseBreakers® are individually tailored has a number of advantages; namely they are comfortable and therefore achieve a high level of acceptance by the wearer, in contrast to the conventional disposable plugs and ear muffs. Also they allow the wearer to communicate easily, but at the same time afford excellent protection.
Cost Comparison
Disposable Earplugs
Cost per employee
Cost for 90 staff
Noisebreaker
Cost per employee
Cost for 90 staff
Cost saving by using NoiseBreakers
20p / pair
£0.20+vat
£18.00+vat
£95+vat/pair
£95+vat
£8,550+vat
n/a
n/a
3 pairs / day
£0.60+vat
£54.00+vat
3 pairs / day
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
5 days / wk
£3.00+vat
£270.00+vat
5 days / wk
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1 year cost (48 wks)
£144.00+vat
£12,960+vat
1 year cost (48 wks)
£95+vat
£8,550+vat
1 year
£4,410
3 year cost (144 wks)
£432.00+vat
£38,880+vat
3 year cost (144 wks)
£95+vat
£8,550+vat
3 year
£30,330
5 year cost (240 wks)
£720.00+vat
£64,800+vat
5 year cost (240 wks)
£95+vat
£8,550+vat
5 year
£56,250
Attenuation Data
Due to the perfect fit of NoiseBreakers, they work in the real world as they do in the laboratory and therefore the Standard Deviation is minimal. Hence to get a true picture of the attenuation of NoiseBreakers, the Mean Attenuation at each frequency is the key number, rather than the SNR (Single Number Rating)
Attenuation details on NoiseBreakers tested at Salford University Department of Applied Acoustics EN352-2:2002.
H | 28 |
M | 21 |
L | 17 |
SNR | 25.3 |

Videos
How to Fit a NoiseBreaker Ear Plug
Taking an Ear Impression
Washing your NoiseBreaker Ear Plugs
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