MSA3 Model

MAXIM SILENCER APPLICATIONS

Size A B C N O P Est. Wt.
Min. Max.
4" 16 54 4 6 1/2 25 11 51 120
5" 18 64 5 6 31 12 61 170
6" 22 72 6 8 35 14 69 1/2 255
8" 26 85 8 9 1/2 41 1/2 16 82 1/2 390
10" 30 103 10 11 50 18 1/2 100 670
12" 36 118 12 13 58 21 1/2 115 1010
14" 40 117 14 16 56 23 1/2 114 1300
16" 45 134 16 18 65 26 131 1830
18" 50 152 18 20 74 29 149 2350
20" 54 175 20 21 87 31 172 2870
22" 60 185 22 23 92 34 182 3470
24" 64 208 24 25 105 36 205 1/4 4450
26" 68 225 26 26 115 38 225 1/4 5500
28" 72 253 28 28 128 40 250 1/2 6240
30" 78 262 30 30 133 43 259 1/2 7150
Note: Dimensions are in inches, weights are in pounds.

Typical Applications: Features: Optional Accessories:
• Internal combustion engine
exhausts
• High efficient spark arresting
capability
• Advanced acoustical design
• Heavy duty, all welded
construction and long
service life
• Easily installed in any
position
• Prime coated exterior finish
• Backfire relief covers
• Flexible connectors
• Companion flanges
• Cleanout openings
• Side inlets
• Horizontal or vertical
support arrangements
• Special painting
Sample Specification:
The silencer shall be a MAXIM Model MSA3 for Excellent noise control in sensitive applications requiring spark arresting capability. The construction shall be heavy wall, all welded, carbon steel construction and protected by a single coat of shop primer. The design of the silencer shall be suitable for mounting in any position and shall be complete with the following available options:

MSA4 – Best Chamber Type Spark
Arresting– Expected Attenuation is 28 to
32dBA

Use a model MSA4 for the highest degree of “critical”
grade silencing for areas requiring “hospital quiet”
noise reductions and spark arresting feature.

The MSA4 is presently the top-of-the-line silencer
without resorting to multiple silencers in series or
custom designed silencers.

MSA3 – Excellent Chamber Type Spark
Arresting– Expected Attenuation is 24 to 28
dBA

Use a model MSA3 for quiet residential areas where
background noise is relatively low and “critical” grade
silencing with spark arresting feature is required.

Example: For truly quiet residential areas where ambient
noise levels are very low and the sounds of birds
singing and the soft hum of air conditioning units may
be the noticeable noise features.

MSA2 – Better Chamber Type Spark
Arresting– Expected Attenuation is 21 to 24
dBA

Use a model MSA2 in residential areas where
background noise is present but not objectionable and
spark arresting feature is desired. In these areas,
installation of an MSA2 on an engine exhaust is
intended to bring the noise level down to match the
ambient noise levels.

Example: In a quieter residential areas off the main
traffic areas and away from constant noise sources.

MSA1 – Good Chamber Type Spark Arresting– Expected Attenuation is 17 to 20 dBA

Use a model MSA1 in residential and light industrial
areas for spark arresting capability where background
noise is relatively high and constant and the need for
higher degrees of silencing is minimal.

Example: In residential neighborhoods having high
traffic or light industry with relatively constant
background noise. Residents in these areas are
typically accustomed to the noise or make some efforts
to shield themselves from the ever present background
noise . Use of an MSA1 can keep engine exhaust noise
within existing noise levels.