Audible Accessories

When you're using any piece of audible equipment, whether bells, horns, buzzers or other types of electronic sounders, you'll need high quality audible accessories to ensure maximum performance and longevity.

Audibles are used across a variety of industries, both commercial and domestic, and span a wide range of applications. Many audible alarms are used primarily to signal a safety warning such as a fire, and therefore it's imperative that they consistently function to their optimum.

With RS selection of audible accessories, you're sure to find exactly what you need to get the most out of your sounders or sirens and maintain a safe working environment. Search our range below and discover quality audible attachments for all your applications from leading brands such as Mallory Sonalert, Floyd Bell Inc., and our own brand RS PRO.

Types of audible accessories

The specific types of audible accessories you need will depend on the exact application and the functionality of your alarm or sounder. At RS, we have accessories and attachments to suit most requirements, enabling easy mounting of your audible device, long-lasting performance and clear sound quality.

• Volume control kit - With our Mallory Sonalert SCVC volume control kit for panel mount alarms, you can manually alter the volume of your alarm to suit your application and environment. With attenuation from 10 to 15 decibels, it's ideal for a variety of situations where you need to adjust the level of sound.
• Neoprene gasket - This versatile audible accessory for panel mount alarms will assist in sealing the panel hole, helping to achieve long-lasting durability and function. Easy to fit, a neoprene gasket such as Mallory Sonalert ACC03 is assembled simply by placing onto the threaded neck of a compatible alarm. The neck is then secured in the panel hole with a mounting nut and is tightened by hand.
• Compression washer - These types of audible attachments help to prevent leakage in and around the alarm by providing pressure on the seal to create a watertight fit.
• Mounting stem - In heavy duty industrial settings, our RS PRO 1999757 mounting stem will make light work of installing audible beacons onto a variety of surfaces in a range of workplace environments.

Audible attachments and accessories - what to consider

When installing any audible equipment, you'll need to consider a few factors to ensure you select the right product for the task and this will then determine which accessories you'll need. Before choosing your audible accessories, you might want to consider the following:

• The intended application for your audible equipment - Sounders can be used for an extensive range of functions such as emergency alarms as well as to make announcements or signal the use of another piece of equipment or machinery. They're commonplace across many industries such as manufacturing, warehouses, marine and construction, and the audible accessories you need will vary across each application.
• Environmental conditions - The location of your equipment will impact the types of attachments you might require. If your workplace has varying levels of noise, you might want to consider a manual volume control on your alarm system, for example.

For external alarms, you'll want to properly seal and protect the panel hole with a compression washer attachment, therefore maximizing water resistance and keeping your audible equipment in good working condition.

• Mounting options - The location of your buzzer, alarm or bell will determine your mounting options. Making use of audible attachments, such as a mounting stem and fixings, can help secure the equipment onto the panel.

Where can audible accessories be used?

Wherever there's audible equipment in use such as electronic sounders, buzzers, bells, horns or sirens, you might need to utilize attachments or accessories to help improve or maintain their function.

This could be across industries with hazardous working environments to signal a fire or other emergency where staff need to be evacuated. Examples include construction, engineering, marine environments, and factories. Alarms might also be used to convey important information, the functioning of machinery or other warning signals in a range of workplaces.

Audible accessories from RS

As North America's leading distributor of electronic parts and components, RS provides a high-quality selection of audible accessories for all your application needs. With products from the best brands in the industry, you can trust us to deliver the highest standard of supplies, straight to your door. Whether you need audible attachments for domestic, commercial or industrial use, we have you covered.

Explore our range below to discover the ideal solution for your audible equipment needs or, if you have any questions about our products, get in touch with our expert team. We make customer service our priority and strive to deliver quality products on time.

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