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Systems Furniture - Industry Lingo

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To make the right business purchases, you have to know the language. Here's a guide to cubicle lingo.

Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC)
Noise absorption measurement, ranging from 0 to 1.00, with 1.00 offering the most absorption. Panels with 0.85 NRC will have very good sound dampening qualities.

Sound Transmission Class (STC)
Measurement of sound control from 35 to 60, 60 being the highest. 40+ indicates very reliable sound control.

Worksurface
The systems furniture equivalent of a desktop.

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