By the numbers
Real figures — not marketing language. Everything here is independently tested or drawn from 40 years of Australian installations.
STC 43
ACOUSTIC RATING
Market-leading sound attenuation. Independently tested.
30+
YEAR LIFESPAN
Durable aluminium panel construction — designed to outlast the fit-out.
6,000+
DOORS INSTALLED
Across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific — schools, churches, offices, and community centres.
40
YEARS IN MARKET
Deep institutional knowledge. One specialist focus — accordion doors.
Achieves an STC43 rating — exceeding the threshold for classrooms, church halls, and conference rooms — making it one of the highest-rated moveable partitions available in Australia.
A patented double-walled aluminium panel with an internal air cavity absorbs sound and impact without denting or scratching. No internal parts to fail — designed for a 30-year lifespan with minimal maintenance.
At just 18kg/m², DuraSound is one of the lightest acoustic partitions on the market. No floor tracks, no heavy lifting — one person can open or close even a large opening with ease.
Available up to 6 metres high with no practical width limitation. Single-parting, bi-parting, or multi-door configurations available — motorisation option for taller openings.
Seamlessly divide classrooms, multipurpose halls, or libraries with DuraFlex or DuraSound doors—allowing schools to adapt layouts for group work, assemblies, or exams in seconds.
DuraSound doors help maintain acoustic separation between adjoining spaces, keeping lessons focused and minimizing noise transfer between classrooms.
Designed for durability and ease of operation, our partitions stand up to daily use, ensuring long-term reliability in active learning spaces.
Use DuraFlex doors to easily reconfigure play areas, nap zones, or activity rooms—making it simple to adjust layouts throughout the day.
DuraSound doors help manage noise between rooms, creating calmer environments that support concentration, communication, and rest.
Designed with smooth operation, clean finishes, and no floor tracks, our partitions help maintain safe, clutter-free environments for young children.
DuraFlex and DuraSound doors allow worship halls to transform quickly—from large gatherings to smaller prayer rooms or community meetings.
DuraSound doors minimize sound transfer, ensuring peaceful services and private discussions without external interruptions.
With refined finishes and compact stacking, our partitions blend effortlessly with architectural interiors, preserving the visual harmony of sacred spaces.
From workshops to celebrations, DuraFlex doors allow staff to reconfigure halls, classrooms, or meeting areas quickly to suit changing community needs.
DuraSound partitions help reduce cross-room noise so multiple events can run simultaneously without disruption.
Easy to operate and requiring minimal effort, our systems make space management effortless for all staff and volunteers.
DuraFlex partitions divide gyms, halls, or event areas into separate zones for classes, meetings, or functions—then open up for large gatherings.
DuraSound doors help contain noise from active zones like courts or fitness rooms, improving comfort and usability across facilities.
Built for high-traffic environments, our doors deliver long-lasting performance and low maintenance, ideal for busy sports venues.
DuraFlex doors enable quick transformation between open-plan layouts and private meeting areas—supporting hybrid work and spontaneous collaboration.
DuraSound doors ensure speech privacy and reduce noise bleed between meeting rooms or work areas, improving overall productivity.
Available in a range of finishes and configurations, our partitions integrate seamlessly into modern interiors, reflecting your brand’s design standards.
“We installed our DuraSound to give us the flexibility to create two separate meeting rooms, or open the space into one larger room for customer functions and staff events.
When used as two rooms, the acoustic performance is excellent—you wouldn’t even know another meeting is happening next door.
It’s also incredibly easy to operate, making it simple to switch between configurations as needed.”
Mark Twidle
Systems Advisory Services IT
A few frequently
asked questions
An acoustic moveable partition is a folding wall system that divides a space while significantly reducing sound transmission between areas. Unlike a standard room divider, an acoustic partition uses a double-walled construction with an internal air cavity to absorb and block airborne sound. DuraSound is MPA's acoustic partition — rated STC43, it's designed for spaces where noise control is a genuine requirement, not just a visual separation.
STC (Sound Transmission Class) measures how well a partition reduces airborne sound — the higher the number, the better the performance. As a guide: STC33 suits primary school classrooms and small meeting rooms; STC38 is appropriate for church halls, conference rooms, and general classroom use. DuraSound's STC43 rating exceeds both thresholds, making it suitable for the vast majority of commercial and educational applications. If you have a particularly noise-sensitive environment, contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
DuraSound is a double-walled aluminium partition with an internal air cavity running the full length and height of the door. This air space acts as a sound buffer, absorbing impact and significantly reducing the transfer of airborne noise. The patented twin track system means there are no internal mechanical parts to degrade over time — the acoustic performance of the partition remains consistent throughout its lifespan.
A DuraSound partition will significantly reduce sound, but no moveable partition can fully eliminate it. The final acoustic performance of any installation depends on the surrounding construction. Peripheral leakage through suspended ceilings, floors, or HVAC vents can limit effectiveness — this is a building design consideration, not a product limitation. For best results, the partition should be specified alongside appropriate ceiling and floor treatments.
DuraSound is available in heights up to 6 metres with no practical limitation on width. Manual operation is standard, with motorisation recommended for openings taller than 4 metres. It can be configured as single-parting, bi-parting, or multi-door to suit your layout.
Despite its double-walled construction, DuraSound weighs just 18kg/m² — making it one of the lightest acoustic partitions on the market and easy to operate with one hand. There are no floor tracks to trip over or clean around. If a panel is ever damaged, it can be replaced in place by maintenance staff using basic tools, without removing the entire system. DuraSound carries a 3-year manufacturer's warranty and is designed for a 30-year lifespan.
DuraSound is most commonly specified in schools and universities, where classrooms need to be divided without permanent walls. It's also widely used in churches and community halls, conference and meeting rooms, aged care facilities, and multipurpose sports and community centres — any space where large areas need to be subdivided flexibly and quietly.
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