What to consider when choosing air curtains?

When the temperature outside is significantly different (especially in winter months), places where doors are constantly opening and closing, the question of how to protect the room from air infiltration becomes relevant. Air curtains are designed for this purpose, creating an invisible air barrier, allowing to maintain not only the temperature in the room, but also protecting it from insects, dust and smoke infiltration. Read below to find out how to choose the most suitable air curtains for your specific situation!

Heating type

Air curtains can provide warm air using both electricity and water. Devices that operate with electricity usually cost less, but in the long run, air curtains that heat with water connected to the local water supply/heating system are more cost-effective. There are also air curtains without heating function, but in that case, there will be noticeable heat loss during the winter period.

Heating power

Indicated in kilowatts (kW). The higher the heating power of the air curtains, the more electricity they will consume. However, it should be noted that heating power goes hand in hand with device performance; in other words, higher power is required to create more intense airflow.

Airflow rate (m3/h)

Indicates how much air (cubic meters) the air curtains can recirculate in an hour. The higher this indicator, the more effectively and intensively the air curtains will work, preventing airflow, dust and insects. Many air curtains have multiple operating modes, allowing you to adjust the level of airflow.

Working width and size

Indicates the width over which the air curtains will create an invisible air barrier. To achieve the best result, the working width of the air curtains should be slightly wider than the doors or gates themselves. If the doors or gates are particularly wide, installing multiple air curtains side by side is a suitable solution. Also pay attention to the size of the air curtains, whether it is possible to install the specific model in the intended location.

Placement position

The most common air curtains are designed to be placed horizontally, above the doors or gates, blowing air downwards. However, there are also air curtains that are placed in a vertical position, that is, in one or both side gaps of the gates or doors.

Number of modes

The simplest air curtain models have only one operating mode. If you want to adjust the intensity of the device according to specific conditions (for example, make the air barrier stronger on colder days, and weaker on warmer days or when the doors are less frequently opened), make sure that the air curtains have multiple operating modes.

Remote control

If you don't want to go to the curtains every time you turn them on or off, or change their operating modes, choose a model with a remote control. This aspect is particularly important if the air curtains are installed horizontally above the doors or gates, where it is difficult to access them, as well as in places with high foot traffic.

Noise level

Decibels (dB) indicate how loud the air curtains are; the higher the value, the louder the device will operate. For comparison, 40 decibels corresponds to the noise generated by most refrigerators, while 60 decibels corresponds to an alarm clock. The noise level is also influenced by the specific operating mode; the more intense it is, the louder the air curtains will be.

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