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Industrial centers & warehouses

Comfortable conditions extending productivity using large air curtains of Olefini

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FAQ

The following guide provides answers on frequently asked questions about air curtains. Please click on a question to view the corresponding answer.


Can I use an Air Curtain at home?

Of course you can, provided that the most suitable model is selected and configured according to the given application

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How difficult is it to operate an air curtain?

The air curtain is one simple appliance. It is very easy to operate it via simple controls for the fan speed and heating or cooling elements it may feature.

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How to choose an Air curtain

This can be accomplished with the help of the specially designed product wizard in our website.  To access the wizard, please follow this link  Air Curtain Wizard

 

 

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Typical applications for Air Curtains?

Usually in commercial or industrial buildings, though it is also very reasonable to install air curtains in residential applications as well.  The key to a successful installation is the selection of the most suitable air curtain for the given application.

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What else can I use an air curtain for, besides air conditioning insulation?

The air curtain while insulating the air conditioned space, recycles the ambient air resulting in an homogenized equally cooled / heated air within the operating space.  It is even possible with the help of specially designed software by our company to configure the air curtain as a room heater/cooler while the door that protects is closed.  This is an optional feature that is realized by the use of door sensors so that the air curtain works in different modes according to the door states.

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What is an air curtain?

 

It is a very specialized, long and thin fan which is designed especially for installation above doors or windows that need to be open while the building space at the same times should be air conditioned.

 

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What is the benefit of using an Air curtain?

Well it all depends on the given application (door dimensions, selected model) but energy savings in the monthly electrical bill with figures of 15% to 75% are possible.  To achieve the maximum energy saving, the air curtain must be carefully sized for the given application.

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What is the noise level of an air curtain?

The air curtain is a specialized fan with relatively large air flow figures.  It is reasonable to assume that the stronger the air curtain, the higher the noise level.  Our research and development department, always try to minimize the noise level of each model by carefully modeling the parameters that affect it.  In most cases, the noise level of the air curtain is not a problem for commercial or even industrial applications.

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What is the power consumption of an Air Curtain?

The power consumption depends on the size of the air curtain (air flow or capacity) and from the optional heating of cooling elements it may has.  For the low capacity models, a figure of 100 to 260watt of power should be assumed.  It is also important to mentioned that there are two kind of air heating curtains.  Those that use electrical heaters, and those with heat water element.  The later types, are very economical in their operation.

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Why do I need an Air Curtain?

To insulate an air conditioned space even if the door/window (guarded by the air curtain) is open.  This air curtain limits the air masses that try to enter or leave the air conditioned space.

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