Industrial air curtains are a great way to seal off an entryway to separate two different environments. For example, you might want to keep hot air out and air conditioned air in. Or you might simply want to keep bugs and debris out of a work area. Air curtains, also known as air doors, create an air seal to prevent the environments from mixing.
Eldridge represents Berner’s quality air curtains and we can evaluate, size, and order the right curtain for your application. They’ve written an excellent article that goes into great detail about air curtains. Here are some of the basic information about air curtains from the article:
What is an Air Curtain?
An air curtain, also known as an air door, is a machine that blows a controlled stream of air across an opening to the other side to create an air seal. This seal separates different environments while allowing a smooth, uninterrupted flow of traffic and unobstructed vision through the opening. Because they help to contain heated or conditioned air, they provide sizable energy savings and increased personal comfort when applied in industrial or commercial settings. They also help to stop the infiltration of pollutants and flying insects.
Do Air Curtains Keep Flies Out?
Yes! And mosquitos, yellowjackets, and bees. Air curtains, sometimes referred to as fly fans, supply a high velocity stream of air across a door or window opening that keeps pests like insects from entering the building. These flies and other small insects, find the air stream too powerful for them to fly through and if they try, they are blown down or sideways before they can enter the building.
If you are interest in reading the Full article you can find it at: Air Curtains 101: How Berner Air Curtains Work. And as always, if you’re interested in exploring the possibilities of using this equipment in your facility, contact Eldridge today!