Gravity Ventilators - Industrial Ventilation Systems

Did you know there is a way to keep facilities cool and comfortable as well as improve indoor air quality without using a single watt of power? Gravity ventilators are a natural, no electricity needed solution for your industrial ventilation systems.

Our experts strategically install these around your building’s envelope to let hot air and contaminants out and increase fresh air inside. These devices, also called natural ventilators, take advantage of a few things to increase ventilation without using power.

We’ve all heard that heat rises, and this natural buoyancy of warm air helps gravity ventilators keep your facility cool. As hot air rises toward the ceilings, gravity ventilators help it escape outside and allow cooler fresh air in. Wind pressure also helps these devices provide natural ventilation.

Natural ventilation is likely as old as enclosed human-built spaces themselves. For example, Native American teepees left an opening at the top to allow smoke from fires to vent outside. Most historic buildings also utilized gravity ventilation in their industrial ventilation systems, especially if they were built before air conditioning was widely available.

However, modern knowledge and technology has made it possible to increase effectiveness and airflow for gravity ventilators. This means that even the most demanding and heavy-duty industrial ventilation systems can use natural ventilation!

Our experts supply Air-Therm gravity ventilators to provide you with superior quality, and innovative design for your natural ventilation needs.

Gravity ventilation offers many benefits for your facility, including:

Lower operating costs
Energy savings
Low maintenance costs
Cool, comfortable interiors
Increased fresh air

Continuous Natural Ventilators

Many of the natural ventilators we use in industrial ventilation systems can be installed in single units or in continuous runs. Continuous Gravity Ventilators allow for even more natural energy savings. When a good fit, they can reduce the number of fans and other energy consuming ventilation equipment while still helping to create a successful environment for your employees.

When it comes to industrial ventilation systems, there is often a massive heat load to consider. Our experts look at the heat load for your facility to determine just how much ventilation you need to keep the environment cool enough for your workers. Because there are so many different sources of heat gain, we frequently recommend installing continuous natural ventilators to provide as much gravity ventilation as possible. This can help reduce the energy needed to keep you building safe and comfortable, as well as the stress on ventilation equipment.