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New model in the Zen air curtain catalogue The Airtècnics air curtain catalogue has been expanded with a new model in the Zen range, which combines decorative appeal with stylish design. The new addition measures 3000 mm, making it suitable for very wide doors. For this size, the available operating range comprises M, ECG and MG power fans. The available heating options remain the same: electric, water coil and heat pump. A version without heating is also available. The heating capacity and door coverage are identical to those of the smaller Zen air curtain models. ...

The Airtècnics team has developed a significant improvement to the filters in its air curtains with the aim of making installation, maintenance and cleaning easier. This update reflects the company’s commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.The air curtains incorporate filters designed to trap particles and protect the proper functioning of the motors, thereby helping to extend the equipment’s service life and maintain its performance. The main innovation lies in the new filter configuration, which incorporates an ...

UTAS refurbishment and energy-saving projects Today we’re sharing details of the refurbishment of two air handling units for a dairy and fresh produce manufacturing plant in the agri-food sector, carried out by our partners at Rosenberg France. The company had two objectives with this refurbishment of the units:Energy savings. This is the key feature of the compact EC PlugFan fan modules, thanks to their electronically commutated motors. Process reliability thanks to system redundancy; this provides a non-stop system that ensures nominal flow and pressure performance, ...

The renovation of an Air Handling Unit (AHU) in tertiary sector buildings cannot be viewed as an expense, but rather as a strategic investment with measurable returns. In a context where energy efficiency marks the difference between a competitive installation and an obsolete one, updating the key components of a dual-flow AHU can result in energy savings exceeding 40% and virtually eliminate unplanned shutdowns. In this article, we explain what a comprehensive AHU renovation entails, what technologies make it possible, and why system redundancy is the differentiating factor most ...

This year,  Airtècnics celebrates 40 years It is a significant milestone and also a good time to look back and reflect on the journey we have taken. Because behind these 40 years lie a great deal of hard work, many people, and a philosophy that we have strived to keep intact from day one. Our aim has always been the same: to do things properly. To work with rigour, understand the needs of each customer and offer reliable, efficient solutions designed to last. This approach to our work has guided us throughout these four decades and has, step by step, defined the ...

Hospitals are places with a high traffic of people, so air curtains are a necessity in these buildings. Their wide entrances, entrance halls with nearby stairs and long corridors, make them places of great complexity in terms of ventilation.  In these spaces, drafts and energy losses are usually generated, air barriers are the best allies to guarantee energy savings and avoid the inconvenience caused to users. In addition, they contribute to the protection of the controlled indoor environment that these spaces require. Irish Ventilation and Filtration, Airtècnics ...

Fans are key elements in any ventilation, air conditioning or environmental control system. In industrial and commercial environments, their correct selection directly impacts energy efficiency, air quality and operational performance.At Airtècnics, as specialists in ventilation solutions and air curtains, we address in this guide the types of fans, their technical characteristics and their real-world applications, with a practical approach oriented towards engineering and technical specification.What is a fan and how does it work? A fan is a set of motor and ...

Airtècnics air curtains are a reliable choice for energy efficiency and comfort. The young women’s fashion brand Brownie clearly understands this and has chosen to install a recessed Windbox air curtain, ensuring HVAC savings and a comfortable environment for customers and staff within the store. Recessed Windbox air curtains are a high-performance solution for premises that do not require strict environmental separation but still need to reduce climate control energy consumption.  On this occasion, our client opted for air curtains that would remain discreet ...

Airtècnics expands its 0-10 V analogue control solution with an enhanced version of the PM-6 potentiometer, designed to provide greater operability, monitoring and safety in installations with EC fans and HVAC equipment. The new version incorporates three key improvements: an integrated ON/OFF button, alarm signalling via LED, and minimum fan start voltage adjustment. A set of features that transforms a simple manual control into a more complete management tool adapted to current installation requirements.   Potentiometer 0-10V PM-60-10 V control with ...

A retrofit project involves the modernization of an air handling unit (AHU) in a building by replacing traditional belt-driven fans with multiple EC PlugFans arranged in a fan wall configuration. On this occasion, our partners at Rosenberg France carried out a triple project involving three AHUs at a military building. The three horizontal double-flow AHUs date back to 1998, each handling 40,000 m³/h, with installed power of 29 kW in supply air and 11 kW in return air. Two units operated continuously, while the third served as a backup system.  Although the cooling ...

Once again, the Airtècnics team flies to the United States to attend one of the most influential events in the ventilation industry, AHR Expo Las Vegas, where hundreds of companies from the ventilation and air conditioning sectors come together, along with thousands of attendees, to share the latest advances and knowledge in technology and efficiency.  AHR Expo - Las Vegas The importance of being present at one of the most important trade shows in the world lies in the number of people and potential clients you can connect with, create new ...

Airtècnics continues to advance in indoor air quality (IAQ) by adding photocatalysis technology to its range of compact backward-curved PlugFan units. Photocatalysis is applied for active air disinfection (without filtration), combining high aerodynamic performance, energy efficiency and continuous purification in HVAC ventilation systems and OEM solutions.    Ventilation and disinfection in one The backward-curved fans incorporate disinfection technology based on a catalyst activated by ultraviolet light that generates advanced oxidation reactions. This ...