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WHAT IS AIR CURTAIN?

The air curtains are the devices that blocks the entrance of negative outdoor air (hot-cold-contaminated air-humidity-dust-insect) into the indoor environment (through horizontal or vertical air flow depending on the installation) by keeping the indoor heated or cooled (in other words, conditioned) air quality and curtaining through blowing air at a certain speed.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF AIR CURTAIN?

The usage purpose of the air curtain is; to save energy by protecting the indoor heated or cooled air, and to act like an invisible door by working effectively to prevent the entrance of outdoor cold or hot, dusty, contaminated air and insects. The air curtain divides both sections by insulating them from each other.

It provides isolation between two sections at maximum level according to the ambient and seasonal conditions. Thus, both acts as a closed door and also eliminates the problems caused by a closed door (customer-entrance-exit etc.).

IN WHERE THE AIR CURTAINS CAN BE USED?

  • When environments with different temperatures are wanted to be created,
  • When the Heat Isolation or Protection is mandatory,
  • For keeping the working environment comfort conditions,
  • For the protection of working environments as hygienic living areas,
  • When the energy saving and Customer circulation are wanted to be ensured at the maximum level.

The air curtains can be used in; Hotels, Stores, Hospitals, Markets, Restaurants, Cafés, In-Arcade doors-clearances, Health centres, Shopping malls, Airports, Jewellers, Pharmacies, Cold rooms, etc.

EFFICIENCY OF AIR CURTAIN 

The purpose of the Air Curtain is to protect the indoor capacity from the outdoor negative effects in clearances where door or curtaining is desired. For this reason, the installation after the correct selection increases the efficiency of the device. The air curtain performs the curtaining by blowing air at a certain speed into the door clearance where it is installed. Thus it provides a strong air flow. This air flow acts as a door that prevents the loss of heat and moisture alone. Air flow at the ground level must be less than 1.5-2.0 m/sec.

AIR CURTAIN INSTALLATION METHODS

Horizontal or vertical installation can be made according to the air curtain necessity and the location of the door. This must be stated during the discovery and ordering.

AGAINST PLASTIC METAL

Industrial plastic has superior anti-corrosion and insulation properties. The durability of the parts has been improved with the low friction effect and special lubrication system on moving parts. The production cost of plastic is quite lower than the metal. Furthermore, plastic has a superior strength/density ratio. (The density of plastic is 4-6 times less compared to metal).
Furthermore, (307 N / mm²) strength of PA-66 CF-40 polyamide can compete with (370 N / mm²) strength of steel. As a result, the plastic parts with this strength are lighter than metal. (3-4 layers) In addition to these, the abrasion resistance of the plastic case ensures a beautiful appearance for a long time. All of these are the properties that are the results of high production technology that you can benefit at a much cheaper price.

SAFETY OF AIR CURTAIN

The pads and electrical heaters of OLEFINI Air Curtains have overheating protection. There are 3 to 6 PTC thermostats that protect each heating element. These thermostats stop working when the temperature is above 65°C.

Industrial plastic deformation starts at 180°C. and plastic protects its structural strength between 110-130°C. Furthermore, when turning the air curtain off, the fan continues to operate until the heater is completely cooled down, this is a delay system that prevents the heater from overheating and damaging the device. S and P series air curtain models have been equipped with a wired, electrical heater (TBEI) that allows quick cooling down (for large surfaced areas). The wired electrical heater never catches fire or overheats even if the power is suddenly turned off.

It ensures extra safety since the device is designed as to have 3 or 6 thermal fuses for each heating element.



OPERATION OF THE DEVICE

All w/o heater (fan radius 100 mm), mini, monoblock case models of OLEFINI have been equipped with control buttons installed on the control panel. Control panel installation on OLEFINI Air Curtains is a very easy process. Without heater (fan radius 120 mm, 133 mm, 160 mm) and all heated units (electrical and water) have been supported with a wall mounted cable controller. All operations that can be performed over cable controller can also be performed over standard remote controller. The user can operate multiple devices with one controller. By connecting the controller to one device and connecting other devices with a simple telephone cable, all can be operated at the same time.

  • Fireproof - Non-flammable plastic shutters and side covers,
  • Fireproof heat resistant fan impeller,
  • Cross-blown fan impeller specially manufactured for air curtain,
  • High efficiency specially manufactured electrical heaters,
  • 3 protection thermostats in devices with right and left motor (controls each heater separately),
  • 6 protection thermostats in devices with motor in the middle,
  • 2 cooling thermostats in devices with motor in the middle (ensures the heat on to be removed when the device is turned off)
  • 1 cooling thermostat in devices with right and left motor,
  • The functional on-off-speed button-touch cable controller with thermal power level indicator are standard in all electrical heater devices,
  • Standard remote controller in all models (except 100 mm w/o Heater General Type)
  • Frame has electrostatic paint against corrosion
  • Fireproof non-flammable plastic frame in monoblock types,
  • Special fan bearing; self-lubricating bearing system during operation,
  • A balance test on each device; fan impeller and complete system test,
  • Possibility to control all heaters separately (control in 3 stages),
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  • Optional dust filter in all models,
  • Highest performance with low noise level,
  • Models compatible with New Logic system,
  • 2 operations in one with INTELLECT series (both air curtain and electrical heater)
  • BMS - With the building automation system, ability to control all devices, from 1 to 240, from a single point,
  • Copper pipe aluminium wrapped battery in models working with water and steam,
  • The materials used are lead-proof (ROHS certificate),
  • Easy installation (installation pier standard)
  • Electrical material and cables in accordance with the standards,
  • ISO 9001: 2000-UL, CE and ROHS quality certificates,
  • The highest performance in the smallest dimensions in terms of aesthetics and efficiency,
  • 2-years REAL WARRANTY (approved by the Ministry of Industry General Directorate of Protection of Consumer and Competition), plus 1 year WARRANTY for online Warranty registrations as a special application of OLEFINI-ÖZFRİGOTEKNİK.
  • Over 100 Air curtains, the most effective performance
  • TSE Certified Head Office and Regional Services

Performs curtaining with ambient air.

With fan radius of 100 – 110 – 120 – 133 – 160 mm and attachable widths ranging from 100 cm to 200 cm, they are performance devices that can be used safely in all doors.

They are durable devices with cross-inspired, heat-resistant, Fireproof - non-flammable plastic shutters and side covers, frame with electrostatic paint against corrosion, self-lubricating special fan bearings during operation, balance test performed separately for each device, air guide channels, low noise level, easy installation, electrical materials compatible with the standards and cables.

Usage areas are; Hotels, Terminals, Gas Stations, Airports, Agencies, Galleries, Banks, Real Estates, Stores, Jewellers, Schools, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Health Centres, Markets, Shops, Restaurants, Vehicle Service Windows, Cafeterias, Cold Rooms, Coiffure & Beauty Salons, Internet Cafes.

Performs curtaining through warming the air it absorbed from the ambient air in the Winter season with the ambient air in Summer season.

With fan radius of 70 – 80 – 100 – 110 – 120 – 133 – 160 mm and attachable widths ranging from 70 cm to 200 cm, they are performance devices that can be used safely in all doors.  
They are durable devices with cross-inspired, heat-resistant, Fireproof - non-flammable plastic shutters and side covers, frame with electrostatic paint against corrosion, Highly efficient heating capacity, 3 protection thermostats in devices with right and left motor, 6 protection thermostats in devices with motor in the middle (controls each heater separately), 1 cooling thermostat in devices with right and left motor and 2 cooling thermostats in devices with motor in the middle (ensures the heat on to be removed when the device is turned off), on-off-speed button-touch cable controller with thermal power level indicator and remote controller, self-lubricating special fan bearings during operation, balance test performed separately for each device, Separate controlling of all heaters and possibility to operate at 3 different levels of heating, air guide channels, low noise level, easy installation, electrical materials compatible with the standards and cables.  

Usage areas are; Hotels, Terminals, Gas Stations, Airports, Agencies, Galleries, Banks, ATMs, Real Estates, Stores, Jewellers, Schools, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Health Centres, Markets, Shops, Restaurants, Vehicle Service Windows, Cafeterias, Coiffure & Beauty Salons, Internet Cafes.

Performs curtaining through warming the air it absorbed from the ambient air in the Winter season with the ambient air in Summer season. It is collected in three main groups as General, Commercial and Industrial.  

With fan radius of 100 – 120 – 133 – 160 mm and attachable widths ranging from 100 cm to 210 cm, they are performance devices that can be used safely in all doors.  
They are durable devices with copper pipe aluminium wrapped battery, cross-inspired, heat-resistant, fireproof - non-flammable plastic shutters and side covers, frame with electrostatic paint against corrosion, highly efficient heating capacity, on-off-speed button-touch cable controller with thermal power level indicator and remote controller, self-lubricating special fan bearings during operation, balance test performed separately for each device, possibility to operate at 3 different levels, air guide channels, low noise level, easy installation, electrical materials compatible with the standards and cables.

Usage areas are; Hotels, Terminals, Gas Stations, Airports, Agencies, Galleries, Banks, Real Estates, Stores, Jewellers, Schools, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Health Centres, Markets, Shops, Restaurants, Cafeterias, Coiffure & Beauty Salons, Internet Cafes equipped with central heating system.