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Three times more effective against the infiltration of outside air, and far more energy efficient than vestibules. This was the result when air curtains were tested by the world's leading authority on air movement and system equipment for air.

Which is the most quiet air curtain? How big an entrance will the air curtain cover? For customers to make accurate comparisons, all manufacturers need to measure in the same way.

A CFD-analysis (Computational Fluid Dynamics) conducted by Mechartés has concluded that installing an air curtain from Frico would significantly reduce the exchange of air-conditioned air from the inside and hot air from the outside. The results show great energy and economic savings as well as an improved indoor climate.

Extensive investigation published by AMCA gave results. Now air curtains are an approved alternative to building vestibules in American building code IECC 2015.

Eurovent is the European Committee for manufacturers of HVAC and representatives of major European national associations in the industry of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling.

Air conditioning consumes more energy than heating and demand for cooling, and particularly air conditioning, is growing exponentially.

Air curtains create an air barrier between hot and cold, both to prevent cold outdoor air from entering, while the heated air is kept inside, and to protect air conditioned premises and refrigerated rooms. A correctly installed air curtain reduces draughts, creates a comfortable indoor environment and reduces energy losses at doors and doorways.