Both the Horizontal air curtains and vertical air curtains are used to separate indoor and outdoor environments. We can choose them according the detail requirements and installation environment.
the benefit of vertical and horizontal air curtain
Energy saving,as it can prevent the inside cold air or hot air coming out,so it can maintain a consistent indoor temperature,reducing the load on HVAC systems.
Insect control: it can help to prevent insects, dust, and other contaminants from entering a space, improving indoor air quality.
Vertical-type air curtain
Vertical air curtains,are mounted on the side of a doorway.This creates a barrier that runs from one side door to the other side to separate indoor and outdoor air. Vertical air curtains are often used for larger doorways and in applications where there is more space of the door side.
the vertical air curtain application
Large retail stores and supermarkets
Loading docks and shipping bays
Warehouse and distribution centers
Manufacturing facilities and factories
Cold storage facilities
Clean rooms and laboratories
Hospitals and medical facilities
Sports arenas and stadiums
Transportation hubs such as airports and train stations
Large commercial buildings with high traffic areas.
Horizontal-type air curtain
Horizontal air curtains are mounted on the top of the doorway and blow air from ceiling to floor, creating a barrier between indoor and outdoor air. They are typically used for smaller doorways where there is enough space on the top of the door.
The application of horizontal type air curtain
Restaurants and cafes
Small retail shops and stores
Small loading dock areas
Drive-through windows
Office buildings and lobbies
Pharmacies and hospitals
Food processing facilities
Manufacturing facilities
Automotive repair shops
Small warehouses and storage areas
The date sheet
Category | Vertical Air Curtain | Horizontal Air Curtain |
Orientation | Vertical | Horizontal |
Airflow Direction | Downward | Forward |
Installation | on the side of Doorway | on the top of Doorway |
Coverage Area | Wide | Narrow |
Airflow Velocity | High | Low |
Energy Efficiency | Better | Lower |
Sound Level | Louder | quiter |
Applications | Storefronts, Glass Walls, Service Windows | Industrial Doors, Loading Docks, Warehouses |