Stephen Benes is a regional sales manager at Berner International Corp., New Castle, Pa., a leading manufacturer of air curtains with models accommodating retail, industrial, commercial, and institutional uses. For more information, call 800-245-4455, e-mail sbenes@berner.com, or visit www.berner.com.
Air curtains keep unwanted cold or hot air from infiltrating an open doorway during winter or summer, respectively. The units also keep out flying insects and maintain a comfortable working environment for employees.
There has been a deluge of recent technological advancements that are creating new air curtain applications that were barely imaginable 10 years ago. Advancements have ranged from more efficient electric heaters to manufacturing improvements that now extend lengths up to 16 feet.
Contractors are using air curtains (aka, air doors) increasingly to solve their clients’ energy challenges today. Whether it’s solving energy loss problems on existing buildings or value-engineering new building projects, air curtains can generate energy savings and satisfied clients.
