It’s no surprise that construction, like most industries, has placed significant focus on energy efficiency. From the material used during the build to the smart technology found throughout a completed project, energy efficiency is critical (and often required!) Quite simply, if you’re not taking steps to make your projects as efficient as possible, you’re missing a big opportunity.
A properly installed air curtain can check off numerous boxes when it comes to energy savings. It’s not just the traditional benefits the air curtain provides but the operational efficiency of the air curtain itself. One of the key features of an energy efficient air curtain is its quick startup time, which we’ll take a look at below.
Quick Operational Startup - When a door opens, timing is everything. Even the slightest delay between air curtain activation and full-speed operation can allow outside air to rush in. This can compromise temperature control and efficiency. Powered Aire’s ECo motors are designed to complement a building’s energy savings and green initiatives by offering some of the fastest start-up times on the market. This means complete coverage as soon as the door opens.
Powered Aire’s ECo line of air doors feature electrically commutated (EC) motors that are significantly more energy efficient than traditional motors with the time between motor activation and maximum speed being less than 1 second. Whether exposed or mounted in the ceiling, Powered Aire’s ECo Air Curtains are designed to meet nearly every application.
Why is it important for my air curtain to start quickly?
Immediate activation is particularly valuable in high-traffic settings where doors open frequently or remain open for extended periods. The quick startup ensures continuous protection, maintaining the integrity of the indoor environment without interruption. It also prevents energy waste that would otherwise occur during those critical moments when the barrier is not fully established.
More than just an air curtain
Furthermore, energy-efficient air curtains often incorporate advanced technologies such as Smart Controls, remote WiFi operation and BACnet integration. This means the air curtain can be instantly adjusted to meet changing conditions. Powered Aire Air Barriers can also serve as space heaters to combat the cold area near a door, operating independently of the building’s HVAC system.
The Expected Benefits
There are of course the traditional benefits of an air curtain that cannot be overlooked—and which can play an even greater role in maximizing energy efficiency. By separating the conditioned inside air from the unconditioned outside air, air curtains help reduce the strain on a building’s HVAC system. This can create significant energy savings that can be realized in the form of lower energy costs. In fact, a properly installed air curtain can pay for itself in as little as two years. Click here to see the potential cost savings you can expect from an air curtain.
A Powered Aire air curtain can be a smart investment for any facility seeking to improve energy performance, indoor air quality, and overall comfort. Their ability to reduce energy loss, block contaminants, and maintain stable indoor conditions makes them an essential component of modern building design. Coupled with their rapid startup time, which ensures immediate and complete doorway coverage, air curtains deliver both practical and financial benefits that extend well beyond their initial installation.