Air Curtains – Energy-Efficient Airflow Solutions
Air curtains, also known as Door Air Curtains, Door Heater or Airwalls, are essential tools for controlling indoor environments in commercial, industrial, and retail spaces. By creating a controlled airflow barrier at doorways, air curtains separate indoor and outdoor air, reducing energy loss, maintaining comfort, and enhancing hygiene. They are a versatile solution that meets the demands of businesses around the world.
Understanding Air Curtain Technology
Air curtains are advanced devices installed above doorways that create a continuous stream of air across an opening. This airflow acts as a barrier, separating indoor and outdoor environments, reducing energy loss, and improving comfort. Unlike a simple door, air curtains provide an invisible seal, maintaining the desired indoor climate while allowing easy access for people and goods.
They are suitable for a wide range of spaces, including retail stores, restaurants, industrial facilities, and public buildings, making them a versatile solution for businesses worldwide.
Up to 80% of the energy that escapes through an open door can be saved with a good door air curtain.
Benefits of using Air Curtains
Types of Air Curtains
Choosing the right type of air curtain depends on the building type, doorway size, and specific operational requirements. Common categories include:
Commercial solutions
Designed for shops, restaurants, offices, and other public spaces. Typically compact, quiet, and energy-efficient.
Industrial solutions
Built for warehouses, factories, and production facilities. They provide higher airflow, wider coverage, and can withstand demanding conditions.
Heated vs. Ambient Air Curtains
Heated Air Curtains
Heated systems combine effective airflow separation with additional heating to improve comfort in cooler environments. Depending on the building infrastructure and energy concept, different heating options are available:
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PWW / Hot Water Heating: Connection to an existing central heating system, ideal for buildings with hot water supply, also in combination with heat pumps.
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Electric Heating: A flexible solution where no hot water system is available, offering quick and responsive heat output.
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VRF Systems (R410A / R32): Integrated with modern HVAC and VRF systems, enabling efficient heating using refrigerant-based technology.
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Hybrid Solutions: Combines the advantages of hot water and electric heating.
- Steam/hot water: Powerful for industrial applications.
These options allow warm air curtains to be tailored precisely to the building’s heating strategy and comfort requirements.
Ambient Air Curtains
Ambient units focus solely on creating a powerful airflow barrier to separate indoor and outdoor air without adding heat. They are highly energy-efficient and particularly suitable where temperature control is handled by other systems or where heating is not required.
All types can be adapted to different door heights, widths, and usage frequencies, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and comfort across a wide range of applications.
Choosing the right Air Curtain
Selecting an air curtain involves evaluating several factors, e.g.:
Why Choose Teddington Air Curtains
Teddington Air Curtain Systems stands for quality, innovation, and reliability for more than 50 years. As an exclusive manufacturer of air curtains, we offer not only top-tier products but also unmatched expertise and guidance to ensure the perfect solution for every application. Choosing the right system is important – a unit with the wrong size or specifications can actually consume more energy than it saves. That's why our experienced team ensures that your air curtain is optimised for your specific door openings, environmental conditions and operational requirements.
Our products incorporate the patented CONVERGO® pressure-chamber nozzle system, a technology that allows up to 80% of energy lost through open doors to be retained, which is 30% more efficient than conventional systems. This means significant energy savings, improved comfort, and a faster return on investment.
Additional advantages include:
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High-performance airflow for doors of all types and sizes, ensuring consistent climate separation.
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Energy-saving designs that reduce operational costs while maintaining comfort and hygiene.
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Durable construction for long-term use, built to withstand the demands of commercial and industrial environments.
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Flexible installation options and control features, including manual, automated, and integrated building management systems.
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Tested quality: Our Air Curtains are individually tested before delivery and regularly checked for efficiency and effectiveness by the ILK Dresden. We therefore offer a 5-year warranty (except for current-carrying and water-bearing parts and rotating parts).
With Teddington, you don’t just get a product – you get personalized consultation, precise specification, and expert support, ensuring that your airflow barrier performs optimally, saves energy, and enhances the efficiency of your facility worldwide.
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Whether you are looking to enhance comfort, reduce energy loss, or maintain hygiene, Teddington offers solutions for every need. Explore our wide range of commercial and industrial devices, select the right model, and experience the benefits of controlled airflow for your business.
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- Air Discharge System: CONVERGO® pressure chamber nozzle system
- Air Discharge Range:
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- Area of application:
- Shape:
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- Unit Length: Unit length made to measure
- Fan technology: AC