Will an air curtain effectively heat the interior of a warehouse?

Efficient heating is of paramount importance in warehouses and other industrial facilities. Maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the hall is not only a matter of comfort, but also of working efficiency and protecting stored goods. Meanwhile, in opposition to these needs are the enormous hall spaces and heat losses, which are difficult to avoid in logistics halls. One solution that can help to optimise this process is to air curtain. However, can it effectively heat the interior of a warehouse? Let us examine this question.

Air curtain for warehouse heating

Air curtain is a device that creates a stream of air to form a barrier between two spaces, such as between the inside of a hall and the outside cold. In this way, air curtains can prevent cold air from penetrating inside and also minimise heat loss. What's more, air curtain with heater makes it possible to combine the function of protecting against the cold with heating the space. However, air curtain as heating is unlikely to work as the sole source of heat in an industrial hall. Heat curtain is a complementary product to the heating system for large buildings. Air curtains are used to separate rooms with two different temperatures by limiting the exchange of air between rooms or between a room and the outside environment.

Air curtains for heating use heating elements that heat the air flowing through the unit. This solution is very effective because air curtain over door or garage doors not only provides protection from the cold, but also an even distribution of heat inside the warehouse. 

Benefits of using air curtains in warehouses

• Energy saving - The air curtain creates a barrier that prevents the interior space from cooling down, so less energy has to be used for heating. As a result heating costs can be significantly reduced. 
• Minimising heat loss – air curtains effectively reduce heat loss through open doors. This is important on the warehouse floor, where doors often need to be open to allow forklifts or other transport vehicles to enter. 
• Working comfort - The air curtain ensures that the right temperature is maintained, which contributes to the comfort of employees and also helps to maintain optimum conditions for storing goods in the warehouse. 
• Improving efficiency - thanks to heating systems such as air curtain, the desired temperatures can be reached more quickly in large storage areas, which contributes to the overall efficiency of logistics and storage processes.
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  Protection against dust and dirt - Thanks to the air curtain, it is not only cold air that does not penetrate the hall, but also dust, pollutants or particles, thus improving the air quality in the storage area. 

How does an air curtain work?

Air curtain works on the principle of generating an intensive airflow that creates a barrier against temperature differences on both sides of the door. When the air is heated (in the case of air curtain with heater), additionally warms the room. This solution can effectively protect against the cold and also maintain the desired temperature in the storage hall.

How do I choose an air curtain for my warehouse?

Choosing the right air curtain depends on several factors, such as:

• Door size and height - the larger the door, the stronger the air curtain will need to be to ensure the effectiveness of the protective barrier.
• Temperature required - If the warehouse hall needs to maintain a constant temperature, e.g. when storing sensitive goods, it is worth investing in an air curtain with a heater.
• Weather conditions - Depending on the climate in which the hall is located, the choice of air curtain with the right heating output can be crucial.

Air curtain with air conditioning - can this solution work?

Air curtains play an important role in both the heating and air conditioning and ventilation of spaces. Their primary function is to create a barrier from the flowing air stream that effectively separates spaces of different temperatures. In this context kair urns support cooling systems. The airflow they produce effectively prevents hot outside air from entering the room, which supports the efficiency of air conditioners. It is not always necessary to install air-conditioning units in logistics halls, the natural coolness in a shaded large hall is sometimes sufficient. During hot weather, however, heated air enters the hall through open gates, especially on the sunny side, reducing comfort. In such cases, where it is sufficient to limit the influx of warm air into the hall, air curtains instead of air conditioning can work well. 

In addition, air curtains affect ventilation by improving air circulation in a room. By creating adequate airflow, they can contribute to better distribution of fresh air from ventilation, which improves air quality in enclosed spaces. As a result, air curtains not only act as protection against adverse weather conditions, but also support the efficiency of air conditioning and ventilation, contributing to improved occupant comfort.

Air curtains in the Systema Polska product range

Systema Polska offers two types air curtains, including the SV model, which is ideal for buildings with large volumes such as warehouse halls. Air curtains SV are available in a variety of variants, offering air capacities from 6,000 to 23,000 m³/h, allowing a perfect match to the specific needs of each facility.

The SV models are characterised by their modern design and modular construction, allowing any length of air stream to be achieved, depending on installation requirements. These air curtains offer the option of vertical or horizontal installation for flexibility in installation, as well as preventing heat loss in winter and providing protection against dirt and insects.

The capacity of the SV models ranges from 180 W to 1230 W, making them ideal for use in warehouses and other large industrial spaces. By using Systema Polska air curtains, companies can effectively reduce energy losses and improve the comfort of their facilities.

The second variant of air curtains on offer from Systema Polska is the air curtain with heater. 

We encourage you to read the full offer and detailed specification SV air curtains, available on the Systema Polska website. 

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