Air Curtain
Maintain your indoor comfort with a high-performance warm air curtain
Installing a warm air curtain above your entrances is not just a comfort accessory; it's primarily a strategic investment in your energy efficiency. At Climatik, we help managers of businesses, industrial buildings, and public establishments create an invisible yet formidable thermal barrier. With recognized expertise in air treatment, our specialists guide you toward solutions from leading European manufacturers to protect your indoor climate without ever impeding the circulation of your customers or goods.
Understanding the three energies of warm air curtains
Electric warm air curtain: responsiveness and simple installation The electric warm air curtain is the preferred solution for downtown shops and mall boutiques. Its great advantage lies in its immediate implementation: it only requires a connection to the electrical network to operate. Equipped with high-performance armored heating elements, it heats up in a few seconds to break the cold air flow as soon as the door opens. It is the ideal option for small and medium-sized entrances where plumbing work would be too complex or costly. The relative drawback of electricity consumption is now largely compensated by intelligent regulations that adjust heating power in real-time depending on whether the door is open or closed.
Hot water air curtain: economy and lasting power The hot water air curtain represents the most economical solution for all buildings equipped with a central boiler or a heat pump. Its great advantage is its ability to deliver very high thermal power with minimal operating cost. By using hot water from the heating network to supply its heat exchange coil, it provides a constant and powerful protective barrier, capable of treating large openings such as supermarket entrances or exhibition halls. Hot water models require a more technical installation including hydraulic connections, but this initial extra cost is quickly amortized by long-term energy savings, especially in high-traffic areas.
Ambient air curtain (without heating): pure climatic separation Although less known, the "neutral" or unheated air curtain plays a crucial role in air-conditioned or industrial areas. Its purpose is not to heat, but to create a high-velocity air blade to prevent hot outside air from entering a cool room in summer, or to contain odors and insects. This is the preferred solution for cold storage areas or logistics buildings where the only goal is to isolate two different thermal zones without additional heat input. The essential point to remember is that this type of curtain consumes very little energy (only for fan motorization) while effectively protecting your air conditioning bill during the summer months.
Which configuration for your professional access?
For a boutique or retail store with constant traffic, opt for a compact electric air curtain to be installed above the lintel. It ensures a warm welcome to your customers right at the door, while preventing your sales staff from working in drafts. You benefit from a clean installation and a neat aesthetic that integrates with your storefront.
For a department store, hospital, or administrative building with efficient central heating, the hot water air curtain is the most rational choice. You benefit from the heat produced at a lower cost by your existing installation to secure large openings permanently.
For logistics warehouses or loading docks, opt for high-power industrial air curtains (often installed vertically on the sides of the door). Whether electric or hot water, they must have sufficient throw to cover the entire height of the opening and resist the prevailing winds that rush into hangars.
Installation methods: exposed or recessed?
Beyond the energy source, architectural integration influences your choice. Exposed air curtains are fixed directly to the wall or suspended from the ceiling. This is the most versatile configuration, easy to maintain and install during renovation.
Recessed air curtains are designed to completely disappear into a false ceiling. Only the intake and discharge grille remains visible. This technology is ideal for modern architectural projects, banks, or luxury boutiques where the advantages of the air curtain are desired without sacrificing the aesthetics of the point of sale.
Climatik's expertise for your warm air curtain
At Climatik, we don't just sell air curtains: we analyze the air flows in your building to avoid the "open door to the budget" effect. An undersized air barrier is ineffective; that's why we select equipment with high static pressure fans and precise controls.
Our technical team supports you in calculating the jet width and blowing speed necessary to counteract heat losses at your site. All our air curtains comply with current safety and accessibility standards, with quick availability to secure your accesses before periods of extreme cold.
