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Air Curtains for Warehouses

warehouse with air curtains in it

Warehouses are some of the most important pieces of logistics. Nearly all of the products that you purchase everyday go through a warehouse at some point or another. These products are generally transported via truck through a loading dock. These loading docks have massive doors that are constantly in operation. When these doors open the outside environment can wreak havoc on the inside of the warehouse. 

Warehouse managers can struggle to maintain the indoor temperature of a warehouse as that rush of air can greatly alter the inside temperature. One easy way for warehouse managers to get ahead of the competition is by utilizing air curtains. Air curtains actually improve employee safety as well, but we will get into that later. 

Why Do I Want An Air Curtain?

Every time that the loading door opens to your warehouse, a massive rush of air will infiltrate the environment of your warehouse. This can cause a bunch of headaches for your warehouse. A massive temperature change could affect the quality of your products among other problems. An air curtain will stop the outdoor air from coming inside of the warehouse. Air curtains create a downward flow of air that acts as a barrier. This barrier prevents outside air from coming inside as well as insects. This is beneficial for several reasons. 

Benefits of a Warehouse Air Curtain

Warehouse managers can take advantage of a number of benefits that air curtains provide to warehouses. 

Cost Savings

One of the primary reasons why warehouses install air curtains to save money. HVAC expenses are a large part of owning and operating a warehouse. An air curtain will keep both hot and cold air out of your warehouse. This will keep heating and cooling costs down as your HVAC system will not have to operate as heavily. Some warehouses are able to save thousands of dollars in heating and cooling costs each month by installing air curtains on critical doors. 

Temperature Control

Many warehouses have to keep their indoor temperature under control. Certain products require the warehouse temperature to be kept within a certain range. Food could actually spoil and rot if the temperature is too high in the warehouse. Temperature control in warehouses is not just about product quality, but employee safety as well. 

Amazon was under fire a few years ago for failing to properly monitor the temperature in some of their warehouses. Supposedly, the temperatures in warehouses were reaching highs of 102 degrees. Those temperatures are extremely dangerous for an office worker, let alone a warehouse worker who is exerting themselves. According to some reports, 15 workers passed out from the extreme temperatures and had to be taken to the hospital. 

If Amazon had properly invested in air curtains then they could have avoided this scandal. Air curtains could have kept temperatures lower in the warehouse by keeping the extreme summer heat out of the warehouse. The HVAC system will not have to work as hard and would have been able to keep the temperature within livable conditions. 

Employee Happiness

Warehouse employees are extremely hard workers and they are on their feet all day long. Improving your warehouse environment will go a long way in making sure that your employees are happy. 

As we just saw with Amazon, keeping the temperature controlled will lead to happier and healthier employees. Happier employees will be more productive and contribute more to your bottom line. They will be less distracted by the uncomfortable temperatures and can concentrate on making sure that orders are properly fulfilled. 

Quality Control

Air curtains actually repel insects. For food related warehouses, this can be a huge benefit as their food products will not be subject to contamination from pesky insects. Consumers will be happy to know that their food is staying One study found that air curtains stopped 99% of insects from passing the barrier that the air curtain creates. 

Warehouses that store food are required to stay within a certain temperature range by the FDA. Installing an air curtain can help ensure that your warehouse stays within regulations. A hefty fine from the FDA for failing inspection can send some businesses spiraling. 

Longer Lasting HVAC Systems

HVAC systems are a huge expense for warehouses simply because there is so much space. The largest warehouse in the world sits at 4.3 million square feet. It is an airplane assembly building and they have to be diligent about controlling their environment to adhere to FAA regulations. Unsurprisingly, their HVAC system is extremely expensive and complex. 

With an air curtain installed your HVAC system will not have to work as hard. That means your investment will last longer and you will be able to spend capital on other projects. Your long-term HVAC outlook will vastly improve by installing air curtains in your warehouse.

Now that we understand exactly why we should install an air curtain in your warehouse, let’s take a look at a few of the most popular air curtains specifically for warehouses. 

Popular Air Curtain Products for Warehouses

Here are just three of the most popular air curtains that warehouses use. There are models for every scenario. These three air curtains will help you on your journey to finding the perfect air curtain solution for your warehouse. 

STD242-1EHD-OB by Mars

This air curtain is ideal for smaller warehouses that do not have a ton of traffic. It is made for doors that are 42 inches wide and is designed to create temperature separation up to 12 feet. It is extremely affordable at just over $1,500.

IDC14-5192EZ

IDC14-5192EZ by Berner

This air curtain is perfect for large warehouses that receive a lot of daily traffic. The air curtain is ideal for loading dock doors that are 192 inches wide. It is one of the more expensive popular air curtains sitting at about $9,500. If you have a large loading dock door then this would be a great option. 

HV296-2EIN-TS

HV296-2EIN-TS by Mars

This air curtain is ideal if you own a medium-sized warehouse. You ship out and receive a few shipments a day, but your warehouse is not constantly sending out and receiving shipments then there is no need for a larger air curtain. This air curtain is made for loading dock doors that are 96 inches and provides temperature control up to 14 feet and insect control up to 12 feet. 

Popular products are great for most warehouses, but your warehouse may need a specialized air curtain depending on your loading dock door and setup. In that case, you will need to find a company that knows air curtains like the back of their hand. 

Air Door Distributors has a wide variety of air curtains for any warehouse in the world. We have the best air curtain experts in the industry and we can develop a customized solution that will fit your warehouse. Contact us today at 866-402-1642 or fill out our online contact form to learn more about air curtains. We will ensure that we will find an air curtain that fits your warehouse’s needs.