Heating systems account for approximately 50 percent of industrial facilities’ energy costs. To alleviate the financial burden heating imposes on the industry, proper management of factory indoor temperatures is essential. This requires, first and foremost, air curtains installed above or near shipping doors to prevent heat loss.

According to research conducted by the Polytechnic University of Catalunya, an air curtain placed above the door prevents cold air from entering from outside, resulting in 80 percent more economical heating in the facility.

Industry is among the sectors with the highest energy losses. This is because 25% of the heat in factories is lost through constantly open shipping doors. This increases the financial burden heating imposes on the industry.

Çukurova Heat Marketing Manager Osman Ünlü explained that heat losses can be prevented by properly managing indoor temperature in industrial facilities during the winter:

“Shipping doors increase energy consumption”

Heating systems account for approximately 50 percent of the energy costs of industrial facilities. Therefore, heating is among the most pressing concerns for industrialists. However, it is possible to prevent unnecessary energy consumption through improvements and measures in factory heating systems. In this context, it is necessary to address the problem of heat loss caused by open shipping doors, especially in factories, warehouses, hangars, and logistics centers. A 1-degree drop in indoor temperature increases energy costs by 20 percent. To combat this and prevent heat loss from open shipping doors, air curtains are necessary. Air curtains, which keep indoor air inside and outdoor air outside, reduce heat loss and increase the energy efficiency of businesses.

“The air curtain prevents cold air from entering from outside.”

According to research conducted by the Polytechnic University of Catalunya to measure the efficiency of air curtains, an air curtain placed above a door prevents cold air from entering from outside. This results in an 80 percent more economical heating system for the facility.

Protects the comfort and health of employees

Air curtains also prevent pests, insects, dust, outside air, and odors from entering the space. Air curtains also cut drafts and are critical for protecting employee health.

As Çukurova Isı, we also offer Silversun’s SACH series air curtains designed for above-door applications. “With our Silversun SACV series gas-fueled air curtains, designed for vertical application next to doors, we reduce the energy consumption and, consequently, carbon emissions of industrial facilities due to heating. We also contribute to employee comfort,” she said.