Brussels, 24 September 2024. The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains and Fan Heaters’ (PG-CUR) has published a new Recommendation 16/4 on the classification and correct positioning of an air curtain unit.

The Recommendation provides the common classification of air curtain units and guidance and best practice for their correct positioning. Particularly, this recommendation focuses on the application of air curtain units and correct application to revolving doors or entrance lobbies. It further gives details on commercial and industrial air curtain units and all of their properties.

Mr Xander Van Bree, Vice-Chairperson of PG-CUR, mentioned: “We are pleased to have finalised this Recommendation, guiding our industry, customers, and authorities on the various types of air curtains, their functionality, optimal positioning, and the energy savings they offer. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of the industry, and I am proud of the outcome. It also forms the foundation for the energy performance calculation tool, which is still under development.”

The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Curtains and Fan Heaters’ covers air curtain units for commercial, industrial, and cold storage purposes and fan-driven heating and/or cooling products. It is the largest group of air curtain unit and fan heater manufacturers worldwide and is supported by Eurovent Member Associations on a national level. This Product Group is involved in the advocacy of European and national legislation, EN, ISO, and Eurovent standards, general promotion of the industry, export initiatives, and diminishing of unfair trade barriers inside and outside Europe. The document can be downloaded free of charge on the Eurovent website.

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