How to implement effective acoustic design with terminal units As anyone wearing headphones at the office to keep coworkers from bothering them can tell you, noise is an issue in public spaces. While the primary focus of HVAC systems is temperature and humidity control, experienced designers know that controlling sound is vital to a comfortable […]
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Choosing the right fire damper to protect your facility
A fire damper is installed in fire-resistive-rated assemblies where ducts penetrate or there are air transfer openings. Its purpose is to close automatically on detecting heat and help prevent the spread of fire through the opening. It does so using a design intended to interrupt migratory airflow, resist the passage of flame and maintain the […]
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Queensryche’s Michael Wilton jamming in Cook’s sound test facility. (Click the image below)
Cook adds to their (EC) and (PM) motors and controls
Cook has developed a complete line of electronically commutated (EC) and permanent magnet (PM) motors and controls that make it simple to provide demand-based control of fans for a wide variety of applications. Click on image below for more information…
Ruskin introduces TED40 Economy Insulated Thinline Control Damper
The Ruskin TED40 provides low leakage and thermal performance in thin line 4″ deep frame. Blade profile stays within the frame in the full open position which makes it ideal for mounting against louvers or openings. Click on image below for more information…
Industry’s first WET LOCATION Explosion-Proof Unit Heater
Indeeco introduces the industry’s first explosion-proof unit heater with a wet location construction feature. Ideally suited for applications where routine cleaning is performed such as wastewater treatment facilities. The wet location construction feature allows the heater to be washed per IP55 standards.
New automatic balancing damper
The Ruskin ABD-FD automatic balancing damper and curtain fire damper assembly is the only unit in the industry that combines an ABD with a UL555 1-1/2hr static-rated fire damper to meet building code requirements. Click on image below for more information…
Introducing the Titus Helios Diffuser
The Helios VAV Diffuser is a revolutionary leap forward in air distribution technology. Equipped with the same light-powered energy-harvesting technology used on our ground-breaking EOS diffusers, it is designed to improve comfort and save energy by providing a solution to challenging VAV system applications.
Ruskin Dynamic Fire Dampers For UL Design I503
UL I503 design provides mechanical engineers and contractors with an alternative method of construction for the top or bottom of rated shaft penetrations when applying Ruskin UL damper Click on image below for more information…
CookTools Smartphone App
The smartphone is the new toolbox. Is yours loaded with the latest tools? CookTools is a suite of design tools in one convenient app. Fan Law Calculator/Sound Calculator/Duct Designer/Area Calculator/Psychrometric Calculator/Fan Select Download on an Apple Device or Android Device