Choosing the right air curtain for your business is already a difficult decision. After all, there are a ton of different factors to take into consideration. One key factor is the brackets that will hold your air curtain up. Brackets will ensure that your air curtain remains stable and steady during operation for years to come.
It may seem like a simple task to choose the right brackets. However, there are several different bracket options available to air curtain owners that fit a variety of different applications. It can quickly overwhelm a business owner and leave them with a bunch of burning questions. At the end of the day, your bracket choice will come down to your individual needs. Air Door Distributors will work with and you specific needs to develop a solution that works for your business.
Depending on your environment and overall goals for your air curtain, you may not even need any brackets for your air curtain. The mounting plate that comes with an air curtain can be secured to the wall directly above your doorway. That works for a majority of air curtain owners, as their environment is not that complex.
For the business owner who has an issue that needs to be addressed in order to properly install their air curtain, there is a bracket to fit every problem. Brackets can be designed and customized to address your specific problem. Even when you think there is no hope, there is always a solution to your issue. Air Door Distributors offers the most reliable brackets at reasonable prices.
Extended offset mounting brackets are some of the most commonly used brackets. They are used when there is a small obstruction in the way of properly installing an air curtain. This prevents the installer from using the basic mounting plate, since there is something in the way. The extended offset mounting brackets allow for a clearance of up to two feet (depending on the air curtain model and bracket chosen).
This strategy will almost always clear any obstruction that is currently in the way. It should be noted that the further an air curtain is away, the less effective the air curtain is. This fact may send owners looking for other solutions than the extended offset mounting brackets.
Vertical mounting brackets are typically used in hotels and grocery stores. These brackets allow the air curtain to be set up vertically to the doorway. The doorway is constantly opening and closing in this environment and the air curtains will allow the business to increase their overall efficiency, as well as keep out any insects. This could also be a solution to homeowners who have an obstruction in the way that is keeping them from installing their air curtain above their doorway.
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Transom mounting brackets are designed to mount an air curtain to a framed transom above the doorway. A transom is an architectural term referring to a crosspiece separating a door from the window above it. Naturally, it can be very difficult to install an air curtain above this type of doorway. Luckily, transom mounting brackets will allow you to easily install your air curtain. They are typically used for retail and office spaces.
Side extension brackets are typically used to clear existing lines, door tracks, and any other small obstructions on the edges of a doorway. These brackets use the 4 original mounting holes on the back of the air curtain; that way, no changes have to be made to the unit itself. Side extension brackets are useful if you simply need to clear a small obstruction in order for your air curtain to function properly.
Welded steel brackets are sometimes necessary for the large industrial air curtains that you would see in a large factory or warehouse. Large industrial air curtains weigh quite a bit. Therefore, welded steel brackets are necessary (since typical brackets will not be able to hold a tremendous weight). The welded steel brackets can also be used when there needs to be a large offset distance for the air curtain, due to an obstruction. The added strength of the welded steel will prevent the air curtain from falling.
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An outdoor mounting may require specialized brackets that are rust-proof and can handle additional elements such as snow and rain. The brackets will also need to be able to handle the wind, which adds further strain to the bracket. Keeping the insects out of your place of business is generally one of the key requirements when an outdoor mounting is requested. Work with Air Door Distributors to find the best option for your environment and application. They have the best technicians in the business and they will be able to make a recommendation that will make your life easier. Every business is different and some applications may require a customized solution to best fit their needs. We have over 20 years of experience helping our customers find the right product for their business. Contact us today at 866-402-1642 or fill out our online contact form to start saving energy and improving your workplace environment for your employees and customers.