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We have become aware that the wall-mounted ‘SM Controller’ may, in some circumstances, be opened accidentally. The ‘SM Controller’ contains live, 230V electrical terminals and might therefore present a risk of electric shock.

The ‘SM controller’ might have been supplied with a JS air curtain type Economic B, Finesse or Standesse. If you have an air curtain with the ‘SM Controller’, immediately isolate the electrical supply to the air curtain and ‘SM controller’, and inform us so that we can...
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Mike Verney, sales director at JS Air Curtains, looks at the advantages of using air curtains over plastic slats or internal roller doors.

Air curtains are a must for any logistical operation looking to separate different temperature zones whilst also maintain health and safety. No other system can provide unhindered access, 100% visibility and an effective barrier to stop cold air entering a warm zone or warm air entering a cold zone.

An air curtain is situated above or to...
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JS Air Curtains is launching the new elegant Comtesse air curtain with a stylish oval design and built-in lighting system.

The Comtesse is available with water heating, electric heating or as an air only unit. Unlike other standard air curtains, the electrically heated model incorporates new wire heating elements that allow the unit to reach the set temperature within three seconds. Regular air curtains can take up to two minutes to reach the required temperature.

The Comtesse’s new...
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JS Air Curtains is launching the new Standesse air curtain - the most cost-effective and versatile air curtain on the market. Its range of options allows it to be used on any type of public doorway in shops, offices, hotels, etc, as well on cold stores and freezers.

Up to six units can be joined together and regulated from one controller, enabling the Standesse to be used on doorways up to 12m wide. This makes it perfect for stadiums, shopping centres, cinemas and other buildings with large...
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Mike Verney, Sales Director at JS Air Curtains, explains how air curtains can do more than simply stop draughts.

Saving energy, keeping heat inside and providing a comfortable internal environment are just some of the reasons given for installing air curtains on a doorway. However, justified as these reasons are, they aren’t the only function of an air curtain.

JS can supply air curtains that incorporate emergency lighting, motion detectors, security cameras, smoke detectors and other...
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JS Air Curtains is launching a new range of industrial air curtains for use on warehouse, factory or loading bay entrances. The VCP Industrial air curtain range is ideal for use on outside doors as the units stop cold air blowing in through open doorways, save energy by keeping the heat in and allow unhindered access and vision for forklifts and personnel.

The air curtains are also an ideal and economical replacement for internal fast acting roller or shutter doors as they cost a lot less...
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JS Air Curtains recently sealed the doorway of a salad store at Natures Way Foods in Chichester with its CoolEffect air curtain. The units help maintain the required 2^oC temperature inside the cold store by creating a curtain of ambient air over the opening, keeping the chilled air inside, whilst providing unhindered access and visibility for the forklifts.

The company previously used fast acting electric doors with plastic slat curtains but with the doors open the temperature...
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The new MiniEffect air curtain from JS Air Curtains will reduce the cost of air conditioning in retail outlets this summer by creating an ambient wall of air over the door opening ensuring hot air stays out and cool air stays in.

Air conditioning provides an excellent environment for customers to relax and browse out of the heat of the summer. However, cooling an environment is four times as expensive as heating it so it is essential to keep the cool air inside once it is chilled. Leaving...
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JS Air Curtains is offering a bespoke service so that architects can design an air curtain to tie-in with the interior of any room or entrance. JS will produce air curtains from any material, in any colour and any shape to stop cold air entering a heated environment or warm air entering an air conditioned one.

The company also has a wide range of suspension solutions to ensure that an air curtain does not just look great but is also presented in accordance with the style of its surroundings.

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A CoolEffect air curtain installed outside a cold store at Zwetloots Ltd, “The Flower People” in Bedfordshire, has proved virtually 100% effective at sealing the chilled air inside, with the door left open. Zwetsloots needed to keep its blooms at a temperature of 4-5^oC to maintain freshness and provide easy access in and out of the cold store, whilst not chilling the adjoining area.

Tests showed that with the air curtain turned on above the open door, the floor temperature directly...
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