96 Inch Air Curtain – Heated Electric – Stainless Steel

Overview

When it comes to maintaining interior spaces, most businesses focus on keeping a stable environment. A quality industrial air curtain helps with both goals by creating a barrier that maintains consistent temperatures and blocks outdoor air from entering when the door is opened. These air curtains create a comfortable space by helping reduce energy costs and supporting better energy savings. A commercial air curtain, especially a heated air curtain or air curtain heater, also helps protect your entryway by keeping out dust, debris, and flying insects. Many businesses choose heated air curtains for overhead doors to improve comfort and cleanliness throughout various indoor and outdoor transition areas.

Features & Benefits

A heated air curtain is designed to manage air flow and maintain strong air velocity across the door opening. This barrier helps with insect control, reduces drafts when doors are open, and keeps conditioned air inside for more energy efficient operation. High‑performance air curtains work by creating a high‑velocity stream of air that blocks outside elements without preventing movement through the entry.

Our units feature durable stainless steel construction for long‑lasting performance. Each electric air curtain or electric heated model uses galvanized fans and heavy‑duty motors for consistent airflow and controlled noise level. The design also allows for easy cleaning with a removable motor plate.

As part of general workplace awareness, operators may check for common issues, such as confirming the unit is energized when the up button is pressed, ensuring the up button is pushed fully during operation, checking for airflow interruptions like a tank vent plugged condition, or confirming there is no stray voltage to down valve coil preventing it from being fully closed. These are general safety considerations and not product‑specific requirements.

Applications

Common Uses

• Restaurants and food service
• Hospitals and medical facilities
• Warehouses and storage centers
• Grocery stores
• Office buildings
• Schools, hotels, libraries, and more

A commercial air curtain or industrial air curtain supports busy entrances where the door is opened frequently. The strong air flow helps reduce the workload on heating systems by preventing warm indoor air from escaping. Air barriers improve comfort in both indoor and outdoor entry zones while keeping out debris and flying insects. With proper mounting height and consistent airflow, heated and electric models help maintain a clean and controlled environment.

Maintenance

Proper maintenance keeps your unit operating at peak performance. Clean the return air screen and filter regularly, especially in dusty areas. Make sure the discharge vanes are adjusted correctly and inspect the unit for damage. The motors are permanently greased, so lubrication is not needed.

As part of general safety awareness, technicians may also verify no stray voltage to down valve coil preventing it from being fully closed, confirm that systems are energized when the up button is tested, and ensure no tank vent plugged condition exists. These steps help maintain consistent airflow and reliable performance.

Power Requirements

This electric air curtain model is available in the following power source configurations:

• 208V / 3 Phase
• 240V / 3 Phase
• 480V / 3 Phase

Selection Assistance

If you need help choosing which solution will work best in your process, our team can help evaluate platform size, airflow strength, mounting height, air velocity, and general conditions such as the weight of the load on heating systems. Working with a specialist—similar to how a Southworth product specialist might guide equipment choices—helps ensure the handling solution will work for your needs.