Case Study - Colegrave School, Newham, London

Airtherm Engineering's track record of successful and efficient projects was demonstrated by the recent installation of our 'Can-iVent' island kitchen canopy system at Colegrave Primary School in Newham, London.

The project involved the successful liaising between Fowler Martin, AC Preou Limited and Newham Council (consultant, contractor and client, respectively).

Airtherm Engineering Limited liaised with both the consultant and the contractor at all times, attending site meetings, providing comprehensive technical submission, including calculations and drawings for approval prior to manufacture of the equipment.
 
Project Details
Consultant: Fowler Martin
Client: AC Preou Ltd
Sector: Education
Products: Can-iVent System
Equipment: Cooking Equipment
Application: Input & Extract System

Product Range
Our product range extends from simple condense canopies, extract only, island or wall mounted canopies, through to our air injection island systems allowing both input and extract. If required, the input air can be pre-heated for additional internal staff comfort during the cold winter months. All products can be configured to suit each individual application.

Manufacture 
All canopies are manufactured from 304 (En 1.4301) or 316 (En 1.4401) stainless steel where specified and are suitably braced to prevent product distortion. All joints are welded and polished.

Our Canopies are cut, punched and folded into sub sections and factory assembled by means of computer controlled seam welds, and non-visible mechanical fixings. Systems are manufactured to the strict guidelines of DW/172, British Standards and conform to HSE for commercial kitchen ventilation. Wall mounted or island canopies can be manufactured to meet almost any dimension but typically 1000mm to 8000mm long. The system ductwork is manufactured and installed to incorporate cleaning and maintenance access doors to fully comply with DW/144 & TR/19 standards.

Canopy Lighting
The units are designed and manufactured to deal with a wide ranging and varied commercial application and can deal with humidity, condense rich, as well as hot and greasy environments.

These units are normally recessed into the canopy ceiling providing easy cleaning and maintenance of the unit exterior. This also helps to greatly reduce the build-up of grease and other contaminates usually associated with the commercial kitchen environment.

Recessed Incandescent Units
• Approved for use in commercial kitchen applications
• Meet with guidelines for DW172 & HSE Guidelines
• Satin finished stainless steel matching faceplates for matching hood interiors
• Tempered prismatic glass diffusers

Fire Suppression System
The island kitchen canopy was fitted with a R102 Ansul fire suppression system which conforms to NFPA standards 17, 17a and 96 and is UL300 listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc .

The system was supplied with nozzles, detectors, cartridges, liquid agent, fusible links, pulley tress and elbows as required for the specific commercial kitchen application at Colegrave Primary School, Newham, London.


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Kitchen Ventilation e-brochures

We now have new Kitchen Canopy Ventilation and Grilles and Louvres e-brochures available to download from our website.

The Kitchen Canopy Ventilation brochure illustrates the products we supply and additional systems we offer, their specifications and applications and a small selection of Case Studies. Areas covered include Lighting, Controls, Fire and Gas Safety and UV Filtration.

The Grilles and Louvres booklet covers the different types of grilles, diffusers, external louvres and dampers we supply. The booklet includes the different sizes, specifications, dimensions, pictures and safety information.

Please visit our Kitchen Ventilation page for more information:  
http://www.airtherm.co.uk/kitchen-ventilation.php

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Case Study - Coleg Cymunedol School, Bridgend

Airtherm Engineering's track record of successful and efficient projects was demonstrated by the recent installation of two wall mounted 'Canvent' kitchen canopy systems at Coleg Cymunedol School in Bridgend, Wales.

The project involved the successful liaising between ourselves, the consultant, CKS, and the contractor, Swan Enviro Ltd.
 
The complete installation took just two days from attending site to completion. The canopies were installed using a special hilti type fixing, 'S' drilled into the Bison precast hollow ceiling and followed by rod and channel.
 

Canopy Sizes:
1 x 8400 x 1500 wall Canopy
1 x 6400 x 1500 wall canopy

Consultant: CKS
 
Client: Swan Enviro Ltd
 
Sector: Education
 
Products: CanVent System
 
Equipment: Cooking Equipment
 
Application: Extract Canopy System


More about our Canopy Product Range:

Our product range extends from simple condense canopies, extract only, island or wall mounted canopies, through to our air injection island systems allowing both input and extract. If required, the input air can be pre-heated for additional internal staff comfort during the cold winter months.

All products can be configured to suit each individual application.
 
Manufacture:
All canopies are manufactured from 304 (En 1.4301) or 316 (En 1.4401) stainless steel where specified and are suitably braced to prevent product distortion. All joints are welded and polished.

Our Canopies are cut, punched and folded into sub sections and factory assembled by means of computer controlled seam welds, and non-visible mechanical fixings. Systems are manufactured to the strict guidelines of DW/172, British Standards and conform to HSE for commercial kitchen ventilation. Wall mounted or island canopies can be manufactured to meet almost any dimension but typically 1000mm to 8000mm long. The system ductwork is manufactured and installed to incorporate cleaning and maintenance access doors to fully comply with DW/144 & TR/19 standards.

Canopy Lighting:

The units are designed and manufactured to deal with a wide ranging and varied commercial application, and can deal with humidity, condense rich, as well as hot and greasy environments. These units are normally recessed into the canopy ceiling providing easy cleaning and maintenance of the unit exterior. This also helps to greatly reduce the build-up of grease and other contaminates usually associated with the commercial kitchen environment. 

Recessed Incandescent Units:
• Approved for use in commercial kitchen applications 
• Meet with guidelines for DW172 & HSE Guidelines 
• Satin finished stainless steel matching faceplates for matching hood interiors 
• Tempered prismatic glass diffusers

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Airtherm's New Associate Director - David Brown

Airtherm are pleased to announce the appointment of David Brown, who joins our vibrant and enthusiastic team of individuals, in the capacity of Associate Director. 

David has 22 years of sales experience in commercial and industrial heating & ventilation. He has worked for some large, well-known corporate companies, as well as a close competitor for 9 years, where he previously held the role as Renewables Manager and specialised in Natural Ventilation, Ventilation Controls and Natural Lighting Systems.

He also has an extensive knowledge of Chimney & Flue and Commercial Kitchen Canopy systems. David also has a wealth of experience in the field of Health & Safety which brings an added value to our business.

David will be a welcome addition to the company.

Airtherm have also appointed Technical Sales Engineers covering the North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, North Wales, London & Scotland.

If you have any enquiries in these locations, please call our office on 0844 809 2509 or email sales@airtherm.co.uk to arrange a meeting. 




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Case Study - Hallsville School in Newham, London

Airtherm Engineering's track record of successful and efficient projects was demonstrated by the recent installation of our 'Canvent' Island kitchen canopy system at Hallsville School in Newham, London. The site is located just over 3.2km South East of the Olympic Park and can be seen from the sky-ride system.

The project involved the successful liaising between Fowler Martin, Fredericks Mechanical Limited and Newham Council (consultant, contractor and client, respectively).

The 4100 x 2200 x 600 deep island kitchen canopy was fitted with grease proof recessed lights, stainless steel grease filters and a R102 Ansal fire suppression system which conforms to NFPA standards 17, 17a and 96 and is UL300 listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. This was commissioned and handed over to the client.

Consultant: Fowler Martin

Client: Fredericks Mechanical Limited

Sector: Education

Products: CanVent System

Equipment: Cooking Equipment

Application: Input & Extract System

Our Product Range
Our product range extends from simple condense canopies, extract only, island or wall mounted canopies, through to our air injection island systems allowing both input and extract. If required, the input air can be pre-heated for additional internal staff comfort during the cold winter months. All products can be configured to suit each individual application.

Manufacture
All canopies are manufactured from 304 (En 1.4301) or 316 (En 1.4401) stainless steel where specified and are suitably braced to prevent product distortion. All joints are welded and polished. 

Our Canopies are cut, punched and folded into sub sections and factory assembled by means of computer controlled seam welds, and non-visible mechanical fixings. Systems are manufactured to the strict guidelines of DW/172, British Standards and conform to HSE for commercial kitchen ventilation. Wall mounted or island canopies can be manufactured to meet almost any dimension but typically 1000mm to 8000mm long. The system ductwork is manufactured and installed to incorporate cleaning and maintenance access doors to fully comply with DW/144 & TR/19 standards.

Canopy Lighting
The units are designed and manufactured to deal with a wide ranging and varied commercial application, and can deal with humidity, condense rich, as well as hot and greasy environments.
These units are normally recessed into the canopy ceiling providing easy cleaning and maintenance of the unit exterior. This also helps to greatly reduce the build-up of grease and other contaminates usually associated with the commercial kitchen environment.

Recessed Incandescent Units:
•    Approved for use in commercial kitchen applications
•    Meet with guidelines for DW172 & HSE Guidelines
•    Satin finished stainless steel matching faceplates for matching hood interiors
•    Tempered prismatic glass diffusers

Fire Suppression System
The island kitchen canopy was fitted with a R102 Ansal fire suppression system which conforms to NFPA standards 17, 17a and 96 and is UL300 listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc .

The system was supplied with nozzles, detectors, cartridges, liquid agent, fusible links, pulley tress and elbows as required for the specific commercial kitchen application at Hallsville School.

We can undertake turn-key packages from the simply design and installation of the equipment to providing you with all necessary builders work, electrical wiring and commissioning of the complete system.

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - Elmhurst Primary School, Newham, London

Airtherm Engineering's track record of successful and efficient projects was demonstrated by the recent installation of our 'Canvent' Island kitchen canopy system at Elmhurst Primary School in Newham, London. The project involved the successful liaising between Fowler Martin, AC Preou Limited and Newham Council (consultant, contractor and client, respectively).

Project: Elmhurst Primary School – Newham, London

Client: Newham Council
 
Consultant: Fowler Martin
 
Contractor: AC Preou Limited
 
Installation: August 2012
 
Product Ref: ‘CanVent’ Island Kitchen Canopy
 
Application: Supply & Extract Kitchen Ventilation System

Design
Airtherm Engineering Limited liaised with both the consultant and the contractor at all times, attending site meetings, providing comprehensive technical submission, including calculations and drawings for approval prior to manufacture of the equipment.

Our aim was to deliver a complete ventilation package to our client that was fully compliant with current legislation, and endeavour to exceed our customers expectations whilst fulfilling all the demands of installing our kitchen canopy, using our own qualified installation team.

Manufacture
The canopy was manufactured from 304 (En 1.4301) or 316 (En 1.4401)  stainless steel where specified and are suitably braced to prevent product distortion.
 
All joints are welded and polished. The island canopy was cut, punched and folded into sub sections and factory assembled by means of computer controlled seam welds, and non-visible mechanical fixings. Systems are manufactured to the strict guidelines of DW/172, British Standards and conform to HSE for commercial Kitchen ventilation. 

The system ductwork was manufactured and installed  incorporating cleaning and maintenance access doors where required to fully comply with DW/144 & TR/19  standards.

Canopy Lighting
The units are designed and manufactured to deal with a wide ranging and varied commercial application, and can deal with humidity, condense rich, as well as hot and greasy environments.
These units are normally recessed into the canopy ceiling providing easy cleaning and maintenance of the unit exterior. This also helps to greatly reduce the build-up of grease and other contaminates usually associated with the commercial kitchen environment.
 
Recessed Incandescent Units:
•    Approved for use in commercial kitchen applications
•    Meet with guidelines for DW172 & HSE Guidelines
•    Satin finished stainless steel matching faceplates for matching hood interiors
•    Tempered prismatic glass diffusers

Fire Suppression System
The island kitchen canopy was fitted with a R102 Ansal fire suppression system which conforms to NFPA standards 17, 17a and 96 and is UL300 listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc .

The system was supplied with nozzles, detectors, cartridges, liquid agent, fusible links, pulley tress and elbows as required for the specific commercial kitchen application at Elmhurst School.

We can undertake turn-key packages from the simply design and installation of the equipment to providing you with all necessary builders work, electrical wiring and commissioning of the complete system.

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Case Study - King Edward High School, Edgbaston, Birmingham

Airtherm Engineering Limited has completed a supply and installation of multiple kitchen ventilation hoods at a well-known private School in Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The main island canopy is sized at 9.0m x 3.0m, designed with a slope to feature the existing 1950s glass construction style. We have also supplied and install various other wall mounted stainless steel extract hoods connecting onto the existing ductwork arrangement.

We were given just 4 days to remove the existing hoods and install the new stainless steel kitchen canopies, and remarkably this was achieved by shear hard work from our on-site engineers.

Product Range
Our product range extends from simple condense canopies, extract only, island or wall mounted canopies, through to our air injection island systems allowing both input and extract. If required, the input air can be pre-heated for additional internal staff comfort during the cold winter months. All products can be configured to suit each individual application.

Manufacture
All canopies are manufactured from 304 (En 1.4301) or 316 (En 1.4401)  stainless steel where specified and are suitably braced to prevent product distortion. All joints are welded and polished.

Our Canopies are cut, punched and folded into sub sections and factory assembled by means of computer controlled seam welds, and non-visible mechanical fixings. Systems are manufactured to the strict guidelines of DW/172, British Standards and conform to HSE for  commercial kitchen ventilation.

Wall mounted or island canopies can be manufactured to meet almost any dimension but typically 1000mm to 8000mm long. The system ductwork is manufactured and installed to incorporate cleaning and maintenance access doors to fully comply with DW/144  standards.

Health and Safety
All of our canopy systems are manufactured to the strict guidelines of DW/172, British Standards and conform to HSE for kitchen ventilation systems. All canopies and associated components are thoroughly tested to ensure high standards to meet with our clients expectations.

Our lighting units are sealed to industry standards to prevent the ingress of moisture, grease or heat. They meet all necessary hygiene and safety requirements.

Our control panels are designed to meet our clients demands and system features available include gas detection and shut-offs, C0 and C02 detectors and fire suppression systems with a link to the building alarm system.

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Case Study - Tividale Hall Primary School, Oldbury

Working closely with Sandwell MBC, Airtherm Engineering have recently completed the new installation of a kitchen ventilation system, including a complete control solution that features a thyristor, speed regulators and gas interlock.

The existing canopy was made of a metal and glass construction which we removed from site, and a stainless steel wall mounted extraction canopy was designed and installed in it's place, complete with a provision for tempered make-up air.

The project had a very tight schedule, however, our expert installation team ensured the system was fully operational prior to the School kitchen re-opening on Friday 31st August 2012.

Canopy Type:
3- Sided Stainless Steel Extract Unit c/w separate supply air)

Canopy Size:
1No. 3600mmL x 1450mmW x 500mmD

Canopy Lighting:
2off 1200mm Long Fully Recessed Lights
 

Canopy Construction:
The unit shall be manufactured entirely from 20swg (1.22mm thick), type 304 stainless steel. All visible surfaces shall be ultra-fine grain satin polished to 280 grit, and polythene protected. The Canopy shall be cut punched and folded into sub sections and factory assembled by means of computer controlled seam welds, and non-visible mechanical fixings. All metal edges shall be rolled smooth and be free from any sharp edges or projections. Canopy lower edge shall be formed into a full perimeter condensation channel with inclined internal elevation to simplify cleaning requirements. Purpose of the canopy is to eliminate heat and contaminant from the equipment below. The canopy shall comply with the food safety act 1990, and in accordance with DW172.

Allowances:
a) High efficiency stainless steel grease eliminator baffles cells.
b) Grease control system with removable drawers.
c) Factory fitted duct connection collars.
d) Twin fluorescent recessed luminaries manufactured to IP65, steam heat and grease-proof to provide and average illumination level of 500 lux upon the working plane below. All pre-wired to junction box situated using heat resistant flex cable.
e) Galvanised ductwork to DW 144 HVCA standards allowing for single wall 0.8mmthk.
f) 2No short cased Elta fans, single phase supply C/w ancillary components & speed controllers.
g) 20kw heater battery & control system
h) 2No 150mm x 50mm x 2000mm high stainless steel support columns located either end of unit.
i) 1No 3600mm long x 220mm wide stainless steel rear valance to enclose pipes / services.

Installation:
All of our air supply and extraction systems are designed, manufactured and comprehensively tested to meet all of the necessary industry requirements.

Our canopy installation teams are made up of experienced personnel, fully trained in and aware of all the latest statutory requirements and standards for each project they undertake.

Each team member holds the correct qualifications (CSCS, IPATH, height awareness, fire assessment, access towers etc) for his or her job.

Lighting:
Our lighting units are sealed and industry approved to prevent the ingress of moisture, grease or heat. They meet all the necessary hygiene and safety requirements as outlined by modern industry standards.
 

Controls:
We offer a range of control panels to handle our client’s demands. Control system features available include gas detectors and shut-offs, CO and CO² detectors and fire suppression systems.

Canvent Canopy Solutions:
Our extensive range of commercial kitchen canopies are designed for use in a wide variety of commercial applications from schools, restaurants, nursing homes and other institutional buildings. Our canopies are manufactured from 304 (En 1.4301) or 316 (En 1.4401) where specified, all products are suitably braced to prevent product distortion, and all joints are welded and polished.

All of our canopy systems are manufactured to the strict guidelines of DW/172, British standards and conform to HSE for kitchen ventilation systems. All canopies and associated components are thoroughly tested to ensure high standards to meet with our clients expectations.

Our product range extends from simple condense canopies, extract only island or wall mounted canopy, through to our air injection island systems allowing both input and extract, all to suit configurations for each individual application. If required the input air can be pre-heated for additional internal comfort within the winter months. Wall mounted or island canopies can be manufactured to meet almost any dimension but typically 1000mm to 8000mm long.  The system ductwork is manufactured and installed to incorporate cleaning and maintenance access doors to fully comply with DW /144 ductwork standards.

Typical Canvent Systems:

•           Condense Canopy
•           Dishwash Canopy
•           Wall Mounted
•           Extract and Supply
•           Peripheral Extract
•           Induction

Canvent Systems can include the following features:

•           Supply / Extract
•           Fully recessed light fittings
•           Grease control / drainage system
•           Odour abatement Control
•           Heater Batteries
•           Heat Recovery
•           Fire Suppression Systems
•           Gas interlock
•           Control system/Fire interlock
•           AHU / Fans / Silencers / Filters
•           Galvanised ductwork / Fire Rated ducting
•           Service Distribution Units
•           Stainless Steel Supporting Columns

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New Company Brochure

You can now find our new Company Brochure on our website in the Downloads menu. There are two versions available, a shorter, introductory copy and a full length version detailing all of our products, services, the sectors we serve and our company information.

Our services listed in the brochure include Natural Ventilation and Lighting, Flues and Chimneys, Kitchen Ventilation, Air Conditioning (Comfort Cooling), Heat Pumps and Renewables and Solar Photovoltaic systems.

The sectors we serve include commercial, educational, retail, industrial, health care and leisure.

Please visit our website for more information or to download either the short or longer versions of the brochures today.

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Energy Efficient Heating, Cooling, Ventilation & Renewables from Airtherm Engineering Ltd »

We design, supply and install a wide range of efficient, high performance systems including flues & chimneys, natural ventilation & lighting, kitchen ventilation, air conditioning (comfort cooling), heat pumps and solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for the commercial, industrial and private sectors.

At Airtherm, we only use products of the highest quality and experienced engineers with excellence in their field. We aim to provide specifiers and contractors with complete confidence in our service by managing projects closely, adhering to strict safety guidelines, demanding the highest quality workmanship and we continue to strengthen our business by listening to our customers.

Whatever the application, whatever its demands - we can provide the ideal solution.

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