WCO can provide extract ventilation as well as allow the entry of natural daylight for most kinds of industrial and commercial buildings. WCO is predominantly a Climate Control product, as it’s top section provides maximum ventilation. WCO can also be used for emergency smoke extract ventilation, although it is not certified as a smoke ventilator. Two controllable side dampers provide day-to-day ventilation when it is raining.
All principal components manufactured from corrosion resistant aluminium alloy grade 3005 in accordance with EN573-3, with stainless steel fixings.
Depending on the application, the louvres on the top of the ventilator are made from:
These louvres incorporate either low-loss brush seals (for aluminium louvres) or rubber seals (for polycarbonate louvres) to reduce air leakage when the ventilator is closed. The side louvres have the option for low-loss brush seals.
Aluminium base profile to suit:
For both electric and pneumatic versions, activation is either by double action locking mechanisms, or failsafe open / failsafe closed options.
If used as a smoke ventilator, activation is either by local thermal fuse which opens the unit at a pre-selected temperature, or by responding to an external release signal. (Please note that it is not certified as a smoke ventilator).
Factory fitted guards to the inside the throat of the ventilator avilable:
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