Airtite (AR-D) Integral Diffuser Panel

Airtite has developed a product which consists of a linear air bar diffuser integrated into an extruded aluminum radiant panel. This combination of air diffuser and radiant panel makes for a narrower more aesthetic assembly utilizing the sides of the radiant panel for the vertical sides of the diffuser.

This unique assembly lends itself to longer, continuous, extruded air bar/radiant panels which in many cases extend wall to wall without joints. The combination increases the delivered air temperature and the heat output from the panel. There can be as much as a 35% increase in total heating capacity.

The pattern controller can be located anywhere along the air slot with supply plenums installed directly above the diffuser section. Blank offs are used where there is no diffuser giving a continuous slot appearance.

The integral air pattern controllers can be 12" to 60" long and will allow the air stream to be vectored for left, right, or vertical air flow distribution.

As with other extruded radiant panels, the design is similar to AR-X systems, having the same piping advantages and flexibility. For radiant panel design refer to the extruded design procedure outline in the AR-X extruded panel section.

In conclusion, this combined product takes up less space, provides better comfort, and enhances the appearance of the ceiling. This combination diffuser panel can be provided and installed at lower costs than separate heating and linear air diffuser systems.