Airtite (AR-X) Extruded Radiant Panel

The AR-X hydronic extruded aluminum radiant panel is a well tested proven design. The panel has a very attractive fluted face and a highly efficient heat transfer saddle on the back of the panel. Copper tubes are mechanically reformed within the saddle providing superior tube contact. The panel efficiency is over 90% of a full flooded hollow panel of the same width. Panels with larger tube diameters have been comparatively tested against this design and have shown no increase in performance. Panel widths from 8-24 inches in standard ceiling heights have provided excellent human comfort long associated with radiant systems. Panel lengths are available up to 16'-0".

The unique attractive design becomes an aesthetic enhancement to the overall architectural interior design while providing increased space utilization, flexibility, and lower first installed costs. The elimination of perimeter base board with expensive architectural covers and other floor mounted heating systems provide flexibility in design, full utilization of floor space and unrestricted furniture location.

As with any hydronic system, fuel savings are realized through the highly efficient use of energy. Rising costs make this system very competitive in fuel savings especially because comfort levels are excellent at air temperatures 3-4°F lower (thermostat set point) than conventional systems. The panels themselves are maintenance free and lend themselves to lower life cycle costs.

Perimeter radiant systems have been effectively used for over 50 years and have become a system of choice by both architects and engineers.