RAB and PreVent Air Intake filter Screens

Challenge - Keeping Roof Mounted York Equipment Clean

A busy bio-tech research facility uses a roof mounted 160 ton York air cooled variable speed screw chiller for their refrigeration needs.  Designed for long periods of continuous operation, needing very little maintenance, these units are known for being robust, simple and reliable.  The chiller is on emergency power because it serves critical laboratory and air-tight clean-room areas.  They were concerned about birds nesting in the equipment and debris getting caught in the condenser coils, ultimately causing equipment failure.

Solution -  Customised Air Intake Filter Screens

PreVent, air intake filter screens, created an excellent first line of defence from larger particles, insects, pollen and other debris that could cause damage to this critical equipment.  Easily modified to fit any air intake opening, PreVent offered a variety of install methods allowing quick removal for cleaning.  In a couple of spots they had to use Velcro (instead of grommets with mount clips) to attach the filter screen where they didn't want to damage equipment components.  Custom shaped cut-outs were added to the filter, with Velcro loop sewn onto the filter screen's vinyl edge.  Adhesive backed Velcro hook was attached to the equipment enclosure to create a tight fit around critical electrical components.

Built with durability in mind, PreVent equipment protection filters will stand up to hostile environments including corrosive areas, UV exposure and fluctuating weather conditions.  The filter screens can be customized to meet any air intake challenge including cut-outs, special shapes and skirting.

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