Customizable Airflow Solutions
The consumables industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy. It is generally defined as encompassing all areas of food and beverage production, including manufacturing, processing, packaging and growing, as well as food service, restaurants and retail (grocery).
While no two consumables industry facilities are the same, there are a variety of common air-flow related environmental challenges that they face. Metal duct solutions can contribute to poor indoor air quality and contamination; due to:
- Insufficient airflow that encourages microbial growth
- The need for drip pans to collect condensation
- Remaining condensation on surfaces from washdowns and lack of airflow
- Cross-contamination in harsh washdown applications
- Safety hazards when cleaning elevated work areas
- Downtime and labor costs of system-wide cleaning
Opti-X Fabric: Only Available from DuctSox
DuctSox air dispersion solutions provide better indoor air quality, better environmental control; and a better cleaning experience.
- Targeted air dispersion options prevent condensation buildup throughout the facility
- Opti-X fabric controls the growth and spread of bacteria, fungi, and molds in consumable environments
- Antimicrobial, medical grade and shed proof fabric
- Promotes a healthier work environment
- Can be laundered
- Optional clean inlet design with no cover belt and quick disconnect
Low Maintenance
A variety of suspension options are available including the stainless-steel food grade R-Track suspension system.
- The unique design of the R-Track makes fabric removal for cleaning, quick and easy
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Zippered segments at the end of a run to allow removal of the whole length from a single access point
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Recommended to use spare sets of socks for laundering, to minimize down time during scheduled cleanings
Reduced Condensation
The sanitation cycle in food facilities is essential to keeping operations and product clean and safe throughout the supply chain. However, that same necessary cycle introduces unwanted condensation.
Fabric ductwork eliminates this issue with the following features:
- Entire duct is comprised of breathable fabric material, condensation is not able to form or rest on the exterior of the duct
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Targeted air dispersion helps prevent condensation on walls, ceilings, floors and production equipment
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Features a zippered section design to allow for sections to be removed, commercially laundered, and re-installed
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F-Series Fabric Diffuser
Developed for freezers, the F-Series diffuser can be fitted to existing or new equipment operating with frosted coils. By collapsing when the unit goes into a heated defrost cycle, the sleeve keeps the heat inside the unit, speeding the thaw cycle time and reducing the amount of heat that would normally escape into the freezer.
Benefits include:
- Helps coils thaw/quicker defrost cycle
- Reduces unintended product thawing in freezer
- Air porous fabric will not condensate during operation
- Adjustable outlet eases field adjustment for lower flow conditions
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C-Series Fabric Diffuser
The C-Series fabric diffuser provides 360 degrees of even air dispersion at significantly lower costs than comparable products. Facility spaces that cannot use ductwork for physical or financial reasons, but still require air distribution are an ideal fit for the C-Series.
Benefits include:
- 360° Even Air Dispersion
- Not limited to the traditional 4 or 6 sides
- Brings Occupied Space to Temperature 22% Faster
- Lower Material Cost
- Easy to Ship - Low Weight
- Lower Ceiling Load
- Easy Installation
- No Condensation
- Lower Maintenance
- Stainless Steel Options
- Available Variety of Fabric Offerings Include: Anti-Microbial, and Custom Colors & Patterns
- Available with flat or 30° angle diffusion and with a round or square top inlet
Next Steps
When designing a fabric system, DuctSox engineers will detail performance and design requirements while creating a custom solution for your application.
In addition to design assistance, DuctSox provides an extensive Engineering and Design Manual that will guide you through the key elements of a DuctSox system.
DuctSox customized airflow solutions for grow facilities are a cost effective alternative to metal ductwork that provide targeted, precise and efficient heating, cooling or ventilation for new and retrofit construction.
Explore Additional Critical Environment Applications
Grow Facilities
Fabric airflow solutions can be customized to ensure optimum growing conditions for each stage of growth.
Data Centers
DuctSox has developed the first directionally adjustable air displacement system for the data center industry.
Laboratory & Healthcare
DuctSox traditional and diffuser products are engineered to provide better air dispersion control for these demanding environments.