by Brianna Crandall — March 21, 2016—Given the unpredictable nature of when natural disasters and extreme conditions will occur and how severe the damage will be, Ruskin, maker of air control products, has invested in solutions for extreme conditions, specifically the recently introduced Louver EME6325D and updated CD60 Control Damper.
Engineers and architects know that the best approach to attacking an extreme situation is to prepare for all the risk factors, meaning designing buildings that can withstand high winds and other known dangerous circumstances, points out Ruskin.
EME6325D Hurricane Louver
The EME6325D Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louver, or Hurricane Louver, has been designed and tested to protect air intake and exhaust openings in building exterior walls from direct water penetration, even in the most extreme weather conditions.
The EME6325D Hurricane Louver has been designed and tested to protect air intake and exhaust openings in building exterior walls from direct water penetration, even in the most extreme weather conditions.
The EME6325D uses its patented vertical blade design to stop wind-driven rain and wind-borne debris from entering commercial buildings. It reportedly meets and surpasses the Florida Building Code for use in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone and is Miami-Dade Approved. Furthermore, the High Velocity Capacity louver allows for smaller louver sizes, reducing cost.
The product is hurricane rated for the most severe water conditions, meeting TAS100A water performance. Manufactured of aluminum, Ruskin Louvers can be specified with a variety of options in a broad array of architectural finishes.
CD60 Control Damper
Ruskin’s CD60 Control Damper, which has reportedly been a driver in the industry for nearly 40 years, has been recently upgraded to meet or exceed the requirements for most extreme applications. The expanded CD60 series includes a stainless steel option with the same airfoil blade profile.
The popular CD60 Control Damper has been recently upgraded to meet or exceed the requirements for most extreme applications. The expanded CD60 series includes a stainless steel option with the same airfoil blade profile.
The CD60 features are engineered to facilitate ease of installation and the ability for customization and flexibility for most commercial applications. The single-piece frame uses mechanical clinching at 24 locations, making it 40 percent stronger than its predecessor. This results in a quick and easy installation, eliminating racking and subsequent leakage issues, says Ruskin.
