To put it simply, ozone is activated oxygen. It occurs naturally in the environment and is around us all the time. It’s composed of three oxygen atoms, is blue in colour and has a strong odour. But, how can we use it? Ozone works as a natural cleaner. When presented to an odour, there is a chemical reaction which results in a non-odorous, harmless substance. Not only does it remove the odour, but it also eliminates bacteria, leaving the area sanitised and hygienic. Ozone generating products use a fan to emit the gas, which is...
Axair Fans announce the addition of Axair Refrigeration To The Axair Group Following on from the success and growth of Axair Fans UK Limited, the Axair group has announced an addition to their portfolio; Axair Refrigeration. The Staffordshire based company, originally started in 1993, will now manage both portfolios under the Axair Company holding. Axair Fans will continue to service the industrial market operating in a wide range of industry applications including smoke ventilation, fume extraction, marine and thermal management in addit...
From its humble beginnings within a spare bedroom in 1983, Grant Edwards, Managing Director of Axair Fans, now oversees a successful distribution business working in partnership with an impressive host of industrial fan manufacturers. What makes Axair Fans successful? Grant would say that innovation and a dedication to customer service lies at the heart of its operations here in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire. In addition to their original supplier partner, Ecofit, the company works exclusively with a network of reputable fan manufactur...
An increase in new builds brings new legislation and a surge in the demand for heat recovery products as building efficiency is improved. Buildings are becoming more airtight and consequently less fresh air can circulate. Since all buildings need a source of fresh air, most new buildings now include a form of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR). Diagram 1 shows how a simple MVHR system facilitates effective ventilation in a domestic unit. Homes, classrooms, offices, function rooms, whether domestic or commercial, can benef...