Ruskin® AIRFLOW-IQ brings together electronic air measuring station with BACnet actuator and Class 1A damper

Ruskin® introduces the AIRFLOW-IQ, which combines the features of the Ruskin TDP05K air flow and temperature measuring probes with the Ruskin CD50 control damper and the Ruskin VAFB24-BAC RAMS Air Measurement BACnet actuator. The unit is factory-assembled and calibrated to provide effective setpoint airflow control from 0 to 5,000 FPM (0 to 25 m/s) using analog or BACnet interface. The ultra low-leak, class 1A-rated CD50 damper meets leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code.

Features of the AIRFLOW-IQ include:

• Thermal dispersion flow and temperature sensors
• Factory-calibrated controller in nonvolatile EPROM
• BACnet standard TDP05K and IP or MS/TP from actuator controller
• Factory-mounted 24-volt modulating actuator(s)
• Low-leak CD50 aluminum damper
• Factory-mounted and wired
• Single point 24-volt power connection
• Temperature and altitude compensated

Airflow IQThe AIRFLOW-IQ helps satisfy the requirements for minimum outside air as required by ASHRAE 62.1, 90.1 and 189.1, California Title 24, International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Additionally, the AIRFLOW-IQ can be customized to fit a variety of applications, with options including:

• Custom density probe/sensor array
• NEMA 4 control enclosure
• Opposed damper blade action
• Insulated blade damper
• Silicone damper blade seals
• Stainless steel linkage
• Stainless steel jackshaft
• 120-volt primary and 24-volt secondary transformer shipped loose

To learn more about the Ruskin AIRFLOW-IQ, visit www.ruskin.com/model/airflow-iq

Ruskin® introduces TED40x2 low-leakage insulated control damper

The new TED40x2 low-leakage insulated control damper from Ruskin® features insulated airfoil blades, which offer greater strength, produce less sound, provide greater sealing ability and reduce static pressure loss.

With an 8-inch frame and aluminum construction, the TED40x2 is proven to be insulated more efficiently than conventionally insulated blades. When closed, the damper traps a minimum 4 inches of dead air space between the double blade assembly. Additionally, a thermal break between frame sections prevents heat transmission through the frame. As an added feature, blade cavities are filled with urethane foam.

The damper’s unique double-edge blade seal design enables higher pressure on either side to assist in blade-to-blade seal shutoff. Seals are mechanically locked in extruded blade slots, but can be easily replaced in the field. The TED40x2 also features linkage concealed out of the airstream for low maintenance and reduced air turbulence.

Like all products in the Ruskin offering, the TED40x2 is covered under the Ruskin five-year limited warranty program. The program – recently extended from one year to five years from the date of delivery – demonstrates the company’s commitment to quality and makes it easier for engineers to specify Ruskin products.

To learn more about the TED40x2 low-leakage insulated control damper, visit www.ruskin.com/model/ted40x2.

Ruskin’s Inaugural Architectural Representative Council

Great two days spent with our architectural reps during Ruskin’s Inaugural Architectural Representative Council. Many thanks go to the following representative agencies for making the trip to Kansas City and providing valuable input for strategic planning;

Function and Aesthetics for Educational Facilities

Educational facilities are currently the largest construction segment in the USA. An extremely important part of a working K12 school or College building is its air quality for occupants. Educational buildings see large volumes of people passing through and need to cater for ventilation rates and indoor air quality. Quoting the EPA studies show that one half of the USA’s 115,000 schools have problems with their indoor air quality. It is proven that health and comfort levels of educators and students is linked to air quality. As manufacturers of air movement/quality products, it is our responsibility to insure we meet the needs of students and staff alike by providing them with the highest quality equipment to facilitate clean and healthy air.

It gives me great pleasure when I see our brands such as Reliable Louvers contributing to making a school not only function efficiently for air intake and exhaust with its external louvers, but visually enhance the overall appearance of the buildings through efficient screening. Reliable’s products are designed to absolute and custom specifications. This is backed by highly experienced Engineers and professional staff, which reflect commitment to high-quality product standards. The job above in its planning stages was said to be an impossible task on the louver side, but Reliable met that challenge and surpassed it as it always does!

Extending Convenience to Ruskin’s Customers

At Ruskin®, we have always taken product quality and shipping logistics very seriously – especially when our customers need rapid delivery of high-quality dampers and louvers. We understand that sometimes speed on certain jobs can mean everything to our valued customers. Expanding on our popular ‘Ruskin Express’ program, including Next Day, 72 Hour, 5-Day or 10-Day, we now also offer Same Day Build and Shipping out of Ruskin’s Mira Loma plant located in the heart of California. With manufacturing centers and our vast network of representatives across the country, Ruskin is positioned to meet the critical delivery requirements of today’s fast-paced construction industry.

In extending our shipping program we hope to extend convenience to our customers. We will deliver your shipment with reliability and speed to your desired destination.

Meeting the Demand for Extreme Conditions in Tunnels

Future projections for the North American tunneling industry are extremely positive. With populations and infrastructure expanding in major cities there is a continued need for more tunnels to move people and freight around efficiently. Air quality, air control and in the worst scenario smoke control within road and rail tunnels is a huge consideration for design engineers. Dependable equipment needs to be specified for these demanding tunnel environments.

Ruskin® tunnel ventilation dampers are relied upon worldwide for controlling and supplying air to commuters underground. These specialized dampers provide fire protection as well as purge and smoke control during emergency conditions. By using a combination of stainless steel, galvanized steel, and aluminum, Ruskin tunnel dampers can withstand the harshest conditions, including the constantly changing environments found in most tunnels.

Every damper is built with performance in mind and is designed to meet or exceed AMCA (Air Movement Control Association) specifications. Since most industrial systems cannot be shut down for normal periodic maintenance, our products are designed to support options such as exposed linkages and outboard bearing packages. These facilitate easy maintenance while the system is operational.

Each damper is thoroughly checked, tested and cycled before it is delivered to site. In addition to this and to make certain each damper performs to specifications, leakage and performance requirements are verified through Ruskin’s Research and Development department. Ruskin has developed an on-site AMCA registered air performance laboratory. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, this test facility has three high capacity wind tunnels. These test tunnels help Ruskin simulate demanding wind and air handling situations and are ideal for testing leakage and pressure drop replicating tunnel environments.

Ruskin works with a variety of materials, including galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel and fiberglass in order to match our customer’s exact specifications. By molding and forming these materials, we can develop dampers to fit almost any application.

Learn more about Ruskin’s tunnel ventilation solutions HERE

AMCA International Holds First Air System Engineering and Technology Conference-US

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, March 19, 2018 – Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. welcomed 90 consulting and application engineers, HVAC technicians, code officials, and product designers to San Antonio, Texas, March 6 and 7 for the inaugural Air System Engineering and Technology (ASET) Conference–US (ASET-US).

The technical program was divided into two tracks—Air-Systems Design and Air Products & Technologies—with attendees free to attend sessions across tracks.

Jim Smardo, director of louvers and architectural systems, Ruskin®, discussed sizing, selection, and specification of rain- and hurricane-resistant louvers.

Read the full AMCA Press Release Here

Hands-on Ruskin® Product Training with Mussun Sales, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio

Hands-on training experience can greatly complement other training mediums. Mussun Sales Inc. founded in 1951, representing Ruskin® from Cleveland Ohio, have a 50,000 square foot facility incorporating offices, a warehouse and an up to date Learning Center.  Here within their comprehensive training and application lunch and learn sessions, they bring contractors and engineers up to speed on Ruskin® mechanical and architectural solutions. They show the right products for the right application and correct installation methods.

The Mussun team demonstrate Fire Dampers, Fire/Smoke Dampers and Ceiling Fire Dampers such as a correctly installed UL-approved CFDR7T in a typical arrangement with a suspended ceiling. They are also currently working on setting up a rig for the new Ruskin®  TDP05K Thermal Dispersion Air Measuring Probe.

Mussun takes the lead and shows how important it is to see products installed as they would be within an actual real-world field environment and assist contractors and engineers understand them better.

To take advantage of Mussun Sales product training contact Joe Mantey, jmantey@mussun.com or cleveland@mussun.com