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Commitment to Laboratory Testing and Empirical Performance Data
Airolite constructed the first wind driven test facility in the U.S. in 1956; and has lead the development of louver performance ratings standards and empirical test procedures from its historical leadership position among industry peers. This historical predisposition is evidenced in the superior performance ratings for Airolite products in nearly every product range offered.
Associated Louvers Laboratory Literature
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Certified Performance Ratings
An extensive inventory of certified performance ratings are published under each of the principal performance ratings standards utilized to measure louver performance. Applicable performance ratings standards include:
| AMCA Standard 500-L-99, Section 8.3.1 |
Air Performance, Water Penetration and Air Leakage |
| AMCA Standard 500-L-99, Section 8.3.2 |
Wind Driven Rain Water Penetration |
| AMCA Standard 511 |
Certified Ratings Program |
| AAMA 1503.1 |
Voluntary Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and Condensation Resistance of Windows, Doors and Glazed Wall Sections |
| ASTM E90 |
Recommended Practice for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions |
| ASTM E413 |
Standard Classification for Determination of Sound Transmission Class |
Note: Performance ratings are determined by independent, third-party test laboratories and ratings are certified by independent agencies.
Comparisons
The selection and specification of products on the basis of louver performance ratings is encouraged when certified test data is available. However, care must be utilized to ensure that manufacturers’ test data is determined in accordance with current test standards; that test data is developed by independent, third-party laboratories; and, that ratings are certified by independent agencies.
Airolite Custom Products
Airolite welcomes the challenge to develop custom products to your unique application requirements. Our proprietary product development laboratory facilitates economic development of custom products and targeted performance milestones prior to certification by independent laboratory and testing authorities.
We welcome questions and comments. Contact The Airolite Company.
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