News Release - NEW ACTIONAIR MARINE FIRE DAMPER DESTINED FOR WORLD WIDE APPLICATION The best can get better still! Ruskin Air Management has launched a new, improved version of the world-beating Actionair A-60 Marine Fire Damper. Purpose designed for application in marine and offshore projects, Actionair A-60 Marine Fire Dampers provide a complete solution for fire safety requirements in association with ventilation and A/C systems. Units are now available in an extended range of sizes from 100mm X 100mm up to 1m square, with the option of multiple units to meet the needs of even larger applications Major success Ruskin has already achieved major success with the Actionair A-60 Marine design - particularly with builders of fast ferries and luxury yachts. Orders have been won from both European yards, including those in Italy and Germany and as far afield as Australia and Chile. Fire at sea can present an even greater hazard than on land. Safety equipment designed for marine application has to meet a whole list of stringent specifications. Actionair's A-60 Marine Fire Damper was the world's first to achieve the coveted USCG-EU MRA Certification, confirming its suitability for use in ships and other types of marine application all over the globe. Every unit also bears a stainless steel plate showing the distinctive “ship's wheel” logo that symbolises Marine Equipment Directive compliant (MED) approval and an individual number so that it can be tracked throughout its life cycle. Other key approvals include Lloyds EC Type Approval (Module B), Germanischer Lloyd Approval, Lloyds Certificate of Fire Approval and American Bureau of Shipping Certification (www.actionair.co.uk) Performance enhancing In its latest form the Actionair A-60 incorporates a number of performance enhancing features. These include an electric actuator option with a 60 second reset time, an LED indicator on the Electrical Thermal Release (ETR) and a more versatile Pneumatic Thermal Release (PTR) design. A-60 Marine Fire Dampers incorporate aerodynamic, stainless steel interlocking opposed blades, operated by a “failsafe” spring mechanism. “Failsafe” is achieved by means of a unique and patented Electrical Thermal Release (ETR), which operates automatically at 72°C, or if the power supply is interrupted. A manual test switch permits periodic operation of the damper for test purposes, simulating actual “failsafe” release under fire conditions. Dampers can now be reset in just 60 seconds after a test. A green LED lamp is now built into the ETR housing - giving clear and simple visual confirmation that the actuator is receiving power, the ETR is correctly fitted and the thermal fuse is intact. The A-60's Pneumatic Thermal Release (PTR) assembly is supplied complete to 500mm of nylon tubing to connect the quick-fit PTR couplings and actuator. Activation of the in-built 74°C fusible link causes air to exhaust from the actuator causing the spring loaded PTR to close the damper. Reset after testing can be achieved in as little as 3 seconds. Rectangular and circular ductwork A-60 Marine Fire Dampers are available for use with both rectangular and circular ductwork. They can be used in systems with maximum pressures up to 1500Pa and duct velocities to 15m/s. Models are suitable for both vertical and horizontal applications with airflow in either direction. The stainless steel aerodynamic blades are mounted in a standard 1.2mm galvanised steel flanged type casing with a single penetration for the drive control. An optional 316 all stainless steel casing is also available. This complies with Class A and B of Eurovent 2/2 and HVCA Ductwork specification DW144. While strong and reliable, the A-60 Marine casing is light in weight to permit easier installation. Blades - which are available in either 430 grade or 316 stainless steel options - are normally open, with "fail-safe" to the closed position. IP54 rated Control Modes are available for 24 volt, 120 volt or 230 volt electrical supply. Control Modes are designed for location outside the ductwork for easy access during installation and maintenance and are direct coupled to the Damper using a unique positive connection system. Download This Press Release Download The A60 Marine Catalogue

News Release - NEW ES DAMPER RANGE ENHANCES ACTIONAIR’S HEAVY DUTY AIR CONTROL AND SHUT-OFF CAPABILITY Actionair has launched an enhanced range of Heavy Duty Air Control and Shut-off Dampers. The introduction of this new ES range follows an intensive period of development involving both Actionair's Whitstable headquarters and parent company Ruskin’s research and development laboratory in Kansas City. As a result Actionair will be able to offer a truly comprehensive service embracing standard solutions and specials such as the Ruskin "Bubble" Damper for those infrequent, but vital applications where ultra low-leakage is of paramount importance. The new ES range embraces dampers for systems requiring air control and low closed-blade leakage characteristics. Four models are available to cover most typical applications - all in rectangular, circular, or flat oval configurations (with matching spigotted casings) and a range of sizes from 200mm to 2080mm (double section). Specifiers may opt for either standard opposed blade movement, or the optional parallel blade design. All models feature blades retained within the width of the casing so they cannot foul adjacent grilles, louvres etc. The new Actionair ES 35 and 36 dampers are designed for horizontal mounting in air conditioning and ventilation ductwork. They feature blades with a triple V configuration, fabricated from galvanised steel. Actionair ES 36 model combines all the performance capability of the basic air control design with the additional feature of a “shut off” function thanks to their low leakage performance when the blades are closed. This low closed blade leakage is achieved by means of stainless steel side gaskets and special blade seals of a synthetic material. The closed blade leakage of ES 36 damper conforms to EN1751 Class 2. Type ES 35 and 36 dampers are suitable for system pressures up to 1500Pa and duct velocities up to 10m/s. Ultra quiet For applications where both air control and shut-off functions must be combined with ultra quiet operation, Actionair offers the new ES50 design. This high performance damper features aluminium blades with a special aerodynamic profile, purpose-designed for low noise generation. Mounting the blade drive mechanisms out of the airstream serves to further minimise pressure and noise. Blade tip seals also ensure very low air leakage in the closed position - Actionair ES50 Dampers perform to EN1751 Class 3. Rectangular ES dampers can be supplied housed in a deep galvanised steel frame with 40mm flanges and pre-punched corner holes to match proprietary duct flange systems. As an alternative spigotted casings are available for rectangular models and all circular and flat oval versions. The Actionair ES range is supported by a full range of matching components including a choice of control options. Extended spindles for motorised control are supplied as standard. Alternatively, users may choose manual quadrant control. Quadrants are supplied from the Actionair factory as separate items for on site fitting. Finally, customers may opt for factory fitted Belimo Actuators with a choice of 24V or 230V open/closed, or spring return operation. A 24V modulating version is also available. Perfect complement The new ES Dampers form a key component in the industry's most comprehensive range of fire and smoke control products. They offer a perfect complement to the Actionair Air/Shield range of Air Control and Shut-off Dampers. Actionair’s parent company Ruskin is a world leader in damper design and manufacture and the full spectrum of Ruskin products is available to underwrite Actionair's range of solutions. The extensive Ruskin ranges include heavy-duty designs, specifically developed to meet international demand for industrial, marine and tunnel ventilation damper systems that can operate in the most arduous conditions. Download This Press Release