Opening Vents

Camellia House, Rotherham - architect glass solutions
Holyhead Market roof glazing - architect glass solutions
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The Glass House - automatic opening vents
Royal West Academy, Bristol
Congleton horticultural roof glazing Greenhouse skylight

New Thermally Broken Aluminium Vents

Enhance your glazing applications with our advanced automatic opening vents (AOVs), designed for optimal performance in both ventilation systems and smoke ventilation systems. Our latest innovation features drained, low-profile, thermally broken opening vents, welded using cutting-edge automated robotic technology.  This advanced method surpasses the industry standard crimp or cleated designs, ensuring a more robust and weatherproof solution. Our innovative designs ensure superior control over your internal environment while providing critical safety features for buildings in the event of an emergency.

Key features:

  • Durability: Robotic welding enhances strength and weather resistance.
  • Safety Compliance: Seamlessly integrates with fire alarms, smoke detectors, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
  • Compatibility: Accommodates 28mm–36mm thick double or triple glazed units.
  • Versatility: Operable with manual, remote-controlled, and electrical gearing for day-to-day ventilation or during the event of a fire.
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Heritage and Arts Centre roof glazing, Oldham - Manchester

New Single Glazed Aluminium Vents

For projects requiring slimmer sightlines, our single glazed aluminium vents provide exceptional performance for smoke and heat control.

Most glazing applications benefit from effective ventilation, giving users greater control over their internal environment.  Our single glazed opening vents, suitable for 6-10mm thick infills, are designed to be low-profile and offer slender sightlines compared to other roof vents available elsewhere.  They are operable with a wide variety of manual, remote-control and electrical gearing.

Key Features:

  • Durability: Robotic welding enhances strength and weather resistance.
  • Safety Applications: Ideal for smoke shafts and fire smoke management.
  • Compatibility: Designed for 6mm–10mm thick infills, suitable for both ventilation systems and smoke ventilation systems.
  • Integration: Works with a wide range of safety systems, including smoke detectors and weather control panels.
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Single push point actuator

Opening Gearing Types

Our opening vents are engineered for use with various operating systems, ensuring seamless functionality in everyday use and emergencies.  These versatile gearing types ensure that our vents can be used for everyday ventilation and seamlessly integrate with Building Management Systems (BMS). Our gearing systems integrate effortlessly with fire alarms, smoke detectors, and advanced weather control panels. This flexibility ensures safety and performance across a wide range of applications.

For detailed information, click the link below.

Wiring Diagrams for Electric Gearing

Explore the wiring diagrams below for the most commonly used control devices for our 24-volt and 230-volt actuators, specifically designed for our patent glazing systems. For effective integration into smoke ventilation systems, our 24-volt and 230-volt actuators are designed with user-friendly wiring configurations:

24 Volt Opening Vents

  • Simple Open/Close Rocker Switch with Rain Sensor: For basic yet reliable control.
  • Weather Control Panel: Features thermostatic control and a rain sensor for advanced, automated functionality.

230 Volt Opening Vents

  • Simple Open/Close Rocker Switch: For straightforward control.
  • 100 Series Control Panel: Includes thermostatic control and a rain sensor for automated operation.

For other types of controls please contact us for bespoke wiring diagrams, tailored to your ventilation systems and smoke shafts.

Weather Control Instruction Manual (24-volt)

Click below to explore our 24-volt weather control systems and optional ancillary items, designed to seamlessly manage our 24-volt actuators.

Standard Open/Close Rocker Switch (230-volt)

Click below to access the wiring diagram for our 230-volt standard open/close rocker switch.

100 Series Control Panel (230-volt)

Click below to access the wiring diagram for our 230-volt 100 series control panel.