Health Care
Air-duct Requirements for Hospitals
Maintaining a good hygiene has always been an issue in mechanical ventilation systems ("Indoor Air Quality" and "Sick Building Syndrome"). This is even more the case in hospitals where a contamination can have serious consequences. Regarding the ventilation air-ducts, a higher hygiene level is mostly achieved through the use of:
- Air-tight air-ducts
- Air-ducts with smooth, easy to clean and dirt-retardant surfaces.
Product Characteristics
The characteristics of the following METU products help fulfilling
these higher hygiene requirements:
- The METU access doors reach the highest air-tightness class D (DIN EN 12237).
- The silicone gasket has a smooth, non-porous surface which can be easily be cleaned.
- The NBR gasket makes the access doors aerosol-tight (class ATC 1, DIN EN 16798-3).
- The stainless-steel versions are more resistant to disinfecting chemicals.
- The METU-FORM ducts, fittings and connections are oil tight and, consequently, absolutely airtight.
- They offer dirt-retardant and easy to clean smooth inner surfaces.
Expert Opinions, Certifications
There is no official report confirming that the METU
products are in line with the ÖNORM H 6020.
Air-ducts that protect you from contaminations
The corona virus showed how important it is to put in place completely air-tight, dirt-retardant and easy to clean ventilation systems in order to maintain the air quality and avoid contaminations.
The METU-FORM duct system is the ideal choice for such applications having stringent hygiene standards.
The laser-welded ducts and fittings with the corresponding connections are easy to install.
They inconspicuously fit into any rooms designs thanks to their discrete appearance.
The inner and outer surfaces of the METU-FORM components are smooth and therefore dirt-resistant. They also facilitate cleaning operations.
The METU-FORM duct system exceeds the highest airtightness class D (DIN EN 12237) and meets the requirements of ATC 1 (DIN EN 16798-3). That way the air quality is unaffected and the risks of contamination drastically reduced.
In view of the above the METU-FORM ducts offer a sustainable solution for the healthcare institutions without requiring additional measures or expenditures.
