Berner ARE16 36" Recessed Air Curtain

Formerly ARC16

Unheated 36" Air Curtain

Architectural Recessed 16 Air Curtain

(Includes unit mounted switches & 120v automatic door switch)

Original price was: $4,725.Current price is: $3,071.

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Berner ARE16-1036AA Air Curtain Tech Specs
Series
Architectural Recessed 16
Manufactured
USA
Motors
1
Horsepower
1
Volts
120 Volts
Speeds
1
Heat Type
Unheated / Ambient
Phase
single
Warranty
5 Years
Indoor / Interior
Yes
Outdoor / Exterior
No
Height
15 in
Depth
26 in
Max Height Environmental Separation
16′
Max Height Fly Repellant
14′

Berner ARE16-1036AA Air Curtain
Product Description

Berner ARE16 3-Foot Recessed Air Curtain | ARE16-1036AA

The Berner ARE16-1036AA is a 3-foot recessed air curtain designed to install flush with the ceiling for invisible climate control. With environmental separation effective up to 16 feet and insect control up to 12 feet, this unit handles high-ceiling applications where the air curtain must remain hidden from view while providing powerful performance.

Other sizes available:

Common Applications

Museum and Art Gallery Loading Docks

The recessed design keeps the unit hidden from view in spaces where visible equipment would disrupt interior aesthetics. The air curtain prevents humidity spikes at loading dock doors that could damage art collections while maintaining the clean ceiling lines required in exhibition spaces.

Convention Center Main Lobby Entrances

At convention centers with tall lobby entrances, the ARC16 installs into the ceiling for climate control without visible hardware. The 16-foot mounting height capability handles grand entrances where architectural design requires unobtrusive HVAC equipment.

Healthcare Facility Sterile Entry Points

In healthcare facilities, the recessed installation minimizes surfaces where dust can collect in sterile environments. The flush ceiling mount works at clean room airlocks and ambulance bay entries where maintaining air quality is critical and exposed equipment creates cleaning challenges.

Pharmaceutical Clean Room Entries

For pharmaceutical facilities, the ARC16 provides climate separation at gowning room doors and fabrication area entries. The recessed design eliminates exposed surfaces that could harbor contaminants in spaces requiring strict particulate control.

Semiconductor Manufacturing Gowning Rooms

In semiconductor facilities, the flush ceiling installation maintains clean lines and airflow required in gowning areas. The unit prevents particulate contamination at personnel entries to fabrication zones where even minimal exposed equipment creates particle collection risks.

High-End Retail Flagship Store Entrances

The ARE16 works at flagship retail locations where visible HVAC equipment would compromise interior design. The recessed installation provides climate control at double-height entrance spaces while maintaining the architectural aesthetic required in luxury retail environments.

Features & Certifications

  • AMCA certified for performance verification across all heat offerings
  • ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 and IECC compliant as vestibule alternative
  • Flush ceiling mount with white aluminum exterior for seamless integration
  • Environmental separation effective up to 16 feet mounting height
  • Insect control capability effective up to 12 feet mounting height
  • Intelliswitch digital controller with optional Berner AIR smart controller upgrade
  • BACnet compatibility for building management system integration
  • Available in ambient, electric, steam, and hot water heated models
  • Custom colors and stainless steel finishes available
  • Pro-V nozzle design reduces operational noise
  • Washable filter reduces ongoing maintenance costs

It includes a manufacturer’s warranty covering parts. This unit delivers climate separation for 3-foot openings with mounting heights up to 16 feet where the air curtain must remain completely hidden from view to maintain architectural aesthetics or meet cleanroom requirements.

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