Mars Air Systems

Mars Air Systems Restaurant Air Curtains & Air Doors

Mars Air Systems is an internationally leading developer and manufacturer of air curtains and air doors for commercial and industrial facilities. The company was established in 1962 and boasts long-term experience in the design and production of air curtains and air doors. Mars Air Systems creates a seamless barrier between indoor and outdoor environments. They keep the cold or hot out of your air-conditioned interior, increasing cooling or heating operation and ensuring energy efficiency. Mars air curtains and doors effectively protect against pests, odor, debris, and fumes. Mars Air Systems has NSF-standard sanitation and offers a 5-year warranty.

What Products Does Mars Air Systems Offer?

Mars Air Systems offers hot and cold low-noise air curtains, air doors for walk-in coolers, wind-stopping air curtains, dish drying air curtains, sanitizing air door and air wash systems, and door air curtain systems for pest and insect control. To find your best match, you can check the following product series by Mars Air Systems:

• Mars PV2 (LoPro 2) Series: This is Mars Air’s most popular air curtain, known for its low-profile design and powerful performance. It’s versatile for various applications with 25-in (63.5 cm) to 144-in (365.76) widths. The LPV2 Series air curtains refine your setting’s air with a 1/6-HP motor with a 3600 CFM (101.940 L/minute) flow rate.

Mars Cold Storage Series

Designed to reduce energy consumption, the 36” (91.44 cm) Mars Air cold storage series is ideal for walk-in coolers to prevent the exterior heat into the cooler and preserve the interior chill for lower operations costs.

Mars Quick Dry Series

Mars Air Quick Dry air curtains can be installed on your existing warewashing machine to cut the drying time of your clean dishes for shorter washing and drying cycles.

Mars Wind Stopping and WindGuard Series

Mars Air Wind Stopping and WindGuard series air curtains feature 5 to 7-horsepower motors and are powerful enough to prevent gusts and strong breezes from entering the establishment. They offer up to 32’ (975.36 cm) mounting height and can be found up to 107” (271.78 cm) width for heavy-duty use and industrial applications.

Mars ETL Sanitation Certified Systems 

ETL Sanitation Certified air curtain systems are designed for food preparation and service settings, and they feature low noise levels and successful insect control in the foodservice and preparation areas.

Mars Clean Air Series™

Mars Clean Air Series are specially designed air curtains to capture and eradicate pathogens, germs, and other pollutants. Capable of capturing 99.97% of the particles as small as 0.3 microns, Mars HEPAC has a MERV-8 Hepa filter. Furthermore, MARS UVC can sterilize 99.99% of the air-borne contaminants. Mars Air Wash systems effectively protect against debris, air-borne pathogens, and particles by dispersing all these when entering the building.

Mars Air System Accessories

Mars Air System also offers the necessary parts and accessories for the air curtain systems. Motor control panels upgrade your air curtains for automatic start and stop, and the magnetic and mechanical door switches automatically activate or de-activate the air curtains. You can also find industrial surface-mounted switches designed in factories and warehouses.

Which Industries Can Benefit From Mars Air System?

Mars Air Systems retains high-quality commercial air curtains and air doors tailored for use in foodservice and hospitality establishments such as restaurants, hotels, cafes, and stores, as well as industrial facilities such as terminals, docks, schools, and entertainment businesses. The Mars Air System air curtains and air doors can be beneficial across various industries for different reasons:

• Restaurant & Foodservice: Mars Air Systems, like the LPV2 Air Curtains, help maintain a comfortable environment for customers by keeping flying insects out, maintaining interior temperatures, and creating much less noise.
• Transportation & Terminals: Mars Extra Power 2 (EP2) Series air curtains are suitable for installation at entrances and exits of airports, train stations, and bus terminals to regulate indoor temperatures, prevent dust and debris from entering, and enhance energy efficiency.
• Convenience Stores: Mars air curtains and air doors such as Standard 2 (STD2) and QP10 (QuietPro™ ) Series regulate temperatures at entrances and prevent insects and dust from entering, retaining customers in a clean and attractive environment.
• Manufacturing & Distribution: Mars Air System Wind Stopping and WinGuard air curtains are the correct options for use at loading dock entrances to stop the penetration of outside air, dust, and pests.
• Material Handling: Mars air curtains at warehouse entrances maintain indoor temperatures, reducing energy costs and preventing the entrance of dust, insects, and other contaminants.
• Refrigeration & Cold Storage: Mars Air System air curtains, particularly the Cold Refrigeration series, reduce temperature exchange between cold storage areas and ambient environments, preventing cold air loss and reducing energy consumption.
• HVACR: Mars air curtains complement HVAC systems by minimizing air exchange through doorways, enhancing overall energy efficiency, and improving indoor air quality.
• Pest Control: Mars air curtains and air doors act as a barrier before pests enter buildings, helping to maintain a pest-free environment.
• Health Care & Hospitals: Mars Clean Air Series™ air curtain systems maintain hygienic conditions by preventing the entry of air-borne contaminants, controlling indoor temperatures, and ensuring energy efficiency in healthcare facilities.
• Educational Institutions: Mars STD2, Mars UVC, and Mars HEPAC air curtains reduce the energy use of classrooms, auditoriums, and gymnasiums while eliminating pathogens and dust. 
• Custom & Specialty: Depending on specific needs, custom-designed air curtains can be tailored to suit unique applications in various industries, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
• Entertainment Venue: Mars air curtains help HVAC systems in these facilities and maintain indoor temperatures. Additionally, they minimize the intrusion of outdoor noise and create a comfortable environment for patrons in theaters, cinemas, stadiums, and other entertainment venues.

FAQs About Mars Air Curtains

Do Mars Air Curtains comply with OSHA Requirements?

Yes, the noise level of the Mars Air Curtains is lower than the required noise level by OSHA.

What are the benefits of using an air curtain in heated commercial buildings or warehouses?

Mars Air Curtains contribute to heating efficiency by increasing hot air circulation around the warehouse or the commercial building, lowering bills. 

Does the effectiveness of a Mars air curtain change when mounted inside versus outside a doorway?

No, it doesn’t. However, there are several exceptions to this:

• Outside installation is recommended for cold storage applications.
• Heated units require interior mounting.
• Interior installation is recommended when used as a thermal barrier.

Do Mars air curtains contribute to the sustainability of food service establishments and buildings? 

Yes, they do. Mars Air Curtains decrease energy consumption, prevent fumes, emissions, and pollutants away from the interior, and offer longer service life (more than 20 years).