Opticlean - a new diffuser that won't stand out

With over 40 years' experience in air distribution products, Krantz has developed the Opticlean, a new generation of ceiling diffusers.

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CIBSE BSJ Article 2010

The name Krantz is renowned for quality and innovation of air distribution products. With over 40 years' experience in this field and the pioneers of induction (twist/swirl), displacement and up-flow systems now commonly used around the world today, Krantz has developed the Opticlean, which takes the next step in new generation ceiling diffusers and offers discrete, high induction air supply.

After four years in the company's research and development laboratories in Cologne, the Opticlean is now available to the marketplace and has already made a big impact.

So what's it all about?

The unique design incorporates the standard ceiling manufacturer's suspended ceiling tile (16-23% free area in both square and rectangular designs) as its faceplate and is therefore almost invisible once installed. Furthermore, the induction is created millimetres from the face of the diffuser so room air is not induced into the plenum. As a result, the amount of dirty room air accumulated on the face is very low, ensuring the Opticlean remains unobtrusive years after installation and will very rarely need cleaning - unlike conventional swirl diffusers.

Further test work has shown that these tiles, without scrim backing material, can also be used for extract, removing the need for additional grilles/ diffusers and ensuring both supply and extract systems (ducted or ceiling void) achieve maximum performance and minimal aesthetic intrusion of the suspended ceiling system. No longer will the spacing of diffusers be compromised when once the symmetrical appearance was preferred over the technically best possible layout.

Architectural dream

The Opticlean has been referred to as an 'architectural dream' due to its unimposing design. This, coupled with its technical abilities of air volumes from 17 litre/s to 222 litre/s, temperature differentials of +/- 10K, mounting heights from 2.5-4.5 metres, low sound power level and pressure loss (suitable for fan coil units) and high occupant comfort to DIN EN ISO 7730, the Opticlean is also the friend of the mechanical engineer.

All the usual features you would expect for ceiling mounted diffusers are also available, including small side entry plena for low or congested ceiling voids, dampers and segment covers for 2-way and 3-way discharge. The Opticlean can also be retrofitted with little modification to an existing ceiling system.

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Opticlean - a new diffuser that won't stand out

Now you see it... (roll over image below)

CIBSE BSJ Article 2010

So what's it all about?

Architectural dream