In the interest of fire safety innovation, Elta emerges with a new pioneering solution for smoke fans with its certified prefabricated smoke range. This comes as an add on solution to Elta’s fans for both general and emergency situations.

Engineered to streamline installation processes, these prefabricated units mark a significant shift in the industry’s approach to designing and implementing smoke ventilation systems. We aim to redefine standards by simplifying complexity and reducing project timelines with prefabricated solutions, to ultimately ensure on-site safety and compliance.

Elta offers a range of car park fans that operate on well-proven tunnel ventilation principles, producing a high velocity jet that, as it diffuses, imparts thrust to the surrounding air through mixing and entrainment. The range includes both induction and impulse ventilation models, specifically designed to serve as both general ventilation systems and for one-time emergency extraction of smoke during fire incidents, and are able to operate at temperatures up to 400°C. The product design eliminates the requirement for ducted systems, making efficient use of the limited space of enclosed car parks, in addition to reducing power consumption and associated running costs.

Recognising the critical nature of rapid smoke extraction in fire incidents, our emergency smoke extract fans are specifically engineered for high performance, and high temperatures. These fans are designed to efficiently remove smoke from affected areas, contributing to a safer environment for building occupants and emergency responders. We can offer F200, F300 and F400 models with a range of motor mounting arrangements, as well as both 50hz and 60hz versions available across the different models.

Complementing the comprehensive range of smoke ventilation solutions, we also offer advanced bespoke control systems designed to provide real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Seamlessly integrated within smoke ventilation systems, these intelligent controls provide building managers with precise and automated smoke extraction management. From emergency scenarios to routine maintenance,  control systems play a pivotal role in enhancing overall system reliability and effectiveness.

The fundamentals of the Elta product range are quality, performance and integrity. Our quality procedures comply with the requirements of ISO 9001, and all smoke fans are certified to EN 12101-3. We also have our own dedicated test laboratory facilities which are AMCA accredited, with products sound tested to BS EN ISO 5136:2009 and BS ISO 13347-2:2004, and air performance tested to BS EN ISO5801:2007.

Elta’s commitment to fire safety goes beyond complying with industry standards. We adopt an innovative approach, ensuring our solutions not only meet regulations, but also exceed expectations. Through ongoing research and development, Elta continually pushes the boundaries of what’s achievable in smoke ventilation, establishing new standards for safety in the process.

Following a series of standard test methods and procedures, the laboratory of Elta has been accredited by AMCA International as being qualified to conduct tests in accordance with ISO 5801. In addition, the manufacturer’s Axial Fans, ranging in diameter from 315mm to 2000mm, are now licensed to bear the AMCA seal. The performance ratings include information on how the product was tested and what appurtenances (accessories) were included during the ratings tests, allowing for the correct specification of air system components.

AMCA International is an American-based non-commercial organisation which independently tests and certifies ventilation technology for industrial, commercial and residential markets. While AMCA isn’t always a requirement in the UK, its Certified Ratings Program (CRP) is recognised across all industrialised regions and is of particular importance in countries such as America, India, and Malaysia.

Alan Macklin, Group Technical Director of Elta Group comments, “By working with an AMCA-approved manufacturer like ourselves, buyers, specifiers and end-users can benefit from peace of mind that our performance ratings are reliable and accurate. What’s more, it provides a great way for industry to compare the performance of manufacturers’ products via an impartial authority.”

Administered by the Custom Union Technical Regulation (CUTR), the EX certificate is the Eurasian equivalent of the European Union’s ATEX directives.

The certification is set to benefit UK manufacturers targeting the Eurasian chemical, oil and gas industries, as well as offshore, marine and food production.

Damian Buxton, Chief Executive at Elta, said: “The requirements of the EAC EX certificate are extremely stringent and we’re pleased to have become the first UK fan manufacture to achieve this. As a result, any fans built for use in the Eurasia region will have an EX EAC mark with a number unique to Elta, enabling access to industrial markets in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and soon both Armenia and Kyrgyzstan as well.

CIBSE is the professional body for building services engineering. It publishes guidance and codes which are internationally recognised as authoritative and sets the criteria for best practice in the profession.

By collaborating with fellow patrons, Elta will strengthen and develop closer links and working relationships globally, and with a network of professional support and expertise will both keep abreast of new ideas and innovations and support CIBSE’s continued professional development programme.

As a patron, Elta’s contribution supports initiatives to improve the building services industry and encourages best practices within many areas related to the industry including health and safety, energy efficiency, product development, environmental quality, work efficiencies and training.

Elta is part of the £85 million Elta Group, a family of businesses with operations in six countries on four continents which, together with a network of international distributors, provides quality fans and related air movement equipment to customers worldwide.

Elta has now extended its EC-Certification for smoke related fan units with BSI, making it one of the largest certified standard product ranges available within Europe. From left to right: Scheme Manager of BSI Products Paul Whitehorn is shown presenting the revised EN certificate to Allan Hurdle, Managing Director of Elta Ltd. Bob Rees, Elta’s QA manager holds their BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Certificate also awarded by BSI, which covers both manufacturing facilities and Chris Lack, Elta’s Engineering Consultant responsible for overseeing the extensive smoke test programme.

It is a mandatory requirement in the European Union that all smoke extract fans are independently tested to EN 12101-3:2002 Smoke and heat control systems – Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators. This standard covers the testing, design and production controls that are required before the manufacturer can obtain product certification from the appropriate notified body. As Allan Hurdle, Managing Director of Elta explains “As one of the leading suppliers in the industry, customers are assured of consistently high product quality by encompassing the very latest standards”.

With fan sizes up to 2 metre in diameter and covering F200, F300 and F400 classifications, the certification was awarded following rigorous smoke test programmes. Elta’s operations in both Fareham and Kingswinford produce the SmokeVent, Jetvent and Induction Smoke product ranges to the EN12101-3:2002 standard.

Elta is part of the £85 million Elta Group, a family of businesses with operations in six countries on four continents which, together with a network of international distributors, provides quality fans and related air movement equipment to customers worldwide.