FAQ
Explore expert answers on creating the ideal broiler environment. Learn how to manage airflow, temperature, and air quality to reduce heat stress, improve feed conversion, and boost overall performance.
Why is ventilation crucial in broiler houses?
Proper ventilation removes excess heat, moisture, and harmful gases like ammonia, maintaining optimal air quality. This supports bird comfort, reduces respiratory issues, and enhances feed conversion and growth rates.
How does evaporative cooling help during hot weather?
Evaporative cooling systems, such as cooling pads, can lower house temperatures by up to 10–15°C. This reduces heat stress, improves feed intake, and supports uniform growth, even in high ambient temperatures.
How does air treatment improve broiler health?
Air treatment systems filter dust, pathogens, and reduce harmful gases like ammonia and CO₂. This lowers respiratory risks, enhances flock health, and improves overall biosecurity, especially in high-density housing.
Can climate control systems be customized for different broiler housing designs?
Yes, our solutions are adaptable to various broiler house layouts, including tunnel, cross, and natural ventilation systems, to meet specific environmental needs.
How does climate control affect feed conversion and growth rates?
Maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and air quality minimizes stress and supports efficient feed conversion, leading to faster, healthier growth and improved feed-to-weight ratios.
Climate Control Solutions for Healthier Broiler Flocks
Products
Munters Aerotech Vortex 36-55 Belt Drive
We set the bar with our patented Munters Drive motor technology. Today, we lead the EC motor market with more than 25,000 units in the field. Engineered for high performance and low energy consumption, Vortex series fans equipped with Munters Drive can reduce electric energy consumption by 40%, are nearly maintenance free, lower energy costs, and are part of a sustainable system design.
Munters Aerotech Vortex 36-55 Munters Drive
We set the bar with our patented Munters Drive motor technology. Today, we lead the EC motor market with more than 25,000 units in the field. Engineered for high performance and low energy consumption, Vortex series fans equipped with Munters Drive can reduce electric energy consumption by 40%, are nearly maintenance free, lower energy costs, and are part of a sustainable system design.
Munters Aerotech CB Evaporative Cooling
Munters Aerotech is a innovative evaporative cooling system, completely redesigned from the ground up. Utilizing stainless steel and polymer materials to ensure a long lasting leak free cooling solution.
Munters Aerotech CT Evaporative Cooling
We offer a completely integrated evaporative cooling system designed to solve, in a quick and easy way, temperature problems in environmental controlled situations, such as tunnel ventilation in poultry, dairy and swine structures, climate control in greenhouses and cooling systems for hatcheries.
Munters Reventa ZLV Vario
The ZLV Vario fresh air distributor features a sliding fan module that dynamically adjusts the recirculation gap, enabling 100% fan output as fresh air during summer, effectively halving the number of required fresh air ducts. Engineered for durability with thermally-insulated polyurethane construction, it ensures ultra-fine air distribution even at minimal airflow and dramatically reduces the risk of ice formation in extreme cold. Suitable for centralized or decentralized control, the ZLV Vario automatically transitions between winter, transitional, and summer modes for seamless, energy-efficient climate control.
Munters Aerotech MWI
Munters MWI wall inlet ensures optimal fresh air flow in livestock housing without drafts. Durable, hygienic, and modular design for efficient climate control. Boost animal welfare with the Munters Wall Inlet (MWI), made entirely of plastic. It controls fresh air entry into livestock housing without creating drafts while maintaining an optimal indoor temperature. The MWI supplies fresh air into livestock housing without exposing animals to cold air drafts. The inlets’ geometrical shape channels incoming fresh air along the ceiling, mixing it with the indoor air to maintain the right temperature before it reaches the animals.
Munters Reventa ZEW Professional 2900
The ZEW Professional 2900 is a high-performance wall air inlet crafted from insulated polyurethane rigid foam. Its intelligent geometry blends cold incoming air with warm, humid interior air reducing ice buildup in freezing conditions and ensuring smooth, reliable airflow. Ideal for stable environments, it helps uniformly distribute fresh air, minimize energy costs by reducing forced ventilation reliance, and can be customized with an array of accessories including wind deflection hoods, light filters, and bird protection elements.
Munters Aerotech LTX
LTX Housing – Precise Light Control in Layer Buildings Upgrade your poultry ventilation with the Munters LTX Light Trap Extension Housing, engineered specifically for seamless integration with Vortex 36″, 51″, and 55″ fans. This light-trap extension delivers superior light control using 11″ Full Dark and 5.5″ Half Dark filters, helping reduce mislaid eggs and enhance overall productivity. Its durable, corrosion-resistant fiberglass build features sloped housing to keep equipment dry, asymmetrical swing-doors and removable filters for hassle-free maintenance, and a flush-mount design with a standard rough opening for quick and easy installation
Munters Aerotech WM36 & WM54 Series K
Munters Aerotech WM36 & WM54 Series K Fiberglass Wall-Mounted Exhaust Fans Delivering reliable performance and built for the demands of modern poultry and livestock ventilation systems, the Munters WM36 & WM54 Series K fans combine durable fiberglass housing with premium corrosion-resistant hardware for long-lasting operation. Their tightly sealing damper doors help minimize outside infiltration and condensation, while flush-mounted inlet guards streamline installation. The WM54 variant offers upgraded Munters Drive variable-speed technology, providing efficient minimum ventilation control perfect for optimized climate management and energy savings
Munters Aerotech Vortex 14-26
The Munters Vortex VX14–VX26 series represents the pinnacle of high-performance exhaust fans, engineered for agricultural, industrial, and commercial applications. Designed to withstand harsh conditions, these direct-drive fans feature rugged fiberglass housings, corrosion-resistant components, and cast aluminum airfoil propellers for optimal airflow and energy efficiency. Available in sizes from 14″” to 26″”, each model delivers powerful ventilation with impressive CFM/Watt ratios, reducing energy costs while enhancing air quality. The Vortex series includes belled inlet plastic shutters, durable discharge cones, and outlet guards, ensuring smooth airflow and long-lasting durability. Whether you’re ventilating livestock buildings, greenhouses, or large industrial spaces, Vortex fans offer unmatched reliability, performance, and value.
Munters Aerotech CX24
The Munters CX24 Circulation Fan is specifically engineered for poultry layer and grower applications, offering powerful, corrosion resistant airflow. Its optimized orifice and propeller design deliver enhanced airflow and centerline velocity, while a variable-speed motor ensures precise, energy-efficient control. The integrated 4-point mounting system allows for flexible installation and easy repositioning for cleaning or post-flock maintenance. Plus, the patent pending chevron outlet design minimizes noise levels promoting a comfortable, stress reduced environment for your flock. Optional bird guard kits and rugged housing add to its long-lasting reliability.
Munters Aerotech AX
The Munters AX Series offers robust, energy efficient circulation fans designed and built in the USA to deliver unmatched durability and performance. Available in 36″, 48″, and 51″ models, these fans feature premium cast-aluminum airfoil propellers with a limited lifetime warranty, heavy-gauge galvanized orifice panels, and pillow-block bearings for long-term reliability. Many units are fitted with Munters Drive technology for variable-speed control, enabling energy savings, low maintenance, and optimized air distribution in demanding agricultural environments
Munters Aerotech AT Classic
The Munters Aerotech AT Series Fans deliver outstanding ventilation performance for agricultural and horticultural environments. Engineered with precision, their cast-aluminum airfoil propellers and direct-drive or belt-drive options provide optimized airflow and energy efficiency. Durable fiberglass housings, reinforced with corrosion-resistant hardware, ensure long-term reliability. These fans are built to withstand rigorous use, maintain performance over time, and reduce operational costs through energy savings and low maintenance.
Munters CELdek®
CELdek® delivers maximum cooling efficiency, minimal pressure drop, and long-lasting performance, making it the ideal evaporative cooling solution for greenhouses, livestock environments, and industrial applications. Crafted from specially treated cellulose paper, the innovative cross-fluted, unequal-angle design enhances air–water mixing, ensuring optimal evaporation where it’s most needed while its self-cleaning structure flushes away debris for easier maintenance. CELdek® is GREENGUARD Gold certified for low emissions, and optional MI T edg® algae- and UV-resistant coating extends pad life in harsh conditions.
Munters Reventa ZEW Flatwave
The ZEW Flatwave compact wall inlet stands out for its sleek, compact design and the ability to adjust the flap’s vertical position for precise airflow control. With this wall inlet the volume flow and air guidance are decoupled. Four individually adjustable air conduction lamellas provide an ideal air guidance. Depending on the opening of the f lap, the volume flow is dosed. Thanks to its wavy structure, a high throwing range of the “heavy“ fresh air is also guaranteed during cold outdoor temperatures (winter position). Furthermore, the air flow is already directed slightly upwards when the flap is opened just a little. During summer, the flap allows an intake of warm fresh air along the wall downwards when open 75% or more.
Munters Aerotech BI
The BI series includes models for mechanical control and air-actuated control utilizing unique constant-force springs. The simple-to-adjust springs allow full control of static pressure and make it easy to compensate for ceiling pitch.