Discover the Impact of Stable Environments on Flock Health
FAQ
Have questions about optimizing ventilation, cooling, heating, and air treatment in your layer houses? Here, we answer the most common inquiries to help you improve hen welfare, air quality, and overall flock performance.
Why is ventilation important in layer houses?
Proper ventilation removes excess heat, moisture, and ammonia, maintaining air quality and preventing respiratory diseases. It supports hen comfort, egg production consistency, and litter quality.
How do evaporative cooling systems benefit laying hens?
Evaporative cooling reduces house temperature by up to 10-15°C, lowering heat stress that can cause drops in egg production and hen welfare. It helps maintain a stable environment during hot weather.
How does air treatment improve poultry health?
Air treatment systems filter dust, pathogens, and reduce harmful gases like ammonia and CO₂. This lowers respiratory risks and improves flock biosecurity, essential for dense layer housing.
Can these climate solutions be customized for different housing systems?
Yes, our systems are designed to meet the unique climate control needs of various layer house designs, from conventional to cage-free and free-range operations.
How do climate solutions affect egg quality?
Stable temperature, humidity, and air quality reduce stress and promote consistent laying patterns, leading to stronger shells and improved egg quality.
Products
Aerotech DX24
The DX24 offers a low-cost alternative without compromising on airflow efficiency or reliability. The Aerotech DX24 is a ventilation solution engineered to deliver powerful performance at a fraction of the cost of comparable systems without sacrificing the premium features you expect with the Aerotech name. The DX24 offers the same high-function functionality you expect from premium systems, but with a streamlined design that keeps costs low and installation simple. Built for convenience, the DX24 features easy assembly in the field, reducing installation time and labor costs. The DX24 ensures a smooth setup with minimal tools required.
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 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 Vario
The Munters Vario Air Mix is a high-capacity air circulation fan engineered to blend large volumes of fresh and recirculated air for a consistent, balanced livestock environment. With dual top or bottom intake options and a variable opening module, it ensures adaptable airflow and precise temperature control delivering up to 21,125 m³/h and a throwing range of up to 22 meters. This design promotes even air distribution, reducing humidity and ammonia buildup, resulting in drier bedding, fewer humidity-related health issues, and improved livestock performance. Built with corrosion-resistant materials, a maintenance-free direct-drive motor, and variable-speed compatibility, it’s a dependable, energy-efficient solution for year-round stable climate management.
Munters Aerotech Horizon Tunnel Doors
The Horizon Tunnel Doors system is designed to give the farmer the best product and the easiest assembly on the market. Elevate your facility’s ventilation with Munters Aerotech Horizon Tunnel Doors precision-engineered for effortless installation and peak environmental performance. Featuring a closed-cell foam design boosting R Value to 8, these durable doors open nearly 90° for maximum airflow. Built with a custom actuator and rack-and-pinion system, they support multi-row control using a single actuator and boast powder-coated, weather-resistant bracketry for long-lasting reliability. Ideal for poultry ventilation systems where energy efficiency, ease of assembly, and superior airflow matter most.
Munters Aerotech Horizon ISI16
Elevate your poultry ventilation with the Munters Horizon ISI16 Sidewall Inlet precision-engineered for minimum and transitional ventilation control. Innovative side deflectors direct incoming air along the ceiling for seamless distribution, while the variable Airwave opening ensures exceptional performance in extreme cold weather. Trusted for enhancing both bird comfort and energy efficiency, this solution is ideal for poultry producers who prioritize environmental consistency and operational cost savings.
Munters Aerotech Horizon CSI24
The Horizon Series Continuous Sidewall Inlet (CSI24) is a 24” sidewall inlet using many of the same great features of the Horizon Tunnel Door from Munters. Using a robust rack and pinion system and powerful drum-style actuator to ensure proper opening and closing in the harshest weather. The system allows the doors to open to a full 90 degrees open for maximum airflow in the warm months and oversized seals for full closure with no air leaks in the winter. The CSI24 will help you keep the climate in your building at the optimum level with trouble free operation and a robust design.
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 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 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 CI
CI features include high-density foam covered by corrugated plastic for increased durability and added R-value, wide flexible seals to keep weather elements out, end caps with flexible seals, and a stiffening bar running the length of the system for more rigidity.