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Every Berner air curtain is built on four key pillars: precise manufacturing quality, independently verified performance, purposeful design, and intelligent technology. Together, they define the Berner standard and why engineers, architects, contractors, and facility managers trust Berner air curtains for long-term reliability, high performance, and seamless building integration.
As a leading U.S. air curtain manufacturer, Berner combines advanced air curtain engineering, certified performance testing, and modern controls technology to deliver solutions built for today’s commercial, industrial, and architectural environments.
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Designed & Built
70+
Years of Innovation
The Berner Standard
At Berner, quality, performance, design, and technology are not independent aspirations — they are a cohesive engineering commitment that runs through every product we make. From the first sketch to the final factory test, each decision is evaluated against all four criteria simultaneously.
This page details what each pillar means in practice: how we manufacture, what our performance data proves, how we approach the aesthetics of functional equipment, and the control and integration technologies that make Berner units ideal for today’s intelligent building environments.
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Quality
In-house fabrication and 100% final inspection ensure every unit ships to spec.
Performance
Third-party tested airflow and performance data.
Design
Multiple housing profiles and finishes let Berner units integrate cleanly into any commercial environment.
Technology
BACnet, Modbus, VSD (variable speed drive) controls, and door interlock automation bring Berner into modern building management systems.
Quality Manufacturing
Quality at Berner begins before manufacturing starts. Our quality management system governs every stage of production, from supplier qualification and incoming material inspection through in-process checks and final performance testing. Every unit is tested before it leaves our New Castle, PA facility.
By controlling the full manufacturing process in-house, sheet metal fabrication, housing finishing, and final assembly, Berner eliminates the quality variability that comes with outsourced manufacturing.
- 100% in-house fabrication — sheet metal, powder coating, assembly
- In-process quality checks at each production stage
- Final performance test on every finished unit before shipment
Quality Credentials
| Manufacturing Location: | New Castle, PA, USA |
|---|---|
| Final Unit Testing: | 100% of Units |
| In-House Processes: | Fabrication, Powder Coating, Assembly |
| Warranty: | Up to 5 Years |
When an air curtain carries the Berner name, we built it, we tested it, and we stand behind it.
Verified Performance
Performance claims for air curtains are only as credible as the testing behind them. Unlike manufacturers that rely on internal estimates or generalized airflow assumptions, Berner products are independently tested to Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International standards by accredited third-party laboratories, and our published airflow and infiltration reduction data is based on verified performance.
The result: engineers can specify with confidence, facility managers can more accurately estimate energy savings, and project teams have reliable documentation to meet code and certification requirements.
- AMCA-certified airflow and performance data
- Published data for pest exclusion per FDA/USDA guidelines
- ROI calculators backed by validated data
- Application-specific performance documentation available
Performance Standards
| Airflow Certification: | AMCA Certified |
|---|---|
| Energy Savings Validation: | Independent |
| Pest Exclusion: | FDA / USDA Accepted |
| LEED Contribution: | EA Credits Eligible |
Up to
80%
Energy Savings at an Open Door
$$$
Reduced HVAC Energy Costs
Independently Certified Airflow Data
<3 yrs
Typical Payback Period in Commercial Applications
Purpose-Built Design
An air curtain must work in diverse environments. A quick-service drive-thru, a hospital entrance, a high-end retail storefront, and a cold storage door all present fundamentally different design constraints. Berner’s product lines are engineered to address this range, offering multiple styles, profiles, and finishes that let each unit integrate cleanly into its environment.
Berner products are designed to complement the surrounding environment, not compete with it.
We’ve conducted extensive research with architects and design professionals to better understand how air curtains should function within modern commercial spaces. The result is a portfolio of architecturally inspired air curtains that balance performance, aesthetics, sound levels, and integration.
- Commercial, industrial, and architectural housing lines collections
- White, black, stainless steel, and custom powder coat finishes
- Compact low-profile models for minimal headroom applications
- Concealed-mount architectural series for retail and hospitality
- EPH listed to NSF-37 air curtains for restaurants and cafeterias
- Surface and recessed mounting configurations available
Available Configurations
| Housing Product Lines: | Commercial, Industrial, Arch. |
|---|---|
| Standard Finish Options: | White, Black, Stainless, Custom |
| Mount Types: | Surface, Recessed, Concealed, Suspended |
| NSF Compliant Models: | Available |
| Custom Widths: | Available on Select Models |
Controls & Technology
Modern facilities demand intelligent air curtain technology with advanced controls, automation, and seamless Building Management System (BMS) integration. As a recognized leader in air curtain BMS connectivity, Berner develops its hardware, firmware, and software in-house to simplify integration, improve reliability, and support long-term performance.
VSD models automatically adjust airflow based on door activity, helping reduce energy use while maintaining effective environmental separation. This adaptive performance is documented and measurable, making it easy to validate savings for LEED or energy reporting requirements.
- BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU network integration
- Variable speed drive (VSD) motor control for energy optimization
- Door interlock and automatic on/off activation
- Remote monitoring and fault diagnostics predictive maintenance via Intelliswitch controls and Berner AIR BAS
- Multiple speed settings: Hi / Lo / Off standard
- Thermostat integration for heated model temperature control
Control Options
| Network Protocols: | BACnet, Modbus |
|---|---|
| Motor Control: | Fixed Speed / VSD |
| Door Interlock: | Standard/Optional |
| Speed Settings: | Hi/Lo/Off; VSD Continuous |
| Remote Diagnostics/ Predictive Maintenance: | via Intelliswitch controls and Berner AIRAS on Network Models |
Testing, Standards & Certifications
Air Movement and Control Association certification independently validates all published airflow and performance ratings.
Air curtains accepted as pest exclusion method in food service, processing, and storage environments under applicable regulations.
LEED Contribution
Berner units can contribute to LEED Energy & Atmosphere credits in eligible commercial projects with documented energy savings data.
Select stainless models comply with NSF material and finish requirements for food zone and food preparation area installations.
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