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02/02/17

Air Flow Graphics

At Prihoda we have developed our own quotation software that also generates visual air flow graphics for each individual system based on the type of diffuser, diffuser pattern, air temperature and system pressure. It’s important that our customers understand and have confidence in what is being proposed and to have the opportunity to question or […]

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02/02/17

Fabric Nozzles

Prihoda Fabric Nozzles are made from the same material as the duct. Therefore, the material of the nozzle has the same properties as the duct itself, the same colour and the same flame retardant properties. Small fabric nozzles are available in 20mm, 30mm and 40mm diameters and are created to throw air in a focused […]

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02/02/17

FBD Insurance

Prihoda recently worked with FBD Insurance to address the customer’s primary concerns of comfort within FBD House. The building itself has two large, long facades one of which is predominantly south facing. The large windows in each façade means different environmental requirements are needed in different areas of the building, for example more cooling is […]

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02/02/17

Prihoda Tex-tile

Prihoda Tex-tiles are a bit different from our usual products. With the exception of their aluminium frame they are made entirely from fabric, including the equalizer and plenum box above the ceiling. Depending on the design chosen they distribute air along a ceiling either in a swirling manner or in one or more directions. The […]

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12/12/16

Laboratory Ventilation

Labs typically require quite large volumes of make-up air to replace the air extracted through fume cupboards and other equipment.  Using a traditional system with rigid ducting and grilles could create issues with draughts, noise and balancing, not to mention cleaning. Prihoda Fabric Ducts are perfect for laboratories because they act as ducts and diffusers […]

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05/12/16

Macmillan Publishing

Recently Prihoda were approached to design a fabric ducting scheme for Macmillan Publishing. In one particular area of the building there were three Fan Coil Units (FCU) and the original arrangement meant the air distribution was inadequate, creating draughts in some spaces and hot spots in others. Relocating the FCUs would have been a huge […]

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Clarks shoes Distribution warehouse Fabric Ducting

29/11/16

Shoe Warehouse

Prihoda were approached to create a fabric ducting system for a large shoe distribution warehouse. The main concern was to provide employee comfort in the summer conditions. In order to achieve the brief, it was decided to offer cool spots at regular lengths along the picking conveyor but also directing air into the racking aisles, […]

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Prihoda Art Images

22/11/16

Prihoda Art

At Prihoda we are always looking at ways to innovate, to solve problems or create improved performance and with our in-house printing technology, Prihoda Art, we can create a look, style or colour exactly as the customer wants. We can supply fabric ducts in any Pantone colour, with any pattern, any image or text. The […]

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08/11/16

Designing Swimming Pools

Swimming pool applications are popular for Prihoda Fabric Ducting due to the advantages they provide compared with traditional rigid systems. The pool environment is quite corrosive to traditional ducting materials, making fabric ducting a brilliant choice. The lightweight nature of fabric ducts also means that less secondary steel support is required therefore making installation quicker […]

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01/11/16

Gym Ventilation

We all know that fitness centres and gyms can be quite cramped spaces, with low ceilings and high occupancy per metre squared. Fortunately, Prihoda Fabric Ducting comes in a variety of shapes and can be designed to fit into most situations using either round, half round, quarter round or ellipse shapes to deliver air into […]

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