McGill AirFlow's New SilverGuard™ Antimicrobial Ductwork Is Now Available Nationwide
GROVEPORT, OH - January 31 - McGill AirFlow's new SilverGuard antimicrobial ductwork can be ordered at all McGill AirFlow sales engineering offices or through our nationwide Duct Express™ service.
With its antimicrobial coating, SilverGuard provides a new element in the effort to achieve good air quality. Available in all of McGill AirFlow's duct and fitting types and sizes, SilverGuard ductwork is the perfect solution for applications where indoor air quality is an issue, such as hospitals, offices, day-care centers, schools, and aquatic facilities.
SilverGuard
antimicrobial-coated steel ductwork from McGill AirFlow offers the natural
protection of silver. This technology has been proven to be successful
in controlling the spread and growth of many types of bacteria, mold,
mildew and other fungi.
To
fabricate SilverGuard ductwork, McGill AirFlow uses coil steel coated
with an epoxy that includes the antimicrobial compound, which is a patented
inorganic ceramic matrix that encapsulates millions of silver ions.
Basically, SilverGuard works by slowly releasing the encapsulated silver
ions from the antimicrobial compound to the surface of the treated steel
where they interact with other ions in the environment. This controlled
release of silver ions by the antimicrobial coating offers long-lasting,
durable protection. In fact, for most types of microorganisms, the antimicrobial-treated
surfaces will be virtually free of microbial growth in three to four hours.
The antimicrobial benefit lasts as long as the coating remains on the
steel.
To
clean and maintain the surface of an antimicrobial-coated product, just
apply a mild detergent with a soft sponge or cloth, rinse, then let air
dry. Small scratches on the coating won't affect the product's efficacy.
The silver ions will still diffuse and migrate to the bacteria or microbes
within the scratch as the active silver "bridges" the gap. Wide
scratch patterns will reduce product efficacy. Touch-ups are easily made
using SilverGuard paint.
Coatings applied to both galvanized and stainless steels have been formulated
to allow the metal to be pressed, drawn, bent, roll formed and otherwise
fabricated into parts, without the loss of the coating or significant
effect on the efficacy of the product. Both spot-welded and fully welded
joints are possible without the need to remove the epoxy coating. Small
scratches or weld burns through the epoxy coating will not adversely impact
product efficacy, since the silver ions contained within the ceramic matrix
can still diffuse and migrate to the microbes within the scratch.
SilverGuard
is available in all of McGill AirFlow's duct and fitting types and constructions,
including round, flat oval, and rectangular, single-wall, single-wall
lined, and double-wall lined duct and fittings. Standard materials are
G-60 galvanized and S304 stainless steel. All duct and fittings will have
metal thicknesses and reinforcements in conformance with the 1995 SMACNA
HVAC Duct Construction Standards, as prescribed in McGill AirFlow's individual
dimension booklets for specific duct types.
Since 1951, McGill AirFlow's nationwide network of sales associates, engineers and representatives has been providing customers with quality ductwork, personal service, and on-site technical support. Dedication to quality and service has made McGill AirFlow the leading manufacturer of spiral duct. When tight construction schedules are a factor, one of McGill AirFlow's nationwide Duct Express service can help. The company's Airflow and Acoustical Laboratory, located in Greater Columbus, Ohio, is the largest such facility operated by a duct manufacturer in the United States.
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For more information contact the sales office nearest you (click here for a list of locations), or contact McGill AirFlow LLC, One Mission Park, Groveport, OH 43125, Ph: 614/829-1273, Fax: 614/829-1291, E-mail: marketing@mcgillairflow.com.