Top 10 Air Conditioning Outlet Brand & Manufacturers
This section provides a list of the top 10 Air Conditioning Outlet manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Air Conditioning Outlet, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.
Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）
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TROX Air Conditioning Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.Address: Building 46, Venture Capital Industrial Square, Yangcheng Lake Avenue, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu ProvinceCompany website: http://www.troxchina.com/Company OverviewTROX is a leader in the development, manufacture and sale of equipment and systems in the field of air conditioning and ventilation. TROX Air Conditioning Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TROX GmbH in China. In 1998, TROX established a representative office in Shanghai and officially entered the Chinese market. Three years later, in 2001, TROX Air Conditioning Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was formally established as a wholly-owned company in Suzhou Industrial Park and established a production base, thus opening a new era of TROX's development in China. Subsequently, TROX China successively established sales offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. In 2008, TROX China moved to a new factory, further expanded its production area, and sought greater development in the Chinese market with a new look. So far, the total production area of TROX China has reached 23,000 square meters, and it has a complete R&D and testing laboratory in the industry. It has always regarded first-class technology and quality as the company's core competitiveness, and continuously carried out technological innovation and new product development. As a leader in technology and market, TROX China can provide a complete set of products and systems for centralized and independent ventilation and air conditioning technology, including air vents, air-water system terminals, air volume control valves, fire smoke exhaust valves, tunnel industrial valves, silencers, filters, air conditioning boxes, independent ventilation systems and laboratory system solutions. TROX China implements German production and management inspection standards. After more than ten years of development, TROX has been recognized nationwide for its "first-class technology, first-class quality and first-class service". Whether it is comfort air conditioning or industrial air conditioning, the successful application of countless projects has witnessed the good quality of TROX products.
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Ningbo Aeride Smart Home Co., Ltd.Address: Lingang Industrial Zone, Xizhou Town, Xiangshan County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang ProvinceCompany website: http://www.ilikeit-runner.comCompany OverviewILIKEIT is a brand of Jianlin Group, an A-share listed company. Founded in 1978, it has now laid out 6 major industrial bases around the world, with more than 6,000 employees. The group has more than 2,300 domestic and foreign patents and has won more than 60 design awards such as Red Dot, iF, G-mark, IDEA, and Red Star. With strong R&D and productivity, its products have now spread to North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and South America. ILIKEIT serves consumers who pursue high-quality life. Taking providing customers with healthy air and beautiful homes as its mission, it combines health with aesthetics. In the early days of its establishment, it launched art customized air vents, which improved the overall beauty of the space and became a pioneer in the field of art air vents. With the continuous development of the economy and society, air quality has become a global issue. In line with the social mission of creating a healthy life for mankind, ILIKEIT has relied on the group's strong production and R&D strength to successively launch products such as central purifiers and fresh air systems, aiming to improve indoor air pollution through continuous innovation of products and technologies, so that users can breathe fresh air. ILIKEIT always insists on meeting users' pursuit of healthy air and beautiful space. Aired's business scope covers the whole country, and its products have obtained more than 50 patent certifications. Years of focus and professionalism have won the trust and support of the majority of users and partners.
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Halton Ventilation Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Address: Factory Building 7, No. 55 Feidu Road, Lingang New Area, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade ZoneCompany website: https://www.halton.com/cn/Company OverviewHalton Group is a family-owned company that is committed to providing indoor air solutions for demanding spaces and is a global leader in technology in this field. It designs, manufactures and delivers indoor environmental solutions for the following types of spaces: commercial and public buildings, medical institutions and laboratories, professional kitchens and restaurants, energy production and heavy industrial environments, and marine vessels. Halton was founded in Finland in 1969 by Seppo Halttunen, the father of the current chairman. The company is owned by the Halttunen family and is headquartered in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Today, Halton has operations in more than 35 countries around the world and has more than 1,900 skilled professionals. It has established production departments in nine countries: Finland, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, China, Malaysia and Brazil, and has established R&D departments in eight of them. It has also issued production licenses to partners in South Africa, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia.
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Shenzhen AVIC Daji Co., Ltd.Address: 22nd Floor, Hangdu Building, Huafu Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, GuangdongCompany website: http://www.catictaikee.com/Company OverviewFounded in 1985, AVIC Daji has grown up with Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. AVIC Daji was listed on the New Third Board in July 2016 with the stock code 838078. AVIC Daji is a professional manufacturer of ventilation ducts and environmental central air-conditioning supporting products, and is one of the compilation units of the People's Republic of China's construction industry standard JG/T14-2010 "Ventilation and Air Conditioning Air Vents". The company's main products are five major categories of products, including air disinfection and purification equipment, ventilation ducts, air duct silencers, fire and smoke exhaust valves and air valves, and ventilation and air conditioning air vents. Among them, the fire and smoke exhaust valve is a national fire certification product, and more than 1,000 specifications and sizes have been certified. The core technology of the product has obtained a number of national patent certificates, and more than 100 product inspection reports have been obtained. In product production, key equipment comes from Germany, Switzerland, and Japan, with more than 200 sets of various production lines and production equipment, a production area of nearly 8,000 square meters, and an annual output value of up to 100 million yuan.
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Kunshan Kaisituo Air Conditioning Technology Co., Ltd.Address: No. 166, Hongqi North Road, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceCompany website: https://www.kst-china.com/Company OverviewKST China makes full use of Germany's strong technical background, introduces the advanced air conditioning concept, provides German high-quality energy-saving and comfortable products to Chinese customers, and has been promoting German new technologies and new products in China, and has achieved initial results. KST Conference and Exhibition Center was put into use at the end of 2014, and academic seminars will be held regularly at that time to build a regular communication platform for German technical experts and Chinese scholars and experts to serve the Chinese energy-saving market. At present, the company's main products that have been widely used in China include special air vents, air valves, and fire dampers used in special occasions such as tall spaces.
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East China Zhengda (Jiangsu) Environment Group Co., Ltd.Address: South end of Tuqiao, Xilai Town, Jingjiang City, Taizhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceCompany website: https://www.hdzdkt.com/Company OverviewEast China Zhengda (Jiangsu) Environment Group Co., Ltd. (formerly: Jiangsu East China Zhengda Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd.) was established in 1993. It is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, production, sales and physical pollution environmental noise control of air conditioning terminal equipment (air outlets, air valves, silencers), embedded slot anchoring systems, finished bracket systems, prefabricated building molds, and metal products of new metal embedded parts. After more than 20 years of growth, the company has formed a large-scale modern industrial park with various types of muffler systems, sound barrier series, valve series, air outlet series, variable air volume air conditioning system terminal balance series, embedded parts, finished bracket systems and other products for projects such as rail transit, tunnels, nuclear power plants, airports, large office buildings, hotels, shopping malls, and comprehensive cultural and art venues. The company currently has 400 employees, 150 of whom are college graduates or above, and 10 of them have the title of senior engineer. The factory area is 40,000 square meters, the building area is 32,000 square meters, and the registered capital is 80 million yuan. Since its establishment, the company has served more than 10 rail transit lines and more than 150 stations in Shanghai, as well as Suzhou Metro Line 1, 2, 3, and 4, Tianjin Metro Line 3, Kunming Metro, Wuxi Metro Line 1.2, Ningbo Metro Line 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Shenzhen Metro Line 10 and 11, Wuhan Metro Line 4, 7, 8, and 21, Qingdao Metro Line 1, 2, 3, and 8, Qingdao Blue Silicon Valley Line/Jiaonan Intercity Line, Hefei Metro Line 2, Shijiazhuang Metro Line 1.3, Changsha Metro Line 2, 3, 4, and 5, Xiamen Metro Line 1 and 3 We have provided more than 100 products of muffler series, air valve series and air outlet series, cooling tower and air conditioning heat pump unit noise reduction series for the subways in various places, such as Chengdu Metro Line 4, 5, 10 and 18, Guiyang Metro Line 1 and 2, Nanning Metro Line 2, Nanchang Metro Line 2, Nanjing Ningli Line, Nanjing Line 7, Changzhou Metro Line 1 and 2, Guangzhou Metro Line 4, 6, 7 and 9, Xi'an Metro Line 9, Tianjin Metro Line 4 and 10, Jinan Metro Line 1, 2 and 3, etc., and specially customized various ventilation and air-conditioning products for many tunnels in East China. More of our products are installed in large public buildings and skyscrapers; we can be found in famous buildings all over the country and even the world, such as: Hang Lung Plaza (Hang Lung Properties), No. 3 Huaihai Road Plot (Sun Hung Kai Properties), Wheelock Square (Hong Kong Wharf), Zhenru Sub-Center (Cheung Kong Group), Pudong X3-2 Plot (Hutchison Whampoa), Pujiang Shuanghui (CITIC Pacific), Raffles Square (Singapore CapitaLand), Shimao International Plaza (Shimao Property) and Shui On Properties in Hong Kong; Pudong International Airport, Hongqiao Hub; World Expo China Pavilion, Theme Pavilion, World Financial Center; Oriental Art Center, F1 International Circuit; Four Seasons Hotel, Shanghai Jiuguang Department Store, Minsheng Bank Building. In the diverse and complex buildings with different functions, Huadong Zhengda has a strong presence and extension. The reason why Huadong Zhengda can do it with ease is inseparable from our quality and commitment. Subsequent service customer satisfaction, always considering customers, has made Huadong Zhengda always in the ranks of progress and leadership. The company insists on meeting customer needs with high-quality products, perfect services and pragmatic prices. We always adhere to the modern enterprise concept as the guide, and have cooperated with universities and institutes such as Tongji University and East China Architectural Design Institute to form a talent training model for universities, constantly consolidate the core R&D advantages of enterprises, and enhance the core competitive advantages of enterprises. The company continuously introduces advanced production equipment and system product production lines at home and abroad. The products have advanced design concepts, beautiful appearance, reliable quality and complete varieties.
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Suzhou Chuangjian Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd.Address: No. 168, Zhongfeng Street, High-tech Zone, Suzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceCompany website: http://www.found-hvac.com/Company OverviewSuzhou Chuangjian Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. is located in Suzhou New District. It is a professional air conditioning equipment and system manufacturer and supplier. Since its establishment in 1986, the company has been continuously researching products and systems, and actively exploring and innovating in the field of energy conservation and environmental protection. Through the unremitting efforts of all employees, Chuangjian has 30 national patent technology certificates and hundreds of proprietary technology achievements, and has successfully developed a variety of products that almost cover the systems involved in the HVAC field. Chuangjian Air Conditioning has been awarded the ISO9001 quality system certification issued by a professional and authoritative certification agency for five consecutive years, and obtained the Jiangsu Province Science and Technology Enterprise Certification Certificate in 2013. In 2015, it was awarded the honorary certification of the Enterprise Technology Center recognized by the Suzhou Municipal People's Government. Chuangjian Air Conditioning adheres to the concept of continuous improvement in quality and bold innovation, and strives to create a healthy and comfortable living space for customers. This is the consistent development concept of Chuangjian!
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Shanghai Yingda Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd.Address: No. 508, Zhudai Road, Jiading Industrial Zone, Jiading District, ShanghaiCompany website: http://yingta-hvac.comCompany OverviewThe Yingda brand owned by Shanghai Yingda Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Yingda") was founded in Taiwan Province in 1985. It is a listed company of the National Equities Exchange and Quotations (stock code: 870294) that provides purification and treatment system solutions for ventilation and air treatment systems, medical and semiconductor industry systems, new energy and rail transit systems, etc. It is a high-tech enterprise that mainly provides healthy, comfortable, energy-saving and environmentally friendly systematic solutions for industrial and civil buildings. Yingda is a practitioner of energy conservation and environmental protection, and a promoter of building high-quality "dual-carbon" new materials. Yingda, which settled in Jiading, Shanghai in 2001, has Jiangsu Yingda Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd., Chengdu Ying'an Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Yingda Construction Engineering Co., Ltd., etc. It is a large-scale enterprise integrating R&D, marketing, and production services. Yingda's marketing network is spread all over the world, serving many countries and regions. Yingda is committed to the research of efficient energy-saving solutions and industrial Internet platforms. Adhering to the "three-in-one" concept of "demand" + "Internet service" + "system integration platform" solutions, Yingda breaks the traditional model and provides customers with a full range of healthy, comfortable and customized services. Yingda always takes customer needs as the center, and uses the Internet of Things, the Internet, intelligence, sensor technology and logistics big data to provide customized solutions for customers, so that customers can obtain considerable benefits and a good experience. In the future, Yingda will continue to adhere to the business philosophy of "practical, calm and steady", and continue to be committed to the company's transformation, innovation and sustainable development. By cultivating the employee belief of "mentality, character, responsibility, dedication, professionalism and innovation", the company will give full play to the strategic advantages of scale cost, technology research and development, and capital strength, and shape and cultivate the company's core competitiveness, so as to be at the forefront of the world in three to five years. To this end, Yingda regards human resources as the first resource and selects talents from all over the world. Yingda adheres to the employment philosophy of "retaining talents with career and educating talents with corporate culture", creates an open and challenging employment environment, provides employees with competitive salaries and broad development space, establishes a complete employee training system, selects key personnel to study abroad, and establishes school-enterprise cooperation mechanisms with Tongji University, Shanghai University, Nantong University and other universities to accelerate the internationalization of talents, continuously introduce domestic and foreign management and technical experts, and overseas returnees to join Yingda, and promote the continuous advancement of Yingda's business.
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Texas Asia Pacific Group Co., Ltd.Address: No. 1186, University East Road, Economic Development Zone, Decheng District, Dezhou City, Shandong ProvinceCompany website: http://www.yatai.ccCompany OverviewDezhou Asia Pacific Group is a large-scale comprehensive enterprise group focusing on HVAC equipment and clean air conditioning engineering, and investing in higher education, real estate and other diversified businesses. Asia Pacific Group was founded in 1994 and has now developed into a large-scale enterprise integrating R&D, manufacturing and installation, from host to terminal central air conditioning and clean air conditioning overall engineering. Composite materials, ventilation equipment and other related industries are complete. The service objects range from civil, industrial to military, nuclear power, subway, wind power and other fields. The Asia Pacific team, which is built by 2,200 employees, has more than 100 high-precision CNC special equipment, more than a dozen assembly lines, and a professional refrigeration equipment testing center; strictly operating important management systems such as ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and the meticulous professionalism of Asia Pacific people, and the harmonious atmosphere of "harmony but difference" have become a strong backing for creating Asia Pacific boutiques and maintaining the health and progress of the enterprise. Management innovation, technological innovation, and product innovation. Asia Pacific has always closely followed the pace of the times, and has launched a series of energy-saving and environmentally friendly high-tech products such as rooftop air conditioning units, centrifugal water-cooled chillers, flooded variable frequency units, falling film water source heat pump units, dual energy units, etc., with comprehensive energy saving reaching 30%, and has obtained many patents and enjoyed a large number of independent intellectual property rights. With the group as the center, and Beijing, Tianjin, Xi'an, Hohhot, Zhengzhou, Taiyuan, Shenyang, Qingdao, Hefei, Chengdu, Lanzhou, Changchun, Xuzhou, Harbin, Yinchuan, Urumqi, Xiong'an New Area, Wuhan and other large and medium-sized cities as the base points, a service network radiating across the country and connecting overseas has been formed, and a bridge has been built with users through green service channels. Asia Pacific central air-conditioning projects are spread across major and medium-sized cities across the country and exported to dozens of countries and regions. Such as the new site of CCTV, Beijing Daxing International Airport, Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Phoenix International Media Center, China National Convention Center (Press Release Center for the 2022 Winter Olympics), General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital, Wuhan Leishenshan Hospital, Beijing Xiaotangshan Hospital, General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, more than 20 Olympic venues in Beijing, and overseas projects such as Angren Rubber Factory in Uzbekistan and Vitebsk Hydropower Station in Belarus. Asia-Pacific HVAC is developing steadily and healthily; Shandong Huayu Institute of Technology is thriving; joint ventures such as Aihe Filtration Equipment Co., Ltd., Yian Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Co., Ltd. and Shandong Chuangyuan Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. are expanding rapidly. A magnificent blueprint has been unfolded in front of Asia-Pacific people: "domestic first-class" is waving to us; going global is just around the corner.
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Shanghai Xianlong Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd.Address: Room 1502, Building 2, Lane 39, Shangyi Road, Minhang District, Shanghai (Wujing Baolong Plaza)Company website: https://www.shinelong.com/Company OverviewShanghai Xianlong Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer that produces and sells fire damper series products and central air conditioning terminal products. The factory is located in the economically developed Huqiao Industrial Zone, Fengxian, Shanghai. Xianlong products are widely used in high-rise buildings, modern factories, nuclear projects, warships and other places that require air conditioning. Sales cover major cities across the country and are sold well in countries and regions such as Japan, Europe, Singapore, and South Korea. The company was established mainly to replace Shanghai Xianlong-Huili Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. established in 1993 due to business development needs. The company and Shanghai Xianlong-Huili Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. are the same legal person. The company has a technical team with strong business capabilities and innovative spirit, and actively cooperates with colleges and universities and scientific research institutes in technical research and development. In 1995, it established an acoustic and aerodynamic performance testing center with Shanghai Tongji University to improve the credibility of product performance. The company has its own product testing center and a dedicated product development and research laboratory. In 2005, the company established a special technical cooperation with Shanghai University of Technology on constant air volume valves. In 2009, the company established an air conditioning laboratory, which is dedicated to the ventilation performance, noise and other technical performance tests of air valves and fire dampers. In order to expand the market in North China, the company established Tianjin Xianlong Air Conditioning Equipment Co., Ltd. in April 2008. In order to expand the sales coverage of products, the company has established 4 offices in Hangzhou, Nanjing, Jinan and Tianjin. Over the years, Xianlong has been adhering to the principle of "seeking innovation, change and development", gradually establishing and improving various management systems within the enterprise, implementing a modern business model of parallel production and marketing, and providing users with high-quality products and good services. In order to enhance the company's competitiveness and participate in the competition in the international market, the ISO9000 series international quality management system was implemented in July 1998. In product development, we adhere to the principle of "rigorous design and continuous improvement". We promote the enterprise planning resource management system and computer-aided design system centered on ERP within the company. In combination with the new trend of central air-conditioning product development in the world, we have formed our own complete central air-conditioning terminal product series, including fire dampers, air valves, air vents, silencers, telescopic hoses, spiral air ducts and other major categories. In terms of product processing technology, we adhere to the principle of "excellent equipment and quality-oriented". We have successively introduced cutting-edge bending, stamping and other sheet metal processing and pipe processing production equipment from countries and regions such as Japan, Germany, and the United States, and strive to produce products with multiple varieties and small batches. The development of flexible processing modes has gradually promoted mass production of molds and standardized operating methods. Combined with the market demand for short delivery cycles and a wide variety of specifications, we have successively launched processing lines for air outlets, air valves, fire dampers, spiral air ducts and aluminum telescopic hoses, as well as electrophoresis, plastic spraying and paint spraying production lines, laying the foundation for the company to mass produce, shorten delivery time, improve product quality and reduce product costs. In terms of production services, we take "timely delivery and thoughtful service" as the principle, and have formed a strict management mechanism for the operation procedures of each link from ordering, planning, production, delivery to after-sales service, which can provide customers with high-quality products and thoughtful services in a timely manner.
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Information
Air Conditioning Outlet Information
What is Air Conditioning Outlet
An air conditioning outlet is a component of an air conditioning system through which conditioned air is released into a room or space. It is designed to evenly distribute the cooled or heated air to maintain a comfortable indoor environment.
History of Air Conditioning Outlet
The history of air conditioning outlets is closely related to the development of air conditioning technology. As air conditioning systems evolved from simple cooling devices to more sophisticated systems, the design and functionality of air conditioning outlets also improved. Early air conditioning outlets were relatively simple, with basic shapes and limited air distribution capabilities. Over time, advancements in engineering and materials led to the development of more efficient and adjustable outlets.
Purpose of Air Conditioning Outlet
The main purpose of an air conditioning outlet is to distribute conditioned air evenly throughout a room or space. It helps to maintain a consistent temperature, control humidity levels, and improve air quality by circulating fresh air. Additionally, air conditioning outlets can be adjusted to direct the flow of air in specific directions, allowing for better comfort and energy efficiency.
Principle of Air Conditioning Outlet
Air conditioning outlets work based on the principle of air pressure and flow. When the air conditioning system operates, it forces conditioned air through ducts and into the outlets. The outlets are designed with various vanes and openings that can be adjusted to control the direction and volume of the air flow. By manipulating the position of the vanes, the air can be directed upwards, downwards, or sideways to achieve the desired air distribution pattern.
Features of Air Conditioning Outlet
- Adjustability: Most air conditioning outlets have adjustable vanes that allow users to control the direction of the air flow.
- Airflow control: They can regulate the volume of air being released to achieve the desired cooling or heating effect.
- Noise reduction: Some outlets are designed to minimize noise levels during operation, providing a quieter environment.
- Decorative design: Air conditioning outlets come in various shapes, sizes, and finishes to blend in with the interior decor of a room.
Types of Air Conditioning Outlet
- Ceiling diffusers: These are installed on the ceiling and are designed to distribute air evenly in a downward direction. They are often used in large rooms or commercial spaces.
- Wall registers: Mounted on the walls, wall registers are commonly used in residential settings. They can be adjusted to direct air horizontally or vertically.
- Floor registers: Located on the floor, floor registers are useful for heating applications as warm air rises. They can also be used for cooling in some cases.
- Linear diffusers: These have a long, narrow shape and are often used in areas where a specific air distribution pattern is required, such as in corridors or along walls.
Precautions for using Air Conditioning Outlet
- Keep the air conditioning outlet clean and free from dust and debris to ensure proper air flow.
- Avoid blocking the outlet with furniture or other objects, as this can affect the distribution of conditioned air.
- Regularly check the vanes and adjust them as needed to maintain the desired air flow direction.
- If the outlet makes unusual noises or shows signs of malfunction, contact a professional for repair.
Things to consider when purchasing Air Conditioning Outlet
- The size and shape of the outlet should match the dimensions of the ductwork and the room where it will be installed.
- Consider the material of the outlet, such as metal or plastic, based on durability and aesthetic requirements.
- Look for outlets with adjustable vanes and good airflow control capabilities.
- Choose a design that complements the interior decor of the space.
Terms of Air Conditioning Outlet
Some common terms related to air conditioning outlets include:
- Diffuser: A type of air conditioning outlet that disperses air in a specific pattern.
- Register: Another term for an air conditioning outlet, often used to refer to wall or floor-mounted outlets.
- Vane: The adjustable blades on an air conditioning outlet that control the direction of air flow.
- Airflow rate: The volume of air passing through the outlet per unit of time.
