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Wall Vents

Features

  • Designed as a practical low cost ventilating system for Metal-Clad buildings

  • Insulated: top-Hinged & Pivoted

  • Non-Insulated: Top-Hinged & Pivoted

  • Designed to limit air-infiltration

  • Manufactured from low maintenance components using high-strength materials for rugged performance

  • Designed for manual and multiple cable operation

  • Plyco pivoted wall-vents are adaptable to many agricultural and industrial applications

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Specifications

Insulated Wall Vents

INSULATED TOP-HINGE (I)

  • Panel

    1 1/4" Insulated Polyurethane solid foam core with white embossed skins on interior and exterior. .055 extended aluminum panel surround with TPR weatherstrip. "R" factor -9.5

  • Hinges
    Three recessed aluminum hinges bolted to frame and insulated panel through reinforcing blocks
  • Adjuster
    Special design with friction adjusters for multiple settings. All aluminum
  • Handle
    Six inch, aluminum
  • Frame
    .070 extruded aluminum, mill finish, mitered and welded corners - self-flashing on profiled sidings up to 1 1/8"
  • Optional Hardware

    We offer the option of special hardware for installation where the wall-vents will be opened from the outside only.
    This hardware is designed for low profile buildings where it is difficult to open the wall-vent from the interior. Hardware is designed for 4 positive opening positions. When this option is desired, add "ED" to the stock number.

    Manual operating hardware same as pivoted, except K/D.

INSULATED-PIVOTED (PI)

Our newest product, the pivoted wall-vent is particularly adaptable for use in buildings where multiple and automatic openers are required. Air infiltration is minimized by unique design of a full-perimeter thermoplastic rubber weatherstop. Pivot operation diverts air flow toward the ceiling. Steel pivot arms are welded to the frame.
  • Frame
    .070 mill finish extruded aluminum, corners are mitered and welded. Self-flashing on profiled sidings up to 1 1/8"
  • Panel
    1 1/4" insulated with identical characteristics of top-hinge insulated panel. Blocking located in lower center of panel for cable or pull attachments.
  • Pivot Arm
    Cord rolled steel welded directly to exterior frame. Installed off-center to assist closure
  • Hardware
    Custom designed cam lever for manual operation with five position points, the panel can be located at various settings to control air-flow. A stainless steel closure rod locks panel firmly in position.
  • Option
    "ED" Hardware for exterior operation

Non-Insulated Wall Vents

NON-INSULATED TOP-HINGE (S)

Our original design, primarily developed for modified open-front hog confinement units and other buildings which are not fully insulated. A special unit (ED Series) which is adaptable to both masonry and frame construction has become popular as a back-vent on low profile buildings
  • Frame
    .055 Extruded aluminum, mill finish miter and welded corners - self-flashing on profiled sidings up to 1 1/8"
  • Panel
    1" x 1 1/4" thick extruded aluminum. Mill finish, with glazed translucent fiberglass
  • Adjuster & Pull
    Identical to adjusters described for use with top-hinged insulated series
ED-SPECIFICATIONS
  • Frame
    .070 extruded aluminum jointless frame, mill finish
  • Panel
    Identical to #S-7220
  • Hinges
    Identical to #S-7220
  • Closures
    Two Wright #45 cam operated handles custom plated and located 8 inches from each end of the panel to assure positive closing
  • Hardware
    Aluminum slide bar, with 4 opening positions. I-bolt on top panel locks bar in closed position - #ED-WALL VENTS can be operated only from the exterior

NON-INSULATED - PIVOTED - (PS) - TRANSLUCENT PANEL

This series of non-insulated pivoted wall-vents with translucent panels is popular where large areas of light and ventilation are required. Panel sections designed of extra heavy extrusions to minimize wracking and wind damage
  • Frame
    Identical to PI Series
  • Panel
    1 1/4" thick extruded aluminum, mill finish, glazed with translucent fiberglass
  • Pivot Arm
    Identical to PI Series
  • Hardware
    Identical to PI Series
  • Optional Hardware
    "ED" Hardware for exterior operation available when option is desired add "ED" prefix to the stock number
  • Storm Panels
    For insulated buildings, optional translucent fiberglass storm panels can be attached to operating panel and are self-storing