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WORLD NUCLEAR EXHIBITION PARIS 2023

Our teams will be present at WNE 2023 !

The nuclear sector, one of the most demanding in terms of safety and reliability, requires advanced solutions.

At F2A, we understand this need and meet it with our high-quality air handling and acoustic solutions.

Our products meet rigorous standards and functional requirements (tightness, reliability, corrosion resistance…), guaranteeing not only performance but also safety.

Come and meet us at BOOTH B090 – Pavillon France, to discuss these issues and find out how F2A solutions meet the specific challenges of the nuclear sector.

28 to 30 November – Paris – Nord Villepinte

For more information about the exibition clic HERE

AFTES Paris 2023

Visit us at the AFTES in Paris from monday to 4th of October 2023 on BOOTH 3!

For this unmissable event for Tunnel and Underground Space professionals, our dedicated team will be delighted to welcome you to our booth. Come & visit us to talk about your projects, and we will look for technical solutions dedicated to smoke extraction in the event of fire and noise control in a tunnel.

See you soon on AFTES 2023!

Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label for e·VAV

This September, Enerbee Technology (Group F2A) is proud to announce that the Solar Impulse Foundation has awarded the label to the e·VAV, its connected and self-sufficient variable airflow damper.

The « Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label » is designed to highlight existing 1000 solutions that are clean, cost-effective and have a positive impact on quality of life.

The foundation’s independent experts have assessed that the e.VAV helps to guarantee the best indoor air quality to maintain a healthy environment for occupants of commercial buildings and schools as well as the buildings themselves.

they were also able to observe the following benefits:

• A simple solution requiring no extra wiring when installed in the building’s air ductwork.
• The operating principle is based on harvesting the energy directly from the ventilation.

SPE Offshore Europe conference & exhibition

e·VAV in e·sonie

Monitor air quality without additional noise pollution!

Our free on-line acoustic sizing tool e·sonie now provides 2 diameters of the e-VAV: Ø125 and Ø160 mm variable airflow damper !

Thanks to a simple and intuitive selection over an operating range from 0.5 to 5 m/s, include the evav into your projects and gain autonomy in your VAV dampers and acoustic selections, thanks to :

• Multiple calculations without project creation
• Export of your results with prescription text
• Automatic sound power or pressure calculations

Suitable to all HVAC and building professionals, e-sonie optimizes the possible solutions according to the requested attenuations and characteristics of the equipment to be treated.

Clima Construct

On April 27th, the open day of our distributor Clima Construct, took place. It was an opportunity for our team to present our whole VAV range, the eVAV and our textile ducts.

F2A product managers and salesmen were directly on the side of Clima Construct’s customers to exchange, present and especially connect straight on the field by answering their questions.

Thank you Clima Construct for this wonderful day!

RBS+ silencer

Satisfaction survey 2023

F2A is proud to note that for the second year in a row we have a high satisfaction rate. Our professional customers continue to trust us and enjoy working with us.

91.4 % of them are satisfied with their relationship, with F2A pour services and our products.

A huge THANKS for your trust and your loyaty !

eVAV, LoRa communicating variable volume damper

PREMIUM+

Comfort in buildings also involves the acoustic quality of workplaces.

Today, many commercial building employees are subject to technical equipment noise pollution which bother, tire or distract them. To reduce spead noises in ductworks mostly circular, by aeraulic components (dampers, backdraught dampers…), an effective silencer as the premium + is needed.

PREMIUM+ :

• The most effective circular silencer on the market now available up to a 1500 mm length!
• It easily integrates in false ceilings thanks to minimum space requirement.
• Anti-defibration protection (fiber glass fabric) option adapted for areas with high requirements.

Indoor air quality

Indoor air quality is important for many reasons, starting with the health of the occupants.

Today, for large-scale energy savings, ventilation must adapt to real needs and to intermittent occupancy (classrooms, offices, conference rooms) or become intermittent with teleworking for example. Thus, premises are never used 100% of the time and to 100% of the capacity.

In this documentation, find the most comprehensive solution of the market, presented in 4 packages, adaptable to all projects with, in addition, products of new generation, easy to install.

Video : 2203 kg MSD damper

Bonaparte said « big is always beautiful », and we couldn’t agree more.

Just take a look at this amazing 2203 kg MSD damper in 8 elements which represent 34 m² (H 4585 x L 7340 mm).
This is the largest manufactured damper we have made for Grand Paris Express so far.

Congrats to the F2A air managment and tunnels teams !

Grand Paris Express – Episode 2

Did you know that? F2A resists the earthquake

Did you know that?
Some ductworks are Equipment Important For Safety. As such, they must withstand to aggressions such as earthquakes.

According to their safety classification, they must:

• Either preserve their integrity during the earthquake, and their operability after the earthquake.
• Or maintain their operability during and after an earthquake.

Ventilation systems are a key point in the safety of installations in case of an earthquake in a nuclear Installation (INB).
Ductworks contribute to confinement, cooling and are essential to guarantee air renewal and good thermal conditions, even in accidental situations. The design and validation of the equipment’s ability to resist such scenarios is at the very heart of the requirements in force in the nuclear field.

Through its references of dampers and backdraught dampers dedicated to the nuclear field, F2A shows its expertise to perfectly meet the safety requirements.

Last January, our ARE backdraught dampers, and our CI shut-off dampers designed to withstand earthquake were tested in the Virlab laboratory. They will be installed by EQUANS teams as part of the large RJH project for the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA).

Congratulations to the F2A air management and nuclear teams!
Thanks to BLUE.ENG and VIRLAB teams who supported us throughout the qualification process.

Interventional and Surgical Centre (ISC)

After the metro line B in which F2A took part, the construction of the new teaching hospital will be undoubtedly the biggest building site of these past years in Rennes.

As part of its customers ventilation package, F2A manufactured and supplied nearly 2000 rectangular and circular high-performance splitters and commercial buildings dampers.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

F2A wishes you a beautiful and happy new year !
To our loyal customers as well as to the most recent ones, in 2023, you’ll see that the easiest choice for your projects is F2A.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

The 2022 news : the F2A overview

Number of the month

Number of the month : 7,100 units in our acoustic factory in Dagneux !

Grand Paris Express – Episode 1

Install your F2A acoustic splitters

F2A supports you for your splitters mounting !

A 4 steps tutorial to install your F2A acoustic splitters.
Installed in the air ductwork they allow to limit noises generated by HVAC system.

Case study – The e.VAV solution

The eVAV “master-slave” function

A new diameter in F2A’s VAV family

A new diameter is now available in F2A’s VAV family : 160 mm !
The e·VAV damper which controls air quality in offices, meeting rooms and schools does it now up to 450 m3/h.

The 5 strengths of e·VAV ?

• Energy self-sufficient and no electrical wiring needed
• An integrated CO2 sensor to measure air quality
• Energy saving over the lifetime of the damper
• Simple installation thanks to its Plug & Play solution
• Set in factory

Summer information

Our offices will be closed from August 11th to 21st 2022 and our factories from August 8th to 21st 2022.
All the F2A team wishes you a nice summer 2022.

Tunnels smoke exaust

The antivibration systems

In terms of acoustics related to HVAC installations, it is necessary to offer solutions that take into account all the constraints related to ventilation needs as well as the different sources of noise pollution.

In the continuity of the acoustic treatment of the ventilation ductwork with acoustic silencers, F2A offers antivibration systems to disconnect the equipment generating vibrations from the building structure.

Our antivibration systems range « PAV » is equipped with one, two or four springs. A plate makes the mounting easier under the air handling unit, the roof top, the chiller or the fan.

We help you select the products according to the characteristics of the element to be treated, and choses the optimal anti vibration system.

91.5% of our customers are satisfied !

91.5 % of our customers are satisfied with their relationship with F2A and our products.

A huge THANKS for your trust !

In spite of a very troubled world context, we do everything possible to meet the demands of our customers.

The benefits of e.VAV in video

e·VAV first variable air volume damper on the market, energy self-sufficient and connected natively integrates the LoRaWAN wireless communication protocol.

Learn more with our video (now in english) about the benefits of e.VAV and how it works.

e·VAV is a quick answer to the critical needs for the improvement of indoor air quality and energy efficiency in buildings.

Airtightness

Did you know that ?

To properly isolate certain rooms in a ventilation ductwork from others or from the outside, shut-off dampers with a low leakage rate must be used. There are several regulations covering potentially explosive atmospheres. Herefore, the European standard ATEX is required.

F2A demonstrates its expertise through dozens of references in industrial dampers for demanding and sensitive environments.

The MS ATEX shut-off dampers with circular adaptations (in this case up to diameter 710 mm) class 3 due to a potentially explosive atmosphere related to potential NH3 gas releases, will be installed on the air networks of a micro LED chip manufacturing plant.

Reims Arena

New event centre Reims Arena is an ultra-modern new event complex designed by the world-famous architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte !
It has been open to the public since February 26 and will be officially inaugurated at the end of August.

With a height of 21 meters, 80 meters on each side and nearly 12,000 m² of modular space on three levels, the Arena of Reims was designed to be transformed according to the events hosted.

Through our customer Spie, to ensure thermal comfort but also acoustic comfort of the occupants.
Our teams met the technical constraints of temperature air stratification related to such a large building while maintaining low acoustic levels and residual speeds.

F2A manufactured and supplied nearly 330 m of black textile ducts M0 certified, naturally integrated in the black ceiling.

F2A x EcoVadis

We’re proud to announce that F2A has reached Bronze status 2022 of the EcoVadis evaluation for our sustainable development practices.

The EcoVadis assessment, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, is a voluntary process and its evaluation covers 4 themes : Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.

But of course we won’t stop here and will continue to work for a better planet.

F2A is committed to the Planet

88% of our waste are recycled !

In 2022, we continue our recycling efforts !
On all our production sites, 88% of our waste has been sorted and recycled to date versus 78% 2021. So far, 88% of our waste have been sorted and recycled on all our production sites, vs 78% in 2021.

On the occasion of World Recycling Day this Friday, March 18, we would like to thank our employees for their daily involvement in sorting and recycling our waste, including wool.

e-VAV is on Xpair

Discover this month on Xpair, our variable air volume damper e·VAV, connected and energy self-sufficient e-VAV for IAQ control.

The micro-generator, the heart of the system, produces energy continuously and provides a maintenance-free, no-wiring, no-battery-added, fully integrated experience. The airflow is adjusted by opening or closing the iris.

F2A takes over start-up Enerbee

French ventilation and air handling product manufacturer F2A has announced the 100% acquisition of the assets of Grenoble start-up Enerbee.

Following the takeover, the company has unveiled new ambitions: To develop for building ventilation systems an autonomous smart airflow regulation system that can guarantee Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and to innovate in the ventilation market through connected objects.

In 2019, with the aim of accelerating its R&D to develop variable air volume dampers that address public health challenges and to build a strong presence in the smart buildings market, F2A signed a development contract with start-up Enerbee. We already offered a full range of VAV (variable air volume) dampers and wanted to introduce innovations that would benefit users.

Press agent : Nadège Chapelin – (+ 33) 6 52 50 33 58 – n.chapelin@nc-2.com

Thermal comfort with F2A ducts

Cold weather has settled down !
As the temperatures are getting lower and lower, it comes the question of thermal comfort in working environment.

Your HVAC system is now in heating mode for several weeks but you’re not satisfied with the occupants comfort in your premises ?
Try our latest textile ducts innovations : TEXI MOVE and TEXI EASY !

• TEXI MOVE, able to switch from one climatic mode to another when needed with its internal motorized membrane.
• TEXI EASY, especially suitable for the premises equipped with heating system through supply diffusers where renovation is needed, providing uncomfort to the users.
  This semi-circular ceiling duct covers those supply diffuser within few minutes and ensure a much better air distribution with no draft.

Happy new year 2022

F2A wishes you a beautiful and happy new year !

To our loyal customers as well as to the most recent ones : in 2022, your projects are in good hands with F2A.

Happy Holidays

F2A offices and factories will be closed from December 24th to 31st included.

F2A wishes you a happy holiday season.

The 2021 news : the F2A overview !

Discover the 2021 retrospective, all the news of the acoustic & aeraulic experts in pictures.

You missed an information ?

D-DAY – WORLD NUCLEAR EXHIBITION

F2A takes part in WNE 2021 !

Here we go, the event started this morning and we are ready ! Join us at hall 7, booth L 108 of the french pavillon.

Our experts Thomas Caudron, Jean-François Bouziat et Florian Nevado will be delighted to chat over coffee about F2A’s aeraulic and acoustic solutions related to nuclear challenges !

We hope to see many of you there, see you later !
PS : For latecomers, it’s not too late, the show lasts until December 2.

D-Day – EnerJmeeting Lyon

F2A takes part in EnerJmeeting Lyon !

Here we go, the event started this morning and we are ready ! Join us at booth 36.

Our experts Julien Musset, Pierre-Nicolas Funke, Arthur Burlet & Pierre-Antoine Rouer will be delighted to meet you and chat over coffee !

We hope to see many of you there, see you later !

PS : it only lasts one day so hurry up.

WORLD NUCLEAR EXHIBITION 2021

F2A will attend the WNE, WORLD NUCLEAR EXHIBITION, the leading marketplace dedicated to the global civil nuclear community!

Stay tuned for the latest aeraulic and acoustic innovations, technologies and market trends. Come and discuss about the challenges the sector is facing with our F2A dedicated experts.

F2A invites you to meet them from November 30th to December 2nd 2021 at the World’s largest exhibition dedicated to Nuclear Energy, on our booth L 108 in Paris.

EnerJmeeting Lyon 2021

Event : D-15 before EnerJmeeting Lyon !

Prescribers, decision-makers in the building industry, come and discover on our booth F2A’s solutions for air quality and acoustics.

Come and meet Julien & Pierre-Nicolas to attend an exclusive presentation of e·VAV, the first variable air volume damper, energy self-sufficient and connected.

It provides THE solution to the challenges of air quality control in smart buildings. Thanks to its connectivity, through the LoRaWAN network, enables it to be at the heart of the smart building. With F2A the VAV system is getting smarter !

See you on booth 36, November 24th 2021 at the Palais de la Bourse, Lyon.

F2A joins the French Fab label

The French Fab label is a true banner of French industry in motion bounded by the same desire to develop French industry. Launched in 2017 and coordinated by Bpifrance, the French Fab label aims at highlighting, revitalizing and accelerating the international development of French industry.

Based in France for nearly 30 years, F2A designs, manufactures and markets air handling and acoustic components for HVAC professionals.

We are proud to be part of the industrial companies which manufacture in France, project into the future and commit themselves to grow, innovate and develop internationally.

Its entry in the French Fab’s network comes to support F2A’s ambition embodied by the label of the companies located in France and which identify in a true will to develop French industry.

9 new BIM objects

F2A has released 9 new BIM objects !

Work today on your F2A acoustic, air management and textile ducts projects from one place and securely access your data.
Collaborate with colleagues, partners and customers from a wide range of softwares.

New products ?

• Variable air volume damper, energy self-sufficient and connected, e·VAV.
• Silencers with circular connection with maximum performances for a minimum space requirements, PREMIUM.
• Silencers, CONFORT et OPTIMUM.
• Smoke exaust damper, MSD et MSDF and shut-off damper TRS.

They are all available on our BIM tool, and on BIM&CO or BIM software such as Revit, ArchiCAD, Sketchup or Allplan.

We thank BIM&CO teams for their support and professionalism.

Our textile production site in Béligneux

A few months ago, we started a presentation of our production sites with the dampers and weather louvres factory of Saint-Ouen-sur-Iton (61), then our factory of acoustic splitters and silencers of Dagneux (01).

Today, let’s focus on our 3rd French factory, the “historical” site of F2A group, our manufacturing flexible sleeves and textile ducts plant !

Located in Beligneux (01) since 2004, the workshop extends then on almost 3000 m² and enables the Group, in full expansion, to gather their activities of acoustic manufacture, as well as the manufacture of flexible sleeves and articles in technical fabrics for the industrial ventilation.

This site has a team of experienced seamstresses whose know-how and technical skills enabled us and still do, to adapt to all the constraints of premises and all types of air treatment (professional air conditioning or industrial heating).

At the end of 2018, Beligneux, which became too small to house the growing volume of all our activities, will be devoted solely to the manufacture of our textile sleeves and ducts.

All the activities of this factory, as well as Saint Ouen sur Iton (61) and Dagneux (01) has the double certification ISO 9001 /ISO 14001.

F2A, a medium-sized company, becomes one of the French leader in the sector of the air treatment : to treat, balance, diffuse !

F2A and Hxperience at the he service of air quality

Our energy self-sufficient and connected e∙VAV damper, launched at the end of 2020, is a real asset for air quality management in buildings.

At every step of the building life cycle, the e∙VAV provides solutions :

• Flexibility to design your ventilation ductwork
• Ease of installation
• Simplicity at commissioning
• Energy savings during operation

Its DNA as a connected object allows it to contribute to the monitoring of indoor air quality, to be easily integrated into a smart building environment and to participate in the development of your buildings’ operating data.

In order to optimize the exploitation of the e∙VAV damper and the monitoring of the associated data, Hxperience has included it into its SMATI platform. All parameters and data are accessible through a dedicated widget e∙VAV.

Only multifunctional platform on the market, SMATI is able to address CSR issues like the use of presence indications to activate/deactivate e·vav and the ventilation and thus reduce energy consumption, space management and optimization, or maintenance of critical equipment.

Thanks to SMATI the operator manage several themes on the same platform, he can cross-reference data in order to act more efficiently.

Thanks to SMATI e·VAV is becoming a real performance tool for facility managers, real estate companies, large property owners, or authorities.

This partnership between F2A and Hxperience will make it even more accessible to use the e∙VAV.

D-4 AFTES 2021

This is it ! From Monday and until September 8th, the F2A Tunnel and underground team invites you to meet us after this long sanitary interlude at the XVIth International Congress of the AFTES, Palais des Congrès of Paris, booth n°15.

An essential event for Tunnel and Underground Space professionals, we will expose our know-how and dedicated solutions for smoke extraction in case of fire and noise control in a tunnel.

The opportunity to meet again after these long months of absence.

Summer information

Our offices will be closed from August 9th to 13th 2021 and our factories from August 9th to 20th 2021.

All the F2A team wishes you a nice summer 2021.

Acoustic comfort

Acoustic comfort is a big concern for people in buildings. Furthermore, the regulation, normative framework a swell comfort labels evolution, lead to increase acoustic requirements for buildings design.

Aeraulic acoustics is a global solution where F2A is used to support design offices and contractors. F2A expert in acoustic solutions for HVAC field with silencers, antivivration systems and now, flexible air duct.

All the elements generating noises or vibrations can be managed with a solution from F2A. Acoustic comfort is F2A’s know-how acquired over more than 25 years. With a many references in support !

AFTES 2021

The F2A Tunnel and underground team invites you to meet us from September 6th to 8th 2021, and after this long sanitary interlude at the XVIth International Congress of the AFTES, Palais des Congrès of Paris, booth n°15.

An essential event for Tunnel and Underground Space professionals, we will expose our know-how and dedicated solutions for smoke extraction in case of fire and noise control in a tunnel.

Remember to register for the Congress before vacations… The opportunity to meet us again after these long months of absence.

Data Centers issues

This week, highlight on one of our recent French data center projects.

Computer servers and data storage equipment, at the heart of data centers, create heat where cooling becomes the main concern.

More than a third of their total energy consumption is dedicated to cooling. An air circulation must be set between the hot air exhausted from the servers and the return air duct of the air conditioning unit.

From the design of the data center, our engineering department was involved in finding a global solution from the air intake to the distribution, from the air circulation to the recycling, for a cooling system by fresh air on the server rooms.

Our ME industrial dampers specially designed for large section ductworks were particularly well suited to handle the ventilation of computer servers. As this room is very sensitive, the 4C airtightness class was required in order to isolate the room in case of contamination from the outside air.

Performances tested in an independent laboratory

For many years, the performances of all our silencers and dampers have been tested in an independent laboratory. Thus, the data we provide are given in the strictest impartiality.

The CTTM performs all acoustic tests on our equipment : regenerations, pressure losses and attenuations of silencers.
We collaborate closely in R&D, especially for researches to improve the performance of our splitters and the NF ISO 7235 test standard.

CTTM has two coupled rooms, a semi-anechoic room and a reverberant room, where a wide range of experiments can be carried out under excellent conditions (very low background noise, large volumes, low frequency measurements,etc…). This rooms coupling of about 1000 m3 is unique in France.

See how characterizations, diagnosis and measurements of our equipment are performed !

Our marine solutions

Did you know ?

With 30 years of experience in the manufacturing of marine solutions dedicated to acoustics and air management, F2A supports you on your marine projects from passengers’ comfort and safety to fire risk management for engine rooms.

• Galvanized or stainless steel dampers (GLO/GLS, RCO/RCE)
• VAV dampers in galvanized or stainless steel
• Galvanized or stainless steel air intake or exhaust louvres
• Fire dampers and fire gas dampers in galvanized or stainless steel, actuators dedicated to marine applications and ATEX certified
• Rectangular and circular silencers (splitters with polyane, stainless steel frame)

Acoustic & air managment expertise

When our acoustic plant combines its know-how and expertise with those of our air managment plant the result is this RBS+ silencer project with impressive dimensions of W 5150 x H2350 x D2400 mm with spletters of 2295 x 1200 mm !

Intended to manage the noise nuisance of water discharges from the chillers of a textile industry in the Isère area (France) this silencer is equipped with a plenum placed upstream to homogenize the air flow and with an inspection hatch to access chillers and allow maintenance.

Congrats to the F2A air managment (LTI) and acoustic teams.

Our acoustic plant in Dagneux

A few weeks ago, we showed you our dampers and louvers plant located in St Ouen Sur Iton (Normandy, France).

Discover today the backstage of our acoustic plant where splitters and silencers are manufactured, located in Dagneux (France).

At the end of 2018, we decided to redeploy our acoustic activity in the heart of the most representative HVAC ecosystem in France, Ain.

This industrial building of more than 4,000 m² welcomes all F2A acoustic expertise in aeraulics. With a production capacity of more than 150,000 splitters a year (almost 700 a day), F2A devotes its skills and expertise (acoustic studies, engineering, qualified technicians,…) to optimal acoustic solutions by taking into account the technical and economic data of each project.

All the activities of this plant are ISO 9001 & 14001 certified, and the production is thought with great relevance according to material flow and perfectly adapted to installations thanks to its generous capacities.

Discover our acoustic factory !

Tunnels and metros expertise

Traffic can reach up to 200 000 vehicles a day in a road tunnel and the safety of users is a major issue. A fire taking place in a tunnel can have awful consequences.
The same risks with the same consequences can occur also in a metro carrying passengers.

Acoustic in tunnels is the other main issue to handle in regards to both users and neighbours.
The noise level inside must be low to allow users to hear to the fire alarm and people to work properly. The surrounding outside noise must be limited not to bother neighbourhood.

Indoor air quality from high school to kindergarden

Face-to-face classes resumed on Monday, May 3rd for middle and high school students after a month of holidays and e-learning. This school start is marked by a strict health protocol and in this time of half-occupancies and self-tests, air quality in classrooms is also a must.

A diagnosis IAQ is mandatory in french nursery, kindergartens and preschools since  January 1st, 2018 and is also became compulsory  for middle-school and high schools since the 1st January 2020. At a time when news positionne indoor air quality in everyone’s concern, F2A offers simple and effective solutions to improve air quality in public buildings, especially schools.

Variable air volume systems guarantee an air renewal that is constantly optimized in relation to the occupancy of the classroom. For 2 years now, Jacques-Yves Cousteau school group in Genay (France) has thus been equipped with RCVS variable air volume dampers controlled by C0²  sensors to ensure hygienic fresh air flow according to the carbon dioxide content. The whole equipment was provided by F2A.

Following this expertise in airflow regulation, the self-sufficient and connected e·VAV damper controls the air quality according to the CO² rate and manages the fresh air aiflow in school buildings.

Our technical and commercial teams are at your disposal to support you from design to commissioning.

The Espace Tourbillon

New reference F2A !

The Espace Tourbillon is a huge urban development project located in Plan-les-Ouates, just ouside Geneva. It offers 95,000 m² of usable area spread over five seven-level buildings and includes a underground logistics terminal.
A major project and one of the most recent major construction sites in Geneva, the complex favors logistical aspects, while at the same time providing a pleasant “village” type working environment.

The objective is to supply and produce for the 5 buildings a wide range of high airtight products both on the air management part, as well as on the acoustic part, and manage the requirements of the strict 4-year delivery protocol involved by such a huge project.

As part of its customer Engie Techniques SA’s, ventilation package, F2A manufactured and supplied nearly 2000 elements dampers or silencers, of which 642 flexible connections !

PREMIUM range

Acoustic in work places (offices, public access buildings…) and residential buildings is one of the main criteria of the comfort in a building.

Many commercial building employees who are working in open spaces are rarely exposed to injured noise level. However, they are subject to technical equipment noise pollution which bother, tire or distract them.

Acoustic treatment in ventilation ductworks is not only a matter of acoustic silencer before or after the air handling units. It is important to add silencers in terminal part of the ductwork to reduce the noise regenerated by connections and aeraulic components (dampers, backdraught dampers…)

The PREMIUM range is the most suitable with its impressive acoustic performance while easily integrating in  false ceilings thanks to minimum space requirement (the smallest : L 275 mm x H 180 mm).

Our strength, our production capacities

Today, close-up on our dampers and weather louvres factory located in Saint Ouen sur Iton (61).

Since the beginning, the F2A group has chosen to capitalize on its production plant as well as its air management design office in the industrial area of of l’Aigle (Normandy), to take advantage of a French workforce trained in the industry field and of local suppliers.

In this plant, for almost 25 years, a team of specialists has been designing and manufacturing custom-made ventilation solutions for air management ductworks and smoke exaust, dedicated to the commercial buildings, tunnel and metro, marine, oil and gas and nuclear markets.

This is why we now have a very large production capacity that enables us to meet the specific requirements of these markets.

Air management is a highly technical job and we invested in the training of all our production staff from the very begining. Our teams, composed of qualified production technicians and project managers, have skills and knowledge that allow us to maintain this beautiful production tool in perfect condition.

Discover our air management plant (LTI) !

The VAV benefits ?

At the time of the massive telework development, the habits of ventilation need to be rethought.

Implementing effective actions to modulate the operation of air management in the premises while respecting the health requirements and adapting to the real occupancy of the buildings can lead to significant energy savings.

Increasing fresh airflow only when and how the building is occupied must comply with the requirements on energy savings. However, capitalizing on under-occupancy of buildings is possible and requires a good knowledge of the operation of the ventilation system.

F2A variable airflow dampers, whether circular and connected like our latest e-VAV, or rectangular, can meet these requirements.

We have developed a range of variable flow systems for fresh air in all buildings. This range allows to adjust the ventilation to the real needs to optimize comfort and energy, as well as to ensure the hygienic air flow according to carbon dioxide level.

The VAV systems enable to control the temperature and the indoor air quality but also to balance the pressure in complex ductworks or buildings with several levels when the dampers are set to control a constant pressure in the duct.

Advantages : 

• Temperature control
• Air quality control
• Pressure control
• Analog or communicating actuator
• Class 3C airthightness dampers according to EN1751
• Available in circular or rectangular version
• Acoustic casing available in option
• Galvanized steel construction : RCVS and RRVS
• Connected and energy self-sufficient : only  e·VAV

BIM : F2A textile duct

BIM ! F2A the only textile duct template for REVIT !

Contractors need from manufacturers to provide not only geometric information, but also structured and reliable data for the design, construction and operation of a building.

F2A is the first manufacturer to have offered a template of textile ducts on the French market. It combines all F2A parts of textile ducts for quick and easy use in a project. Circular ducts as well as the connection accessories (elbow, reduction, T-piece, …) can be parameterized with a single click in REVIT but also fixing systems, by cables or rails . Drawing complex ductwork is no longer a constraint.

F2A textile ducts family in REVIT enable to design an optimized distribution system fitted to your projects.

Video : TK range fire resistance tests

On March 5th this year, in order to meet the high requirements of the marine and Oil & Gas sectors, F2A proved once again all its expertise on the fire behavior of its dampers.

We have finalized the test campaign of our new “TK” fire damper range, gas-tight and meeting the “TK-ATEX” explosive atmospheres, at the Efectis France Fire Resistance Test Center in Maizières Lès Metz.

The tests have been successfully carried out in accordance with the « Fire Testing Protocol  Code » (International Code for the Application of Fire Test Methods), satisfying the A60 classification, one of the most demanding classification for fire resistance.

The TK range has also been certified by Bureau Veritas to meet current international regulations and guidelines for the oil & gas and marine sectors.

This success shows F2A’s commitment to safety in markets with strict requirements for durability, performance and reliability, and asserts its technical know-how and its ability to cooperate successfully with its partners.

Marine market

New on the F2A website !

After the recent launch of our TKO/TKS range, dedicated to the needs of offshore and ship ventilation systems, here is the arrival of our dedicated marine page.

With more than 30 years of experience, F2A is one of the leading companies in the production and supply of acoustic and air management solutions for wide marine applications.

Arctic LNG 2, new export reference

New export reference for F2A !

With Arctic LNG 2, F2A is once again at the heart of a huge project of liquefied natural gas project in Russia.

e.VAV in video !

e·VAV provides a solution to the challenges of air quality control in smart buildings !

This first variable air volume damper on the market, energy self-sufficient and connected, natively integrates the LoRaWAN wireless communication protocol.

• Commissioning and operating parameters can be accessed remotely, making the building easier to operate.
• The airflow data and CO₂ rate ensure the monitoring of indoor air quality.
• Interfaces very easily with the building’s BMS.
• Information improves building life cycle data.

e·VAV is a quick answer to the critical needs for the improvement of indoor air quality and energy efficiency in buildings.

Learn more about this smart combination of indoor air quality air and energy efficiency with our video !

Directing NCI Studio.

CONTACTS

• Contact product information : Julien Musset – e.vav@f2a.fr
• Press contact : Nadège Chapelin – + 33 6 52 50 33 58 – n.chapelin@nc-2.com
• Press release

New reference : the HEKLA Tower

Visual : View from the Esplanade de La Défense Image Credit AJN.

With a delivery planned for 2022, the HEKLA Tower is a unique project, both in its singular prismatic shape with sunbreaking facets and in its exceptional commercial offering. With its 220 meters high, 48 floors and 76,000 square meters of surface (including 66,000 m2 of offices), the tower will be able to accommodate some 5,800 employees and will include many common spaces.

The challenge of F2A to satisfy the needs of itscustomer Cegelec groupe Vinci ?

• Respond to the technical requirements of sound attenuation resulting from an air treatment decentralized by mini-AHU.
• Limit the propagation of vibrations in the ventilation system while minimizing the risk of leakage for networks located near junction points maintaining an optimum airtightness.
• Ensure the acoustic comfort of the occupants combined with significant energy savings complying with the energy labels obtained by the structure (HQE,BREEAM, Well…).

For this project, F2A supplied 2643 MCE circular artight sleeve and 3524 CONFORT 50.

TKO and TKS new dedicated fire and gas tight dampers

F2A teams have been active in the Marine and Oil & Gas markets for many years.

Through dozens of references in industrial dampers for demanding and dangerous environments, F2A once again demonstrates its expertise by developing a brand new dedicated fire and gas tight damper.

The TKO/TKS range, certified A60/A0 according to the FTP code, meets the fire safety needs in offshore ventilation systems and in navigation vessels .

A gas leak in a vassel can have terrible consequences, the class 3 tightness of the TKS damper enables it to avoid a dangerous spreading. Electric or pneumatic motorization. Available in Atex version.

Best wishes 2021

We wish you a great and happy new year full of projects and successful !

Year-end closing

Offices and factories will be closed from December 23rd to January 1st included. F2A wishes you an excellent holiday season.

A new breath for 2021 with F2A !

New acoustic range

F2A broadens its acoustic expertise to antivibration systems.

In terms of acoustics related to HVAC installations, it is necessary to offer solutions that take into account all the constraints related to ventilation needs as well as the different sources of noise pollution.

In the continuity of the acoustic treatment of the ventilation ductwork with acoustic silencers, F2A now offers antivibration systems to disconnect the equipment generating vibrations from the building structure.

Our antivibration systems range « PAV » is equipped with one, two or four springs. A plate makes the mounting easier under the air handling unit, the roof top, the chiller or the fan.

F2A helps you select the products according to the characteristics of the element to be treated, and choses the optimal anti vibration system.

THE connected, energy self-sufficient e-VAV damper

Discover THE connected, energy self-sufficient damper made in France.

With F2A the VAV system is getting smarter !

The first variable air volume damper, energy self-sufficient and connected, provides a solution to the challenges of air quality control in smart buildings. Its connectivity, through the LoRa network, enables it to be at the heart of the smart building.

e-VAV, developed in partnership with Enerbee, a designer of micro generators for connected objects, is a quick answer to the critical needs for the improvement of indoor air quality and energy efficiency in buildings.

Learn more about this smart combination of indoor air quality air and energy efficiency !

Discover the e.VAV brochure

• Contact product information : Julien Musset – e.vav@f2a.fr
• Press Contact : Nadège Chapelin – + 33 6 52 50 33 58 – n.chapelin@nc-2.com

10 years of quality approach and performance

The ISO 9001 certification shows our strong commitment to provide a compliant product and service on a regular basis.

Our approach is mature with controlled and efficient processes to meet the ever increasing requirements of markets, customers and regulations.

F2A has been paying special care to its customers’ satisfaction for more than 10 years.
F2A expresses once again its special thanks to all its teams, who contribute every day to the improvement of its processes.

MCE circular artight sleeve

MCE circular artight sleeve : airtightness and energy savings !

The airtightness class of a ductwork system, according to the NF EN 12237 standard, depends on all the elements of  the ventilation system. The flexible connections must be taken into account in the measurements of the leakage rate of a ductwork, otherwise a penalty coefficient will be applied according to the FD E-51-767 operating process.

MCE circular airtight sleeve, class C according to EN 15 727 (leakages divided by 9 compared to class A), guarantee the initial tightness class of the ductwork and enable to connect with reliability fans or air handling units to the ductwork.

The MCE has been developed to reduce energy losses from buildings by significantly reducing leakage rates. Finally, the integrated clamping ring clamps ensure a quick and easy installation.

Heating or cooling mode ?

No compromise, Texi Move optimizes the 2 modes individually.

In all static HVAC system a compromise between heating and cooling mode is always needed.

Today the dynamic diffusion system Texi Move optimize each diffusion mode one by one. The hot air remains in the upper part of the room while the cold air goes down by gravity into the comfort zone. This is why the diffusion mode should be different.

New with BIM&CO

For several years, we support our customers in their builing BIM process from design to operation of ventilation system.

F2A BIM objects are available directly in REVIT, ARCHICAD and SketchUp softwares and enable to optimize the selection of your system according to the technical requirements.

See the tow F2A products ranges on the new BIM&CO website clear and collaborative :

• Air management (dampers, backdraught dampers, constants air volume damper).
• Textile duct.

Back on the Alto Tower project

Last year, we report to you our participation in this new project in the landscape of the La Defense district neighborhood that is the Alto Tower. 3 weeks ago, our team completed the last step of this project with the measurements of verification of the sound objectives requested by the engineering and design department of the Cap Horn project management.

Office floors, annexes, future sports hall, VIP area as well as the parking fans, everything was precisely controlled on site by François O., one of our F2A acoustical engineers, thus confirming the expertise of our design office in the solutions proposed for the optimization of noise level reduction inherent to the 76 Air Handling Units of the structure.

The Alto Tower project is part of the 4 Saisons district renovation.
The glass scale of its surface will consist of 17 500 m2 of double insulating skin. Launched in September 2016, the building site of the 51,000 m² tower with 38 floors and 2 large terraces offers today an extraordinary flared shape, from 700 m² at the base to 1,900 m² at the top . Being “perfect” in terms of environmental performance is Alto’s successful bet imagined by IF Architectes.

F2A is pleased to have supported and brought its expertise to its client Bouygues Energies et Services throughout the study and execution phase of this project.

New on the F2A website !

Learn more about the expertise of our teams on the nuclear market in this new page on our website.

The nuclear industry implements various processes to produce energy in demanding industrial facilities and must meet drastic requirements both to ensure their availability and therefore profitability, as well as guarantee their safety.

Since 1975, F2A has been supporting nuclear industry players in their growing search for ever more reliable solutions.

F2A is more committed to the environment

F2A certified ISO 14001 since 2013, is more committed to the environment, following actions are in progress :

• Waste recycling according to the sorting regulation evolution;
• Review of production processes (wool cutting of our splitters) to limit waste;
• Encouragement of strategic suppliers to carry out actions in favor of the environment.

For over 30 years, a key player in air control

A badly balanced ventilation system leads to a bad distribution of air flows and does not allow to reach the requirements set by the requested specifications. This phenomenon can notably result in a too low air renewal in certain sections of the network or too high air speeds causing noise pollution and “draught” effects.

To respond to these issues, F2A designing and manufacturing, for over than 30 years, dampers and fire dampers for all types of applications.

The most demanding markets of tunnels and metros, nuclear, oil and gas or even controlled atmosphere premises trust us to ensure the reliability and safety of their facilities.

New F2A’s export reference !

Riyadh, the capitale city of Saudi Arabia is the largest city in the Arabian Peninsula.
In 2011, the authorities approved a large program planning the creation of a modern public transport network on a global scale.

Through our customers FCC (FAST) and First Gulf (BACS) and with our partner SAFID support, we supplied, within a very short time frame, all the smoke dampers on lines 5 and 6 (FAST) and the silencers for line 1 (BACS).

For this project, we carried out 3 tests in the laboratory according to 400°/2h and UL555S protocols.

F2A in the press !

A new training in industrial maintenance of production systems has opened near of our air control production site.

F2A took part in a meeting with young graduates interested in this maintenance manager training.
This was an opportunity to promote technician jobs, which has significantly evolved the past few years.

Summer 2020

In order to ensure you the best services and constant support, our teams remain at your disposal throughout the summer period.

We wish you a great summer 2020 !

Thermal comfort : TEXI MOVE and TEXI EASY

Nice weather has settled down ! As the temperatures are getting higher and higher, it comes the question of thermal comfort in working environment.

Your air conditioning system is now in cooling mode for several weeks but you’re not satisfied with the occupants comfort in your premises ?
Try our latest textile ducts innovations : TEXI MOVE and TEXI EASY !

• TEXI MOVE, able to switch from one climatic mode to another when needed with its internal motorized membrane.
• TEXI EASY, especially suitable for the premises equipped with air conditioning system through supply diffusers where renovation is needed, providing uncomfort to the users. This semi-circular ceiling duct covers those supply diffuser within few minutes and ensure a much better air distribution with no draft.

Learn more by reaching our commercial team.

New reference, The Fashion Factory

F2A presents a new reference !

The Fashion Factory, located on the border of the 19th arrondissement, on a 9,000 m2 site, will welcome designers working for a French luxury goods company by the end of 2020.

The challenge of F2A to meet its Bouygues Energies & Services customer needs ?

• Meeting the high expectations of the luxury sector, through our client Bouygues Energies et Services, in terms of working comfort for its craftsmen and visitors in order to guarantee the performances recommended by LAMOUREUX acoustics consultant.
• But also benefit from a reliable industrial tool enable to produce custom-made splitters and circular silencers to reduce the noise level generated by 14 Air Handling Units and 423 compact Air Handling Units.

For this project, F2A provided nearly 2800 SONIE BS+ acoustic splitters.

Lefort Francheteau project reference

Project reference : we are proud, thanks to our installer customer, to be part of the great office building project  Osmose, located in Arcueil (France), in the heart of a residential area.

The goal ? Reducing by half the noise pollution coming from the future cooling unit while preserving the contemporary and timeless architecture of this building that complies with HEQ procedure and BREEAM requirements.

F2A, in close collaboration with their client, was able to design a rectangular silencer entirely made of splitters. The acoustic expertise of our design office enabled us to developed solutions that answer aeraulic (pressure losses) and acoustic requirements (reduction of the cooling unit noises) while integrating into the existing environment.

The essential aesthetic final result had led us to make painted V-shape profiles, for a perfect integration among the contemporary atmosphere of this building and of its green spaces.

A special Thanks to Lefort Francheteau for their trust and this amazing technical construction.

F2A BIM objects

F2A support your projects !

BIM objects are an innovation for construction quality.

For several years we support our customers in their builing BIM process from design to operation of ventilation system.

F2A BIM objects are available directly in REVIT, ARCHICAD and SketchUp softwares and enable to optimize the selection of your system according to the technical requirements.

We provide 2 products ranges :

• Air management (dampers, backdraught dampers, constants air volume damper)
• Textile ducts

Special thanks for BIM&CO for their lasting and qualified partnership.

Most important challenge post lockdown : hygienic fresh air and ventilation in buildings

During this actual health crisis, ventilation and fresh air renewal is an essential issue for building occupants highlighting the need of comfort and best indoor air quality to the occupants.

F2A offers easy and effective solutions to improve hygienic fresh air flow and air change rate in all types of buildings (public or commercial).

Variable air volume systems guarantee an air exchange that is continuously optimized in relation with the premises occupancy.

Variable air volume dampers like RCVS or RRVS, equipment provided by F2A, controlled by CO² sensors ensure hygienic fresh air flow according to the carbon dioxide level.

Our technical and commercial teams are at your disposal to support you from design to commissioning.

PREMIUM silencers range

Acoustic in work places (offices, public access buildings…) and residential buildings is one of the main criteria of the comfort in a building.

Many commercial building employees who are working in open spaces are rarely exposed to injured noise level. However, they are subject to technical equipment noise pollution which bother, tire or distract them.

Acoustic treatment in ventilation ductworks is not only a matter of acoustic silencer before or after the air handling units. It is important to add silencers in terminal part of the ductwork to reduce the noise regenerated by connections and aeraulic components (dampers, backdraught dampers…)

The PREMIUM range is the most suitable with its impressive acoustic performance while easily integrating in  false ceilings thanks to minimum space requirement (the smallest : L 275 mm x H 180 mm).

Textile ducts expertise

Textile ducts : controlled and optimized air diffusion for optimum comfort !

Why ? Air diffusion systems in commercial and industrial buildings have to meet today’s challenges :

• Optimal comfort for occupants
• Energy efficiency
• Industrial processes requirements
• Good indoor air quality

Textile duct fits to all different air requirements in new buildings or in renovation :

• Control of the air diffusion for an optimal comfort
• Spot treatment of thermal loads to optimize energy consumption
• Easy installation and lighter structure compared to traditional systems

Many applications are possible :

• Commercial buildings
• Public access building
• Industry
• Clean rooms
• Events
• Food industry

Textile ducts is a customized air diffusion solution. Our experts select the diffusion mode, the fabric and the best suited fixing system to your application specifications.

Did you know ?

Did you know ?

F2A is also an expert in flexible connections !

With 25 years’ experience in Aeraulic and Acoustics business, F2A also supports you on your projects with flexible connections installations.

Acoustic and noises reduction start by preventing vibration propagation in ventilation system. Moreover the axis shift of the ventilation ducts and  the expansion due to temperature variations are  phenomena which, in the long term, can damage your ventilation and air conditioning installations.

Five essential specifications must be considered to select a flexible sleeve, flexible duct or expansion compensator :

• The application
• The geometry and the fixing system
• Physical data
• The installation location/place
• The specifications of conveyed fluids

F2A thanks to a perfect knowledge of materials and design processes, will meet with all of your specifications.

Open !

After 2 months of very limited activity, our services have reopened !

This period allowed us to prepare for the essential health measures, to ensure the women and men safety present on our sites like.

Among others : masks, purifying hand gel, barrier gestures, increased cleaning, circulation protocols…

We are ready to best meet your requests !

Do not hesitate to contact us for any quote, any order, request for deadlines, … we will answer you as best as possible !

International player

F2A, an international player for over 25 years !

Our experts have been at the core of major global projects such as :

• The Lusaïl Metro-Tram, a special project
• The Riyadh project, the largest metro project in the world in progress
• Yamal, one of the world’s largest and most complex LNG projects
• The Budapest Metro, Renovation of Line

2019 product releases

You missed some of our new developments ?

Here’s a reminder of our latest product releases over the last year !

• Variable air volumedampers
• New BIM objects with our partner BIM&Co
• TEXI MOVE membrane duct
• The 1st family of textile duct for REVIT on BIM
• The PREMIUM range of silencers with circular connection range PREMIUM and PREMIUM +

Special thanks to our teams, our design offices and our partners for their great work.

We also thank our customers for their trust and loyalty.

F2A expertise on Xpair

You have time and still have questions about F2A expertises ?

Find out or find out again our technical literature on-line on our Xpair partner website :

• Our ranges and products
• Our tools
• Our aeraulic and acoustic expertise

Premium range leaflet

New Premium range F2A is the guarantee of minimum space requirements for maximum performances !

To learn more about our new silencers with circular connection, F2A provides a leaflet and technical data sheets for Premium and Premium+.

Comfort in buildings is also a matter of acoustic quality in working and residential places.
With PREMIUM, intended for commercial buildings and residential applications, ventilation systems noise pollution decrease significantly.

Technical data sheets are available on our web site.

New F2A range : PREMIUM

Find out the PREMIUM range, silencers with circular connection designed to optimize acoustic attenuation in circular ductworks and minimize silencer size.

• Applications : commercial building and residential
• Advantages : minimum space requirement for maximum performances
• Products : PREMIUM and PREMIUM +

Xpair x F2A, acoustic expertise

Acoustic comfort is a big concern for people in buildings. Furthermore, the regulation, normative framework a swell comfort labels evolution, lead to increase acoustic requirements for buildings design.

Aeraulic acoustics is a global solution where F2A is used to support design offices and contractors.

• F2A’s acoustics experts carry out dynamic studies during design and construction stages.
• F2A team uses on an in-house developed web software, Aircoustic (ASHRAE – VDI 2081 – Standard NF EN 12354-5 compliant).
• Silencers dimensioning and calculation notes allow to meet the required and specified acoustic comfort levels.

Acoustic comfort is F2A’s know-how acquired over more than 25 years. With a many references in support !

F2A environment, our QSE approach

E for Environment !

Our QSE approach and continued improvement.

The environmental issue the focus of our attention !

2019 results :

• ISO 14001 Environmental Certification of our manufacturing plant in Normandy uniformly as our other sites.
• Energy consumption analysis & improvement of infrastructure.
• Optimization of wool scraps & search for internal recycling solution.
• A 84% Waste recycling rate.

Our 2020 goals ? Achieve an Energy diagnosis & meet with new rules wastes management!

F2A Safety, our QSE approach

S for Safety (and Health) !

Our QSE approach and continued improvement.

2019 results :

• Health and safety at work analysis and measurements.
• Facilities and equipment improvement.
• Teams communication and awareness.

Our 2020 goals ? Safety and Health at Work approach, a priority axis integrated into our global strategy, with an approach to ISO 45001.

F2A Quality, our QSE approach

Q for Quality !

F2A QSE approach and the continued improvement !

2019 results : compliance rate increasing !

Key factors of our success :

• Strong commitment from management.
• Communication and awareness among our organization.
• Stringent monitoring of our performance.
• True managers willingness to implement preventive and corrective actions.

Our 2020 goals ? Maintain our compliance and continued improvement efforts.

Enhance our processes and documents for a better readability.

Happy new year

F2A teams are back and wish you all the best for 2020 !
We wish you a happy new year.

Happy holiday season !

F2A teams wish you a happy holiday season !
Offices and factories will be closed from December 24^th to January 1^st 2020 included.
We’ll be back on Thursday January 2^d, 2020 for a new year.

Our commitments

The end of 2019 is coming very fast. Time for an overview of the past year and take good resolutions for 2020.

For us, commitments are held throughout the year to support you in your projects.

• Skilled and dedicated teams : 3 design and engineering teams.
• Technical support to select and size the products.
• Project management.
• Delivery time fitted to your needs.

F2A splitter mounting

F2A supports you for your splitters mounting !

A 4 steps tutorial to install your F2A acoustic splitters.

Installed in the air ductwork they allow to limit noises generated by HVAC system.

New reference : Biotope Lille

Located between Lille Grand Palais and the Regional Council, in the 3rd business district of France, and initially envisioned/forseen as part of Lille’s bid to host the European Medicines Agency, the 30,000 m² Biotope project will endly host 2700 elected agents of Lille European Metropolis on 7 floors.

Like Alto tower in  La Défense (Courbevoie, France), the energy-efficient building fulfills the most requiring environmental standards : BREEAM Excellent and Well Gold certifications for the indoor air quality and the well-being of the occupants, the E + C- label for the building energy performance and its low carbon footprint, Biodivercity label for excellence in respect and development of local biodiversity and Wiredscored label for the low impact of connectivity.

As part of its customer’s ventilation package, F2A manufactured and supplied RRVS and RCVS variable air volume dampers controlled by C0² sensors. Those dampers ensure a good indoor air quality according to rooms and spaces uses (meeting rooms vs office space for example).

BIM : the first template for REVIT

BIM ! F2A innovates and creates the event by launching the first textile duct template for REVIT !

Contractors need from manufacturers to provide not only geometric information, but also structured and reliable data for the design, construction and operation of a building.

F2A innovates by launching for the first time on the French market a template of textile ducts. The REVIT template combines all F2A parts of textile ducts for quick and easy use in a project. Circular ducts as well as the connection accessories (elbow, reduction, T-piece, …) can be parameterized with a single click in REVIT but also fixing systems, by cables or rails . Drawing complex ductwork is no longer a constraint.

F2A textile ducts family in REVIT enable to design an optimized distribution system fitted to your projects.

Special thanks for Bim & Co and Aurblanc support without whom this innovation wouldn’t have been possible.

F2A provides 3 tutorials on its YouTube channel that will help you to get started with the template !

The Budapest Metro

Renovation of Line 3 of the Budapest Metro from North to South !

Line 3 of the Budapest metro, true spine for connecting the northern and southern parts of the Pest side, was in need of major renovations. With a length of more than 17 kilometers and more than 500,000 passengers in working days, it is the largest railway network in Hungary.

One city goal : increase safety and comfort of users.

It is in this context that F2A has been able to bring from 2018 all its expertise in tunnels and metros by supplying 2200 BD splitters for the North section inaugurated in April 2019 and another 1600 for the southern section which renovation is still in progress for a commissioning planned for 2020.

Sleeves comparative

COMPARATIVE : MCE AIRTIGHT SLEEVE vs CLASSIC SLEEVE

To select a flexible connection, 2 criteria are now essential: airtightness, which is today an important issue  in the French thermal regulation, and the question of assembly time, which is crucial on building sites that always have to respect accurate deadlines.

This is the opportunity for F2A to present the advantages of its airtight circular flexible connection.

1 – Airtightness

2 – Assembly

MCE airlight sleeve :

Classic sleeve :

F2A x Nuclear Valley

F2A is pleased once again this year to join the competitive cluster « Nuclear Valley » 2019 !
This partnership comes as a result of hard work and commitment from all the collaborators.

Local issues and air quality

Textile ducts, with its flexibility, variety of its solutions and the uniformity of its diffusion, enables to handle commercial buildings issues as well as the industrial applications requirements (the work atmospheres control or the processes).

Comfort, air quality and energy efficiency in business or public buildings are nowadays two major objectives of air treatment systems. Control of work atmospheres or processes applications is becoming a leitmotif for a growing number of industrial and tertiary sectors.

Whatever the application, it is essential to properly distribute the air in areas. Air diffusion by textile ducts is a very effective and attractive way to meet these challenges.

New reference : Alto tower

The Alto Tower, serial technical challenges in the heart of the business district of La Défense !

The Alto Tower project is part of the 4 Saisons district renovation.

The glass scale of its surface will consist of 17 500 m2 of double insulating skin.

Launched in September 2016, the building site of the 51,000 m² tower with 38 floors and 2 large terraces (including a VIP one) offers today an extraordinary flared shape, from 700 m² at the base to 1,900 m² at the top .

Being “perfect” in terms of environmental performance is Alto’s successful bet.

By aiming the highest levels of certification, HQE® Exceptionnel, Wellcore shell silver level and BREEAM®, level OUTSTANDING Alto will be one of the most energy efficient with its insulating facade and huge work in HVAC.

The construction site is an example, as architects and builders had to adjust the building design to the structures already there on one hand and the low noise levels required  by the project management team on the other hand.

With 2 goals :

• Reduce the external noise level generated by the 76 Air Handling Units, chillers and exhaust fans, thereby protect the First Tower (La Défense’s icon and one of the most emblematic buildings) in close proximity.
• Optimize the comfort of future occupants and visitors to the tower, especially the coming Skylounge space (VIP).

F2A solutions:

All the expertise of the F2A acoustic research department has very accurately certified calculation notes of the silencers to be installed on the Air Handling Units floors of offices, annexes, future sports hall as well as the parking fans.

For an optimized solution to reduce the noise inherent in an Air Handling Units, our acoustic engineers have specified acoustic splitters and silencers BS + and BD and provided technical assistance throughout the study and execution phase.

Finally, an acoustic 3D mapping was carried out for the verification of the equipment impact located on technical terraces of the VIP outdoor space thus validating the noise levels required by the project management team Cap Horn.

Indoor air quality from kindergarten to high school !

The Elabe-Veolia survey, carried out on September 3rd and 4th, still highlight it, 9 out of 10 French people find a direct link between the Indoor Air Quality of schools and the health of students.

Read the survey

A diagnosis IAQ is mandatory in french nursery, kindergartens and preschools since  January 1^st, 2018 and will also become compulsory  for middle-school and high schools from the 1^st January 2020.

At a time when indoor air quality is becoming everyone’s concern, F2A offers simple and effective solutions to improve air quality in public buildings, especially schools.

Variable air volume systems guarantee an air renewal that is constantly optimized in relation to the occupancy of the premises.

This in mind, the Jacques-Yves Cousteau school group in Genay (France) will soon be equipped with RCVS variable air volume dampers controlled by C0²  sensors to ensure hygienic fresh air flow according to the carbon dioxide content, the whole of the equipment being provided by F2A.

Our technical and commercial teams are at your disposal to support you from design to commissioning.

BIM Summit

Today BIM&CO international collaborative platform organize its first day of exchanges for contractors and building product manufacturers to structure and distribute their data to all AEC players devoted to building process improvement to each step of the construction site.

As F2A Marketing Director Julien Musset will take part of it at noon to discuss about how manufacturer content are at the core of designers needs.

Contractors need from manufacturers not only geometrical information but also structured and reliable data for the design, the construction and the operation stages of a building. BIM ‘s aim is to make the various trades involved in a construction work together, the collaboration being carried out around a digital model, virtual twin of the building to be built.

F2A choose 1 year ago to offer this smart library service for its dampers avoiding to re-key information between different actors, problems detection before the work site starts, saving time in simulations and increases accuracy in engineering calculations.

ISAVFT 2019

Tomorrow and until September 27th, the ISAVFT 2019, an essential appointment for tunnels and metros operators, opens its doors in Athens.

F2A is taking part once again to this major event.

We will expose our know-how and dedicated solutions for smoke extraction in case of fire and noise control in a tunnel.

Tunnel Expertise

Traffic can reach up to 200 000 vehicles a day in a road tunnel and the safety of users is a major issue. A fire taking place in a tunnel can have awful consequences.

The same risks with the same consequences can occur also in a metro carrying passengers.

Acoustic in tunnels is the other main issue to handle in regards to both users and neighbours.

The noise level inside must be low to allow users to hear to the fire alarm and people to work properly. The surrounding outside noise must be limited not to bother neighbourhood.

Nuclear know-how

F2A, a historic player in ventilation for nuclear applications.

For 40 years, F2A has been involved in all life levels of nuclear installations for different applications (enrichment, production, reprocessing, research…) from their construction to their dismantling.

Indeed, the obsolescence of power plants and the extension of their lifespan require a continual improvement of air treatment systems.

Our organization is focused around projects with a team dedicated to ensure their good execution. The quality system and traceability are the base of our customers’ requests management and follow-up to ensure the reliability of the air systems and contribute to the nuclear safety. Our production site in Saint-Ouen-sur-Iton (France) is qualified by EDF UTO and the entire F2A organization is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.

F2A provides a wide range of products : volume-control dampers, backdraught and airtight dampers, acoustic splitters, sleeves. Our equipment comply with to the specific constraints of nuclear applications : resistance to low and high temperatures, high pressures, corrosion, interchangeability of products, motorization of dampers.

Finally, we collaborate with external expertise laboratories to validate the products’ characteristics : seismic problems (calculation notes, numerical simulation and tests on vibrating table), fatigue tests, acoustic performances according to EN7235…

Acoustic know-how

F2A answers to all your acoustic projects thanks to a know-how of more than 25 years of experience !

Discover this know-how on our website but also on Xpair, the portal of experts in energy performance.

The guarantees provided by F2A for your project ?

Our team of acousticians provides acoustic studies in dynamic operation. The regenerations of all network components are integrated into our own calculation software to size the proposed solutions.

F2A guarantees the results of its recommendations for an optimized installation.

F2A goes on summer holidays !

F2A wishes you a beautiful summer !

Offices and factories will be closed from august 5th to 16th included.

BIM&CO partnership

F2A & BIM&CO, a long-term partnership !
29 F2A products are currently available in BIM objects, and we intend to increase this figure over the coming years…

F2A new reference !

F2A has participated in the major metro project in Rennes, line B is a future line that will cross the city from west to east for 14km and will serve 15 stations.

TEXI MOVE

F2A TEXI MOVE membrane ducts are on Xpair !

Optimize the airflow depending on the operating mode, without compromising between hot and cold mode.

Download the documentation and obtain a technical help

Face camera !

• Market expertises
• International references
• Tutorials…

The F2A head office is moving from Beligneux to Dagneux !

From now on, our main adress is located on the Dagneux site in order to gather the different poles around our Acoustic factory.
F2A meets all production needs by keeping its two other factories :

• Textile & Heat exchanger in Beligneux
• Air management in Normandy

New QSE policy

Sunday, April 28, is the day of Health and Safety at Work !

The opportunity for F2A to unveil its new QSE policy, always respecting its fundamental values.

Spotlight on our factories !

A review of recent successes and novelties on our two French manufacturing sites :

• A respect of 96% of the delays on the Acoustics / exchangers / accessories products
• 85% of productivity on Acoustic products
• Implementation of Lean Manufacturing and the 5S method at both sites
• A renewal of the ISO9901 and ISO14001 certifications for 3 years

Congratulations to all the teams who contribute every day to the quality of our products and customer satisfaction !

F2A, customer service values !

• Quality : ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications
• Innovation : R&D department, technological monitoring, use of high quality simulation tools.
• Advisory : a dedicated team, assistance in products selection, a constant support through your projects.

Thanks to our customers for trusting us.

The F2A know-how on Xpair

F2A helps you on your projects thanks to its technical expertise, especially on acoustic ranges, VAV and textile ducts !

Technical know-how that meets the requirements of customers and markets.

I read more on Xpair :

• Acoustic
• VAV
• Textile ducts

F2A on the Rennes metro construction site !

Defined as « the construction site of the century », the B line of the Rennes metro will serve 15 stations (13 km of lines).

An investment of 1.1 billion euros for a scheduled delivery in 2020 !

A huge project in which F2A is involved with the delivery of 193 MSD dampers, acoustic studies and production of 2240 BD+ splitters.

Our ISO certifications

Another proof of the quality and environmental requirements at F2A, the renewal of our ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications for 3 years !

F2A is ISO9001 certified since 2010 and ISO14001 since 2013.

Congratulations to all our teams who contribute every day to the improvement of our processes.

F2A on the largest metro project in the world in Riyadh

Four months ago, we announced the F2A’s participation in the largest metro project in the world, in Riyadh.
On the 4 deliveries planned, already 2 have been made by our teams !

End of production expected by the end of the year.

Photo credit : Zaha Hadid Architects

F2A, know-how in variable flow dampers

Discover all the F2A expertise in the know-how dedicated to VAV on XPair.

Our sales team support you in your projects with our VAV solutions.

New BIM objects online !

F2A has released new BIM objects :

• Circular and rectangular variable flow dampers, RCVS and RRVS.
• Backdraught dampers for commercial building application, ASO-ATO-ARO.
• Backdraught Dampers for nuclear application, ARE EE and ARE EO.
• The isolation hatch CI.

They are available on our BIM tool, and on BIM&CO or BIM software such as Revit, ArchiCAD, Sketchup or Allplan.

We thank BIM&CO teams for their support and professionalism.

A new production line for F2A !

F2A is developing its industrial capabilities by investing in a production line for rectangular acoustic silencers.

We will be better able to respond to the specific needs of your projects and we will be able to optimize our customer service by proposing deadlines adapted to your organizational constraints.

On the other hand we remind you that we help you size your equipment through our selection software esonie and our design office dedicated to acoustic studies.

Happy Holidays !

We wish you happy holidays and a happy new year 2019 to all our customers, employees and partners !

For holiday season, offices and factories will be closed from 12/24 to 01/02.

Discover the new export reference F2A !

The new export reference F2A :  the first wind turbine plant in Morocco, created by Siemens Gamesa.

Variable flow dampers

Variable flow dampers are used to regulate the air flow of a room through a self-regulated system.

F2A now offers you :

• A complete range of VAV: circular and rectangular
• Class 3C dampers
• A wide range of accessories: CO2 sensor, temperature sensor, presence detector…

F2A annual seminar, a beautiful year !

Last Friday and Saturday was the F2A annual seminar, a very pleasant moment with the whole team !

The opportunity to make a return on a beautiful year, productive and full of novelties.

• F2A was pleased to welcome a new General Manager, Jean-Philippe Margrita.
• A partnership with BIM&CO to offer you always more tools
• A new visual identity and a new website
• F2A participated in several exhibitions to present its many expertise : MOGC, CFA, WNE, SMM, ADIPEC
• New references in various markets : Lusaïl metro-tram, Grand Hôtel Dieu, Riyadh metro, Jules Horowitz reactor, Cloche d’Or construction site…

F2A at ADIPEC !

Meet us at ADIPEC – Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference of November 12 to 15 in the French Pavilion !

BIM&CO and F2A

In order to support our customers in the BIM approach, we decided to work with BIM&CO, which provides construction stakeholders with a collaborative platform to access and use BIM objects.

✔️ Our BIM objects will be available on our new website and BIM&CO, but also directly in BIM software such as Revit, ArchiCAD, Sketchup or Allplan.
✔️ First, the dampers of our commercial range (U, PL, RCO, RCE) and industry (M, RRO, RRE) will be available.

F2A will participate in the construction of Riyadh

F2A will participate in the construction of the largest underground project in the world, the Riyadh metro !
The Riyadh metro in figures : 6 subway lines, 176km of rail for an opening planned in 2019 !

F2A will supply nearly 300 dampers and more than 500 actuators for this new reference, which further demonstrates our expertise in the Tunnels and Metros markets !

Yamal project in European Business

Thank you to European Business for its beautiful article on the great project YAMAL.
A project that has become a F2A’s reference, marking our expertise in the Oil & Gas market.

Back in pictures of a convivial and family morning !

Last Saturday F2A had the pleasure of inaugurating its new Dagneux factory with its employees and their families.
On the program : visit of the factory, expert demonstrations, children’s activities and breakfast.

F2A’s new factory opens in Dagneux !

A factory dedicated to acoustic products of 3600 m² with 6 loading/unloading docks.
The F2A group now has 4 factories and more than 170 employees.

Back on a pharaonic project : YAMAL !

(Re)discover one of the biggest F2A projects and the organization set up to meet the requirements of an exceptional Oil&Gas construction site.
YAMAL project, a springboard to innovation for F2A.

Discover esonie’s novelty of the autumn !

You can calculate the regenerations of variable air volume damper on esonie !

F2A at the SMM Hamburg 2018

Come and discover the F2A expertise on the Marine market at the SMM from September 4th to 7th !

New production site for F2A !

In order to accelerate its growth and development, F2A is investing in the improvement of its production tool.

The acoustic activity of the F2A plant (ELYT3 in Béligneux) is moving to a new production site in Dagneux near our commercial offices.

This new site, completely renovated, will allow us to double our production area and significantly increase our production capacity. In addition, we will have loading and unloading platforms that will improve our flow, and the circulation of delivery trucks will also be greatly facilitated.

From 20/08/2018, all orders “Factory Departure” will have to be recovered at the following adress:

F2A Usine ELYT3 – ZA de DAGNEUX – Allée des Princes – 01120 DAGNEUX – FRANCE

Summer closure F2A

F2A member of the Nuclear Valley !

F2A is proud to join the competitive cluster « Nuclear Valley » in this year of 2017.

This partnership comes as a result of hard work and commitment from all the collaborators.

Back to our day at Miribel Jonage Park !

Last Friday, the whole team gathered at Miribel for an afternoon of activities.

A sunny day and a friendly atmosphere for F2A.

Summer has started !

F2A will soon participate to the World Nuclear Exhibition 2018 !

F2A will soon participate to the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) from June 26th to 28th of 2018, the international event that covers the entire civil nuclear sector.

2018 WNE is under the mark of innovation, digitalization and robotics, with the theme « Nuclear Excellence, a new era ».

With a big success over the past few years, the exhibition is expecting 20.000 participants from all around the world for this 3rd edition, and 40.000 for business meetings. The event will allow many actors of the sector to share their know-how, experiences and good practices, enter partnership aggreements, find new suppliers and develop export sales.

Come and meet us on our booth at the French Pavilion « Nuclear Expertise from France » that represent all the French suppliers of the nuclear sector.

F2A, expert on the Grand Hôtel-Dieu renovation work !

Find out our new reference Grand Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon (France) : an outstanding renovation work which was open to the public on April 2018. 

I wish to see this reference !

Smoke exhaust systems : the fireproof F2A dampers

« All the F2A smoke exhaust dampers are tested by independent laboratories in order to guarantee their efficience and their sustainability when exposed to extreme heat ».

« This procedure enables the F2A products to match with the standards and the fire resistance criteria on a national and international scale ».

Discover our article on fire tests and the interview of Mathieu Milliou, the factory’s design office manager.

Lusaïl LRT – F2A expertise in a video !

To learn more about the Lusaïl metro-tram, watch !

F2A at the 14th French Congress of Acoustics

F2A will be present at the 14th French Congress of Acoustics in Le Havre from 23 to 27 April 2018 !

Our experts will be present on Wednesday, April 25th and answer the question « Splitters with external membrane – A really effective solution for low frequency treatment ? ».

While waiting for D-Day, you can discover or rediscover our expert interview on the subject with François Fohr, engineer at the CTTM.

F2A on the cover of Bref Eco

Back on the big Yamal project and the know-how of the F2A teams.

In this approach to export, Pierre-Antoine Rouer entrusts the operational management to Jean-Philippe Margrita.

Thanks to Bref Eco for this beautiful article !

A new Chief Executive Officer at F2A !

Pierre-Antoine Rouer, President of the F2A group, entruts the Executive Management to Mr Jean-Philippe Margrita.

With a 25-year experience in the ventilation acquired within the Fläktwoods Group and previously at France Air, Jean-Philippe’s assignment will be to develop F2A’s international activities and strengthen its product-market offering.

F2A will be at the MOGC 2018 !

 F2A will be at the MOGC in Copenhagen on March 26th and 27th !

Come and discover F2A products at this special Oil & Gas congress.

2018 F2A shows !

SAVE THE DATE !

The Oil&Gas, Nuclear and Marine markets in the spotlight this year at F2A.

Come meet our experts at the next 3 shows !

F2A Reference : Lusaïl LRT

F2A Reference : Lusaïl LRT, a subway in a city that does not exist yet !

TUTORIAL : a new video to help you to install F2A splitters !

New product air control

New product F2A, the variable air volume damper.

New damper range U

F2A is glad to introduce you its last innovation: the new range U – commercial damper. Our equipment has been developed in order to comply with the new airtightness requirements in buildings.

The main technical characteristics and evolutions are mentioned below :

• High Airtightness: up to class 4 (EN 1751)
• Frame’s airtightness: up to class C  (EN 1751) reducing air leakage along the HVAC ductworks
• Available in galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminium
• Dimensions : 200 x 200  –   1400 x 1400 mm
• Improved mechanical resistance of moving parts

Available in Kit version

The kit version damper is delivered in spare parts and equipped with a new mounting system including angle pieces

Blades, top/bottom and sides are available in four dimensions :

Those elements can be cut at your required dimensions.

F2A wishes you a happy holiday season

AFTES, Tunnel Expertise F2A

D-4 !

On the occasion of AFTES Congress, discover some of our references and our solutions for the market of the smoke extraction and the acoustics of tunnels.

Come and meet us in Paris, from 13 till 15 November 2017 !

High performance heat exchanger

Dedicated to housing market, the patented air-to-air heat exchanger SB 3.66 is the perfect balance between heat recovery and low pressure loss.
It has been designed to combine high energy performances and environmental efficiency.

SB 3.66’s aeraulic and acoustic performances have been tested and approved by independent laboratories, CETIAT & TUV, according to the European standards.

Tunnels and Oil & Gas markets, the Damper

F2A launches its new Pressure Relief Damper for Tunnels and Oil & Gas markets !

To discover it, go to AFTES Congress, from 13 to 15th November in Paris.

F2A participates at the 15th edition of AFTES

The general theme is “The value is underground”, the opportunity for F2A to present its Tunnels solutions (splitters, dampers…) and its new Pressure Relief Damper, designed for special markets.

Come and meet us on booth n°113 !

Yamal LNG Project

YAMAL LNG PROJECT OIL & GAS MARKET

Yamal Project by F2A

Yamal, the gas that comes from the cold : F2A in the heart of a pharaonic project !

F2A participates to the 17th Symposium

Ventilation and fire safety in tunnels remain topical subjects with major projects throughout Europe, such as the CrossRail in London, underwater tunnels in Norway and the link between Turin and Lyon.

It is therefore naturally in this city that the 17th International Symposium on ventilation and fire protection in tunnels will take place from 13 to 15 September 2017 at the Novotel Hotel in Lyon Bron.

The opportunity to attend numerous conferences on the subject and to discover all the market players and the latest news.

F2A will be present to help you discover its dedicated solutions and its expertise in tunnel market.

Splitters with external membrane, 4 questions to the expert François Fohr

1) You have performed comparative tests between standard acoustic splitters and external membrane splitters. Can you first enlighten us on their respective conceptions ?

The standard splitters consists of a simple plate of fibrous material of a certain thickness placed in the direction of the air flow. The two faces of the plate constitute acoustic absorbers which make it possible to attenuate the noise transmitted in the ventilation duct. The complete silencer consists of a set of parallel splitters and its efficiency depends on the thickness of the splitters and their spacing (airways). Generally, these devices make it possible to achieve very good attenuations in the medium and high frequencies bu are poorly suited to low frequency treatment.

The external membrane splitter is presented as a solution to compensate for this performance deficit in the low frequencies but it turns out that it is quite little verified in practice. Its design is based on the addition of a metal plate concealing half of each side of the splitter, these plates being placed in staggered rows. By design, this principle deprives the splitter of half of its absorbent surface, which is reflected in the performance measured in the medium and high frequencies. In the field of low frequencies, the performances are very dependent on the spacing between the splitters (ariways). It is only for very small spacings that the performances really become superior to the classic splitters. But this concerns implementation conditions that are very unfavorable from the aeraulic point of view since they are accompanied by high pressure losses.

2) What types of measures have been taken and on what type of equipment ?

The different test campaigns that we have been able to carry out on these two types of splitters have been conducted on a test bench complying with the recommendations of he ISO 7235 standard which is the reference in this field. In addition, for the very particular low frequency domain, we have also carried out additional measures to overcome the high uncertainties of the standardized method. These complementary methodologies have been published in particular in the journal “Acoustique et Techniques”.

3) What are your conclusions ?

Based on the comparative measurements we have made and the understanding we have of the acoustic principles involved, it is quite clear that external membrane splitters do not represent a truly effective solution for improving the attenuation of low frequencies. As they also lose some of their efficiency in medium and high frequencies, the balance is rather negative.

4) Is there a real solution to attenuate the low frequencies ?

Today, there is no specific solution to the problem of low frequencies. In practice, the only option is to use thick splitters installed in large silencers so as to preserve a passage of air sufficient from an aeraulic point of view.

Airtightness of air handling systems

The question of the airtightness of air handling systems.

Today, the airtightness quality of air handling systems is taken into account in French thermal regulations, in the same way as large number of other parameters. This is the opportunity for F2A to reiterate a number of data and to present its new airtight circular sleeve.

Improvement in the airtightness of the air handling systems equipping individual, collective and commercial buildings is a must for reducing energy consumption while preserving hygiene and air quality inside rooms. To achieve a good airtightness results.

Risks on Oil Rigs

Oil & Gas rigs house a lot of highly combustible chemicals and gas, which means there is a high risk of fire or gas explosion. These kinds of incidents happen suddenly and often without warning. It is important to be ready by having all possible preventive measures in place.

Extinguishers and suppression agents should be easily accessible. The areas of greatest concern are: gas chambers, oil tanks and electricity rooms. All machinery and equipment should be inspected on a regular basis. Regular inspection and maintenance can reduce the risks of potential explosion or fire. Employees should receive proper safety prior to starting their position if they work in area where highly combustible material is present or there is a risk of fire.

Another danger is the exposure to chemicals. If toxic chemicals are released into the atmosphere, workers can experience respiratory issues from prolonged exposure. Many oil rigs release high levels of Hydrogen Sulfide, which can cause paralysis, cancer, or death from too muche exposure.

Major accidents can be disastrous for people and the environment. The highest quality products must be used in order to avoid such accidents. F2A has custom solutions for this market that are ATEX certified.

Smoke extraction : regulation point

The current European standard EN 12101-8 specifies the basic performance and requirements for smoke extraction dampers to be used with pressure differential systems and smoke and heat control systems.

The product standard EN 12101-8 is supplemented by two other standards defining the tests and classification of smoke extraction systems.

• EN 1366-10: fire resistance tests
• EN 13501-4: fire resistance rating

The smoke extraction damper is subjected to extensive tests of mechanical strength and leak-tightness at several temperatures and pressures to determine its classification.

Unlike the multi-compartment application (extraction or ducts serving several compartments), the “Mono-compartment” application, extraction or flue extraction line is directly connected to the outside without being in contact with another compartment.

The new MSD-F register meets European requirements for single-compartment smoke extraction applications.

MSD-F ranking according to EN 13501-4 :

The MSD-F is equipped with an all-or-nothing actuator protected by a thermal jacket. It can be installed vertically or horizontally, as a wall or as a recess. The smoke exhaust damper MSD-F meets the requirements of a CE marking.

Smoke exhaust damper MSD-F – EN 12101-8 certified

A smoke exhaust damper is an automatic or manual ddevice which can be opened or closed in an operational position, allowing control of the flow of smoke and hot gases to, from or into the ductwork.

Smoke control systems are designed to fulfill the following functions :

• Extraction of smoke from a single compartment to the outside of the building
• Extraction of smoke from fire compartments of a building, using a smoke evacuation system and heat

In accordance with the EN 12101-8 product standard for smoke extraction dampers, all fire protection solutions must now meet specific criteria and be CE marked.

The new MSD-F smoke extraction damper has been tested and certified according to this standard and is intented for installation in areas with single-compartment applications. It is equipped with a thermal jacket and an AQ10 electric actuator. It meets the requirements of a CE marking.

New airtight circular sleeve MCE

The airtightness of ventilation systems has become a major building issue in recent yeas. In effect, the airtightness problem inevitably leads to loss of efficiency, overconsumption, poor energy performance and therefore additional costs and sometimes degraded indoor air quality.

F2A now respond to these leakage problems at the connection elements with its new airtight circular sleeve MCE.

With a leakage rate Class C certified according to EN 15727 (Leak divided by 9 compared to class A), the new MCE greatly reduces the energy consumptions compared to standard rolls of flexibles sleeves.

Efficiency and thermal comfort in a professional environment ?

The five reasons for moving to textile duct diffusion.

The very flexibility of the textile duct, its extensive options and the uniformity of its diffusion provide an effective response to the challenges of comfort, air quality and energy efficiency in service sector premises or those open to the public.

1- High-quality air diffusion

No stagnant air, control of residual air velocities and an appropriate mixing rate for optimum comfort of occupants (no draughts). Every project is analysed by our Design Office which will then propose the most efficient solution.

2- Quick to install

Diffusion solution with few restrictions due the lightweight materials used and their resistance. It is therefore simple and quick to fit and dismantle textile ducts. It is two to three times quicker to install textile ducts than metal ones.

3- Use of technical fabrics = safety and attractive appearance

The textile ducts manufactured by F2A meet the regulatory requirements in force with the use of technical fabrics with A2 or B Euroclass fire rating. All the textile ducts are available in several colours (more than 120 shades for polyester fabrics) to tie in perfectly with any architecture.

4- Huge flexibility – customised 100% manufacture

The textile duct can be used to create complex networks: connection sleeve, airtight collectors, tapping, elbows, conversion parts.

All geometric shapes can be produced in line with the restrictions of your site (limited space, beams, structural framework, etc.). It can be manufactured as a circular shape, half-circular, quarter-circular, oblong, etc.

The textile duct is a flexible solution as it operates effectively in several climatic modes: hot, cold, ventilation.

5- Simple to service

F2A textile ducts are very easy to service and are an ideal hygienic solution for food industry and clean room applications. No risk of condensation, the polyester fabrics can be washed in professional machines.

F2A at ISH trade show !

F2A will be featuring a range of products that showcase efficient design and innovation. We invite you to stop by our booth H11.1 B88 to learn more about our new HVAC solutions dedicated to comfort, safety and energy savings :

• Innovative Heat Exchangers: high efficiency, anti-frost system, integrated by-pass…
• New Smoke Exhaust Damper: EN 12101-8 certified, 600°C / 120min, single compartment…
• VDI 6022-compliant dampers, Airtight flexible sleeves and much more !

Frost issue in heat exchangers

The formation of frost in air-to-air heat exchangers is a persistent issue in locations with temperatures below -5°C. Condensation occurs when some of the transfer surfaces temperature drops below the dew point of the warm airstream, and this condensation turns to ice which causes the heat exchanger to consume energy. This happens as a result of the ice formation reducing the air section and increasing pressure loss, so there are more consumptions from fans.

Depending on the temperature of the air supply, humidity of exhaust air, and the efficiency of the heat exchanger the rate at which frost will accumulate will vary. In regions with persistent freezing temperatures or no fluctuation in temperature above freezing airflow can stop completely after frost or ice formation. Between countries, there are different ways of dealing with ice formation: shutting-off fresh air inlet or by-passing the heat exchanger. In one case the ventilation recycles stale air over and over (bad Indoor Air Quality) and in the other it stops recovering the heat from return air.

A classic issue in cold climate is to over-heat or shut down the ventilation function to prevent frosting, but this goes against performance and air quality requirements. However, F2A, a French leading company in ventilation and heat exchanging technology, is developing an innovation to solve this issue with their next generation of heat exchangers.

The patented solution will operate with integrated bypass, anti-frost functions, and alternate between different flow techniques to achieve unique performance.

To face the freezing issue while keeping the best efficiency, F2A’s next generation heat exchanger combines co-current and counter-flow principles in one single product. This innovative feature enables a high efficiency with counter-flow technology, and a proper functioning down to -20°C by switching to a co-current flow at low temperatures.

Co-Current functioning : Prevents freezing at low temperatures while recovering heat from return air.

This cold climate issue affects 2/3 of EU countries and all of the Northern and Eastern European countries along with North America and Russia. Existing heat recovery solutions are not able to deal with frost issue and negatively impact the efficiency of the overall building.

F2A’s breakthrough innovation will provide a real energy and cost saving solution.

For further information regarding F2A’s solutions : come see us at ISH Trade show in Hall 11.1 Booth 88.

EUROMÉDITERRANÉE : an urban regeneration project in Marseille city center

Launched by the French government and various local authorities (Ville de Marseille, PACA regional council etc.) in 1995. This huge 1,200-acre project is part of a global repositioning of the city’s image within the international landscape of dynamic cities.

One of its many architectural projects is the EUROMED CENTER, a 70,000 sq. metre complex of offices, shops, multi-screen cinema, 4-star hotel, park and car park. EUROMED CENTER will house the first office blocks with High Quality Environmental and BBC (low energy building) certification.

Our acoustics department carried out studies for the 846-space car park, the 210-room, 4-star “Golden Tulip” hotel and the 48,000 sq. metres of office space. We then proposed F2A solutions that met all the project’s different requirements.

Aeraulic requirements :

• For the car park the 24 ventilators required, which have an output of 7,200m3/h to 96,300m3/h, inevitably generate noise pollution. It was therefore recommended that an acoustics study be carried out to find solutions to reduce noise pollution. For this type of use, the splitters provided must also comply with smoke control requirements.

• The 4 office blocks are fitted with 7 air handling units (AHUs) with an output of 3,700m³/h to 14,000m³/h. The NF S31-080 standard sets out the acoustic requirements that must be met for this type of building – 30 to 62 dB(A) according to the type of office and the overall noise level required. Our acoustics experts also had to respect the NR35 noise rating of 40 dB(A) maximum.

• The hotel has 9 AHUs with outputs of up to 22,000m³/h, as well as a heat pump for its swimming pool and an extractor. The acoustic requirements set by the standard and acoustic instructions are NR25 limited to 30 dB(A). The fan coil units in the hotel bedrooms were dealt with specifically as certain objectives had to be met (installation of sound traps).

Selected solution :

We carried out pre-acceptance tests on every building and the acoustic design office in charge of the project carried out the final measurements which confirmed the efficiency of our solutions and the precision of our calculations.

The second highest tower in Marseille, the “Marseillaise” tower, designed by Jean Nouvel’s architecture agency, is also currently undergoing studies for the supply of splitters. The project is due to be delivered in mid 2018.

New Product Catalog

F2A invites you to look at its new catalog introducing its acoustic and air handling offer.

Summer information

Our offices and factories will be closed from August 7 th to 20 th 2023
☀ All the F2A team wishes you a nice summer 2023.