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How to ensure optimal performance of your HVAC system Optimize your system and devices to meet the increasingly stringent requirements for hygiene standards and efficiency.

Tested and documented sealing solutions and hygienic certified materials

Want to ensure optimal performance and durability of your HVAC system?

... then it is paramount to choose the right solutions and materials.

Read our 7 essential recommendations for selecting solutions for your HVAC system.

Insulation Cable seals

Sealing strips

Hygienic materials VDI 6022 & ISO 846 certified

Sealing strips Gaskets Insulation

√ Secure a healthy indoor

environment using hygienic certified materials

Avoid fungus, bacteria and odors in your HVAC system - Your choice of material is paramount Meet the increasing demand for maintaining a healthy indoor environment by using hygienic certified materials.

When prioritizing hygienic certified materials, you can avoid the growth of bacteria and fungus in your HVAC system and the spreading of hazardous substances into the air.

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“In line with the increasing awareness of having a healthy indoor environment, we see a growing demand for hygienic certified materials and solutions in HVAC systems.”

- Jan Møller Thuesen,

Quality Manager at DAFA and certified in VDI 6022

√ Secure a healthy indoor environment using hygienic certified materials

We make it easy to select qualified hygienic materials As one of just a few Scandinavian companies within the HVAC industry that has staff trained in the strict VDI 6022 requirements, DAFA can consult and assist you when exploring your options.

Choose between our broad range of hygienic products, covering different brush seals, sealing strips, gaskets, and profiles. Importantly, we will help you determine which materials and solutions fit your situation and demands.

For sealing, protecting, and dampening tasks, we offer many types of materials that are hygienic certified, including an assortment of closed-cell foams. We can provide you with materials that are easy to clean, as the surfaces are sealed and able to withstand approved cleaning and disinfection agents and methods.

√ We have staff licensed in VDI 6022 requirements

by TÜV Nord

Explore our range of hygienic certified products here

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“As we are very considerate about sustaining a healthy indoor environment, we value DAFA’s knowledge within the use of hygienic certified materials and VDI 6022 and ISO 846 standards.

DAFA has been a trusted partner for Systemair for many years, and we benefit from their broad range of sealing solutions, especially within brush seals.”

- Viktor Krafft, Technical Purchaser Systemair AB, Sweden

√ Ensure airtightness

with the right sealing solution

√ Ensure airtightness with the right sealing solution

Avoid air leaks in your HVAC system - Prevent energy loss using solid sealing solutions Whether your solution constitutes one component or covers the entire sealing of an HVAC system, you can prevent energy loss using long-lasting and high-performance sealing solutions.

Don’t compromise on the choice of materials and properties when selecting your sealing solutions

√ Ensure airtightness with the right sealing solution

The right gaskets and sealing strips will guarantee an airtight seal Choose gaskets and sealing strips for sealing of cabinets, sealing between different parts of the internal construction, or as gap fillers.

Because HVAC systems need different sealing solutions for each component, make sure to select materials that fit the requirements of the unique application.

Seal rotating parts and uneven surfaces with brush seals and profiles Choose brush seals and profiles for sealing uneven surfaces or rotating parts in your HVAC system, as they ensure a low-friction seal. Because these serve in an environment that enables bacterial and fungal growth, we recommend hygienic certified brush seals and profiles suitable for withstanding outside impacts.

Standard or customized – the choice is yours You benefit from our quality sealing solutions.

Explore our universal solutions that fit the most common dimensions and sealing needs, as well as our customized solutions that fit the requirements of unique applications.

When customizing your sealing solution, choose the type of material, dimensions, adhesives, and treatment to withstand outside impacts.

Gaskets DAFA offers a broad range of standard and customized gaskets in any shape or size from a wide selection of polymer materials, with or without adhesive. Our innovation department helps you with design and construction - for the perfect fit.

Our experts will advise you on everything from choice of materials, such as hygienic certified alternatives, to testing and validation.

DAFA hygienic brush seal

Profiles DAFA’s sealing profile seals your system and facilitates easy mounting – both when establishing the seal and during maintenance.

Brush seals Our wide range of brush seals is ideal for sealing rotating parts and uneven surfaces. Choose flexible brush seals to prevent particles from entering critical parts while ensuring low friction and easy assembly. Depending on the seal, width, and installation gap, we also offer customized solutions in terms of profiles and brush lengths – including self-adhesive backing.

Also, to guarantee no bacterial or fungal growth according to ISO 846, you can count on DAFA’s hygienic brush seal.

Sealing strips DAFA strips are used in many different applications. For example, as sealing of doors, between different parts of the internal construction, or as gap fillers. Our wide range of materials and adhesives can be customized to meet your specific demands.

√ Avoid condensation by using proper thermal insulation

√ Avoid condensation by using proper thermal insulation Avoid harmful condensation in your HVAC system - Proper thermal insulation is the best protection against condensation Condensation caused by leaks of cold or heat is a threat to the efficiency and long-term performance of your system.

High-quality thermal insulation solutions with low water absorption properties protect against condensation, helping you achieve significant reductions in operating and maintenance costs.

√ Use thermal insulation solutions with low water absorption properties to protect against condensation

√ Avoid condensation by using proper thermal insulation

Minimize safety concerns, including fire risk and inadequate hygiene Our solutions made of closed-cell materials are characterized by low water absorption and excellent thermal insulation properties.

This reduces the risk of condensation-related interference with your system’s performance and energy efficiency.

We can provide you with solutions that meet the requirements of hygiene, such as our DAFA Soft material that is certified according to ISO 846. You can also count on our materials and solutions that adhere to the requirements of safety, including fire prevention.

DAFA Soft

- certified according to ISO 846

√ Reduce vibrations

and noise with sound

insulation and dampening

√ Reduce noise and vibrations with sound insulation and dampening Reduce vibrations and noise - Protect your system and its surroundings HVAC systems involve many moving and rotating components that can create vibrations and noise. To avoid performance issues or damage and prevent unwanted noise, effective dampening is crucial.

x Avoid damage and prevent noise caused by vibrations Insufficient vibration dampening can lead to unwanted noise and performance issues, making good vibration dampening crucial. Choose dense, long-lasting materials such as rubber and PUR foam, as these have excellent vibration insulation properties.

Reduce disturbances with effective sound and vibration insulation & dampening

Minimize unwanted noise using sound insulation solutions As authorities and organizations become increasingly aware of noise, further regulations are implemented. Keep one step ahead of these expectations, and choose solutions with sound-dampening properties suitable for the noise of HVAC systems.

√ Reduce noise and vibrations with sound insulation and dampening

Say goodbye to annoying vibration and noise...

We make it easy to select solutions that meet the strict noise regulations. As disturbing noise and vibrations can significantly impact the indoor environment, we have developed DAFA Sound, a complete material system that effectively deals with both concerns.

Our solutions in dense PUR and rubber materials even out vibrations, so they will not turn into noise or interfere with the performance of the system. They also efficiently dampen noise, so they will not affect the surroundings of your system.

Learn more about DAFA Sound here

Sound absorption

Sound insulation

Structural sound damping

By reducing the reflection of airborne noise, surroundings become more comfortable due to lower noise levels.

Products with high aural comfort are sought after in the industry.

Growing demands from authorities and organizations regarding noise levels are often the driving force for sound insulation of products or manufacturing systems.

Structural sound damping is about avoiding the propagation of plate vibrations. It is particularly applicable to structures, enclosures, and cabinets.

Solutions are adapted and designed based on the DAFA Sound range for the product and the materials they are to match. This achieves results that make our customers’ finished products even more competitive.

DAFA Sound contains products which, together with DAFA’s other skills, ensure sound effective solutions for insulating the noise source or shielding from the outside world. DAFA Sound thus contributes to ensuring that noise and vibrations are less disturbing. o users.

The DAFA Sound range includes special products designed to absorb and optimize acoustics. It requires solutions designed individually with regard to raw materials, composite materials, surfaces, colors, and shapes.

√ Prevent leaks by using

universal cable seals and pipe collars

√ Prevent leaks by using universal cable seals and pipe collars Prevent leaks around cables and pipes - Be aware of tight sealing in complicated sections It can be quite challenging to find solutions that ensure an airtight seal around cables and pipes. Insufficient sealing can lead to air leaks, jeopardizing the performance and energy efficiency of your system.

Cable seals – makes complex seals easy If you use universal and flexible cable seals, it will be easy and simple to create an airtight seal around cables. When using cable seals, it is possible to mount a complete cable harness with plugs attached. This saves time in production, or if service or repairs are required, as there is no need for reassembling plugs.

Pipe collars – fast and efficient sealing solution Effectively prevent leaks around the pipes by using pipe collars. Using universal pipe collars will also save you time and inconvenience during installation, as they do not require any special tools. Another advantage, if you select a self-adhesive version, is that no glue is needed.

We can help you seal complicated areas in your HVAC system Our solutions made of well-thought-out materials ensure the best flexible and durable seal around pipes and cables.

Our solutions come with adhesives and fit all common dimensions, making them easy and quick to install.

√ Prioritize test and

documentation for quality and safety

Avoid safety risks and quality concerns - Test your products Prioritize products and solutions for your HVAC system that have the right certifications and are tested and documented thoroughly.

By doing so, you can eliminate numerous risks ranging from lack of quality to inadequate safety. Products should be thoroughly tested for various safety concerns, such as hazardous chemicals and fire risk.

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Other safety concerns are related to hygiene, as the wrong choice of materials or inadequate quality can lead to air contamination. Quality control related to durability and tolerances is crucial as well to ensure the optimal lifetime and performance of your HVAC system.

”We always recommend our customers to thoroughly test and document their products to eliminate any risks or quality concerns - and to improve the performance of their systems.”

- Ksenija Ruby,

Testing and documentation are paramount!

Quality Project Coordinator at DAFA

√ Prioritize test and documentation for quality and safety

We make it easy for you As a DAFA customer, you can count on solutions which are thoroughly documented to meet the relevant standards and your specific requirements.

Our advanced test center allows us to simulate the most commonly used and recognized national and international standards.

We can perform aging tests, subjecting products to harsh climate impacts from heat, cold, UV light, and moisture, which are some of the most common impacts that HVAC systems are exposed to.

We can test in terms of: • Indoor climate and energy • Noise and dampening • Fire safety • Chemistry • Production processes and assembly

You can always count on DAFA’s extensive knowledge of the VDI 6022 requirements to ensure a high hygiene and health safety standard.

Test your products in our climate chamber - learn more

√ Cooperate with the

right supplier to save time and costs

Choose the right supplier to ensure success When selecting a skillful and reliable supplier, it is important to examine their industrial knowledge, material expertise, production setup, time-to-market, prototypes, and testing. This will eliminate risks such as quality concerns, lack of documentation, delivery delays, and inadequate safety.

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As the HVAC industry is as vibrant as ever, it is also crucial to find a supplier that is able to meet the increasing requirements in terms of efficiency, fire safety, hygiene, and noise absorption.

“DAFA has been a long-time business partner for us, and with their broad range of quality solutions and vast knowledge within hygienic certified materials, they secure an airtight seal and proper protection against condensation in our systems.”

- Ginta Pociūtė-Palubinskienė, Purchasing Manager Salda UAB, Lithuania

√ Cooperate with the right supplier to save time and costs 30 years of experience in HVAC projects worldwide We know what matters to you when finding the correct sealing, dampening, and protecting solution for your HVAC system. When you collaborate with DAFA, you gain a strong business partner with over 80 years of experience in sealing solutions.

We deliver customized as well as off-the-shelf solutions for all applications, and we design delivery plans to fit your production processes. In short, as your total solution provider, we help you procure in the leanest possible manner.

Unique benefits when choosing DAFA: VDI 6022 and ISO 846 certified products and materials

In-house innovation departments

Broad material knowledge

More than 30 years of experience within the HVAC industry

Advanced, in-house test center, including climate chamber

Global Supply Chain with 9 subsidiaries and 4 production facilities

Ultra-modern production facilities using the latest technology

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