Make-Up Air Systems for Commercial and Industrial Facilities
Air Solutions provides energy-efficient make-up air units from RuppAir. Whether you need heated or non-heated make-up air, we have a unit to supply the fresh air needed in your facility or process area.
Make-up air units replace exhausted air with fresh outside air to maintain proper building pressure, ventilation balance, and indoor air quality. Air Solutions represents RuppAir make-up air systems designed for manufacturing plants, warehouses, food processing facilities, and commercial buildings.
These systems are engineered to deliver controlled outside air while supporting ventilation efficiency and stable building pressurization.
Performance Range
- Airflow capacities from 800 to 60,000+ CFM
- Direct-fired, indirect-fired, and tempered-only configurations
- Natural gas, electric, steam, and hot water heating options
- Evaporative cooling, DX refrigeration, and chilled water coil options
- Axial and centrifugal fan designs
- Rooftop or indoor installation layouts
The Air Solutions team also has experience in developing natural draft or gravity ventilation systems for obtaining clean air flow. Contact us today to discuss your make-up air needs.
Request a Quote- SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS
- RuppAir
When selecting make-up air systems, consider the following factors:
- Required airflow volume (CFM) and pressure for the application
- Heating or cooling needs and available energy sources (gas, steam, water, etc.)
- Type of air delivery (direct-fired, indirect-fired, steam coil, or spray cooler)
- Environmental and process conditions (presence of contaminants, temperature range)
- Desired level of air temperature control and stratification prevention
- Compatibility with existing ventilation or HVAC systems
- Construction materials and coatings for corrosion resistance and durability
- Maintenance accessibility and lifecycle costs
RuppAir Direct-Fired Make-Up Air Units
- Efficient systems that combine a blower, burner, and control panel into one package
- Designed to deliver high volumes of tempered outside air directly to the building
- Offer up to 100% outside air for ventilation and pressurization
- Ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and food service environments
- Available in vertical or horizontal configurations to suit various installation needs
- Can include options like variable air volume (VAV) and building pressure controls
- Available with either axial or centrifugal fans to meet airflow and pressure demands
RuppAir Indirect-Fired Make-Up Air Units
- Use a heat exchanger to separate combustion gases from the airstream
- Provide clean, heated air without introducing combustion byproducts into the space
- Designed for spaces where air cleanliness is critical, such as food processing or clean rooms
- Offer efficiencies up to 80% with multiple burner and airflow configurations
- Flexible fuel options including natural gas and propane
- Available in horizontal or vertical orientations with multiple airflow configurations
- Integrated controls and advanced diagnostics for operational reliability
RuppAir Tempered Only Make-Up Air Units
- Provide non-heated make-up air using filtered outside air
- Ideal for applications that need ventilation and air replacement without added heat
- Can include evaporative cooling or chilled water coil options for cooling
- Compact and flexible design for rooftop or indoor installation
- Equipped with high-performance fans and filtration options
- Designed to meet air quality codes and pressurization needs without heating components
How Do Make-Up Air Units Improve Building Performance?
Facilities that exhaust large volumes of air through dust collection, kitchen exhaust, or process ventilation require replacement air to maintain pressure balance.
Make-up air systems help:
- Restore proper building pressure
- Deliver required outside air for ventilation compliance
- Improve indoor temperature stability
- Support consistent exhaust performance
- Reduce uncontrolled air infiltration
Proper sizing and configuration are essential to maintaining airflow balance without disrupting process systems.
What Should Be Considered When Selecting a Make-Up Air System?
Key selection factors include:
- Required airflow volume and static pressure
- Heating and cooling capacity needs
- Available energy sources
- Type of heating design, direct-fired, indirect-fired, or tempered-only
- Outdoor climate and facility conditions
- Integration with existing HVAC and exhaust systems
- Maintenance access and long-term serviceability
Air Solutions evaluates these variables to align equipment selection with building performance goals.
RuppAir Make-Up Air Systems
Air Solutions represents RuppAir systems engineered for industrial durability and configuration flexibility.
Available Configurations
- Direct-fired units for high-volume ventilation and pressurization
- Indirect-fired units with heat exchangers for cleaner heated air
- Tempered-only units for filtered outside air without added heat
- Horizontal or vertical airflow layouts
- Optional cooling coils and advanced control packages
RuppAir systems are designed to meet demanding airflow and ventilation requirements across commercial and industrial environments.
Why Choose Air Solutions for Make-Up Air Systems?
Selecting a make-up air unit requires more than choosing a CFM rating. Air Solutions works directly with facility managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure proper airflow balance and system compatibility.
What sets Air Solutions apart:
- Application-focused airflow evaluation
- Alignment with exhaust and dust collection systems
- Experience across manufacturing and commercial facilities
- Coordination with qualified installation contractors
- Support for system configuration and long-term reliability
We focus on matching equipment to real-world operating conditions rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Frequently Asked Questions About Make-Up Air Units
What is the difference between direct-fired and indirect-fired make-up air?
Direct-fired units heat air within the airstream, while indirect-fired systems use a heat exchanger to separate combustion gases.
How is the required CFM calculated?
Required airflow is typically based on total exhaust volume and building pressurization requirements.
Can make-up air systems include cooling?
Yes, options such as evaporative cooling, DX refrigeration, and chilled water coils are available.
Are make-up air units only for industrial facilities?
No, they are used in warehouses, commercial buildings, food processing facilities, and other ventilation-dependent environments.
Request Make-Up Air System Guidance
Properly designed make-up air systems help maintain ventilation balance and stable indoor conditions. Air Solutions can evaluate your airflow requirements and recommend the right configuration.
