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Smoke and heat exhaust ventilation system in the modern, light-flooded entrance area of an office building with glass façade and staircase
Smoke and heat exhaust ventilation system in the modern, light-flooded entrance area of an office building with glass façade and staircase
systematic safety

SHEV & Ventilation Systems

We offer you a wide range of perfectly coordinated system components, from powerful drive technology and modern control solutions to a comprehensive range of accessories.

fresh air and safety in harmony

System solutions for a comfortable climate and safe smoke extraction

Rapid smoke extraction in the event of fire is crucial for your safety—it protects lives and buildings. With the reliable smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems (SHEV) from Gretsch-Unitas, you ensure that smoke gases and heat are effectively directed outside. At the same time, we offer you well-designed ventilation systems that provide a healthy indoor climate even in energy-efficient and tightly constructed buildings. Discover our customized solutions for safe fire protection measures and comfortable room ventilation—tailored to your individual requirements.

drive technology

Electric Drive and Opening Systems

With the innovative drive solutions from Gretsch-Unitas, you can open your windows made of wood, PVC, or metal easily and conveniently—even if they are not within direct reach. Our range of chain, spindle, and rack drives enables individual solutions for comfortable and daily room ventilation—suitable for almost every window application.

chain drive ELTRAL K35+

Chain Drives

Chain drives impress with their compact design and versatile installation options. Thanks to the synchronization of multiple drives, even larger windows can be automated. They can also be combined with locking drives.
locking drive ELTRAL VAN+

Locking Drives

Locking drives ensure reliable locking and unlocking even for large windows and improve both tightness and burglary protection through additional locking points.
spindle drive PLS

Spindle Drives

Spindle drives are ideal for opening and closing large, heavy roof windows and façades. Their high protection rating ensures weather resistance, and the intelligent technology enables synchronized control of up to eight drives.
retractable arm drive FTA600

Lever Drives

The lever drive FTA600 R enables the operation of swing doors as SHEV air inlets. The FTA600 DF and FTA600 GS models are used in automated pivot windows in façades for smoke extraction and natural ventilation.
SHEV hardware system RWA 1000

SHEV Fitting Systems

SHEV fitting systems with combined drive and locking units are particularly suitable where there is limited space on the frame. They automatically open and close vertically installed tilt, top-hung, and pivot windows, achieving large opening widths with small strokes.
Accessories for SHEV & ventilation systems

Accessories

With our wide range of accessories, we expand our product portfolio in the field of electric drive and opening systems and offer customized solutions for every application.
control technology

Electric Controls

SHEV control panels ensure the safe and coordinated control of all connected components, including automatic and manual detectors as well as electromechanical drives, and also control ventilation. In the event of fire, they quickly open the smoke vents to extract hazardous combustion gases, making them a key element in preventive fire protection. GU offers you a versatile range of SHEV control panels—from compact units to expandable modular panels—as well as extensive accessories for flexible planning. In addition, we provide ventilation control panels for controlling 24 V DC drives for daily ventilation.

compact control unit RZ50

Compact Control Panels

Compact control panels with robust steel housings offer extensive adjustment and application functions and impress with easy, service-friendly installation as well as quick commissioning and maintenance—for reliable safety and comfort.
modular control unit EMB8000

Modular Control Panels

Modular control panels are designed in a modular way and use internal BUS technology to network all modules. Extensive adjustment and application functions ensure precise adaptation to various requirements.
ventilation control unit LZ1

Ventilation Control Panels

Ventilation control panels enable the control of 24 V DC drives for daily ventilation operation. With the formation of up to six groups and a central push-button function, they offer efficient control.
electric or manual operation

VENTUS Toplight Opening Systems

Toplight opening systems offer solutions for both electric and manual operation. The electrically operated toplight opening system, consisting of the VENTUS toplight opener and the ELTRAL electric drive, enables cost-effective electromechanical control of multiple sash units. Thanks to the flat design of the opening scissors, the system is particularly suitable for smoke extraction and daily ventilation of inward-opening, vertically installed, rectangular tilt windows made of wood, PVC, or metal where space is limited. Manually operated toplight opening systems with flat-form toplight opening scissors provide flexible opening options for vertically installed tilt windows in various window shapes. The extensive range of operating options includes hand levers, vertical or angle gearboxes with crank rods, as well as different transmissions, including mullion-transom transmission and flexible transmission.

electric drive ELTRAL S 230

Electric Operation

The electrically operated toplight opening system ensures convenient daily ventilation and, thanks to the ELTRAL S 24 electric drive, can also be safely used for smoke extraction.
VENTUS F200 top light opener scissor

Manual Operation

The manual toplight opening system provides intensive room ventilation with opening widths of up to 200 mm and impresses with compact assemblies for quick installation.
so that smoke and heat can escape

Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems

The development of smoke during fires poses the greatest danger to people and buildings. That is why rapid and safe smoke extraction is of particular importance. Smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems play a central role as an essential part of preventive fire protection: In the event of fire, they direct combustion gases, hazardous oxides, and thermal energy specifically outside. This keeps escape and rescue routes low in smoke, enabling both active and passive rescue. At the same time, the thermal load on the building structure from hot combustion gases is reduced, preventing damage to the building.

Smoke control by thermal lift in a bright, modern reception area
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