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NEW 6” Combination Miami-Dade Louver – EXA-645-MD

ALl-Lite is excited to announce the addition of our EXA-645-MD Miami-Dade approved louver. This louver is designed and tested to withstsnd the severe weather effects of hurrianes. Features drainable blades to protect against water penetration and an integral airfoil blade control damper to allow positive shut-off of air intake and exhaust opening. When damper is closed, this model also protects against wind-driven rain as per AMCA 550.

AMCA Certified for Water Penetration and Air Performance
AMCA 550 Listed

EXA-645-MD

10/03/23

New Structural Supports for Multi-Section Louvers

All-Lite’s horizontal, stationary louvers now have the option to include aluminum structural support members to be shipped and installed eith multi-section louvers. These supports are able to withstand a 30 psf design load. They fit a variety of building conditions and wall thicknesses and provide support for non-storm rated applications


03/31/23

EVS-422 Sand Louver is Now Amca Certified

Our EVS-422 extruded aluminum sand louver is suited for high wind areas or applications sensitive to wind-driven sand. AMCA Certified for Air Performance/Wind-Driven Sand.

EVS-422


12/31/22

All-Lite’s ECV-545 Severe-Duty Louver – Now with Left-Facing Blade Option

Balance Airflow with Left-Facing Louver Blade Option! In a large louver wall, alternating the left and right-facing bladed louvers can improve air circulation by balancing the airflow in the building. The ECV-545 is AMCA Certified and Listed and features Free Area Velocity at 1250 fpm.
ECV-545


12/31/22

ECV-645-PH Minimizes Water Penetration/ Maximizes Resistance to Wind-Driven Rain

Our new ECV-645-PH 6” deep, vertical blade extruded aluminum penthouse is designed for intake and exhaust applications and features wind-driven rain-resistant louvers optimized to minimize water penetration. The ECV-645 louver design on which this penthouse is based has been tested successfully for high-velocity wind-driven rain as per AMCA 550.
ECV-645-PH


11/15/22

Add Distinctive Style and Save Energy with NEW All-Lite Canopy

The ACP-802 exrruded aluminum canopy is designed to provde an aesthetic style to a building’s exterior while keeping the building cool. Theis canopy saves energy by reducing glare and thermal load. The ACP-802 will also minimize rain and snow on surfaces directly underneath the canopy.

ACP-802


11/15/22

All-Lite’s J-Blade Equipment Screen Redesign Reduces Lead Times

ALl-Lite’s HJ-445 and HJ-645 extruded aluminum sight screens provide and effective and attractive screen around equipment for both interior and exterior applications.

Our improved design reduces lead times with a standard installation method which required no production drawings. Available with either mitered or boxed corners.

HJ-445

HJ-645


10/31/22

Stucco Flange Redesign Reduces Assembly Time and Offers More Installation Flexibility

All-Lite’s stucco flange is used to secure louvers in a stucco wall opening prior to applying a stucco finish. Our new design eliminates welding and reduces assembly and lead times. The 2” standard width offers more installation flexibility.

Stucco Flange


10/24/22

James Livingston added as new Central Regional Manager to All-Lite Team

James has over 30 years experience in the Louver and Damper business. With his extensive knowledge inproduct selection and application, and his culture of service, James is a great addition to All-Lite.


10/11/22

Pat Cockrum Receives 2022 AMCA International Distingusiged Service Award

Our President, Pat Cockrum, was recognized for his career, dedication and advancement of the Air System industry and the Association. Congratulations on this well-deserved award.


09/29/22

The EFJ-645-PH Penthoused Added to All-Lite’s Products

Introducing our new 6” J-Blade Penthouse, EFJ-645-PH. Designed for intake and exhaust applications, this penthouse includes straight J-blades for increased ventilation and lower pressure drop. One of the most cost-effective penthouses in outr line-up.

EFJ-645-PH


09/01/22

Our Penthouse Line Expands with our New ECD-635-PH

The ECD-635-PH extruded aluminum penthouse is designed for intake and exhaust applications and includes wind-driven rain resistant louvers to minimize water penetration. It can serve as a gravity ventilator, fan discharge cap, fresh air intake cap, sight shield, or pressure relief ventilator.

ECD-635-PH


05/20/22

New Louver Mullion Seam Cover

Reduce labor and achieve a more easthetic look with our new louver mullion seam cover. This option not only gives the louvers a more enhanced appearance but the cover helps maintain appropriate louver spacing and reduces labor when caulking and sealing in multiple sections.


03/29/22

New EDV-545 Dual-Module Louver Provides best-In-Class Severe-Duty

Our EDV-545 5” severe-duty louver is engineered and tested to withstand extreme loads, debris impact, and cyclic fatigue associated with the severe weather effects of hurricanes, while maintaining maximum water infiltration resistance at a minimal louver profile depth.

EDV-545


01/31/22

New EDV-545 Dual-Module Louver Provides best-In-Class Severe-Duty Performance with Aesthetic Appearance

Our EDV-545 5” severe-duty louver is engineered and tested to withstand extreme loads, debris impact, and cyclic fatigue associated with the severe weather effects of hurricanes, while maintaining maximum water infiltration resistance at a minimal louver profile depth. For installation, the EDV-545 offers a standard continuous angle option. The EDV-545 is AMCA 540 and 550 listed, making it ideally suited for use in hurricane-prone and wind-borne debris regions as per the International Building Code.

Industry leading water penetration performance at 1250 fpm


12/15/21

All-Lite Miami-Dade Louvers All 2020 Florida Building Code Approved

All-Lite’s full range of Miami-Dade louvers are all approved for the 2020 Florida Building Code. These louvers have been engineered and tested to withstand the extreme loads, debris impact and cyclic fatigue associated with the severe weather effects of hurricanes. AMCA Certified and Listed. For ease of installation, our ECV-645-MD vertical blade louver features an optional factory installed sleeve which eliminates the need for direct anchorage to the substrate.

Miami-Dade Louvers


12/01/21

Newly Redesigned ECV-545 Features Improved Severe-Duty Louver Performance

Our NEWLY redesigned ECV-545 severe duty louver features higher free area, wind-driven rain and water penetration performance. AMCA Certified for Water Penetration, Air Performance and Wind-Driven Rain. AMCA Listed for Impact Resistance (540) and High Velocity Rain Resistance (550). Available with a standard continuous angle option for ease in installation.

ECV-545


06/07/21

All-Lite Features Catalog Submittal Redesign

We have given our submittal sheets a refresh! Our new sheets are easier to read and navigate and offer more information and graphics and a supplemental options page. We are starting with our drainable louvers and will replace all of our louver sheets this year.

 

Sample Catalog Sheet


05/24/21

Improved Installation: No Need for I-Mullions on 2” Louvers

We have streamlined installation for our 2” louvers by eliminating the need for I-mullions when installing multi-wide louver spans. Please contact the factory for specific wind-loading requirements for our 2” louvers.

Stationary Louver Installation

 


04/29/21

Improved Installation: No Need for I-Mullions on 4” Operable and Combination Louvers

We have streamlined installation for our 4” operable and combination louvers by eliminating the need for I-mullions when installing multi-wide louver spans.

Operable Louver Installation

 


02/22/21

Improved Installation: No Need for I-Mullions for 5”, 6” or 7” Louvers

We have streamlined the installation for our 5”, 6” and 7” louvers by eliminating the need for I-mullions when installing multi-wide louver spans. This does not affect Miami-Dade louvers

Stationary Louver Installation

 


01/07/21

NEW EFD-445-PH Penthouse Features Drainable Blades for Water Penetration Resistance

All-Lite’s new EFD-445-PH expands our penthouse line with a model that will resist non-wind-driven rain. It is ideally suited for use in intake or exhaust applications and serves as a gravity ventilator, fan discharge cap, fresh air intake cap, sight shield, or pressure relief ventilator.

EFD-445-PH

 


01/05/21

NEW EFD-445-PH Drainable Blade Penthouse

All-Lite's new EFD-445-PH expands our penthouse line with a model that will help resist non wind-driven rain. It is ideally suited for use in intake and exhaust applications and serves as a gravity ventilator, fan discharge cap, fresh air intake cap, sight shield pre pressure relief ventilator.

Free Area: 8.1 ft2
Free Area Velocity: 1026 fpm
Pressure Loss: 0.16 in. wg.

EFD-445-PH 


12/01/20

Brad Bauer Hired as All-Lite’s Eastern Regional Sales Manager

I am excited to announce that Brad Bauer is joining All-Lite as our Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Brad will be responsible for managing client relationships on our Eastern region, providing expertise to develop and grow our representative network. Brad has over 30 years of experience in the industry including working as a Sales Development Manager at Oldcastle Building Envelope, Architectural Sales Representative at YKK AP America Inc., specializing in aluminum glazing solutions and Branch Manager at Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions.


11/25/20

Newly Designed ECD-635 Now One of the Best Performing Wind-Driven Rain Louvers on the Market!

Our ECD-635 6" AMCA Certified horizontal blade louver offers best-in-class protection against wind-driven rain under the most severe conditions. Features Class A, 99.4% Effectiveness Ratio at 8 in/hr, 50 MPH AMCA 500-L test.

ECD-635


11/12/20

Mark Saunders Nominated to AMCA Board of Directors

Congratulations to Mark Saunders, VP of Sales and Marketing at All-Lite, for being appointed to the AMCA Board of Directors. AMCA sets the testing and certification standards for louvers across the globe and works to provide a level playing field. AMCA's Board of Directors sets the associations strategic agenda, ensure sthat its mission and objectives are effectively executed and provides essential leadership to AMCA and the HVAC industry as a whole.


08/20/20

NEW EFD-437-FL Features Best-in-Class Water Penetration Performance

The EFD-437-FL is tested to withstand wind-borne debris impacts, as well as extreme design loads.  It’s best-in-class water penetration performance makes it an ideal choice for non-wind driven rain applications.  The EFD-437-FL, is AMCA and UL listed for peace of mind when specifying.

• Performance @ Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 1250 fpm
• Florida Building Code Approved
• AMCA Certified for Water Penetration and Air Performance
• AMCA 540 Impact Resistant Listed


08/13/20

All-Lite announces launch of Best-in-Class ECV-345-MD, 3'' Miami-Dade Louver

Our new Miami-Dade louver is the only louver in its class on the market which offers maximum protection for both standard water penetration and wind-driven rain. AMCA Certified for Water Penetration, Air Performance and Wind-Driven Rain, AMCA 540 and 550 Listed and Florida Building Code approved.

ECV-345-MD


04/23/20

All-Lite's NEW ECV-345 Louver Features Best-in-Class Wind-Driven Rain and Water Penetration Performance

All-Lite’s new ECV-345 3" Vertical Blade Severe-Duty Louver is the only louver in its class on the market which offers maximum protection for both standard water penetration and wind-driven rain. AMCA 540 and AMCA 550 Listed and AMCA Certified for Water Penetration, Air Performance and Wind-Driven Rain.


03/31/20

NEW ECV-345 Severe Duty Louver is Best in Class!

The ECV-345 louver is engineered and tested to withstand extreme loads, debris impact, and cyclic fatigue associated with the severe weather effects of hurricanes. The design uses closely-spaced blades and a frame with built-in gutter and downspouts to achieve maximum water infiltration resistance for minimal louver depth. Features industry leading wind-driven rain and water penetration performance.

• AMCA 540/550 Listed
• AMCA Certified for Water Penetration, Air Performance and Wind-Driven Rain
• AMCA 500-L Wind-Driven Rain Test – Class A


03/30/20

All-Lite Announces NEW Louver Insect Screen

Our improved louver insect screen features a top-quality product and a clean appearance. Additionally, we are offering a fully removable and replaceable bird screen option when regular maintenance and cleaning is required. Default insect screen is now fiberglass but we still offer an option for aluminum if required.


02/17/20

NEW EFD-635 Drainable Blade Louver Outperforms the Competition!

The EFD-635 drainable blade louver is designed to prevent water penetration in non-wind-driven rain applications by collecting water in frame and blade gutters and channeling it into downspouts and away from airflow paths. The EFD-635 is available in a wide array of anodized and painted finishes including custom color matching.

High Free Area of 60.7%
1250 FPM @ Beginning Point of Water Penetration
AMCA Certified for Water Penetration and Air Performance

View EFD-635 Catalog Sheet


10/10/19

Exciting Upgrades to Our Popular LIST Louver Information and Selection Tool (LIST)

When All-Lite launched LIST 5 years ago, it was industry leading software that gave users the ability to select and size louvers given a multitude of selection criteria for any project requirement. Since its inception, it has attained widespread adoption among All-Lite representatives, as well as the engineering and architectural communities. Our new upgrade features:

More search parameters
Fully responsive, intuitive design
No need to register to use the tool, Register to save projects
Save product schedule to PDF or Excel, Easy option to import to SPECa pricing tool

View Tool


09/18/19

ECV-645-MD Features Streamlined Installation - Minimal Hardware Required

All-Lite's ECV-645 MD vertical blade 6" deep louver is engineered and tested to provide superior protection against the extreme loads, deris impact and cyclic fatigue associated with the severe weather effects of hurricanes. Our new, easy design offers a streamlined installation, with minimal hardware required. Our sleeved installation is even simpler havng no anchor requirements.


04/05/19

All-Lite Announces NEW Concealed Motor Louvers

All-Lite’s NEW concealed motor louvers are designed to be used in any situation where our standard operable and combination louvers would be used, but where access to the actuator and hardware needs to be controlled or restricted.  The actuator will be concealed in the sill of the louver, and can be accessed internally (by default), externally, or both.


02/12/19

All-Lite's ECD-545-MD Features Superior Performance and Streamlined Installation

Our ECD-545-MD severe duty louver is engineered and tested to withstand the extreme loads, debris impact and cyclic fatigue associated with the weather effects from hurricanes and tropical storms.

AMCA 540 (Enhanced) Listing
AMCA 550 listed (with CD-51 damper)
2017 Florida Building Code Pending
Texas Department of Insurance Listed


01/07/19

Mark Saunders accepts role as All-Lite's VP of Sales and Marketing

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Mark Saunders as our new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Mark brings 20+ years of sales and marketing leadership expertise with him including 8-1/2 years with All-Lite as our Western Regional Sales Manager, 8 years with Titus as Marketing Manager and Regional Sales Manager, and most recently as Director of Sales & Marketing for Ruskin. 


10/29/18

XAV-545 FEMA Grille Now Classified As A UL Windstorm Rated Assembly

The XAV-545 also model meets National Storm Shelter standards and is designed in accordance with FEMA 361 and FEMA 320 guidelines for storm shelters and safe rooms. It is also ICC-500-2014 compliant and AMCA Certified Water Penetration and Air Performance.


07/28/18

All-Lite Announces New PEV-445 Elevator Ventilation Penthouse

The PEV-445 extruded aluminum penthouse is designed for elevator shaft and gravity ventilator applications. The PEV-445 includes an SD-151, Class 1 smoke damper that fails open for smoke evacuation.


07/11/18

All-Lite Announces New EFJ-937-MD Miami-Dade Louver

Our new EFJ-937-MD dual-module louver is engineered and tested to withstand the extreme loads, debris impact, and cyclic fatigue associated with the severe weather effects of hurricanes. It is approved for use in Miami-Dade and Brower counties, and is listed under the 2017 version of the Florida Building code. It is an ideal choice for those geographic areas, or anywhere along the Atlantic or Gulf coasts where protection against severe weather is required.

* It has a free area of 53.9%
* Miami-Dade Approved • Florida Building Code Listed
* AMCA 540 (impact Resistant) Listed • AMCA 550 (High Velocity Rain Resistant) Listed
* AMCA Certified for Water Penetration, Air Performance and Wind-Driven Rain


03/03/18

All-Lite Announces NEW Dual-Module Extreme Weather Louver

Our EFJ-937 dual-module louver features AMCA 550 performance while retaining the aesthetic appearance of horizontal J-blades. The interior features vertical chevron blades for superior resistance to wind-driven rain. Engineered and tested to withstand extreme loads, debris impact and cyclic fatigue associates with the severe weather effects of hurricanes.

• AMCA 540/550 Listed for High Velocity Rain Resistance and Impact Resistance
• AMCA Certified for Water Penetration, Air Performance and Wind-Driven Rain
• Free Area: 53.9%


03/02/18

XAV-545 FEMA Aluminum Grille now meets ICC-500-2014

Our XAV-545 5" deep, inverted V blade grille meets the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Storm Shelter (NSSA) standards for design and construction requirements for storm shelters that provide a safe refuge from storms that produce high winds, hurricanes and tornadoes. Designed in accordance with FEMA 361 and FEMA 320 guidelines.


03/01/17

All-Lite Launches Redesign of the EXD-437 with Improved Performance

Our 4" combination louver, the EXD-437, now features new, operable blades, stainless steel jamb seals and standard low leakage seals. It is also now AMCA Certified for Water Penetration and Air Performance.
This combination louver features stationary, drainable blades to protect against water penetration and an integral control damper to allow positive shutoff protection of air intake and exhaust openings.


09/22/16

Colin O'Connell Accepts Role as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at All-Lite

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Colin O’Connell to the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing. In this role Colin will be responsible for leadership and strategic planning necessary to grow the business, improve margins for all, and drive positive change in support of our goal to become one of the easiest companies to do business with.
 

Colin brings over 21 years of experience in the HVAC industry and comes to All-Lite from Johnson Controls where he led the Trion IAQ brands as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

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He and his team rebuilt the Trion IAQ brands in the Commercial, Industrial and Residential Wholesale markets following their acquisition from Fedders by Air System Components in 2008. His experience in our markets & channels, in working with commercial rep organizations and leading a sales & marketing team will be key in driving continued growth for All-Lite.

 

Prior to joining Trion Colin worked with Marley Engineered Products (Q-Mark and Berko electric heating brands) as their Director of Sales for the Industrial Sales Channel where he was instrumental in managing and growing the sales and distribution channels, consisting of regional and national distributors, national account/manufacturer reps and OEM’s, government and commercial/residential accounts. He started his career in the HVAC industry with Siemens Building Technologies and held roles there teaching programming and operation of their building automation systems and as a Sr. Product Manager developing new products and marketing programs. Before Siemens, Colin served in the United States Navy for nine years operating the Nuclear Power plant onboard Submarines.


06/23/16

New 2" Vertical Wind-Driven Rain Louver, the ECV-245

Our ECV-245 offers exceptional protection against wind-driven rain under the most severe conditions. The ECV-245 incorporates vertical blades and is available in a wide array of anodized and painted finishes including custom color matching. It is AMCA Certified for Water Penetration, Air Performance and Wind-Drivn Rain.


06/02/16

ECD-545-MD with CD55 Option

We have replaced our ECD-545-MD CD55 product model from our product line and added the CD-55 option to our ECD-545-MD model.

See NEW installation instructions for the CD55 option.


04/18/16

4" Vertical Blade ECV-445 Louver has Improved Performance and Costs Up To 50% Less

Our ECV-445 extruded aluminum louver offers exceptional protection against wind-driven rain under the most severe conditions and is ideally suited for high wind areas that are sensitive to wind-driven rain penetration. Updated performance includes:

Free Area at 42.9%
Class A at 50 mph AMCA 500-L
AMCA Certified for Water Penetration

The ECV-445 incorporates 45 degree vertical blades and is up to 50% less than our previous model. It is also AMCA Certified for Air Performance and Wind-Driven Rain as well as Water Penetration.


04/02/16

NEW XAV-545 Aluminum FEMA Grille Louver

All-Lite announces its new 5-1/2” inverted-V blade, aluminum grille louver. The XAV-545 is designed to FEMA 320 or FEMA 361 guidelines for storm shelters and safe rooms, it can withstand design loads ± 300PSF produced by extreme wind phenomena such as tornadoes and hurricanes. AMCA certified for Water Penetration and Air Performance.

Our XAV-545 rated grilles can withstand design loads of 300 PSF produced by extreme weather phenomena. They have been tested with impacts of 15 lb 2 x 4s traveling at 100MPH as per ICC 500. The inverted V blades mean high free area, excellent resistance to water penetration and very low airflow resistance while providing maximum protection against high winds and wind borne debris.

Watch Video


12/05/15

LIST louver information and selection tool

List, our louver information and selection tool, is a state-of-the-art computer based program that allows engineers and architects to select the right louver based on application and performance criteria.

"This software is extremely intuitive and easy to use. Within minutes I had several selections for a range of stationary and acoustical louvers that met all of my velocity and sizing constraints. . . "

Amanda Phillips, EIT, LEED AP
Mechanical Engineer

Watch LIST Video


12/04/15

Pat Cockrum announced as Chairman of the Board on the AMCA Executive Committee

AMCA has announced the members who will serve on the AMCA Executive Committee for 2015-2016. Our President Pat Cockrum, will serve as Chairman of the Board on the committee. He has been on the committee for several years and has held previous posts of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and President.