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Extraction & Ventilation: Domestic, Commercial & Industrial

Bathroom extraction fans with outside louvres, inline duct fans, commercial kitchen extraction, industrial ventilation, fume extraction, roof fans and make-up air systems across Zimbabwe.

DOMESTIC VENTILATION
Commercial kitchen extraction canopy installed by Primal Air Rooftop ductwork and extraction system at dusk Primal Air technicians working on a commercial rooftop

Bathroom Extraction Fans

Steam extraction for bathrooms & en-suites. With 100mm insulated duct to outside louvres and back-draught dampers. Humidity-sensor auto-activation option.

  • Brands: Manrose, Xpelair, Systemair
  • Low-noise options from 26dB
  • Run-on timer included
  • 100mm & 125mm duct sizes

Outside Louvres & Back-Draught Dampers

Powder-coated aluminium louvres prevent outside air infiltration when fan is off. Fascia or soffit mount.

  • 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 200mm
  • White or natural aluminium
  • Built-in back-draught damper
  • Bird guard / insect mesh

Kitchen Domestic Extraction

Under-cabinet and ceiling-mount domestic rangehood extraction. 150mm duct or recirculating carbon filter options.

  • Quiet, energy-efficient motors
  • Grease filter kits supplied
  • External duct or recirculating

Inline Duct Fans

Duct-mounted fans to boost extraction over long duct runs. 100mm to 400mm diameter. Speed controller compatible.

  • Low-noise mixed-flow design
  • Spigot-to-spigot connection
  • Domestic & commercial sizes

Whole-House Ventilation (HRV)

Balanced mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. Fresh air in, stale air out, without losing conditioned air temperature.

  • Reduces reliance on AC
  • Continuous fresh air supply
  • CO₂ demand control optional

Loft & Roof Space Ventilation

Tile vent fans and roof ridge ventilation to prevent condensation and overheating in roof voids.

  • Thermostat-controlled options
  • Solar-powered units available
  • Reduces AC load below
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL EXTRACTION

Commercial Inline Fans

Duct-mounted centrifugal fans for commercial kitchens, offices and restaurants. 200mm–630mm. EC motor options.

Industrial Extraction Systems

High-volume axial roof fans, centrifugal extract fans, explosion-proof fans for factories and warehouses. Engineering design included.

Fume Extraction

Lab fume cupboard exhaust, paint spray booth, chemical fume, welding fume and solvent vapour extraction. FRP fans for corrosive environments.

Medical & Clinical Ventilation

Negative-pressure isolation rooms, theatre supply/extract, pharmacy prep ventilation, morgue exhaust. Designed to healthcare standards.

Office & Car Park Ventilation

CO₂ demand-controlled ventilation for offices. Car park extraction with CO/NO₂ monitoring and fan control. Shopping centre ventilation.

Roof Extraction Fans & MUA

Roof-mounted axial exhausters for large buildings. Make-up air units to replace extracted air and prevent negative pressure.

Kitchen Canopies & Exhaust Hoods

Commercial Kitchen Canopies & Exhaust Hoods

Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods and canopy systems for restaurants, hotels, schools and institutions across Zimbabwe. Borrowdale · Mount Pleasant · CBD Harare · Msasa and all major cities.

Type I Grease Canopy

For grease-laden vapour from fryers, grills, woks and charbroilers. Grade 304 stainless steel.

  • Baffle grease filters (removable)
  • Grease channel & drain cup
  • Fire suppression connection port
  • SANS & BS compliant

Type II Steam Hood

For steam from combi ovens, dishwashers, steamers, bain maries and coffee machines.

  • Condensate drain channel
  • No grease filters required
  • Single or double skin options
  • Custom widths to 4.0m

Island Canopies

Ceiling-suspended for island kitchen suites. 4-sided capture. Perforated supply air plenum option.

  • Custom sizes & shapes
  • Open-plan & show kitchens
  • MUA integration available

Wall-Mount Canopies

Fixed against back wall, the most common configuration. Single or back-to-back layouts.

  • Standard widths 900mm–3000mm
  • Custom sizes available
  • Back plenum option

Make-Up Air (MUA) Systems

Replacement fresh air supply to prevent negative pressure. Direct injection or perimeter supply designs.

  • Tempered air for cold weather
  • Integrated with canopy
  • Reduces extraction fan load

Canopy Cleaning & Service

Regular baffle filter cleaning, grease duct de-greasing, fan maintenance and compliance certification.

  • Monthly or quarterly contracts
  • Fire risk reduction
  • Compliance documentation
WHERE WE INSTALL: HARARE & ZIMBABWE
BorrowdaleMount PleasantCBD HarareMsasaGreendaleAvondaleBelgraviaEastleaHighlandsHatfieldMarlboroughChisipite BulawayoMutareGweruMasvingoVictoria FallsKwekweChinhoyi

Ductwork Fabrication

In-House Ductwork Fabrication, Made in Zimbabwe

Primal Air operates an in-house sheet metal fabrication workshop in Harare. We design, cut, form and fit all types of ductwork to exact specification: faster, better quality and more cost-effective than outsourcing.

Our workshop fabricates to order for HVAC contractors, architects and end-users. SMACNA standards applied throughout. Shop drawings produced before fabrication. Delivery across Harare and Zimbabwe.

Rectangular Ductwork

  • Galvanised steel 0.5mm–1.2mm gauge
  • Low, medium & high pressure classes
  • Straight sections, bends, offsets, transitions
  • Sizes 100×100mm to 2000×1000mm
  • Fibreglass insulation wrap or lining

Spiral & Round Ductwork

  • 80mm to 1250mm diameter
  • Lockseam spiral wound steel
  • Lower pressure drop than rectangular
  • Pre-insulated versions available
  • Great for exposed ceiling aesthetics

Flexible Ductwork

  • 80mm to 315mm diameter
  • 25mm glass wool insulation
  • R0.6, R1.0 and R1.5 options
  • Quick-connect to spigots & diffusers
  • Domestic bathroom extraction duct

Acoustic Ductwork & Silencers

  • 25mm or 50mm acoustic lining
  • Reduces fan & airflow noise
  • For theatres, bedrooms, hotels
  • Rectangular & circular attenuators

Pre-Insulated Ductwork

  • Phenolic foam / PIR panel boards
  • Single-board duct construction
  • No additional insulation required
  • Rapid install in large spaces
  • Approved for commercial AHUs

Stainless 316L Grease Duct

  • For commercial kitchen exhaust
  • Welded joints, fully sealed
  • BS 15780 fire safety standard
  • Fire-rated enclosure options
  • Essential for Type I canopies

Duct Accessories

  • Fire dampers & smoke dampers
  • Volume control dampers (VCDs)
  • Motorised dampers
  • Access doors & inspection hatches
  • Flexible connections & VAV terminals

Diffusers & Grilles

  • Linear slot diffusers (white)
  • Square & round face diffusers
  • Swirl & jet nozzle diffusers
  • Return air grilles, all sizes
  • Light-troffer diffusers

Air Filtration

Air Filtration & Indoor Air Quality

G4 panel filters through to HEPA H14 for operating theatres, clean rooms, commercial AHUs and domestic air purifiers. Supply, installation and replacement across Zimbabwe.

G4 Coarse Filters

Standard pre-filters for AHUs and fan coil units. Captures larger dust, pollen and fibres. Replace every 3–6 months.

General ventilation
AHU pre-filter
Washable options

F7 / F9 Bag Filters

Medium efficiency pocket filters for commercial HVAC. F7 removes fine dust & pollen. F9 captures most airborne particles.

ePM1 60–80%
Office AHU
Hospital

HEPA H13 / H14

True HEPA absolute filters. H13 removes 99.95%, H14 removes 99.995% of particles ≥0.3μm. Leak-tested to EN 1822.

Operating theatres
Pharmaceutical
Food processing

UV-C Germicidal Systems

In-duct ultraviolet light kills bacteria, viruses and mould on cooling coils and in the airstream. Hospitals, schools, food factories.

Germicidal
In-duct install
Hospital

Activated Carbon Filters

Odour, VOC and chemical vapour removal. Food processing, labs, paint booths, waste facilities and medical environments.

Odour control
VOC removal
Lab

Electrostatic Precipitators

Electronic air cleaners for kitchen grease capture and fine dust removal. Low pressure drop. Washable and reusable.

Kitchen
Retrofit
Reusable

Domestic Air Purifiers

Portable and wall-mount HEPA + carbon units for homes, nurseries and allergy sufferers. 20m²–100m² models.

Residential
HEPA + Carbon
Portable & ducted

IAQ Monitoring

Sensors measuring CO₂, PM2.5, PM10, TVOC, temperature and humidity. Dashboard monitoring with BMS integration.

CO₂ sensor
PM2.5
BMS integration

Clean Rooms & Operating Theatres

Clean Room Construction & Operating Theatre HVAC

Operating theatre ventilation, pharmaceutical clean rooms, laboratory environments, laminar flow and complete theatre equipment supply for hospitals and clinics across Zimbabwe.

Operating Theatre HVAC

  • Ultra-clean laminar flow supply
  • HEPA H14 supply air filtration
  • Positive pressure maintained
  • 20–25 air changes per hour
  • Temperature ±0.5°C control
  • 50–60% RH humidity control

Pharmaceutical Clean Rooms

  • ISO 5 to ISO 8 classification
  • GMP-compliant HVAC
  • Positive & negative pressure configs
  • Pass-through airlocks
  • Differential pressure monitoring
  • Validation docs (IQ/OQ/PQ)

Laboratory HVAC

  • Fume cupboard exhaust management
  • Biosafety cabinet extract
  • PCR room ventilation
  • Pressure cascade design
  • Variable volume extract control

Isolation Rooms

  • Negative-pressure design
  • Min. 12 ACH air change rate
  • HEPA exhaust filtration
  • Anteroom airlock
  • Infection control compliant

Modular Clean Room Build

  • GRP & stainless coved panels
  • Epoxy floor coating
  • Flush-sealed ceiling panels
  • Pass-through hatches
  • Fully turnkey delivery

ISO Clean Room Classes

ClassApplicationACH
ISO 5Aseptic filling, OT240–480
ISO 6Pharma Grade B150–240
ISO 7Pharma Grade C60–90
ISO 8Labs, electronics20–60

Evaporative Cooling & Whirlybirds

Evaporative Cooling & Natural Ventilation

Energy-efficient cooling using evaporative coolers, turbine whirlybirds and powered roof fans. Up to 85% less electricity than refrigerative AC. Ideal for Zimbabwe's dry season.

Direct Evaporative Coolers

  • Drops temperature 8–15°C in dry conditions
  • 100–50,000 CFM airflow options
  • Cellulose / Celdek cooling pads
  • Ducted or direct discharge
  • 90% lower energy than AC
  • Ideal for Zimbabwe's dry season

Indirect Evaporative Coolers

  • No moisture added to supply air
  • Year-round operation capable
  • Food & hospital safe airstream
  • 50–70% energy saving vs AC
  • Pre-cool function for AC systems

Turbine Whirlybirds

  • Wind-driven, zero electricity
  • 250mm, 300mm & 360mm rotors
  • Stainless steel & aluminium
  • Removes hot air & moisture
  • Typically 5–10°C roof reduction

Powered Roof Fans

  • Motorised roof exhausters
  • 400mm to 1200mm diameter
  • Thermostat & timer control
  • GRP dome weather protection
  • Single & three-phase

Agricultural Ventilation

  • Poultry house tunnel fans
  • Evaporative pad wall systems
  • Greenhouse climate control
  • Tobacco barn ventilation & curing
  • Dairy & livestock cooling

Portable Evaporative Coolers

  • Wheel-mounted spot coolers
  • Events & outdoor venue cooling
  • Construction site use
  • 1,000–30,000 m³/h airflow
  • Hire or purchase available

Fans, Ducting, Filters & Extraction Equipment

Fans, Dust Extraction, Duct Silencers, Grilles, Ducting, Filters & Lab Equipment

The full ventilation equipment line-up — from axial fans and dust extractors to G4–HEPA filters, fume cupboards, humidifiers and air purifiers. Supply and installation across Zimbabwe.

Perforated supply and return air grille panels

Fans: Axial, Centrifugal & Inline

Sized to suit workshops, kitchens, ducted systems and industrial buildings.

  • Axial: 300mm–600mm, wall/panel mounted, straight-through airflow
  • Centrifugal: higher static pressure for ducted runs with bends
  • Inline duct fans: compact, mounted directly in the ducting
  • 220V single-phase or 380V three-phase

Dust Extractors

Remove wood dust, metal filings and airborne particulate from workshops and fabrication floors — protecting equipment and operator health.

  • Portable / mobile dust extractors
  • Fixed central systems
  • Cyclone separators
  • Bag, cartridge or cyclone pre-separation

Bathroom Extractor Fans

Midea bathroom extraction fans remove moisture and odour from bathrooms, toilets and ensuites — quiet, compact, easy ceiling or wall install.

Ceiling-mounted
Wall-mounted
Humidity sensor & timer models

Duct Silencers / Attenuators

Cut fan noise transmitted through ductwork — for quiet offices, boardrooms, theatres and clean rooms.

  • Rectangular and circular duct silencers
  • Acoustic-lined casing, perforated inner sleeve

Air Diffusers & Grilles

Supply, return and extract diffusers and grilles for ducted air conditioning and ventilation systems.

Supply grilles
Return grilles
Ceiling diffusers
Linear diffusers

Ducting: Flexible & Rigid

For split, multi-split, ducted and AHU-fed air conditioning systems.

  • Flexible: 100 / 125 / 150 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 300 / 350 / 400mm, insulated, wire-helix core, vapour barrier
  • Rigid: round and rectangular to project spec, galvanised steel, insulated options
  • Priced per metre

Fume Cupboards & Lab Extraction

For safe handling of chemicals and airborne contaminants in labs, pharma and testing facilities.

  • Ducted fume cupboards with integrated fan and sash
  • Overhead extraction canopies for lab benches
  • Snorkel arms and downdraft benches
  • Chemical-resistant surfaces; airflow monitors on select models

Humidifiers

For cold rooms, offices and dry-climate spaces needing controlled moisture levels.

Portable / room
Duct-mounted

Air Purifiers

Plug-and-play HEPA air purifiers for homes, cottages and offices — no installation needed, removes dust, allergens and odours.

  • HEPA + pre-filter; carbon/odour filter on select models
  • Plug-and-play, no installation required
HVAC & CLEANROOM FILTERS — G4 TO HEPA

Following the EN779 / ISO 16890 and EN 1822 grading system used across HVAC and cleanroom design. Filter cascade for cleanrooms and theatres: G4 pre-filter → F7/F9 secondary → H13/H14 HEPA final stage.

GradeStandardTypeApplication
G4EN779 (coarse)Panel pre-filterAHU pre-filtration, protects fine filters & coils
M5 / F5EN779 (medium)Pocket filterGeneral ventilation, medium dust load
F7EN779 (fine)Pocket / bag filterOffices, commercial AC, secondary filtration
F9EN779 (fine)Pocket / V-bankPM2.5 & fine dust, 95%+ at 0.4µm, protects HEPA stage
H13EN1822 HEPAHEPACleanrooms, pharma, labs — 99.95% efficiency
H14EN1822 HEPAHEPAOperating theatres, critical cleanrooms — 99.995% efficiency

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