Inteliair - intelligent air control system
Inteliar is a programmable logic controller (PLC) controlled intelligent air control system that optimises the efficiency of dust extraction, fume extraction and ventilation systems by continually monitoring demand and regulating the extraction or supply of air in accordance with that demand. The system has been designed by air movement specialists with over 40 years’ experience and is designed to cut energy costs by more than 40%
An innovative new product requires distinctive enclosures and refined ergonomics to make the best possible first impression. Rival products used 'tin' boxes and showed little respect to the installer
We created a design with clean lines that reinforce the environmental credentials of the idea. The streamlined form shrugs off the accidental knocks and blows that are common in an industrial situation
The final product is cheaper to produce than off-the-shelf enclosures, is easier to install and maintain and communicates this ecological idea to customers
You can see how it works in Inteliair's video in news and views
“Lamb Industries assisted us in turning our idea into a product; through their engineering experience and design flair they were able to design product housings which accomplished the achievement of meeting all of the engineering process requirements whilst still looking eye catching and innovative”
Chris Lintern - Managing Director

The wall mounted control unit

Controlling an array of extractor valves
The product system comprises the control unit, extractor valve controllers at each station and a current sensing switch. The switch automatically detects when the device is on, the control unit process this message and opens the extraction valve. Furthermore the control unit adjusts overall extraction level according to how many devices are on. Traditional systems are either on or off - wasting precious energy and money. Lamb Industries designed the enclosures for all 3 elements and have since redesigned the steel valve plates. These now function more reliably, are lighter and cost is reduced by 35%


Multiple early design directions

Control unit

Switch sensor

Complete control system at Ocado
'At Ocado we are constantly striving to reduce our energy usage and the impact of our operation on the environment and this is why we chose to incorporate the Intellair system within our new battery charging area fume extraction system. Initial data indicates that the performance of this system has exceeded our expectations with an energy reduction of over 80% when compared to the fume extraction system operating without the Intellair control system; suffice to say we are extremely impressed with the results.'
Geoff Hetherington, Ocado- A happy client of Intellair