Daikin© Air Handlers

Custom Air Handling Units

Air Handlers

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Demanding air handler applications often call for turn-key solutions, which only experienced manufacturers can make. At Daikin, we’re pros at building and delivering one-of-a-kind products, systems, and solutions that achieve extraordinary results. Our custom air handlers provide the ultimate design flexibility and turn-key solutions for increased filtration applications. With the ability to attain a maximum of Class 6 leakage, our custom air handlers can be customized for use in healthcare facilities, clean rooms or labs.

Low Leakage Construction

Capitalize on low leakage construction with up to ±8″ internal static pressure. The patented construction provides unequaled thermal efficiencies and low leak rates.

Modular Platform with 2-Inch Variable Dimensioning®

Daikin’s custom commercial air handler incorporates 2-inch Variable Dimensioning to provide ultimate design flexibility and turn-key solutions for increased filtration applications.

Advanced Filtration

For demanding filtration, Daikin’s custom air handler unit provides advanced filtration with HEPA, PCO, gas phase, and low-pressure filters. They also help you achieve higher indoor air quality by using ultra-violet lights, stainless steel drain pans, and anti-microbial liner options.

Features:

  • 900 – 129,000 cfm
  • Dual direct-drive plenum fans, fan array, and energy recovery sections for greater operating efficiency
  • Extensive coil selections, including cooling, heating, steam and evaporator coils with extended connections and gasketed seals
  • Higher indoor air quality using ultraviolet lights, stainless steel drain pan, and antimicrobial liner options
  • Energy recovery selections, including fixed plate heat exchanger and energy recovery wheel(s)
  • Easy maintenance via access and service vestibules, inward swinging doors, and inside door handles

Daikin Applied Destiny®

Air Handlers

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The Destiny® air handler, from 600 to 15000 cfm, is a full-featured, light air handler that provides a single, economical solution for blower coil and low-pressure air handler applications.

Full-Featured Light Air Handler

Destiny eliminates the need to choose between the low cost of a blower coil and the performance of an air handler in new construction or retrofit building projects. They can be applied in any blower coil or small air handler application in offices, schools, hotels, government buildings, stores, and hospitals.

Matches Your Application Requirements

By offering one product design in a size range that traditionally requires two products, this commercial air handler helps simplify your project design and specification, provides uniform installation procedures, and offers a number of building owner value options.

Higher Operating Static Pressures

Achieve greater flexibility in ducting and placement with higher operating static pressures than blower coils.

Features:

  • Double-wall construction with foam-injected insulation for durable construction, easy cleaning, and superior IAQ
  • Internally isolated FC fan and motor assembly with a flex collar on the fan discharge for low vibration and quieter operation
  • Plenum fan option for higher efficiency and less noise than FC fans
  • AHRI-certified performance
  • Easy maintenance and service access on both sides
  • Factory-installed motor control devices

Daikin Applied Roofpak®

Air Handlers

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RoofPak air handlers have become the preferred HVAC solution for thousands of prominent building projects through decades of innovation, design flexibility, durable construction, low capital, and operating costs. Typical applications include schools, offices, shopping centers, manufacturing facilities, and more.

RAH and RDS models range from 4,000 to 50,000 cfm, and are ideal options for a job where energy efficiency, reliability, acoustics, and indoor air quality are top priorities.

Modular Construction with Walk-In Access

Daikin emphasizes increased flexibility in each unit through state-of-the-art innovation. RoofPak® is a semi-custom air handler unit with the ability to satisfy a wide range of application specifications.

100% Dedicated Outdoor Air

100% dedicated outdoor air, dehumidification, VAV, or constant volume operation provides efficient, reliable performance.

Controls Integration

Easily integrate with the BAS of your choice by using MicroTech® III controls with the Open Choices® feature.

Features:

  • Walk-in hinged access doors
  • Multiple factory-installed options for customized flexibility
  • Blow-through or draw-through cooling coil and filter configurations
  • Heavy duty construction and independent IBC seismic certification

Daikin Applied Skyline®

Air Handlers

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Demands for improved indoor air quality, low sound, and high operating efficiency require a better product for today’s air handler market. The Skyline® air handling unit is designed to meet or exceed these demands. In addition to Daikin’s patented construction, this unit features a durable, weathertight cabinet that promotes long life for your air handler.

Flexible Design

Skyline’s semi-custom modular platform with 2″ dimensioning gives you unlimited design capabilities. Daikin’s lean and versatile manufacturing processes yields affordable air handlers with many of the same valuable features and options typically found in more expensive “custom” air handlers.

Boosted Efficiency

The financial burden to condition ventilation accounts for up to 50% of your building’s total energy cost. Save on HVAC costs with energy recovery options that condition and transfer heat and moisture energies between exhaust and ventilation streams — effectively recovering 70% of lost energies to dramatically increase operating efficiencies and to further amplify those gain gained by our factory-installed ECM fan array.

Improved Air Quality and Comfort

Air quality and occupant comfort are vital to most buildings. Skyline delivers on both by distributing fresh air that’s been treated and improved through a myriad of conditioning options. Advanced micro-filtration selections, bacteria-defeating UV lights, mold-resistant drain pans, and anti-microbial liners—all Skyline options that combat air contamination to produce a more healthy and refreshing building environment.

Features:

  • 900 – 65,000 cfm
  • Flexibility
  • Operating efficiency
  • Easy, low-cost installation
  • Easy maintenance and serviceability
  • Durable, weathertight cabinet

Daikin Applied Vision®

Air Handlers

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Demands for improved indoor air quality, low sound, high operating efficiency, and smaller mechanical rooms require a better product for today’s air handler market. The Vision® air handling unit is designed to meet or exceed these demands.

The key to providing such a high-quality product is in the basic design. It has patented construction that provides unequaled thermal efficiencies and low leak rates.

Industry-First Space Saver

With productive space at a premium, you demand an air handler with a tight footprint. Our industry-first, factory-installed ECM fan array dramatically shrinks cabinet space by 46% compared to direct-drive cabinets with VFDs, creating award-winning space solutions so you can deliver important building functionality.

Boosted Efficiencies

The financial burden to condition ventilation accounts for up to 50% of your building’s total energy cost. Save energy cost with energy recovery options that condition and transfer heat and moisture energies between exhaust and ventilation streams – effectively recovering 70% of lost energies to dramatically increase operating efficiencies and to further amplify those gain gained by our factory-installed ECM fan array.

Improved Air Quality And Comfort

Air quality and occupant comfort are vital to buildings. Vision delivers on both by distributing fresh air that’s been treated and improved through a myriad of conditioning options. Advanced micro-filtration selections, bacteria defeating UV lights, mold-resistant drain pans, and anti-microbial liners—all Vision options that combat air contamination to produce a more healthy and refreshing building environment.

Features:

  • 900 – 100,000 cfm
  • Flexibility
  • Indoor air quality
  • Operating efficiency
  • Easy, low-cost installation
  • Easy maintenance and serviceability

Daikin Unit Ventilators

Air Handlers

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Daikin’s unit ventilators use advanced HVAC technology to reduce operating costs while closely matching classroom comfort requirements.

For nearly a century, schools have relied on unit ventilators to keep classrooms comfortable. Keeping expenditures down is a high priority for school administrators and school boards. Since 1918, Daikin and its legacy brands have remained an industry leader by meeting the changing requirements of schools with the highest quality unit ventilator products available.

Built-Up Ceiling Unit

Daikin unit ventilators are inexpensive to install and operate, and they are designed with dependable, efficient features that provide years of trouble-free service.

Quiet Operation with GentleFlo®

These units operate very quietly due to the GentleFlo air moving system.

Draw-Through Design

Enjoy superior temperature and dehumidification control due to the unit’s draw-through design with face and bypass damper.

Features:

  • 750 – 2,000 cfm
  • Built-up floor and ceiling units, plus air source air conditioner, air-to-air heat pump or water source heat pump (boiler/tower and geothermal)
  • Welded frame construction and industrial strength cabinet and finish for long life
  • Unique draw-thru design provides uniform air distribution across the coil for even discharge air temperatures
  • Controls flexibility with MicroTech® for unit ventilators
  • Digital Ready® feature provides industry standard Direct Digital Control (DDC) components for easy integration of unit controllers by others
  • Economizer, Demand Control Ventilation (DCV), and part load variable air options allow you to reduce operating costs while closely matching classroom comfort requirements

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                      Jim Lubratt

                      President & Chief Executive Officer

                      Jim Lubratt has been president of SVL since 2006. He first joined the company as a sales engineer in 1992 and was made a partner in 2000. He holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Southern Methodist University and first entered the HVAC industry as a marketing engineer for a heat pump manufacturer in Texas.

                      In addition to his role at SVL, Jim is vice president of AQC Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of specialized underground ductwork systems. He is also an investor and board member for Hydromx, Inc., a manufacturer of heat transfer nanofluids, and Crotega, Inc., creators of personal and building security solutions.

                      Jim and his wife, Tracy, met in college and married in 1993. They have three children, two of whom have graduated college in Texas, while their youngest is attending Grand Canyon University in Arizona.

                      Outside of work, Jim places a priority on his faith, family, friends, and fitness. He enjoys helping people-supporting charities, time with his wife and kids, road-biking with friends and efforts to stay physically fit.

                      A message from Jim on the achievements of SVL

                      SVL started in February 1967 by Charlie Schwab and Craig Vollhaber. Schwab-Vollhaber, Inc. (as it was named at the time) steadily grew and, in 1985, welcomed Paul Lubratt as another partner, becoming Schwab-Vollhaber-Lubratt, Inc. SVL’s founders had the determination to build the most talented, customer-focused HVAC representative in the Midwest. Our original drive and passion still shape the company and culture to this day. The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined efforts of every individual. From humble beginnings, SVL founders paved the way to industry success with hard work and determination. “Today, SVL is strongly organized with great people to lead our industry forward as we are challenged with fast-paced changes to reduce our environmental impact,” says Jim. Now, 55+ years later, SVL is under the leadership of two new principals who share the same vision and drive that has propelled SVL throughout the years. Built on a foundation of integrity, Jim Lubratt, and Charlie Vollhaber strive to ensure opportunities for personal growth, improved work environment, and shared life enrichment. The achievements of our organization are the results of the combined efforts of every individual.

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                      Charlie Vollhaber

                      Executive Vice President & Officer

                      Charlie Vollhaber is a third-generation employee at SVL, as a grandson of company co-founder Craig Vollhaber and son of former CEO Todd Vollhaber. Charlie holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and an MBA, both from the University of Minnesota. He became an outside salesman for SVL in 2013, was made a partner in 2019, and then executive vice president and officer in 2022.

                      He grew up playing sports, including football, basketball, golf, and track, and enjoys the competitive nature of the HVAC industry. “I like that no two days are ever the same as there are always questions to answer and problems to solve,” he says. “Most of all, I enjoy working with great people and coordinating together on challenging projects to achieve positive results together.”

                      Outside of work, Charlie enjoys spending time with his wife, Lesley, and their three boys. He’s also fond of golfing, traveling, and attending concerts and sporting events. One of his favorite quotes is from the book of Philippians: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count other more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Because HVAC and construction is such a team effort, he says, “this mindset helps to create positive results in a vast majority of situations.”

                      A message from Charlie on the culture of SVL

                      “At SVL, we strive to cultivate a unique culture that revolves around finding and empowering exceptional individuals. We believe in equipping our team members with the right tools and resources to succeed.

                      As we’ve grown the business, we have deliberately maintained a small firm culture, fostering an environment where collaboration thrives. We encourage open dialogue and promote a sense of comfort among our employees, allowing anyone to ask questions and seek guidance from anyone else, regardless of their level within the organization.

                      We foster a workshop-like atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued. Presenting your work to another individual or a group of teammates provides a platform for collaboration, where ideas are shared, dissected, and improved collectively. We firmly believe in the power of mentoring and provide various avenues for both formal and informal guidance. Whether it’s through structured training programs or casual conversations, we encourage team members to discuss a wide range of topics, from work-related successes or issues to everyday personal life topics.

                      In summary, our culture is built on the foundation of attracting exceptional individuals, empowering them with the necessary tools, and fostering a collaborative environment where mentorship and growth thrive. We are committed to creating an atmosphere where every team member feels supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.”

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                      Al Gramse

                      Vice President of SVL Service Corporation

                      Al Gramse has been in the HVAC industry for over 30 years. He began as a service technician.  Then over his career worked in technical support, building automation, then service manager prior to his current role.

                      How did Al end up in the HVAC industry?  “After high school, I took a couple years to figure out what I wanted to do.   Where I was working at the time, a grumpy old coworker, who I didn’t get along with, walked up to me and said ‘What are you doing here?  Go back to school.’”  I said, “For what?”  He said “There’s a tech school down the street.  Go down there and pick something that interests you”. Then he walked away.  That weird interaction, with someone I didn’t get along with, sent me down a 30-year path in the HVAC industry.   Never underestimate the potential of a little encouragement.   Even if it is from a strange source.

                      Al has been with SVL for 15 years and is the head of our SVL Service division. “The people here are some of the best in the industry,” Al says. “A bunch of team-oriented, knowledgeable, go-getters.” His personal mantra is “figure it out,” “Do a little fact-finding on your own. Use your own brain before you use someone else’s. But know when to ask for help.” he prescribes. “It’s amazing what you can accomplish on your own if you dig in a little bit.”

                      Outside of work, Al has lots of outdoor hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and motorcycling, though his favorite pastime is simply hanging out with family.

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                      Jennifer Roach

                      Director of Marketing, Events & Administration

                      More than just a creative director, Jen brings 30 years of marketing and leadership magic to SVL. Her journey began in the trenches of graphic design, quickly evolving into crafting eye-catching campaigns for iconic brands like Target, Gabberts, Gander Mountain and Camping World. As a seasoned director and agency veteran, she honed her skills with recreational vehicle giant Parts Unlimited before leading creative teams at HOM Furniture and, ultimately, landing at SVL during a crucial growth phase.

                      Jen thrives on "servant-leadership," empowering her team and fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect. "It unlocks their potential, fuels creativity, and leads to work we're all proud of," she says. "I want my team to care, collaborate, and push boundaries together."

                      When not shaping impactful campaigns, Jen enjoys weekend adventures with her husband, Scott, and son, Crew. Their lives are a tapestry of shared passions, from bike rides and baking experiments to cheering on Simley High School wrestlers. And with her recently built forever home in Cottage Grove, her free time now includes a new, thrilling chapter: weekend renovation warrior!

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                      Mike Ruff

                      Vice President of Information Technology

                      Mike Ruff, the Vice President of Information Technology at SVL Inc., is a seasoned professional with an impressive 24-year tenure in the IT industry. His journey in the field is marked by extensive experience and expertise in various domains, including serving as a Cloud Architect focusing on Azure Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and both B2B and B2C solutions. Mike’s skills extend to being a Security Architect, where he has honed his knowledge in safeguarding digital assets, and he is also proficient in the Microsoft 365 stack, virtualization, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.

                      Beyond his professional roles, Mike is deeply passionate about technology in all its forms, which is evident in his career and personal hobbies. His love for technology is not just limited to his work but also spills over into his leisure activities. In the summertime, Mike enjoys the thrill of riding his motorcycle, embracing the freedom and adventure it brings. When winter arrives, he switches gears to snowboarding, seeking the excitement and challenge of the snowy slopes. These hobbies reflect Mike’s dynamic personality and continuous pursuit of technically engaging and physically exhilarating activities.

                      Mike Ruff's blend of professional expertise and personal passions make him a unique and valuable asset to SVL Inc., embodying a perfect synergy of technical acumen and a zest for life's adventurous aspects.

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