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A NEW STANDARD FOR WELLBEING ON BOARD
AirEx is the innovative system developed by Planus to eliminate unpleasant odours and aerosols at source during toilet use. Integrated directly into the toilet, the system extracts air from the bowl before it can spread into the surrounding environment, significantly improving comfort, hygiene and air quality on board.
Designed for yachts and prestigious vessels, AirEx redefines the bathroom experience, transforming it into a healthier, more discreet and pleasant space.
HOW AIREX WORKS
AirEx technology is integrated directly into Planus toilets without altering their aesthetics or dimensions. Each toilet features an extraction inlet concealed within the ceramic and an adjustable Ø 25 mm connection positioned at the rear of the bowl, designed for connection to the air extraction system.
The system can be configured in two different modes, providing maximum flexibility during design and installation.
Connection to the onboard air extraction system
When the vessel is equipped with a centralised ventilation and air extraction system, AirEx can be easily integrated via a dedicated branch connection. The connection on the toilet is connected to the bathroom extraction line, generally consisting of ducts with a diameter between 60 and 80 mm.
This configuration makes it possible to use the existing system to continuously extract air, odours and bioaerosols directly from the toilet bowl.
Dedicated Planus extractor
If a centralised system is not available or an independent solution is preferred, AirEx can be combined with a dedicated extractor supplied by Planus.
Made entirely of stainless steel and designed to ensure extremely quiet operation, the extractor unit is connected directly to the Ø 25 mm connection on the toilet and discharges the extracted air outside the hull. The unit is designed to serve a single toilet and can be installed freely within the vessel without any particular positioning constraints.
A TECHNOLOGY BORN FROM SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
AirEx technology builds on the experience gained by Planus in the development of Toilé, the residential and medical version of the system.
Toilé was the subject of a feasibility study conducted by ALTEMS, the Graduate School of Health Economics and Management of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, with reference to guidelines and data from the Italian Ministry of Health concerning healthcare-associated infections and indoor air quality.
The study highlights how flushing traditional toilets can generate aerosols containing microorganisms and contaminated particles, potentially contributing to the contamination of surrounding surfaces and the spread of pathogens in enclosed environments. For this reason, Toilé technology was designed to extract aerosols directly from the toilet bowl and convey them into the discharge system before they can spread into the surrounding environment.
The analysis, developed according to Health Technology Assessment methodologies and supported by international scientific references, assessed the potential contribution of this technology to improving environmental hygiene and reducing the risks associated with the spread of contaminated aerosols.
With AirEx, Planus brings this technological experience to the marine sector, offering an advanced solution that combines design, innovation and air quality for a new concept of comfort on board.