Gaylord’s revolutionary new ELX Series Ventilation System utilizes proven laws of physics and geometry to greatly improve air management. The ELX achieves the lowest air volumes by taking advantage of the thermal plume that rises naturally from the cooking process. The result: a ventilation system designed to save the operator energy, boost efficiency and significantly reduce operating costs.

The Science Behind ELX:

• Rising – studied the naturally rising thermal plume vs. where we wanted it to go
• Entering – developed a geometric hood configuration to maximize the natural energy
• Returning – harnessed the energy of the rising plume to accelerate the air into the extractors
• Holding – applied fluid dynamic laws to conserve energy by keeping air velocities high

By utilizing natural sciences, ELX wins the air war through a passive approach which is simpler and less expensive than other hood systems which rely on active elements like mechanical fans, plenums and jets.

• Achieves the most energy savings and efficiency out of all the ventilation systems available
• Unique design helps meet LEED and sustainability goals, as every CFM saved means reduced energy loads both in exhaust and supply air systems
• Reduces capital, installation and ongoing operational costs, as it provides industry-leading low air volumes
• Optimizes labor as the quieter system helps a kitchen staff’s productivity