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How to Size Curved Linear Grilles and Diffusers

Posted by Willie Chang on December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM

A Complete Guide to Size and Selection

Curved linear grilles and diffusers are an excellent way to deliver heating and cooling into a space without sacrificing the aesthetics of the architectural design. But when it comes to purchasing and installing these specialized products, it can be challenging to accurately capture the curvature of the surface.

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, Grilles, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Contractors

GRD in Real Life

Posted by Ryan Johnson on November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Cool Tips and Hot Takes for Air Distribution Design

At Price, we pride ourselves on our contributions to The Science of Comfort™ (we have the phrase trademarked, after all). If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you’ll understand the rigorous testing and research behind all the air distribution solutions we manufacture. Our team at Price Research Center North (PRCN) in Winnipeg, MB, is accustomed to maintaining the highest test standards and methodologies behind the data published in our catalog.

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, ASHRAE 70, Inlet Effect, Grilles, Static Pressure, Pressure Drop, Inlet Conditions, Mock-Up, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Tech Tip

SMACNA Highlight: Drop Boxes

Posted by Price Industries on October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Designed to Simplify Your Install

Price Industries is proud to be a Gold Associate Member of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA). In our SMACNA Highlight blog series, we’ll be featuring news, tips and tricks tailored to the skilled contractors who install, coordinate and deliver HVAC systems across North America.

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Topics: GRD, Diffusers, HVAC, Contractors

Ultrasuite +Climate: The Next Generation of OR Air Distribution

Posted by Erica Forbes on August 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Explore PriceUltrasuite.com to See Ultrasuite +Climate in Action

What if you could move through a fully functioning operating room and explore how it goes above and beyond current air distribution minimums without ever stepping foot in a hospital?

Now you can.

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Topics: Diffusers, Fan Coils, Controls, Thermal Comfort, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, Critical Environments, Lighting, ASHRAE 170

Case Study: Kansas City International Airport

Posted by Sarah Lund on August 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM

CFD Model Optimizes Air Distribution in New Terminal

In February 2023, the new 40-gate terminal at Kansas City International Airport opened for commercial air service – a little more than 50 years after the original three-terminal airport began serving the area surrounding Kansas City, MO. At just over 1 million sq. ft. and with a budget of $1.5 billion, the new terminal is the largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history.

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Topics: Diffusers, Mock-Up, Thermal Comfort, HVAC, Engineering, Design Engineering, CFD

At Price, when we say “the sky is the limit,” we actually mean it.

Our customers have come to count on a consistent and ever-increasing stream of new products and enhancements.  Price has a large team of experienced and talented engineers who are consistently working on breakthrough ideas.  We are not afraid to move into whole new product categories if we believe we have a contribution to make.

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