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Double Welded Steel Construction with No Width Restriction
All operation is electric. Panels deploy and retract at the push of a button from a wall-mounted control panel. There are no manual panels, no folding mechanisms, and no floor guides. The system is designed for venues that operate the partition daily and require consistent, repeatable deployment without staff training on manual panel handling.
Authorized Airwall Distributor in New York City
Airwall Vertical Lift Partitions for NYC Commercial and Institutional Projects
Moderco NYC is the authorized Airwall distributor for the New York City metro area. Electrically operated vertical lift partitions with STC ratings up to 61 and no side pocket required, backed by local installation and service.
About Airwall
The Only Vertical Lift Partition in the Moderco NYC Portfolio
Airwall is a Canadian manufacturer that builds one product: an electrically operated vertical lift partition where panels retract upward into a ceiling pocket rather than stacking along a side wall. This single-product focus has produced the highest acoustic rating in the Moderco NYC portfolio at STC 61, surpassing every traditional side-stacking operable wall system we represent.
A Different Approach to Acoustic Division
Standard operable walls fold or slide into a side pocket when the space is open. Airwall eliminates the side pocket entirely. Panels lift vertically into a concealed ceiling cavity, freeing every linear foot of wall space for the room’s intended use. This makes the Airwall system the preferred specification for ballrooms, convention halls, performing arts centers, and any environment where wall space is at a premium and acoustic performance cannot be compromised.
The Airwall System
Electrically Operated Vertical Lift Partition with STC 61
The Airwall vertical lift partition is a fully electric operable wall system built on a double welded steel frame. Panels deploy downward from a ceiling pocket and retract upward when the space needs to open. No manual handling, no side stacking, no floor tracks.
Operation and Safety
Automated Control with Built-In Safety Compliance
The Airwall system is operated entirely through an electric control system with multiple safety mechanisms designed for high-traffic commercial environments and NYC building code requirements.
Backlit LCD Touchpad Control
A wall-mounted LCD touchpad with backlit display controls all partition functions. The multi-operator password system restricts access to authorized personnel, preventing unauthorized deployment or retraction in venues with rotating staff or event crews.
Dual Sensing Safety System
The Airwall system includes two independent safety mechanisms: obstruction detection that identifies objects or people in the partition’s path, and automatic stop-and-reverse that halts panel movement and reverses direction on contact. Both systems operate continuously during every deployment and retraction cycle.
UL325 and Seismic Compliance
Finish Options
Surface Finishes for the Airwall Vertical Lift System
Airwall panels accept a range of surface finishes to coordinate with the interior design of the surrounding space. Finish selection is confirmed during the specification phase and applied at the factory before shipment.
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Standard and Custom Surface Materials
System Comparison
When to Specify Vertical Lift Instead of Side-Stacking
Vertical lift and side-stacking are two fundamentally different approaches to operable wall design. The right choice depends on the room geometry, ceiling conditions, operation frequency, and acoustic requirements of the project.
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Panel Storage |
Ceiling pocket (panels retract upward) |
Side wall pocket (panels fold or slide to one end) |
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Wall Space Required |
None (all wall space available when open) |
Side pocket consumes wall space at stack end |
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Operation |
Fully electric, push-button |
Manual or electric depending on model |
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STC Rating (max) |
Up to 61 |
Up to 55 (Moderco Signature 800) |
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Max Panel Height |
30 feet |
33'3" (Moderco Signature 800) |
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Floor Tracks |
None |
None (top-hung systems) |
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Ceiling Requirement |
Requires ceiling pocket cavity for panel storage |
Standard track mount to structural ceiling |
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Staff Training |
Minimal (push-button operation) |
Required for manual panel handling |
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Best For |
Ballrooms, convention centers, performing arts, high-frequency operation |
Conference rooms, offices, education, general commercial |
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Maintenance |
Electrical system service required |
Seal adjustments and track maintenance |
Airwall in New York City
Vertical Lift Partitions for NYC's Premium Commercial Venues
The Airwall system is specified for environments where acoustic performance, operational simplicity, and space efficiency converge. Moderco NYC brings vertical lift technology to the New York City market with local specification support and installation.
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Ballrooms, Convention Centers, and Performing Arts Venues
New York City’s hotel ballrooms and event venues require operable walls that span wide openings without consuming side wall space. Convention centers need partitions that deploy and retract multiple times per day with consistent acoustic performance and no staff training overhead. Performing arts facilities demand the highest available STC ratings for simultaneous programming in adjacent spaces. The Airwall vertical lift system addresses all three requirements through a single product with STC 61, fully electric operation, and zero side pocket footprint.
Local NYC Service
Airwall Installation and Maintenance by a New York City Team
Moderco NYC provides full-service installation and ongoing maintenance for every Airwall system sold in the NYC metro area. Electrically operated systems require specialized installation and periodic service that only a trained local team can deliver reliably.
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Electrical System Expertise with Local Response Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Airwall Vertical Lift Partitions
Answers to the questions architects and contractors ask most when evaluating the Airwall system for NYC projects.
Airwall panels are stored in a concealed ceiling pocket above the partition line. When the space needs to be divided, panels deploy downward electrically at the push of a button from a wall-mounted LCD touchpad. When the space needs to open, panels retract upward into the ceiling pocket. There are no manual panels to handle, no side pocket required, and no floor tracks.
Vertical lift stores panels in the ceiling, freeing all wall space when the partition is open. Side-stacking systems fold panels into a pocket along one wall, consuming that wall space permanently. Vertical lift is fully electric with push-button operation and requires no staff training for daily use. Side-stacking systems may be manual or electric depending on the model. Vertical lift requires a ceiling pocket cavity; side-stacking requires only a standard overhead track mount.
Yes. Moderco NYC is the authorized Airwall distributor for the New York City metro area. We provide local consultation, specification support, installation, and maintenance for the Airwall vertical lift partition system across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Long Island, and New Jersey.
The Airwall system accepts vinyl, fabric, wood veneer, and plastic laminate surface finishes. Custom finishes and integrated work surfaces are also available. Finish selection is confirmed during the specification phase and applied at the factory before shipment.
What Our Clients Say
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Ready to Evaluate Vertical Lift Partitions for Your Next Project
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