Kuala Lumpur | March 27, 2026 — EKG M&E Sdn Bhd has successfully reached a major milestone in the mechanical ventilation upgrade at Lot 10 Shopping Centre. Our team executed a complex internal installation involving high-velocity extraction ducting and structural mounting within the building’s service voids to enhance air management for the facility's culinary operations.
Scope of Work: Internal High-Level Rigging, High-Velocity Duct Fabrication, and Specialized Support Integration
Commercial kitchen operations within a dense urban mall like Lot 10 require massive air changes to manage heat and grease. The existing ceiling void presented a "tight-fit" challenge: limited vertical space combined with the need for large-diameter ducting that can handle high static pressure without vibrating or leaking into the building's common areas.
Our M&E specialists utilized the specialized "Lot 10" site conditions to implement a high-performance internal air path:
High-Velocity Duct Fabrication: We installed heavy-duty rectangular galvanized steel ducting designed for high-entrainment airflow. This ensures that smoke and grease-laden air are pulled through the system fast enough to prevent "settling" or grease buildup within the internal runs.
Structural Support & Seismic Bracing: Given the weight of the galvanized sections, our team installed a network of unistrut supports and threaded rod hangers anchored directly into the concrete slab. This ensures the ductwork remains perfectly level and secure even during peak fan operation.
Flange Integrity & Airtight Sealing: To prevent "cooking odors" from escaping into the mall’s shopping corridors, every joint was fitted with industrial-grade gaskets and high-pressure flange clamps. This creates a hermetically sealed path from the kitchen hood to the main discharge riser.
Space-Optimized Routing: Navigating around existing chilled water pipes and electrical trays, our engineers utilized "offset" transitions to maintain maximum airflow while fitting the new infrastructure within the restricted ceiling plenum.
Optimized Kitchen Performance: By reducing static pressure through precision duct routing, the kitchen's extraction fans can operate more efficiently, lowering energy costs for the tenant.
Zero Leakage Assurance: The airtight seal prevents cross-contamination of air, ensuring that the luxury shopping experience in the levels below remains free of kitchen odors.
Operational Durability: The heavy-gauge steel and reinforced support systems are built to handle the high temperatures and vibrations typical of commercial high-velocity exhaust systems.
Based in Kuala Lumpur, EKG is a premier MEP specialist dedicated to technical excellence in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. From the complex ceiling voids of Lot 10 to specialized educational facilities, we provide the engineering rigor needed to keep Malaysia's commercial and retail infrastructure running at peak performance.
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