Case study

Free-running plastic fan

Background

An incubator manufacturer asked us if we could equip their cabins with cleanable free-running plastic fans that would distribute the air equally throughout the cabin. Reliable, constant and optimal air conditions is essential for this customer.

Challenge

One of the critical requirements for any manufacturing process is ensuring consistent and reliable airflow. However, in some industries, such as food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing, maintaining high levels of hygiene is equally crucial. Any contamination, including bacteria, can cause significant disruptions to the entire production process, leading to delays, product recalls, and financial losses.

In such scenarios, having fans that are easy to clean becomes essential. Traditional fans with intricate designs and hard-to-reach areas can be a breeding ground for bacteria, making them unsuitable for such industries. Therefore, manufacturers need to come up with innovative solutions that not only provide constant airflow but are also easy to clean.

The challenge becomes even more significant when the solution needs to be cost-effective. Manufacturers must balance the cost of developing and manufacturing such fans with the needs of their customers, who also need to offer competitive prices to their consumers. Finding the right balance between cost, performance, and hygiene can be a challenging task.

Despite the challenges, manufacturers are continually working on new solutions that meet the specific requirements of their customers. These solutions can range from new materials that are easier to clean, to innovative designs that reduce the number of hard-to-reach areas, to advanced technologies that eliminate the need for manual cleaning altogether.

In conclusion, the challenge of creating a constant airflow that is also easy to clean and affordable is a significant issue in several industries. Meeting this challenge requires innovation, creativity, and a deep understanding of the needs of customers and the industry as a whole. Manufacturers who can strike the right balance will have a significant competitive advantage and help ensure the success of their customers.

Solution

In close cooperation with our customer, we have designed a concept that generates a constant airflow as well as guarantees hygiene. We have designed a very compact centrifugal fan so that not too much space was lost. The fan has a plastic impeller, plastic pressed cap and the motor plate and sides are anodized aluminum. The fan hood is easy to open so that it can be completely cleaned internally.

 
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