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April 13, 2021

What are axial fans and what can you do with them?

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Fans come in different varieties. This means that there is also a right fan available for your application. We would like to tell you more about the axial variant. What are the advantages and in what applications can you best use it? Read on quickly. 

What can axial fans do?

First of all: an axial fan is shaped like a wheel. The fan moves the airflow in the longitudinal direction of the drive shaft. That’s how they got the name: axial. These fans can move a serious amount of air and take up fairly little space because of their small size. For example, you can place the fan against a wall or window, where the air can be guided directly to the outside.  

As mentioned, axial fans use axial force. This makes a large capacity available to move large amounts of air, in a compact housing. The fans’ impeller consists of a special forward-curved blades through which the air is transported. These axial fans are best used in low-pressure systems. An additional advantage? The axial fan can be placed near a door or window. This allows both air and dust to be filtered using a dust bag. And that without heat loss. To mention one more advantage, axial fans are being made more and more compact. As a result, you can mount them in small spaces without experiencing any inconvenience. Finally, they are energy efficient and also fairly quiet.  

What are the applicable industries of an axial fan.

The main advantage of an axial fan is its size: it is quite compact and surprisingly quiet. As a result, you can use this fan in a variety of industries. Of course, we will give you a few examples: 

Some examples of functions of a centrifugal fan:

  • Agricultural sector: We find that our customers use the axial fan mainly in stables. For pigs, cattle, horses and poultry. 
  • Industry: We regularly install axial fan in factory halls and workshops. 
  • Ventilation: The axial fan provides a good extraction of air without heat loss. Ideal for the hospitality industry, store premises and company kitchens, for example. 

What are the functions of an axial fan?

We already mentioned it above. But the possibilities for an axial fan are very wide. So it may possible for your business space as well. Wherever air needs to be moved, an axial fan can provide the solution. A high capacity in a compact format: these are great advantages.  

Because the air is moved axially, it can be placed against a wall or near a window. By means of a hose, the air can easily be extracted to the outside. This is ideal for workrooms, factory halls and other industrial places where ventilation is necessary for the health of your colleagues and products. The axial fan is characterized mainly by the fact that the air can be moved easily and quickly, without a massive installation. Would you rather install the axial fan directly in an air duct? That is not a problem either. 

How do you maintain axial fans?

Maintenance is essential for all (electrical) equipment to extend its lifespan. So it is also the case for your axial fan. Before we start with the maintenance tips: make sure that the fan is switched off when you carry out maintenance. That’s certainly a safe thing to do for you and for those around you.  

We already wrote about the advantages with the axial fan about its dimensions and capacity. Another advantage to mention is that the axial fan is easy to maintain yourself. The only condition during maintenance is that the fan should not be under tension. Furthermore, maintenance is easy to perform by using a vacuum cleaner or compressed air. The cleaning of the fan is done in the best possible way and is easy to organize yourself. The bearings of the motor do not require any lubrication or maintenance: very convenient. Is the axial ventilator located in a polluted environment? Then it is useful to occasionally blow the impeller and the fan housing clean, for example with compressed air. This will ensure a longer lifespan for your axial ventilator.  

Want to know more? 

Have you become curious about the possibilities of an axial fan for your commercial space? If so, let’s have a chat. Via sales@slingerlandtechniek.nl. Our specialists are ready to offer you the best solution for your space. And our advice? It goes without saying that it is free of charge.  

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