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Top 10 Axial Flow Fan Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Axial Flow Fan manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Axial Flow Fan, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: Shenyang Blower Works Group Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 16, Kaifa Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shenyang, Liaoning Province

Company website: https://www.sbwturbo.com/

Company Overview

Shenyang Blower Group is a strategic and leading enterprise in China's equipment manufacturing industry. It is responsible for providing major core equipment and complete solutions for the country's petroleum, chemical, electric power, natural gas, metallurgy, military and other fields. Shenyang Blower Group is a national high-tech enterprise, the chairman unit of the national machinery industry's general machinery fan industry, compressor industry and pump industry, and undertakes the mission of leading the development of the three major categories of national general machinery industries. The company currently has 5,200 employees and an annual output value of more than 10 billion. Over the years, Shenyang Blower Group has insisted on technological innovation, management innovation, talent system innovation and cultural innovation, and has continuously achieved new breakthroughs in the localization of major equipment. At present, Shenyang Blower has the ability to develop and manufacture major technical equipment such as 1.5 million tons of ethylene compressor units, 10 million tons of refining units, 105,000 air separation, large PTA, large LNG, large MTO, large long-distance pipeline compressors, 150-ton high-thrust reciprocating compressors, and CAP1400 nuclear main pumps, nuclear secondary pumps, and nuclear tertiary pumps. The overall design and manufacturing technology of large centrifugal compressors has reached the international advanced level. Shenyang Blower Group has successively purchased more than 200 sets of large-scale high-precision and rare equipment such as large-scale gantry milling machines and five-axis machining centers, more than 400 sets of imported CNC machine tools, and more than 400 sets of advanced testing equipment such as high-speed dynamic balancing machines, five-coordinate measuring instruments, and ultrasonic flaw detectors. The equipment and manufacturing capabilities have reached the international advanced level. Over the years, the company has actively carried out corporate culture construction and established a scientific and complete corporate culture system. Relying on the four major identification systems of strategy, concept, vision, and behavior and many sub-culture systems, it has solidly implemented cultural management, and the comprehensive strength of the company and the overall quality of employees have been continuously improved. During the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, all economic indicators of Shenyang Blower Group achieved steady growth, the company successfully completed the mixed-ownership reform, further strengthened the company's innovation subject position, accelerated the research and development of high-end equipment, steadily promoted digital transformation, accelerated the construction of digital enterprises, actively implemented strategic management, created a productive service industry center, entered the international market, and transformed into a system integration supplier. By the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan", the proportion of high-end equipment in Shenyang Blower had reached 80%, striding towards the grand vision of becoming a global leader in dynamic equipment in the energy and chemical industry.

: Howden Huazhong Engineering Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 120, Jinnuo Road, Weihai Economic and Technological Development Zone, Shandong Province

Company website: https://www.chartindustries.com/

Company Overview

In 1854, James Howden founded a marine engineering company in Scotland. Today, Howden has become a global leader in air and process gas treatment solutions. With our engineering expertise and technical strength, Howden's equipment plays an indispensable role in our customers' processes, providing safe, reliable, sustainable and efficient solutions. Howden supports many industries, including infrastructure, power generation, oil and gas, wastewater, metals, mining and transportation. No matter where our customers are, Howden is able to work with them to provide sustainable, customized solutions. For more than a century, Howden has established a strong global network of experts, consisting of fast-responding local service teams in more than 100 countries who are familiar with local needs and challenges. Howden's slogan is "Revolving Around You", which has supported us since the founding of the company. Howden has never stopped improving our products and services based on the needs of our customers.

: Zhejiang Shangfeng High-tech Special Wind Industry Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 1818, Renmin West Road, Dongguan Street, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province

Company website: http://en.sz-gf.com.cn/

Company Overview

Shangzhuan Co., Ltd. was spun off from Shenzhen Main Board listed company Yingfeng Environment (000967.SZ) and its main business is the research and development, design, production and sales of ventilation system equipment, mainly including fan equipment, ventilation system supporting equipment, air conditioning equipment, etc. Shangzhuan Co., Ltd. was founded in 2004 and is located in the High-tech Industrial Park of Shangyu Economic and Technological Development Zone, Zhejiang Province. Shangzhuan Co., Ltd. has become a leading enterprise in the domestic fan industry, maintaining a good market share in nuclear power, rail transit, industrial and civil engineering, etc., and vigorously entering the fields of industrial fans and supporting software. The company has achieved rapid growth for many consecutive years. The company has two major brands, Shangfeng and Zhuanfeng, and mainly develops, produces and sells various axial flow fans, centrifugal fans, cabinet fans, oblique mixed flow fans, subway tunnel fans, magnetic levitation blowers, single-stage high-speed blowers, multi-stage centrifugal blowers, cooling tower special fans, combined air conditioning boxes, fresh air units, fan coils, air conditioning boxes, various cooling towers and related supporting tuyere, air valves, smoke exhaust valves, fire dampers, electric control boxes, various impedance mufflers, industrial mufflers, sound insulation covers, sound barriers, HVAC system equipment integration, in-depth design of mufflers, energy-saving fans and system transformation, waste heat and waste pressure power generation system integration, fan and dynamic equipment full life cycle management system integration, marine winches, cranes, anchor winches and other high-tech products. The company has a registered capital of more than 100 million yuan, covers an area of more than 100,000 square meters, has more than 800 employees, complete production equipment, good process flow, and perfect inspection methods. After the completion of the merger and reorganization, the company has further improved its R&D capabilities, production capabilities, management capabilities, and sales capabilities, and has become a company with a priority market share in the three major sub-segments of the fan industry, namely the nuclear power field, rail transit field, and industrial and civil construction field. At the same time, it has vigorously entered the field of environmental protection, marine military products, etc. In the field of nuclear power, the company is a manufacturer that has entered the field of nuclear power ventilation earlier, and is one of the companies that have obtained the nuclear-grade fan design and manufacturing license issued by the Nuclear Safety Administration earlier. It has rich experience in supplying nuclear power ventilation system equipment. In the field of rail transportation, the company has developed large-flow, high-pressure, high-efficiency, and low-noise subway ventilation and air handling equipment in China with the help of CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics), which has reduced the volume and weight while improving the operating efficiency of the equipment, and has completely replaced imports, changing the situation of ventilation and air handling equipment relying on imports. Up to now, the company has undertaken more than 98 domestic and foreign rail transportation projects, and its products are widely used in domestic and foreign subway lines such as Beijing Metro Line, Hangzhou Metro Line, and Guangzhou Metro Line. In the field of civil construction, the company is committed to researching "high-efficiency, low-energy consumption, and low-noise" ventilation equipment, and constantly launching new products to seize the market. Up to now, the company has a high market share in the field of industrial and civil construction, and has won bids and applied to the main venue of the Olympic Games, the Bird's Nest, the Olympic Water Cube, and the Hangzhou G20 Main Hall. In the field of industrial construction, the company's products cover the fields of chemical industry, electricity, copper and iron, building materials, and environmental protection grades. Relying on strong independent research and development capabilities and internationally advanced fluid dynamics technology, it has become a high-quality supplier of domestic large-scale petrochemical, coal chemical, building materials, large-scale power generation, and tens of millions of tons of green and silver iron pipe slopes.

: Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 110, Sichuan Middle Road, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.shanghai-electric.com/listed_en/

Company Overview

Shanghai Electric Blower Factory Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Shanghai Electric") was founded on July 1, 1947 and is affiliated to Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd. After more than 70 years of development, Shanghai Electric has become a key enterprise of the national machinery industry and Shanghai, a Shanghai high-tech enterprise, a Shanghai science and technology giant enterprise, and a vice-chairman unit of the fan industry. Shanghai Electric is one of the largest fan manufacturers in China, dedicated to providing equipment and system solutions for industries such as power, metallurgy, mining, petroleum, chemical industry, wind tunnels, subway tunnels, fire protection buildings, etc. Its products are distributed at home and abroad, and advanced technologies can be used in ventilation projects in various fields to meet the parameter range required by users. Since 1979, Shanghai Electric has successively introduced complete fan technology design systems from German TLT, BSI, BABOCK, and Danish Norvenko, and digested, absorbed and redeveloped them on this basis, so that the company's technology has always been at the forefront of the fan industry. In 2015, Shanghai Electric acquired a controlling stake in German CFE and obtained its new fan technology, which further improved Shanghai Electric's technical capabilities and reached the international advanced level. Shanggu promotes quality management and obtains ISO quality, environment and occupational health and safety management certification; the entire series of fans for subways, tunnels and fire protection have passed the national mandatory 3C certification and meet the requirements of national fire protection and related regulations. The company has a full performance test device and station for 5000KW fans, and each finalized product has passed the performance test. Shanggu has the ability to provide users with complete system solutions from technical preparation, design optimization, equipment procurement, equipment manufacturing to equipment supply, installation, commissioning, quality assurance and other aspects. Shanggu's products have reached the advanced level of international similar products in terms of economy, safety, stability, environmental protection and other indicators. Shanggu will continue to focus on the three major areas of industrial equipment, civil equipment and complete services, and is committed to becoming a world-class system service provider.

: Shanghai General Fan Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 529, Yuandong Road, Shanghai Industrial Development Zone

Company website: http://www.tongyongfans.com/

Company Overview

Shanghai General Fan Co., Ltd. is a joint-stock enterprise specializing in manufacturing "Shangshu" brand ventilation, ducting, delivery and exhaust series fans. It is a backbone enterprise producing fans in East China and a member of the National Fan Industry Association. The company covers an area of 68,500 square meters, a building area of 55,000 square meters, 360 employees, an asset scale of over 100 million yuan, annual sales of nearly 500 million yuan, and produces more than 30 series and 300 specifications of fans, with an annual output of more than 20,000 fans. There are 5 invention patents, 30 utility model patents, and 4 appearance designs. The company has a group of excellent and high-quality scientific research, technical and management talents, and a large number of hard-working and enterprising Shangtong people, who promote the sustainable development of the company with their intelligence and hard-working hands. The company is equipped with advanced computer-aided design and fluid power research and development platforms, professional production and manufacturing equipment and CNC machining centers, as well as computer data automatic acquisition fan laboratories that have passed national certification and energy efficiency labeling registration; using PLM product core technology graphic management software, ERP production logistics data management software and OA office management software to realize the modern management of the enterprise. The company continuously optimizes product quality, technological innovation and internal management, and provides high-quality supporting products and services for industries and national projects such as petrochemicals, metallurgy, nuclear power, automobiles, shipbuilding, chemical fibers, printing and dyeing, environmental protection, building materials, HVAC, etc., and exports to many countries and regions in the United States, Europe and Asia.

: Nanfang Ventilator Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 31, Xiaotang Sanhuan West Road, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://www.ntfan.com/

Company Overview

Nanfang Fan Co., Ltd. is a state-owned holding company affiliated to Guangdong Nanhai Holding Group Co., Ltd. The company was established in 1988 and was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in October 2009 as one of the first companies on China's Growth Enterprise Market. Its stock code is 300004 and its stock name is Nanfang Co., Ltd. The company is a large-scale design and manufacturing enterprise specializing in ventilation and air handling system integration in South China. Its business mainly focuses on many fields such as nuclear power, subway, tunnel, large industrial and civil buildings, etc. The company has been recognized as a "high-tech enterprise" by the state for many times, and was recognized as a "key high-tech enterprise of the National Torch Program" in 2013. It now has a provincial technical center, a provincial engineering research center, and a national ventilation and air handling industry testing laboratory. The company is one of the earliest companies in the industry to obtain the design and manufacturing licenses for nuclear-grade fans and nuclear-grade dampers issued by the China Nuclear Safety Administration. The company also holds a national industrial product production license. The company's series of products have obtained 34 fire protection product certification certificates, etc., which meet the relevant requirements for ventilation and air handling system equipment in subways, tunnels, large civil buildings and other fields. At present, the company is one of the main suppliers of HVAC equipment for nuclear power plants in China, and its market share in the fields of nuclear power, subways, tunnels, etc. ranks among the top in China. Over the years, the company has always adhered to the development ideas of independent innovation and technology-driven development, and its technology research and development level has always been in the leading position in the industry. In recent years, the "heavy metal component electric melting precision forming technology" independently developed is an internationally pioneering and brand-new "3D printing" manufacturing technology, which will replace the traditional casting and forging technology to a certain extent. This technology can be widely used in the field of modern major industrial equipment in the nuclear power, thermal power, hydropower, petrochemical, metallurgy, shipbuilding and other industries.

: Zhejiang Jindun Ventilator Co., Ltd.

Address: Zhangzhen Town Industrial Park, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province

Company website: http://www.jindunfan.com

Company Overview

Zhejiang Golden Shield Fan Co., Ltd. was founded in 2005. It is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, production and sales of ventilation system equipment in the fields of subways, tunnels, nuclear power, military industry, etc. After more than ten years of rapid development, the company's total assets have exceeded 2 billion yuan, and it has become a military-civilian integration equipment and system R&D manufacturer with a diversified product structure. Golden Shield Co., Ltd. is an industry leader in the field of subway tunnel ventilation systems. The company's products have been successfully applied to more than 300 subway and tunnel projects at home and abroad, including Beijing Metro, Shanghai Metro, Guangzhou Metro, Singapore Metro, Shanghai Renmin Road Cross-River Tunnel, Wuxi Taihu Tunnel, Lanzhou-Yuxi Railway, Singapore Seraya Island-Nai Island Tunnel, etc., and the market share ranks among the top. As one of the companies that has obtained the nuclear-grade fan and air valve design and manufacturing license issued by the Nuclear Safety Administration, the company's nuclear power products are safely operating in Qinshan Nuclear Power, Fuqing Nuclear Power, Sanmen Nuclear Power, Haiyang Nuclear Power, Lufeng Nuclear Power, Fangjiashan Nuclear Power, Pakistan Chashma Nuclear Power Plant and other domestic and foreign nuclear power projects. As an important supplier of ventilation systems in the field of civil engineering, the company's main products have been successfully applied to a large number of domestic landmark civil projects such as the Beijing Olympic Tennis Stadium, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Base, Chengdu Shuangliu Airport, and nearly 100 Wanda Plazas, and have been widely recognized by the market. Jindun Co., Ltd. attaches great importance to technological innovation, continuously increases R&D investment, strives to promote the transformation of results, sets an industry model of "industry-university cooperation", and establishes technical cooperation relationships with many well-known domestic universities and research institutes such as Zhejiang University, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and Shanghai Institute of Nuclear Engineering to carry out cutting-edge technology research on ventilation systems. The company has implemented more than 10 major national and provincial scientific and technological projects, developed 8 national new products and provincial first sets of products, and obtained 63 national patents, including 11 invention patents. Looking to the future, the company will accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the industry, increase the scale of the industry, expand economic benefits, enhance the comprehensive competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities of the enterprise, form a high-tech and high-growth business structure with internationalized markets, diversified capital, and modern management, and strive to become an enterprise with advanced management, leading technology, and lean products.

: Shanghai Kluger Ventilation Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 500, Antingyuan Road, Jiading District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.krugerfan.com/

Company Overview

Founded in 1985, Kruger Ventilation Group of Singapore is a member of Soler & Palau Ventilation Group, headquartered in Spain. Kruger specializes in supplying advanced ventilation products, covering fans for civil, commercial, industrial and public infrastructure. Currently, Kruger has 18 branches in Asia Pacific. With its rich knowledge and technology, Kruger believes that only by understanding customers' needs and meeting their expectations can it create better value for customers. However, the company will not stop there, and will continue to seek ways to continue to provide customers with quality services and products. The company regards the importance of customers and their needs as a strategic approach to better serve customers. To further achieve this goal, engineers in Kruger's R&D department have developed advanced fan systems to expand its range and provide customers with a wider range of choices. The company's engineering and technical personnel are determined to develop effective methods to meet customers' ventilation needs.

: Fujian Dongya Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 8, Nanzhong Road, Phase 2, Tieling Industrial Concentration Zone, Minhou County Economic and Technological Development Zone, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province

Company website: http://www.fjblower.com

Company Overview

Fujian East Asia Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. was approved by the Fujian Provincial Administration for Industry and Commerce in May 2017 and was changed from Fujian East Asia Blower Co., Ltd. Its predecessor was Fuzhou Blower Factory, which was founded in 1958. Under the guidance of the national market economy policy, the company carried out two in-depth corporate system reforms in 1994 and 2006 respectively in order to grow and develop to meet the needs of the development of the market economy, and was registered as Fujian East Asia Blower Co., Ltd. On March 28, 2017, the company was listed on the National Small and Medium Enterprise Equity Transfer System Center, stock name: East Asia Shares, stock code: 871081. Fujian East Asia Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. currently has two subsidiaries: Fujian Rongbang New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Fujian Fugu Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd. The company holds the professional contracting qualification certificate for environmental protection engineering; professional contracting qualification for electronic and intelligent engineering; general contracting qualification for power engineering construction; general contracting qualification for electromechanical engineering construction; professional contracting qualification for building electromechanical installation engineering and safety production license; national voluntary product certification certificates for fire smoke exhaust fans, subway fans, etc. Fujian East Asia Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. is one of the largest and most powerful fan manufacturing bases in East China. The newly built garden-style factory covers an area of 40,000 square meters. The company has a fan R&D center and a fan testing center, as well as large centrifugal fans and Roots blower production lines, modern CNC machining centers, horizontal machining centers, vertical machining centers and other high-precision equipment. Main products: "Minfeng Brand" three categories of more than 40 series, more than 500 specifications of Roots blowers, centrifugal fans, axial flow fans, fire fans, subway tunnel fans and other fans and supporting fan series products; sewage treatment, water environment restoration, VOCs treatment, dust removal and noise reduction and other environmental protection projects. Some products have won the Ministry of Excellence, Provincial Excellence and New Product Science and Technology Awards. Passed the ISO9001 product quality management system certification, the company has more than 30 practical and invention patents, and is a "national high-tech enterprise". Products are widely used in machinery, chemical industry, metallurgy, cement, building materials, textile, electronics, food, environmental protection, aquaculture, electricity, pharmaceuticals, boilers, tunnels, fire smoke exhaust, petrochemical, steel, transportation, nuclear power, docks, water conservancy, bridges, factories, railway stations, rail transit stations, airports, stadiums, theaters, public buildings, multi-story parking garages and other industries and places. Products are sold all over the country and exported to Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and other countries and regions. East Asia shares provide customers with a full range of services from design, manufacturing, installation to after-sales for fans and fan accessories, steel structures and environmental protection projects.

: Infinair Fans Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 55, Qingneng Road, Jiading District, Shanghai

Company website: http://www.infinair.com/

Company Overview

INFINAIR Tongren Fan Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Shanghai Nordile General Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) is a system solution provider integrating R&D, production and sales of air supply and exhaust, process ventilation, heating, air purification and other equipment. The company was established in September 2003 and is located in the New Energy Vehicle and Key Components Industrial Base in Jiading District, Shanghai, covering an area of 33,000 square meters. INFINAIR Fan is committed to building a trustworthy professional ventilation brand in the domestic fan industry. After years of market construction, "INFINAIR" fans have become a well-known brand in the field of building fans in the domestic ventilation industry, and have won the high trust of many customers. INFINAIR Fan's customer base includes McDonald's, Shanghai Volkswagen, Intel, Hangzhou Hyatt, Procter & Gamble, ABB, Sany Heavy Industry, Huawei and many other Fortune 500 companies and domestic industry leaders. INFINAIR Fan has rich experience in energy, machinery, petrochemical, automobile and parts manufacturing, electronics, light industry and other industries, and has a high reputation in design institutes across the country.

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What is an Axial Flow Fan?

An axial flow fan is a type of fan in which the air or gas moves parallel to the axis of rotation of the fan blades. The blades of an axial flow fan are designed to accelerate the air in an axial direction, creating a continuous flow of air through the fan. These fans are known for their high air - flow rate and are used in a wide variety of applications where a large volume of air needs to be moved efficiently.

History of Axial Flow Fan

The concept of axial flow fans has been around for a long time. Early designs can be traced back to ancient times when simple devices were used to move air for ventilation purposes. However, the modern axial flow fan as we know it today began to take shape during the Industrial Revolution. With the development of advanced manufacturing techniques and a better understanding of fluid dynamics, axial flow fans became more efficient and versatile. Their use expanded in areas such as mining, agriculture, and industrial ventilation, and they have continued to evolve with the advancement of materials and engineering technologies.

Purpose of Axial Flow Fan

Ventilation: Axial flow fans are widely used for ventilation in buildings, tunnels, and underground mines. They can quickly move large volumes of air to provide fresh air and remove stale air, contaminants, and heat. For example, in a warehouse, an axial flow fan can help maintain a comfortable and healthy working environment by continuously circulating and refreshing the air.
Cooling: In cooling applications, axial flow fans are used to dissipate heat. They are often found in heat exchangers, computer server rooms, and large - scale industrial equipment cooling systems. By blowing air over hot surfaces, they help to transfer heat away, keeping the equipment or area at a suitable temperature.
Air - Conditioning and HVAC Systems: These fans play a crucial role in heating, ventilation, and air - conditioning (HVAC) systems. They are used to move air through ducts, distribute conditioned air throughout a building, and can also be part of the outdoor unit to draw in fresh air or expel exhaust air.

Principle of Axial Flow Fan

When the blades of an axial flow fan rotate, they create a pressure difference along the axis of rotation. The blades have a particular shape and angle that, as they turn, push the air in the same direction as the axis. The air is drawn in from one side of the fan and pushed out the other side. The rotational speed of the fan, the pitch and shape of the blades, and the number of blades all influence the volume and velocity of the air flow. The energy transfer from the rotating blades to the air causes the air to move in a relatively straight path parallel to the axis of the fan.

Features of Axial Flow Fan

High Air - Flow Capacity: Axial flow fans are designed to handle large volumes of air. They can have a high air - flow rate, often measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM), which makes them suitable for applications where a significant amount of air needs to be moved quickly, such as in large - scale ventilation systems.
Relatively Simple Design: These fans have a relatively straightforward design compared to some other types of fans. The simplicity of their structure, with a rotor and blades, makes them easier to manufacture, maintain, and repair. They also tend to be more compact for a given air - flow capacity, which can be an advantage in space - constrained applications.
Low - Pressure Applications: Axial flow fans are generally more suitable for low - pressure applications. While they can move a lot of air, they do not generate extremely high pressures like some other fan types. They work well in systems where the resistance to air flow (such as in ducts or across heat exchangers) is relatively low.
Variable - Pitch Blades: Some axial flow fans have variable - pitch blades. This feature allows the operator to adjust the angle of the blades to optimize the air - flow rate and pressure according to the specific requirements of the application. Variable - pitch blades can provide more flexibility in different operating conditions.

Types of Axial Flow Fan

Tube - Axial Fans: Tube - axial fans have a cylindrical housing that encloses the rotor and blades. They are often used in applications where the fan needs to be installed in a duct or a cylindrical enclosure. Tube - axial fans are known for their ability to provide a relatively high - velocity, straight - line air flow and are commonly used in HVAC systems and industrial ventilation.
Propeller - Axial Fans: Propeller - axial fans have a more open design with the blades exposed. They are typically used for free - air applications, such as in cooling towers or for general - purpose air circulation in open spaces. Propeller - axial fans are efficient at moving large volumes of air in areas where there is little resistance to air flow.[!--empirenews.page--]

Precautions for using Axial Flow Fan

Installation Orientation: Ensure that the axial flow fan is installed correctly with the proper orientation. The direction of air flow should be in line with the intended ventilation or cooling path. Incorrect installation can lead to reduced performance or even back - flow of air.
Blade Safety: Keep objects and body parts away from the rotating blades. The blades can cause injury if touched while the fan is in operation. Some fans may have safety guards, but it's still important to be cautious around the working fan.
Electrical Safety: For electrically powered axial flow fans, make sure the power cord is in good condition and properly grounded. Avoid using the fan in wet or damp conditions to prevent electrical shock. Regularly check for any signs of electrical problems such as overheating or sparking.

Things to consider when purchasing Axial Flow Fan

Air - Flow Requirements: Determine the volume of air you need to move and the velocity required for your application. Consider factors such as the size of the space to be ventilated or the heat - load to be dissipated. The fan's CFM rating and its ability to provide the necessary air - flow should match your requirements.
Pressure Considerations: Although axial flow fans are generally for low - pressure applications, you still need to consider the pressure drop in your system. Make sure the fan can overcome the resistance of ducts, filters, and other components in the air - flow path.
Noise Level: Consider the noise generated by the fan. Some applications, such as in offices or residential areas, require quiet operation. Look for fans with features that reduce noise, such as aerodynamic blade designs, well - balanced rotors, and sound - insulating housings.
Durability and Environment: Think about the operating environment of the fan. If it will be used in a corrosive, dusty, or high - temperature environment, choose a fan made of appropriate materials and with suitable protection features. The fan's durability and resistance to wear and tear are important for long - term performance.

Terms of Axial Flow Fan

Blade Pitch: The angle at which the fan blades are set relative to the plane of rotation. Blade pitch affects the air - flow rate and the pressure generated by the fan. A steeper pitch generally results in a higher air - flow rate and potentially more pressure, but it also requires more power to rotate the fan.
CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute): As mentioned earlier, it's a measure of the volume of air that the fan can move in a minute. It's a crucial parameter for sizing and selecting an axial flow fan for a particular application.
Tip Speed: The speed of the outermost tip of the fan blade as it rotates. Tip speed is related to the rotational speed of the fan and the diameter of the blades. It can affect the fan's performance, noise level, and the amount of power required to operate it.
Back - Pressure: The resistance to air flow that the fan experiences from the downstream components or the environment. In axial flow fans, excessive back - pressure can reduce the air - flow rate and performance. Understanding and accounting for back - pressure is important when designing an air - flow system.