Video: Industrial Fans: Advantages, Functions and Differences from Ordinary Fans
Figure 1: Industrial fan.
Industrial fans are widely used in factory workshops, logistics warehouses, basketball stadiums, stations, dairy farms, etc. The following will introduce the advantages and functions of industrial fans, and introduce the differences between industrial fans and other fans from 8 aspects to help you quickly understand industrial fans.
1. Advantages of Large Industrial Fans
Large industrial fans offer many advantages that make them ideal in industrial environments. Here are some of the
main advantages:
1. Powerful Ventilation Effect: These fans are able to move large amounts of air quickly, ensuring
ventilation well.
2. Reduce Energy Costs: Compared with traditional air conditioning systems, air conditioning
systems using large industrial fans generally consume less energy, thus saving energy costs.
3. Easy to Install: They are generally easy to install and do not require complex piping systems.
4. Low Maintenance Cost: Industrial fans generally have low maintenance costs and only require
regular cleaning and maintenance of the electric
motor.
5. Improving Employee Comfort: By providing a comfortable working environment, large industrial
fans help improve employee happiness and work efficiency.
Figure 2: An industrial fan on a steel structure.
2. Function of Industrial Fans (Detailed Explanation)
Many people think that industrial fans and ordinary fans should be basically the same except for their different appearance and size, and both of them are used for cooling. Of course, industrial fans can indeed be used to cool down, but this is only one of its functions. The following will introduce its various functions to help everyone truly understand industrial fans.
2.1 Ventilation, Available in All Seasons
When in operation, industrial fans can generate a large air volume every minute, and effectively accelerate air
flowing to form a three-dimensional and annular air circulation in the space, which helps exchange fresh air
indoors, and create a green and fresh environment.
Industrial workshops have heavy oil mist, dust, and limited ventilation; commercial spaces have dense crowds, high
carbon dioxide concentrations, and turbid air. Industrial fans can solve the environmental problems in the above
different situations.
Figure 3: Ventilation fans.
2.2 Cooling Naturally and Relieving Fatigue
Industrial fans (here especially referring to industrial ceiling fans) have uniform and gentle wind speed, and the
air volume covers a wide area. The natural breeze generated by the operation of the fan is in line with the human
body's comfort and blows the human body from top to bottom, bringing a cooling experience of 5-8℃ down and combining
cool and comfort at the same time. It can relieve fatigue, relax themselves and improve concentration for people at
work.
In hot summer, many employees work in the factory workshop under high labor intensity. Industrial fans can help
employees cool down and improve the production efficiency of the company. Industrial fans used in the animal
husbandry industry in summer can help cool down cows, chickens and ducks, etc. and increase milk production, egg
production rate.
2.3 Dehumidification, Moisture Protection and Risk Reduction
For food, cartons, feed, equipment, and metal products, a humid environment is extremely detrimental to them. For
spaces with poor ventilation, moisture cannot be eliminated and will accumulate and stay indoors.
The huge air volume of industrial fans agitates large-area airflow, which speeds up the discharge of humid air.
During the summer season with high temperature and high humidity, industrial fans balance environmental humidity,
prevent items from getting damp and deteriorated, and reduce economic losses of enterprises. They can also prevent
equipment from getting damaged, lines aging, and prevent accidents.
Figure 4: Workshop industrial fan.
2.4 Balancing Temperature, Energy Saving and Environmental Protection
Central air-conditioning is often used in commercial places. Due to the large space area, the air-conditioning does not cool down significantly in summer. Central air conditioning is expensive to build and operate, but when used with a large industrial fan (industrial ceiling fan), the fan blades drive the cold air to spread, which can achieve an ideal cooling effect. In winter, the warm air rises and thermal stratification occurs. Using the reversal function of the industrial fan pushes the warm air from the top to the ground, which can balance the indoor temperature and reduce the waste of heat sources.
3. Difference between Industrial Fans and Ordinary Fans
3.1 Material Selection
The blades of industrial fans are generally made of strong and durable metal materials or anti-corrosion fiberglass
materials. For example, 5052 aviation aluminum sheets have the advantages of low density, high strength, good heat
dissipation, good shock absorption, large ability to withstand impact loads, and good resistance to corrosion by
organic matter and alkali.
Due to the different material selection of industrial fans, they are more able to adapt to harsh environments, such
as high temperature, humidity, dust, etc.
Ordinary fan blades are made of iron or plastic, and their quality and manufacturing process are far inferior to
those of industrial fans.
Figure 5: Ventilation fan.
3.2 Power and Size
The most obvious difference between industrial fans and ordinary fans is the power and size. Industrial fans are
usually much more powerful and larger than ordinary fans. When the motor power and motor speed are constant, the
larger the overall size of the exhaust fan, the greater the exhaust volume.
Therefore, industrial fans can provide stronger wind force and can cool or ventilate a larger area.
3.3 Scope of Use
Industrial fans are suitable for ventilation in factory workshops, logistics warehouses, farms, waiting rooms,
exhibition halls, gymnasiums, supermarkets and other tall spaces to exhaust smoke, odors and dust. They are suitable
for places with relatively large areas. Other ordinary fans are generally used in small indoor places such as
individuals, homes, and offices.
Industrial fans are suitable for occasions that require greater wind force to achieve better ventilation effects.
Ordinary fans are more suitable for occasions with moderate power and size requirements, are easy to use, and are
relatively cheap.
3.4 Coverage Area
The streamlined fan blades (especially industrial ceiling fan blades) of industrial fans combine aerodynamic principles and advanced technology. The air volume generated by its operation can cover a wide area and play the dual functions of ventilation and cooling. However, the coverage area of household fans is only about a few square meters.
Figure 6: Large ceiling fan.
3.5 Different Functions
Industrial fans can solve various problems such as ventilation, personnel cooling, smoke exhaust, odor dispersion, and dust removal in tall spaces. Ordinary fans are generally used to ventilate small areas and quickly cool down the human body in a short period of time.
3.6 Use Requirements
People's requirements for industrial fans are that the larger the exhaust volume of a single unit, the better, and
even require a certain wind pressure, which can quickly discharge the hot air, smoke and dust in the room.
Household fans do not have greater requirements for air volume. They are generally used for ventilation in small
areas. The air supply is required to be stable and comfortable, and basically does not require wind pressure.
3.7 Applicable Standards
Industrial fans do not have high requirements in terms of noise, motor temperature rise, balance, etc. They mainly perform better in terms of wind force and power. The applicable standards for ordinary fans are just the opposite, requiring stability, comfort and quietness.
3.8 Energy Consumption and Price
The ventilation effect and service life of industrial fans are more advantageous than that of ordinary fans, but their power and energy consumption are also larger, and their prices are also more expensive. Ordinary fans have lower power, less energy consumption, cheaper prices, and are more suitable for personal use.
