Industrial Ceiling Fans

What Is an Industrial Fan?

Industrial fans provide optimal ventilation and temperature control in industrial or commercial settings. Industrial fans are available in several designs to suit various applications, from large ceiling fans to surface mounted or freestanding caged fans.

The materials and construction of industrial fans are factors that set them apart from conventional fans. Industrial fan blades are typically continuously welded heavier gauge plates of steel or aluminum. They rely on industrial duty bearings for long life and performance. Their shafts are driven at high speeds and can move more than 100,000 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM) with continuous reliability.

Industrial fans create a more comfortable work environment and can significantly reduce heating and air conditioning costs in industrial settings. They are vital to employee health in chemical, food, and medical processing by keeping proper ventilation in work areas. They also reduce moisture in the air of gyms and spas and are heavily utilized in shipping, receiving, logistics, and warehousing applications.

HVLS Ceiling Fan Applications

A wide variety of industrial, agricultural, and commercial industries use high-volume, low-speed ceiling fans (HVLS). These fans are an excellent solution wherever businesses need efficient cooling and air circulation. Take a look at these seven common applications for HVLS ceiling fans to see if one of these fans could be helpful in your application:

1. Warehouses

Industrial warehouses need industrial-sized air movement solutions. Shipping, receiving, and logistics applications benefit from high-volume ceiling fans’ air circulation.

Besides keeping employees cool during shipping and receiving, which often require lots of physical activity, the humidity-blocking power of HVLS fans also prevents the buildup of ground moisture, improves vehicle traction, and reduces tripping hazards in the warehouse.

In commercial warehouses, high-volume ceiling fans create a more comfortable work environment throughout the day.

2. Chemical and Medical Processing

Ceiling fans also improve product quality in chemical and medical product processing.

Hot and muggy air can impact the manufacturing process, especially where chemicals are involved. Ensuring air circulation in laboratories and factories is essential for maintaining a high-quality product.

High-volume ceiling fans also cool off machinery. In certain manufacturing and processing applications, overheated machinery can decrease product quality and even become dangerous.

3. Fitness Centers

Gyms, spas, and other fitness centers collect moisture. Exercising and imbalanced ventilation cause excess humidity in these facilities. Condensation in a fitness center is unpleasant and often unhealthy. Poor air circulation can lead to odors and mold, mildew, and bacteria accumulation — all factors that make a fitness environment unpleasant for users.

Large industrial ceiling fans replace the humid air with drier air and cool off visitors by keeping the temperature above the dew point. Installing an HVLS ceiling fan can make a gym or spa a more healthful place and give guests a better experience.

4. Auto and Welding Shops

As in warehouses and other industrial locations, auto and welding shops workers can quickly become overheated. Some companies open doors and windows, but these solutions do little good if the air isn’t circulating. It’s especially challenging to cool off in metal fabrication and product assembly applications. High-volume ceiling fans mix air around and make workers more comfortable, even in the hottest of operations.

5. Manufacturing Plants

Machinery in manufacturing plants can become heated during operation, and the extensive facilities are difficult to cool off. Cooling this machinery is essential for ensuring a safe work environment and maintaining product quality.

In addition, the high ceilings and spacious floor plans standard in manufacturing plants make it difficult to keep employees cool as they work. With industrial ceiling fans, workers stay cool and can focus on their tasks, leading to higher productivity.

6. Food Service

Temperature control in food processing is essential for maintaining food quality and keeping employees comfortable.

Food processing plants and dairies must maintain temperature and humidity levels to ensure food quality. Industrial ceiling fans promote these goals by dispersing humid air. During processing, ceiling fans also keep dust, debris, and pests from settling on food preparation surfaces.

Employees will also benefit from a source of air circulation while preparing food.

7. Halls and Convention Centers

Facilities can quickly become overheated when numerous people gather at one time, especially if those buildings have outdated or nonexistent heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Performance and convention centers, concert halls, and churches can benefit from air movement, particularly during hot months.

An HVLS ceiling fan can also reduce heating costs for these facilities during the winter. Since warmer air is lighter, it rises to the ceiling, leaving the floor level cold. High-volume ceiling fans combat this effect by forcing warmer air to the floor and mixing it with the colder air below.

Hunter Industrial Fans From Indventech

At Indventech, our industrial fan professionals will work with you to find the best fan solution for your needs. Indventech’s industrial and commercial fans offer up to 18 times greater performance than conventional high-speed fans and consume half of the energy. Our fans are engineered with aerospace technology and utilize direct-drive motors for the most efficient air movement in the industry.

For more information about our Hunter industrial and commercial fans, request a quote today or visit our online catalog.