Assessing, Buying, Repairing and Understanding Industrial Equipment and Supplies

Understanding the difference between a centrifugal fan and an axial fan is easy enough. While centrifugal fans extract air at right angles to their intakes and spin it outwards using deflection and centrifugal force, axial fans draw air in parallel to its axis and force it out in the same direction.

Since they operate in fairly different ways, it's well worth considering which type of industrial fan will best suit your needs. Each one offers its own benefits and drawbacks, but here are just four reasons you should choose a centrifugal fan over an axial fan.

1. Added Pressure

One of the main differences between centrifugal and axial fans is that the former produces far more pressure. This means air is able to be directed much further, so centrifugal fans are particularly useful if you need to move air through ducts. Given the higher airflow resistance found in ductwork, you need a high-pressure flow of air to compensate. Centrifugal fans can deliver that pressure even in duct runs that would be far too long for axial fans to handle.

2. Extremely Durable

Having to carry out repairs on industrial fans can be tricky and result in downtime, and a broken fan can cause problems with your whole operation. However, centrifugal fans can help prevent such issues. Unlike axial fans, all their moving parts are enclosed, which protects them from damage and contaminants. They can operate even in corrosive environments, and most centrifugal fans are equipped with non-overloading horsepower curves to eliminate the risk of an overload. They are even typically made from lighter materials than axial fans, so they'll be easier to remove and repair if work ever does need to be done.

3. More Efficient

Choosing the most energy-efficient industrial fan can help you save a significant sum on running costs. As an added plus, it also helps lower your environmental impact. Since centrifugal fans generate constant airflow, they deliver impressive static efficiency. As such, they are particularly recommended over axial fans when you need to sustain a larger air system.

4. Versatile Operation

Unlike axial fans, centrifugal fans are very adept at handling different airflows. They are able to process clean, dry, or wet air, and they can also be used for multiple airflow and pressure combinations. When a fan is required for an industrial setting, it's often vital for it to possess the ability to work around different flows and pressures. 

For more info about industrial fans, contact a local company.