Product & Industry Updates
Showcasing the ECFanGrid at EMEX 2022
EMEX is the UK’s must attend net zero conference and energy management exhibition that has been held for years at the ExCel London. The show offers a unique opportunity to learn about new technology, systems and services available in this fast-changing environment we operate in and showcases over ...
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Fast & Efficient Multiple Site AHU Retrofit
Darnells Limited, a mechanical and electrical specialist based in Oxford were awarded the contract for a multi-site AHU retrofit project. Three sites located in Bicester, Kidlington and Spiceball required multiple air handling units upgrading to futureproof their ventilation systems and to reduce ...
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SEAT S50: Powerful Protection from Hazardous Fumes
A common control within laboratories for the prevention of explosive and hazardous substances is by using a fume extraction system.
Powerful, energy saving and quiet, it’s hard to ask for more from a fume extraction fan, but the SEAT S50 has all those attributes and more. Designed for ...
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Combustible Dust Explosions in Industrial Processes
Many industrial processes pose the risk of dust explosions due to the handling of fine combustible dust particles accumulated in the air and on surfaces. High concentrations of dust particles that fall below the measure of 500 micron have a much higher explosibility making it critical to ensure the...
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EC Fanwall Q&A for Engineers
Continuous and consistent airflow is essential in most facilities, making under-performing or unreliable fans simply unacceptable. In addition to reliability concerns, inefficient fans can be a buildings biggest energy consumer. Learn more about our EC FanGrid solution below.
What Is an ...
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Exhaust Fans for Petrochemical Production in the Oil & Gas Industry
As an ATEX and corrosion resistant fans expert we regularly speak to contractors, installers and consultants operating in the oil and gas industry including those that are involved in the ventilation and exhaust systems to safely operate petrochemical processes.
What are Petrochemicals?
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Sound & Noise Within Industrial Fan Systems
In the world of HVAC the efficiency of industrial fan systems is often compromised by an ineffectively designed air movement system and poor efficiency. This is often accompanied by unwanted fan or air velocity noise making the whole system less than desirable.
The annual UK industrial fan power ...
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New Retrofit Hospital Ventilation Using the ECFanGrid Solution
The ECFanGrid was chosen to retrofit an existing ventilation system with three axial fans from 1975 for a hospital. In only five days, three systems were retrofitted with an energy-efficient ECFanGrid. A special feature was the sloping installation in the existing concrete duct. Due to this, ...
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New Industrial Team Member
We are delighted to introduce the latest member to our industrial sales team, Georgia. She recently joined the business as a product sales engineer from a background in sales within the industrial sector. Specialising in our Casals and SEAT ranges of industrial fans, Georgia will be responsible for...
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Corrosion Resistant Fans - An Axair Guide
Plastic fans have come a long way from their origins as a somewhat ‘home made’ product. The principal manufacturers, including our partner, SEAT Ventilation, offer powerful, low noise, low vibration products with very good mechanical isolation. Here, we offer an overview of the key ...
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Multiple Fan Array for Greater Reliability with EC FanWalls
An old ventilation system consisting of several old belt driven centrifugal fans needed an overhaul after providing compulsory supply and exhaust air to operating rooms for 42 years. The ventilation system was optimised for efficiency using a 2x2 multiple fan array solution known as an ECFanGrid ...
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Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel Fans - Robust & Hygienic
The materials used to manufacture an industrial fan, whether stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel or polypropylene, will hugely affect the versatility and uses of that particular fan. The materials of construction used in a centrifugal or axial fan affect weight, hygiene, maintenance, longevity, ...
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The Importance of Shipping Warehouse Ventilation
According to energy advisors, warehouses spend on average 15% of their budget on energy bills every year. Mechanical ventilation can contribute to a high percentage of this spend. In this article, we explore the importance of effective warehouse ventilation.
Like many hazards, poor ventilation ...
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Industrial Fans for Wind to Hydrogen Renewable Energy Generation
Because of the effects of carbon emissions on global climate change it is imperative that we start to think about a carbon limited future, one where alternative energy sources will be required to supplement the carbon-intensive sources that currently power our daily lives. Natural gas is available...
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Replacing a Fan in a Fume Cupboard – Choosing the Right Plastic Fan
An efficient exhaust fan is key to providing an effective fume cupboard that protects laboratory workers and technicians from exposure to toxic chemicals. New and existing systems must meet strict regulations with the correct exposure measures in place and yearly maintenance checks should be ...
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Material Handling Fans for Combustible Dust & Textile Fibres
Dust explosions can occur in any activity in which solid materials are treated and finely divided. Small sized particles are produced during manufacturing processes. Large particles fall while smaller particles remain suspended for unlimited periods. Powder is measured in microns. A micron is a ...
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Fans for School Fume Cupboards
School and University laboratories with a lot of activity generally contain several fume cupboards which helps in providing a fume free workspace. Laboratory environments in educational establishments that handle hazardous materials require specialised ventilation equipment.
During school science ...
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Stock Range of RS In-Line Duct Fans - Buy Online
Axair Fans offers a stock range of plastic inline duct fans, manufactured by Rosenberg with EC or AC motors. An ATEX version of the RS315 (315mm inlet & discharge spigot) is also available on request, coded Ex II 3G IIB T3(x) for category 3 Zone 2. Our 'RS' range of AC in-line duct fans are ...
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Corrosion Resistant Extraction Fans for Salt Spray Chambers
Salt spray has a very potent effect on corrosion and not knowing how products react long term to a corrosive environment or chemical, can have devastating effects for the end user and the original manufacturer. Salt spray testing is a laboratory simulation of a corrosive saline environment that ...
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Predictive, Preventive and Reactive Maintenance in Thermal Management
Electrical equipment failures due to ineffective heat dissipation account for millions in damage and lost business every year. Ironically, more than two thirds of electrical system failures can be prevented by a routine maintenance program. Maintenance approaches can vary by application but ...
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Understanding ATEX Definitions for Ex Fans - Ex ec, Ex Na, Ex eb, Ex tb & Ex tc
An explosive atmosphere can be created with the presence of gases, vapours, mists or dusts, which have the potential to ignite under certain operating conditions. Potentially explosive atmospheres are found in many areas of industry, from mines, battery rooms releasing the IIC Gas hydrogen, ...
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IIC Fans for Hydrogen Exhaust & Effective Battery Room Ventilation
Everyone knows the function of a battery; to store electricity in the form of chemical energy and to convert to electrical energy when required. Vented lead-acid batteries or flooded batteries as they are also commonly known, consist of plates that are flooded with an acid electrolyte. When ...
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Wastewater Treatment Ventilation: Polypropylene vs. Stainless Steel and GRP
Environmental wastewater treatment plants face a number of challenges in terms of ensuring safe and effective ventilation due to the release of corrosive and toxic gases that occur across the various treatment processes. During the treatment process, the ventilation system must control hazardous ...
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Corrosive Fume Extraction Case Studies
Axair have been working with corrosive air applications for over 25 years. We understand the key ventilation issues in industrial and corrosive fume extraction and we’re here to support you. Our S and ST range of corrosive fume extraction fans comprise 10 sizes of fans with a single piece ...
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