Product & Industry Updates

Polypropylene plastic fans manufactured by our principal manufacturing partner SEAT, are specifically designed to work in areas with, and provide protection against, corrosive substances in harsh environments.    The molecular structure of polypropylene is very compact and in order, it remains ... Read more

  The greenhouse gas protocol establishes a set of comprehensive, standardised frameworks to measure and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from private and public sector operations. In accordance with the GHG protocol, UK universities must now record their Scope 1 & 2 carbon ... Read more

Hydrogen is a colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas, therefore small gaseous leaks are difficult to detect by human senses. Small leaks are common due to the small size of hydrogen molecules and usually do not present a problem since the tiny amount of mixture will not be enough to cause a ... Read more

Air handling unit manufacturers typically focus on a few key factors when designing and producing their finished units, including energy efficiency, reliability, customisation, ease of maintenance and compliance with industry regulations. We’ve been working with air handling unit manufacturers, ... Read more

An aerofoil bladed impeller is part of a centrifugal fan that is specifically designed to provide higher efficiency and minimal noise due to the function and profile of its curved aerofoil blades, which enhance its overall performance. They are suitable for clean air or low dust applications with a ... Read more

Understanding ATEX concepts can be a bit of a minefield when there are so many terms and a huge amount of jargon thrown around. With changing legislation, relating to protection levels, certification and deadlines around labelling and certifications, we completely understand when our customers don&... Read more

Speed control is often overlooked when specifying fans, however significant savings can be had by the use of the correct speed controller and fan combination. These are not just direct savings in energy consumed by the fans but indirect savings from ancillary equipment. The addition of a fan speed ... Read more

Mechanical sparks and friction are one of the most common causes of ignition of flammable gases and dust clouds. Accident statistics in Germany indicate that mechanical sparks and friction as an ignition source occurred in 32.7% of incidents*1. Billange (1979) presented an overview of 66 incidents ... Read more

As fan integration experts, we’re always talking to consultants and contractors about explosion protection for new hydrogen initiatives, upcoming bio-methane projects, and multiple applications that involve the presence of hydrogen gas. This includes laboratories, energy generation and battery ... Read more

We are delighted to announce that our range of ATEX fans for IIC hydrogen exhaust have been selected as the winner for the Net Zero Innovation Award as part of the HazardEx Awards 2023. Axair have been recognised for our application knowledge covering a range of renewable technology systems ... Read more

As explained in our previous article about the European CE marking being replaced by a UK recognised body under UKCA, we only touched on the ATEX element of this new system. Under the new UKCA documentation, there had to be a piece of legislation that covered products that could be legally place on... Read more

Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) is increasingly used for controlled ventilation in new and existing buildings. The tightness of buildings and lack of ventilation leads to problems such as mould and poor air quality, in addition to reduced comfort for occupants. High rise buildings... Read more