Industry
Computational Fluid Dynamics in Fan Development
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is an advanced tool constructed within computer-generated simulation software. CFD is commonly used to accurately predict the airflow performance of industrial fans.
Industrial fan manufacturers, such as our supplier; Rosenberg, utilise the software to ...
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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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ATEX Fans for Marine & Offshore Hazardous Areas
Given the corrosive and potentially hazardous nature of the marine and offshore environment, a number of variables need to be considered when selecting ATEX fans, equipment and components for marine and offshore applications. Fans within ventilation systems can be found in various areas of an ...
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Axair Recognised at HazardEx Awards
Axair are very happy to announce that we have been recognised at the HazardEx Awards 2019. At the HazardEx conference and awards ceremony last week, we were awarded with Highly Commended for the Contribution to Safety Award.
The award was defined as ‘a product, system or service which has made a ...
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How to Save Energy using Inverters to Control Speed
Better control of fan speed means better control of energy consumption and energy costs, inverters can help.
What do inverters do?
Put simply, an inverter is used to vary the speed of the motor to match the required load. In most cases, fans are specified to match the maximum ventilation ...
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Shipyard LEV Systems
Local Exhaust Ventilation, or LEV, is a recommended method of shipyard ventilation. The nature of the shipbuilding industry means that air quality can be poor due to the presence hazardous chemicals, dust and welding fumes. To ensure workers are not exposed to these potentially harmful substances in...
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The Growth of EC
Historically, AC motors were used as the principal air driving force in HVAC applications running constantly at full power. The continuously increasing demand for a more energy efficient solution with a greater range of operation possibilities led to the development of the Electronically Commutated...
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Reducing Fan Energy Consumption Within Fan Coil Units
In modern buildings heating and ventilating is delicate balance between maximum energy efficiencies and occupancy comfort, when buildings are in the concept design stage a crucial tool to make offers attractive is to offer low energy consumption using fan coil units to keep running costs to a ...
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Warehouse Ventilation | Centrifugal Roof Fans
Warehouse Ventilation Is an important factor for many businesses...
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 update we explore the importance of ...
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Selecting the Right Industrial Fan
Fan selection is perceived to be a relatively straightforward matter. First you take a look at what the competition uses and scale it to suit your product. Next you find an amenable supplier who will let you test a couple of fans, then you're in business - maybe.
Sounds familiar? Well it doesn't ...
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Industrial Fans | Future Thinking
It's here! 2017 has arrived, and during the first week back to the office, we have been discussing what lies ahead for in the industrial fans market and for us here at Axair Fans.
As many of you will be aware, the demand for industrial fans for Biomass and Biofuel applications was spiked in 2016. ...
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Biomass Applications: Selecting Industrial Fans
At Axair we’re familiar with supplying industrial fans for use within renewable energy generation and offer a range of fans specially designed for use in Biomass fuel applications. These fans range from low to high pressure including those for materials handling and high temperatures.
The ...
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Keeping Metrolink Manchester On Track With Axair Rail Fans
Robust & Durable Rail Fans
Manchester Metrolink is a light rail tram system in Greater Manchester. The system is owned by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and operated and maintained under contract by RATP Group.
The rail network consists of seven lines which radiate from ...
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Product Release: Digital Electronic Speed Control
A large number of motors are being used for general purposes in our surroundings from house-hold equipment to machine tools in industrial facilities. The electric motor is now a necessary and an indispensable source of power in many industries. The functions and the performance required for these ...
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SEAT Industrial Range Evolutions
Since our partnership with SEAT, Axair Fans has always had an impressive selection of Corrosion Resistant Polypropylene fans for use within hazardous atmospheres and ATEX applications in addition to a wide range of installation accessories. As a technical product engineer for the SEAT range and the ...
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Laboratory Fume Extraction Roadshow
Following on from the Effective Laboratory exhibition at Strathclyde University on 1st March 2016, Axair Fans took to the City of Nottingham to showcase new developments and energy efficient air movement technology while sharing our technical knowledge and experience of laboratory air movement.
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Ozone - a Breath of Fresh air
To put it simply, ozone is activated oxygen. It occurs naturally in the environment and is around us all the time. It’s composed of three oxygen atoms, is blue in colour and has a strong odour. But, how can we use it?
Ozone works as a natural cleaner. When presented to an odour, there is a ...
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Axair Refrigeration Expands the Axair Portfolio
Axair Fans announce the addition of Axair Refrigeration To The Axair Group
Following on from the success and growth of Axair Fans UK Limited, the Axair group has announced an addition to their portfolio; Axair Refrigeration.
The Staffordshire based company, originally started in 1993, will now ...
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Apprenticeships Genuine Alternative To University
Almost 9 out of 10 employers have said that taking people on through apprenticeships has helped to improve their business. Typically, vocational learning is seen as an alternative for students who struggle academically. Now, increasing numbers of people choosing apprenticeships alongside high level...
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Axair Fuel Fans For Efficient, Clean & Safe Biofuel Drying
With renewable energy sources on our mind, we recently posted a blog update around Biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels so now we’re delighted to be able to add another renewable energy biofuel source provider to our midst, improving our expertise and improving the carbon footprint of UK ...
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Green Renewable Energy With Biomass Fuel Fans
As the demand for an efficient form of renewable energy increases due to the ever decreasing volume of fossil fuels available, Biomass is now in the spotlight.
Biomass energy is produced using the matter contained in plants, typically including wood chips, trees, manure, sewage and mulch. Due...
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AHU Refurb | As Easy As Childs Play
The refurbishment of existing air handling equipment is a practical alternative to replacing with a whole new system, benefiting from cost effectiveness, less disruption, more flexibility and the ability to improve existing specifications.
During any AHU refurb all fan types can be replaced with ...
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Inland Revenue Pay Attention To AC Fans...
Back in 1994, when Axair was in its early start up days, began the transformation of a brownfield site for use by The Inland Revenue to create office accommodation space for 1,800 staff. The development consisted of seven separate buildings, in the form of courtyards and L-shaped blocks which ...
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Axair Fans Get Specific About Fan Power…
You’ll be aware that Axair offers a wide variety of fans and fan accessories for multi applications into the UK market. One of these being the fan coil industry where the key influencing factor in this ever changing environment is low Specific Fan Power (SFP)
Within a fan coil system, fans are ...
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Stimulating Free Air for Car Test Facility with Axial Fans
Hangar 111 are a specialist for Lotus cars, providing tuning parts for road, track and Motorsport. With an increasing number of years in successful Lotus driving behind them, Hangar 111 put their knowledge, skills and experience into building and supporting Lotus cars for competitive Motorsport, ...
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Axair working in Synergy with the Commercial Foodservice Industry...
A perfect fuel efficient burner to be used in a commercial cooking environment, has been developed to offer the commercial gas grills market a new and unique cooking product.
After intensive research and development, the gas engineer inventor, successfully trialled two prototypes in local ...
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Don't lose your bottle...
New design creates problem for production engineers
A change in bottle design from a simple, symmetrical shape to an asymmetrical but ergonomic shapes caused problems for a domestic product manufacturer.
During the bottle filling process in many manufacturing units, empty plastic bottles are ...
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Axair: A New Air In Dome Construction
Promotional branding and marketing ideas are always changing, you could say they’re evolving as new methods and initiatives are introduced that catch the customer's eye and put the brand at the forefront of their minds. Evolution Dome, an events company specialising in temporary inflatable ...
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Rosenberg: A Supplier Profile - Part 2
Last week we kicked off a series of supplier profile posts with an introduction to our German supply partners, Rosenberg. Now we’ve given you an insight into their history and location we thought we’d get to the really important stuff and tell you about what they actually do.
Rosenberg support ...
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Rosenberg: A Supplier Profile
As we welcome in the New Year we thought now would be as good a time as any to tell you more about our supply partners. Over the next few months we will be profiling each of our suppliers, giving you a greater insight into their history, their location, their products and their specialisms. ...
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The Axair Range Gets Even Bigger: Wellington Fans & Motors
We are very pleased to announce that Axair are now the official UK distributor for Wellington Fans & Motors; world leaders in EC Technology for commercial refrigeration.
As a result, our diverse range has now been extended to include electronically commutated (EC) motors and fans for ...
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Rosenberg Primed For Rail Fan Refurbishments
As the world’s largest supplier of motorised impellers to the rail industry, Rosenberg are clearly doing something right when it comes to developing air movement products for rail applications. Their range of backward curved motorised impellers are the perfect fit for supply/evaporator or exhaust ...
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First Class Upgrade for Ecofit Rail Fan
Most rail fans are specifically made to comply with customer specifications and the expected harshness of rolling stock railway environments. Others are simply upgraded versions of standard fans such as the Ecofit GRF single inlet forward curved centrifugal fan.
The GRF was primarily designed for ...
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Axair’s Rosenberg Connection Keeps Rail Fleets On Track
1.3 billion journeys are made on Britain’s railways every year. With this expected to double over the next 30 years, it’s paramount that operators have reliable fleets that are capable of coping with the strain of such intense demand. Technological developments have assisted with this ...
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High temperature axial fan for wood chip applications
Drying ovens have been used in the manufacture of ceramics for many years. Lately, there has been a marked increase in the use of biofuels. This often means the need to use wood chip but that wood chip needs to be dried before it can efficiently be made into suitable form for use as fuel.
The ovens...
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Get ready for ErP
The new ErP (Energy Related Products) is coming on the 1st of January 2013, are your fans compliant? Axair Fans UK Limited Marketing Manager Fabien Carbonell explains.
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The European Union has defined ...
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