Airfoil fans are one of the most cost effective, highly efficient fan designs available (typically 83 – 88%). Their quiet, smooth operation is ideal for a wide rand of induced draft or forced draft applications including heat recovery, incineration, process air, or pollution control. Because airfoil fans are frequently used to move dust laden gases (subjecting them to material buildup and imbalanced operation), we include special features such as solid nose piece utilization to make our airfoil fan blades hold up to abrasion and wear. When manufacturing airfoil blades, we weld internal stiffeners to both sides for optimum structural rigidity. The blades are also full penetration welded to the back plate (or center plate on double inlet fans) and shroud to maximize the blade section modulus.
Process Barron has extensive experience fabricating and servicing heavy duty centrifugal airfoil fans for boiler, furnace, and kiln systems. Our engineers can accurately assess your operation’s air handling requirements to design, manufacture and install an efficient, heavy duty airfoil fan in your system. Available with non-overloading characteristics, multiple accessories and configurations, Process Barron can provide a flexible solution to minimize fan operating costs. Our rugged mechanical draft fans are designed for longevity and efficiency in air, gases, dust, and material handling applications.
Contact Process Barron today to discuss your fan and system needs, if you have a damaged fan or require emergency field service assistance. Our qualified engineering and service teams are eager to earn your business and help you maintain an efficient operation.
Airfoil Fan Construction & Accessories
At Process Barron, new mechanical draft fans are performance rated in accordance with AMCA standards, rigorously tested and quality checked for proper rotating assembly operation, rotor resonance properties, and overall fan performance. Our industrial fans are fabricated to endure long-lasting use in high temperature, high pressure, corrosive environments from materials including Hastelloy, ASTM 36, high strength carbon steels - A514/A517 and exotic alloys.
Common mechanical draft fan accessories/options include:
- Flanged inlets & outlets
- Access doors
- Shaft, bearing, & belt guards
- Spark resistant construction
- Extended life bearings
- Special coatings
- Silencers & insulation