Industrial Fans

Commercial Fans: What You Need to Know

Our selection of large fans ranges from small, 12-inch fans to 30-inch models and larger. Pedestal-mounted fans can be positioned at the ideal height to cool staff as they work, while floor-mounted fans can be positioned to cool large spaces. Most fans offer three speed settings, so you can dial in the precise power needed for the job. You'll also find evaporative coolers, which are energy-efficient alternatives to air conditioners that can cool several hundred square feet of indoor space.

Industrial floor fans are mobile solutions to hot kitchens and accidental spills. Instead of installing expensive air conditioning systems, large fans can circulate the air in your kitchen or storage area for a fraction of the cost. Moving air around reduces humidity and moves hot air away from people working in front of heated kitchen equipment. This creates a more comfortable environment, leading to happier workers and better production. Portable evaporative coolers are specially made for this purpose, transferring heat into water which then evaporates. Heavy duty floor fans can be used to dry wet floors after cleaning or spills to protect your customers from falls and yourself from lawsuits.

Common Questions About Industrial Fans

Which industrial fan type do I need?

Commercial fans have two primary purposes, and the different types are made to suit one of these two more than the other, though there is some overlap. The first main purpose is moving air around to create a cooler, more comfortable environment for yourself and your workers. Heat can be a real problem in commercial kitchens, as they're often crowded and always have lots of equipment generating ambient heat. Circulating the air can remove this heat and reduce humidity, both of which contribute to a more comfortable working environment, improving service and retaining talented workers.

Another purpose for restaurants to implement industrial floor fans is to dry floors after cleaning or spills. Some models are made specifically to pass dry air over a wet floor to wick away moisture. Drying your floors quicker means using the area again sooner to reduce the chance someone will slip and fall on the wet floor. The potential cost of such accidents dwarfs the cost of a dedicated heavy duty floor fan, so this could be a good investment for operators concerned about such occurrences.

What is a portable evaporative cooler?

Evaporative coolers use water to create cool air, which is pumped into the work area to reduce the overall heat that operators must endure. Rather than utilize a condenser, as do refrigerators or air conditioners, evaporative coolers use a blower to circulate warm air over a reservoir of water, which absorbs the heat and eventually evaporates. The evaporative cooler must have a reservoir of water available to function, which means you must refill it when it runs out. However, these units are much less expensive than adding full air conditioning systems to your building, and they are mobile.