Types of Fans

Types of Fans

Fans can be categorized into seven main types defined by the method of air movement they employ.


Types Adjustment Advantages Benefit
Axial In an axial fan the air flows in parallel to the shaft - - Removing dust, smoke and heat
- Air intake
Axial in line Motor in parallel with the propeller Simply Ventilation systems
Axial belt driven Fan are belt-driven by an external prevents  motor Motor does not clash with the wind Vacuuming polluted air
Centrifugal Air flows in angle of 90° Use to send wind to high wind loads -
Centrifugal forward The blade wheel is mounted in housing and the blades are forward curved High wind loads Use to send wind for near
Centrifugal backward The blade wheel are mounted in housing and the blades are backward curved High pressure Use to send wind for far
Ventilator - - Removing dust, smoke and heat from factories.
- Air intake
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