How to prevent industrial ventilation fan issues

July 12, 2021 10:05 am Published by

Industrial ventilation fans are essential for cleaning air contaminants, removing dust fumes and circulating the air in businesses that revolve around medical health, chemicals, mining, agriculture, food processing, and automotive construction.

Bin Dasmal General Trading provides fan solutions for ventilation that gets rid of old air in enclosed spaces and replaces it with fresh air to keep the environment hygienic.

Industrial ventilation fans that are not functioning properly can slow down the cleaning process and cause problems such as poor air performance, system overheating, vibration sounds etc.

Here are some factors to consider for preventing the malfunction of your industrial ventilation fans.

1. Storage and installation
Make sure the person installing your industrial fans is trained and qualified to handle the process. The storage of the industrial fans and blowers is an important aspect to consider which might cause damage that occurs due to improper storage.

Store your blower fan in a clean & protected area.

  • Rotate the fan wheel once a week to prevent the shaft from taking a set and to redistribute the bearing grease.
  • Blower fans must be isolated from any near-by vibration which can prematurely damage the fan & motor bearings.
  • Reinforced concrete is the preferred fan foundation. Install your blower fan on a strong surface that will support the dead weight.
  • If high vibration levels will exist, isolate the vibrations with appropriate vibration isolators.
  • Install flexible connections between the connection of the fan inlet, outlet, and the ducting.
  • All alignments should be checked to ensure they remain within the manufacturer’s tolerances.

2. Scheduling Industrial Fan Maintenance

It’s crucial to check that how often your fans need maintenance. Scheduling maintenance systems in advance will make sure all the fan units and parts get checked and cleaned. Keeping these parts clean and functional extend the lifespan of your industrial exhaust fans keeping the workplace secure and hygienic.

During maintenance, make sure all the following parts get checked and, if needed, cleaned:

  • Bearings
  • Belts
  • Blades
  • Louvers and dampers
  • Motors
  • Inlets, shafts, main drive, outlets, and access ports

3. Operating and maintaining the industrial blower fan

While operating the industrial blower it is advisable to check the industrial exhaust fan manual to know about the safe operation of your unit. Here are a few quick tips:

  • Prior to starting the fan, rotate the wheel by hand while it is off to ensure free movement of the industrial fan and blower components.
  • Maintain proper bearing lubrication to avoid potential failures.
  • Check the fan wheel on a routine to avoid corrosion, or material build up. Clean it or replace units as necessary.

To create a safe workplace for your employees it is always recommended to implement preventive maintenance structure for the equipment used. Bin Dasmal General Trading provides fan solutions for ventilation & air conditioning and offers a wide range of high-performance ventilation fans from Nicotra- Gebhardt including centrifugal, roof, axial, and process air fans both for series requirements and for single project business.

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