Fans for harsh environments

Fans are frequently used in environments where both dirt and water are present. They can also be located in environments where the potential to carry out maintenance is difficult. In such cases, it is particularly important to find the right fan for the purpose. A fan that lives up to the expectations you set for your end product.
For harsh environments, we offer a wide range of niche fan series.

• High IP rating
• Long service life
• Specifically for use in oily environments – Oil-proof fans.
• Special temperature requirements, -40°C to +85°C.
• and/or resistance to G-forces.

Read more about the niche series below.

IP rated fans – the right protection rating for your product. 
Axial and centrifugal fans and blowers with varying different degrees of protection, from IP54 (with limited protection against dirt and splashes of water) to IP68 (fully dirt-resistant and waterproof).

Long service life – minimal maintenance. 
A standard fan has a service life of approximately 70,000 hours at an ambient temperature of 40°C, or 40,000 hours at 60°C. These fans have a service life of up to 180,000 hours at 60°C, which means an operating time of over 20 years. Maintenance is minimised with these fans, resulting in a low total cost over time.

IP rated with long service life – the optimal combination for harsh environments. 
For those products located in both hard-to-reach and dirty or wet environments, fans are available with a combined high IP rating and long service life. Up to IP68 with an operating time of 180,000 hours.

Long service life
Wide temp range – for extra cold or hot environments 
A standard fan can normally operate in an ambient temperature range of -20°C to +70°C. Fans in this series have specially selected components allowing them to operate in an ambient temperature of -40°C to +85°C. Whether your product is located in a freezer or in the desert, or both, these fans will do the job.