If you’re considering updating your industrial fans and ventilation system, HVLS fans offer many benefits over their smaller, faster predecessors. HVLS (high volume low speed) fans can move huge volumes of air to help with ventilation. Many modern ventilation systems include HVLS fans because they are effective and economical for large facilities.
What are HVLS Fans?
HVLS fans are a specific type of fan used in many industrial ventilation systems. They are typically 7 feet or larger in diameter. They also rotate at a slower rate than many other types of ceiling fans.
HVLS fans are fairly new to the industrial fans and ventilation system scene. They were invented in the 1990s, but have quickly become a popular addition to commercial and industrial buildings. These fans can help move air through large spaces much more effectively than smaller, higher speed fans. As HVLS fans rotate, they force columns of air down toward the floor. When the air meets a wall, it gets pushed upward, creating continuous circulation. This offers several benefits for both industrial and commercial facilities.
How HVLS Industrial Fans and Ventilation Help Your Facility
There are many reasons why you should consider installing HVLS fans in your facility. Because they increase air circulation and they can help improve worker comfort when added to a sufficiently designed ventilation system. These large fans move massive amounts of air which can help speed up the evaporation process for sweat that helps the human body remove heat. Air circulation from HVLS fans can even help improve air quality. Increasing ventilation with fans can help reduce humidity levels and contaminants in the air.
In addition, HVLS fans may help reduce energy costs for your facility. Because they move more slowly than traditional fans, they often utilize much less electricity to operate. Also, if you have an HVAC system in your building, HVLS fans can help reduce some of the costs associated with the HVAC system. With proper air circulation from large industrial fans, your building interior will often feel several degrees cooler. So, you can keep the thermostat higher than you would without fans. This reduces how much work the HVAC system does, which decreases stress on the system, energy costs, and also the risk of premature failure. Therefore, even if you have a more traditional heating and cooling system, HVLS fans can work in conjunction with them to help improve indoor conditions and reduce associated costs.
Industrial Ventilation Solutions from Eldridge
Industrial facilities require ventilation for people, processes, and products. Our team at Eldridge offers innovative solutions for all your ventilation needs. Whether you need one of our specialists to design a ventilation system customized to your needs or require noise control solutions for existing equipment, we are here to help create successful environments. Since 1946, we have been proudly providing high quality industrial ventilation equipment, design, and installation to our customers all over the world. Contact us now to request a quote for your ventilation and noise control needs.