When you’re running a facility or rig and one of your critical ventilation fans goes out, the last thing you need is to waste your time going back and forth trying to compile all the information a supplier needs before you can begin solving the problem. Sometimes the fan is located in an area that’s difficult to access, which can make the information gathering stage drag on longer than needed. We’ve created this helpful checklist to assist you in gathering the information needed to order replacement fan parts.
Facility/Rig Data Required
- Company/Owner
- Facility/Rig Name
- Location
Fan Data Required
- Machinery space served
- Fan tag number
- Fan function (supply or exhaust)
- Type of fan (axial flow, centrifugal, roof exhaust, etc.)
- Inside fan diameter
- Overall fan length
- Number of propeller blades
- Fan model number (if available)
- Fan construction (standard or non-sparking)
Motor Data Required
- Motor HP
- Motor RPM
- Volts/Phase/Cycles
- Explosion-proof or not explosion-proof
- Motor frame size
- Motor shaft diameter and keyway
By providing as much of the above information as you can, we will research the case and arrive at the proper replacement, whether that’s a complete fan or just the housing, propeller, or motor. At Eldridge, we keep detailed records of all the projects we’ve worked on and consult our extensive library before recommending the correct parts—even with limited information.
Other Helpful Data
If you have any of the following documents, it can often make the process go more smoothly. The digital age we live in makes it easy to share PDFs, graphics, and AutoCAD files. Even quick shots taken with the camera on your phone can be incredibly helpful.
- Digital Photos
- Original drawing for record
- Visual Parts List (VPL)
- Original fan and sound performance curves
- Field sketch with critical dimensions.
Frequently Asked Questions
If this is your first time looking for a replacement fan/parts, you probably have some other questions. These are some common questions we get.
If the broken fan is of a particular brand, does it need to be replaced with a part of the same brand?
No, you are not limited to the same manufacturer for replacement parts. Although a fan is branded under one label, it may contain parts manufactured at different companies/facilities. In our own experience, we may suggest a replacement part/fan from a different manufacturer when it provides the customer either better performance or a better price without sacrificing quality.
Should I just contact the manufacturer directly?
The factory is really more of a manufacturing center than a solution-driven supplier. You are free to contact the factory, but typically the factory does not understand the specifics of the application or problem you are trying to solve nor are they readily available to come look at the problem with you.
The nameplate on my fan is too worn for me to get any information. What should I do?
With older fans, we see this a lot. If the fan is accessible, you can provide us the measurements and other information about it and we can work from there. If necessary, we will send one of our sales engineers to take a look himself to provide the best solution.
If you still have questions, please contact us for a free consultation. We’ll be happy to answer your questions with no obligation.
If you’re ready to order a replacement part, you can fill out this quick RFQ form and one of our ventilation experts will be in contact shortly.