Industrial Fans

Industrial fans are not only used in places of industry, but also in home work shops or garages. There are many different types to choose from. When shopping online, you can find a fan that stands up and works on its own, or one that is mounted on a wall or ceiling. They are also available in a wide range of colors.

An example of industrial fans available online is the Westinghouse 78614 56-Inch Industrial Ceiling Fan, Brushed Nickel. This fan is mounted from the ceiling and has wiring that extends through the ceiling to the power source and wall switch. Available in a brushed nickel finish, this item has three blades and comes with the suspension rod, power wire and five speed control dial. It measures fifty six inches in diameter and only consumes sixty watts of electricity.

The fan blades are metal, so the manufacturer does not recommend its use inside homes due to the possibility of injury when coming in contact with spinning blades. Consumers who purchased this item have rated it five stars out of a possible five stars, stating that it has a retro, clean look and adds style to any room.

Another type of industrial fans is the FlowPro Industrial Pedestal Fan.This item stands independently and is adjustable in height up to seventy six inches tall. It is powered by a steel encased ¼ horse power motor that can be set on two different speeds. The head can be adjusted to tilt up to fifteen degrees.

This fan runs off of 110 volts of electricity and is able to operate in high temperatures. The blades are enclosed and protected by a thirty inch steel cage and are non corrosive.

Industrial fans are also available in wheeling floor models such as the Buffalo 42-Inch Industrial Fan. This item sits on the floor and has wheels underneath it and a handle to move it easily around a work shop. It is forty five inches and diameter and twenty inches thick total in size. It has four aluminum blades that are balanced for quiet running. It runs off of a one half horse power motor that is belt driven on 120 volts. This item also comes with a full year limited manufacturer’s warranty.

Customers who have previously purchase this item have given it a four out of possible five stars rating, citing that the fan is extremely powerful and can blow items off the nearby walls if not secured properly.

There are many industrial fans to choose from online. Depending upon the size of the fan and the company selling it, some items are only available for shipping in the contiguous 48 United States.

Most industrial fans can also be mounted on a wall or work bench for permanent placement and cooling. Although not recommended by most manufacturers for home use, some consumers also prefer these items for use inside of their homes instead of air conditioning.

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