Directional fans can make a huge difference in the interior climate of your facility by improving worker comfort and thus productivity. Unlike high-volume, low speed (HVLS) that work to move air and cool large spaces, directional fans are used to direct airflow more precisely, whether to provide a more comfortable environment for personnel or to help as part of the manufacturing process.
Types of Directional Fans
Wall Mounted Fans
Wall mounted directional fans save floor space and provide directional airflow to a specific space. These are ideal for factories, gyms and other areas with limited floor space.
Pedestal Fans
Pedestal fans are freestanding with adjustable features. These are commonly used in warehouses, workshops and open spaces to provide focused cooling or air flow.
Drum Fans
Drum fans are large, portable fans with an open cylindrical shape that can move significant amounts of air. These are great for large open areas with gyms or warehouses where high-volume airflow is required.
Benefits of Using Directional Fans
1. Targeted Airflow
Directional fans allow for precise control of airflow, enabling you to direct air exactly where it is needed, such as on workstations, machinery, or specific areas requiring ventilation.
2. Space Efficiency
Wall-mounted fans save floor space, making them ideal for environments where foors are cluttered or need to be clear for operations.
3. Versatility
These fans can be used in a wide range of settings, including warehouses, manufacturing plants, construction sites, and agricultural facilities, making them highly versatile.
4. Portability (for Mobile Fans)
Mobile directional fans can be easily moved to different locations as needed, offering flexibility in managing airflow in various parts of a facility.
5. Energy Efficiency
By directing air where it is needed most, directional fans can reduce the overall need for air conditioning or large-scale ventilation systems, leading to energy savings.
Uses For Directional Fans
Worker Comfort
Industrial manufacturing workplaces typically have humid working conditions that negatively impact team productivity—a result of the lack of air conditioning or proper airflow. Using directional fans can solve this problem by moving cool air directly to areas where personnel are at work.
Warehouse Goods
Workers are not the only ones who need a comfortable environment. Depending on the layout of the warehouse, directional fans can be employed to accurately circulate air to prevent the buildup of humidity and heat that could potentially negatively affect stored goods.
Machine Cooling
Machinery could use some cooling, too. Spot cooling is a process where directional fans are directed at specific machinery that needs additional cooling because of the thermal energy they produce. This not only helps the machinery work optimally and extend its life, but helps reduce the heat given off which will impact the workstation and thus the personnel.
Drying Processes
In facilities that involve painting, textiles, and some food processing, directional fans can help in the drying process by providing a directed stream of air without the need for complicated drying equipment.
Smoke and Fume Extraction
Any facility where hazardous fumes and smoke are generated could benefit from the use of directional fans to better ventilate the area.
Dust Control
Many workshops and manufacturing facilities generate significant amounts of dust that, if left alone, would quickly cause problems with machinery and health. Directional fans are a great resource to move dust towards collection systems, thus providing cleaner air quality within the workspace.
Combustion Air Supply
Any applications involving furnaces, boilers, or incinerators need exceptional airflow to deliver the oxygen. Directional fans provide a way to precisely deliver air to such equipment
Work with TBC Supply for the Best in Directional Fans
At TBC Supply, we offer the best directional fans no matter your application. Whether it's to help the manufacturing process or to keep your employees cool and happy, we source industry-leading fans to deliver.
Contact our experts today and we’ll direct you to the right directional fan for your specific needs.