Fan Efficiency

Fan efficiency should be judged wire-to-air — from electrical input to useful air power — not from motor nameplate alone. Articles cover FEI metrics, part-load behaviour, annual energy calculation and the design factors separating premium EC platforms from commodity fans.

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By longwell / May 21, 2026 / Technical Articles

Best Fan Types for Ventilation Systems

Ventilation systems play a vital role in maintaining air quality, regu...

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By longwell / May 13, 2026 / Technical Articles

EC Fans in HVAC Ventilation: Driving the Future of Energy-Efficient Airflow

In today’s fast developing pace, efficiency is paramount in every indu...

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By longwell / May 11, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

The Regulation Chose the Motor Before We Did

We usually explain why EC beat AC on the merits. In this order, the la...

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By longwell / May 8, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

Modifying a 280mm EC Centrifugal Fan Inlet for HVAC Systems

Learn how we changed the inlet cone on a 280mm EC centrifugal fan to f...

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By longwell / May 8, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

2.2kW Single-Phase Kitchen Blower Reaching 830 Pa

Learn how we built a 2.2kW single-phase kitchen blower to deliver 5400...

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By longwell / May 8, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

Specifying 0.2g Fan Balancing Weights for Fast Impellers

See how we engineered exact 0.2g, 0.3g, and 0.4g fan balancing weights...

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By longwell / May 8, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

Retrofit a 450mm AC Centrifugal Fan for 70°C Heat

Learn how we retrofitted a 450mm AC centrifugal fan to deliver 4500 m3...

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By longwell / May 6, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

450mm EC Axial Fan Sizing for HVAC Enclosures

Read how removing a metal wall ring from a 450mm EC axial fan fixed a ...

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By longwell / May 6, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

Battery System Cooling: Sourcing a 48V DC Centrifugal Fan

Learn how upgrading the impeller on a 48V DC centrifugal fan cuts acou...

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By longwell / May 6, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

380V Industrial Blower: Upgrading a Unit to a 400W IP55 Limit

Read how our team built a custom 280mm centrifugal fan. It delivers 22...

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