Fan Selection

Correct fan selection starts from the duty point — airflow plus system resistance — then checks efficiency zone, speed, noise, voltage, protection class and mounting. Articles here walk through step-by-step selection for each fan type and flag the specification mistakes that cost efficiency later.

Fan P-Q curve with the duty point 8,000 m3/h at 600 Pa marked: grade C1, 22% margin, two higher grades in reserve
By longwell / September 12, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Fan Curve Margin Explained: Why 10–25% Static Pressure Reserve Is the Sweet Spot

What the static-pressure margin on a fan curve measures, why 10–25% is...

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fan selector results 33 models 8000 m3h 600 pa
By longwell / September 12, 2026 / Technical Articles

Fan Selection Software vs. an Online Fan Selector: What Engineers Need in 2026

What a browser-based fan selector must do for engineers and OEM design...

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longwell fan selector home duty point
By longwell / September 12, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

How to Select a Fan by Duty Point: Airflow, Static Pressure and the 10–25% Margin Rule

The duty-point method for fan selection, step by step on the free LONG...

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Aluminum-vs-Steel-vs-Composite
By longwell / August 19, 2026 / Fan Engineering Guides

Fan Impeller Material Selection: Aluminum, Steel, or Composite?

Aluminum, steel and composite are broad material families—not complete...

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longwell heat pump ventilation fan
By longwell / August 15, 2026 / Technical Articles

Heat Pump Ventilation Fan: How to Choose EC Fans for Heat Pump Systems?

A heat pump is used to heat pipes. Heat pump systems have nowadays bec...

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LONGWELL duct fan
By longwell / August 13, 2026 / Technical Articles

6-Inch vs 8-Inch Duct Fan: Choosing the Right Size

In commercial, industrial, and agricultural ventilation systems, a duc...

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LONGWELL greenhouse ventilation fan
By longwell / July 8, 2026 / Technical Articles

How to Choose Greenhouse Ventilation Fan?

In modern facility agriculture, the stability of the greenhouse enviro...

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centrifugal fan for data center cooling
By longwell / June 26, 2026 / Technical Articles

Centrifugal Fan for Data Center Cooling: Key Specs & Selection

When the power density of a single cabinet jumps five times or ev...

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ec fan selection guide
By longwell / June 18, 2026 / Technical Articles

The Complete EC Fan Selection Guide: 7 Engineering Steps

EC fans have become the preferred choice for modern HVAC, industrial v...

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data center selection
By longwell / June 12, 2026 / Technical Articles

Data Center Fan Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right EC Fan?

Today’s procurement engineer isn’t just selecting an EC backward-curve...

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