Fan Speed Control

Matching fan speed to real demand is the biggest energy lever in ventilation. This tag collects control-interface guides (0-10V, PWM, RS485 Modbus), multi-fan coordination strategies, VFD vs EC comparisons and integration notes for building automation systems.

Cross-flow fan guard current margin shown against the standard model
By longwell / May 14, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

Why the Custom Version Draws More Current Than the Standard One

Two datasheets for the same fan show different current. That is not an...

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A 53mm BLDC motor component with 0-10V control and FG output
By longwell / May 14, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

Buying the Motor Instead of the Fan

Some OEMs design their own air path and want the motor only. That chan...

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EC fan replacing a unit limited by shaded-pole motor speed control
By longwell / May 13, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

You Cannot Put a VFD on a Shaded-Pole Motor

The obvious way to add speed control to an existing AC fan does not wo...

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Fan coil unit selected despite a capacity mismatch with the brief
By longwell / May 11, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

The Unit They Chose Was Half the Capacity They Asked For

They asked for 3 to 4 kW, then picked a 1.9 kW unit from the catalog. ...

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Chiller fan built at one sample and production voltage pairing
By longwell / May 9, 2026 / Engineering Case Studies

Samples on 220V, Production on 115V: Read the Speed Row

They validated on 220V and will ship on 115V. The low speed is identic...

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By longwell / January 20, 2026 / Technical Articles

How the LONGWELL Axial Compact Fan Solves Overheating in Tight Spaces

How the LONGWELL Axial Compact Fan Solves Overheating in Tight Spaces ...

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By longwell / January 9, 2026 / Technical Articles

What You Need to Know About EC Fan Technology

What You Need to Know About EC Fan Technology EC Fan Technology brings...

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By longwell / December 22, 2025 / Technical Articles

DC Axial Compact Fan vs AC Axial Fan: Key Differences Explained

DC Axial Compact Fan vs AC Axial Fan: Key Differences Explained When d...

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By longwell / December 5, 2025 / Technical Articles

LONGWELL Long-life Cross Flow Fan: Why Can It Run for Over 50,000 Hours?

LONGWELL Long-life Cross Flow Fan: Why Can It Run for Over 50,000 Hour...

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What Makes High Pressure Ventilation Fans Energy Efficient in 2025
By longwell / October 28, 2025 / Technical Articles

What Makes High Pressure Ventilation Fans Energy Efficient in 2025

You can save more energy in 2025. Pick high pressure ventilation fans ...

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