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an ISO 9001 Company Bulletin BCPF 100 PLUG FANS New Energy Saving Wheel Mounted Motors to 125 HP Pre-Engineered Sizes to 60" Capacities to 156,000 CFM CHICAGO BLOWER CORPORATION • GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS •
Open the catalog to page 1Chicago’s new compact Design 70 Plug Fan is designed for high temperatures to 1000° F, typically ovens, kilns, and dryers, anywhere air streams need to be recirculated. The system plenum serves as the fan housing, reducing space requirements and connecting ductwork, and therefore overall system costs. Fan can be installed either vertically or horizontally. \ New Energy Saving Wheel The Design 70 wheel was developed for open wheel installations and utilizes a solid, single surface airfoil blade to provide Chicago's Plug Fan with one of the industry's highest efficiencies. With reduced...
Open the catalog to page 2This is a rugged fan built to Chicago Blower’s industrial level of quality and reliability. Like every Chicago fan, the Design 70 Plug Fan is built only by skilled union craftsmen and displays the label “Proudly Made in the USA”. For specifications, performance data, and solutions to your air moving problems, contact one of the many Chicago Blower Sales Offices worldwide. Or, you can always reach us on the web at www.chicagoblower.com. PLUG FANS Pre-Engineered to Size 60 Only Chicago’s Design 70 Plug Fan offers standard 54" and 60" sizes. These larger sizes can be selected without lengthy...
Open the catalog to page 3Wheels Wheels are formed from heavy gauge mild steel continuously welded, with cast iron hub, suitable for maximum temperatures of 800°F. Stainless steel construction is available for temperatures to 1000°F. Wheels are dynamically balanced to G6.3 before assembly. Plug Panels Drive panel’s gusseted design provides maximum rigidity and strength. They are simply plugged into the system to supply exhaust or to circulate air. Large flush mounting surface minimizes panel wall loading. All sides are flanged offering flexible, economical support and rigidity. Bearings are assembled inside gussets,...
Open the catalog to page 4Inlet Cones Spun steel inlet cones are designed to provide maximum adjustability and prevent wheel rubbing in both axial and radial planes, extremely critical in temperature applications because of shaft expansion. Angle inlet ring is supplied as an accessory if an inlet connection is required. Heavy duty ball or spherical roller bearings are both 2-bolt or 4-bolt pillow block type with either grease or oil lubrication. Precision shafts are made from grade SAE 10401045 steel, turned, ground and polished for close tolerance fit. PLUG FANS Safety Guards Housings maximize performance by...
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Open the catalog to page 6GENERAL: Provide a high performance, low maintenance, centrifugal fan with single surface airfoil wheel with backward curved blades. Air performance shall be based on tests and procedures in accordance with AMCA standard 210. Fans must be manufactured and assembled in the U.S.A. Acceptable vendors: Chicago Blower Corporation PERFORMANCE: Performance shall include steep pressure and nonoverloading horsepower characteristics. Mechanical efficiency shall be no less than 75%. Wheel inlet cone to be designed to ensure smooth, stable air flow across the entire operating range. System...
Open the catalog to page 7Setting the Standard For Quality Sales Offices Throughout North America Chicago Blower Fans are also manufactured worldwide: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Venezuela. CORPORA T / O !M 1675 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139 Phone:630-858-2600 • Fax:630-858-7172 www.chicagoblower.com e-mail: fans@chicagoblower.com
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