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Variax Axial Flow Fan Brochure

Variax Axial Flow Fan Brochure

Variax Axial Flow Fan Brochure

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of Howden's VARIAX® axial flow fans, emphasizing their design, efficiency, and global reach. Howden Denmark is the center of excellence for these fans, known for their variable pitch technology and robust performance in various applications.
Specifications and Features
VARIAX® fans are designed for high efficiency and flexibility, available in single and two-stage versions. They operate up to 200˚C/392˚F and come in various configurations for different pressures and volumes. Key features include customizable blade profiles and materials, guide vanes for improved airflow, hydraulic cylinders for precise blade positioning, and rolling diffusers for easy maintenance.
Applications
These fans are used in critical power industry applications, such as primary air, forced draught, and induced draught positions, suitable for high-volume, high-pressure environments requiring precise flow control.
Global Presence and Installations
Howden has a significant global presence with installations across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Asia, highlighting the widespread adoption of VARIAX® fans.
Quality Assurance and Standards
VARIAX® fans meet major industry standards and are certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001. Howden's commitment to quality is evident in their rigorous testing and quality assurance processes.
Research and Development
Continuous R&D efforts at Howden Denmark include a state-of-the-art aerodynamic research laboratory, supporting the development of more efficient fan designs and components.
Lifetime Commitment and Support
Howden offers a lifetime commitment to VARIAX® installations, providing comprehensive service and support, including monitoring, spare parts, and retrofit solutions, ensuring rapid response and local availability.
Conclusion
The VARIAX® axial flow fans exemplify Howden's expertise in air and gas handling equipment, offering exceptional performance, efficiency, and reliability across diverse applications.
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VARIAX® AXIAL FLOW FANS CONTINUALLY SETTING NEW STANDARDS

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The VARIAX® variable pitch axial fan combines one of the highest efficiency levels available today with an exceptionally flexible, customer focused design, manufacturing and aftermarket service. With almost 3000 units sold worldwide, the VARIAX® fan is the proven, reliable and robust choice across a wide range of applications. NORTH AMERICA Illustration of a two stage fan mounted on rollers to provide easy on-site maintenance Howden Mexico SOUTH AMERICA A TOTAL HOWDEN COMPANIES ] Worldwide locations HOWDEN DENMARK: A DIVISION OF HOWDEN GLOBAL The VARIAX® is designed and engineered by Howden Denmark,...

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VARIAX® FANS IN ATYPICAL POWER PLANT ARRANGEMENT The principle of adjusting the pitch of the blade to govern aerodynamic performance is the proven route to optimum efficiency, enablingthe fan performance to be accurately matched to its duties in real time while allowingthe drive motorio run constantly at its recommended speed THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS VARIAX® fans are found in avvide spectrum of situations where high volumes, high pressures and precise flow control are required, and where reliability and continuous running for months on end are demanded. They are the fans of choice...

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Design adaptability VARIAX® fan blades can be supplied in a wide range of lengths, profiles and materials including aluminium, nodular cast iron and steel. Blade attachment The blade is attached to its pivot by a single threaded connection with a key, and the fit between blade and hub is superbly designed and engineered to the most exacting standards. In addition to facilitating blade replacement, the design reduces the risk of corrosion. The use of a single pawl into the blade root also helps to keep the airstream smooth and brings a measurable increase in efficiency. The clearance between the...

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CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT The VARIAX® fan is the subject of continual research and development, and the interchangeability of parts makes it possible to retrofit, adapt and upgrade with ease. For example, the recent super high pressure blade profile brought a pressure increase of up to 30% while raising the flow by up to 15% and allowing a smaller hub. In 2009 we introduced a new hub design which makes it possible to design smaller primary air fans and forced draught fans, and to upgrade existing fans to cope with higher pressure. FABRICATED HUBS FOR BETTER STRENGTH finite element method BLADE PROFILES...

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LIFETIME COMMITMENT All our service is underpinned by a full lifetime commitment to the equipment we supply. Our solutions will assure that you minimise the total cost of ownership. Like our fan itself, our service is designed to be flexible, reliable and responsive to customer requirements. PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT • Regular monitoring and inspections as well as troubleshooting and emergency service • Complete programme of spare and replacement parts • Retrofit solutions: changing of performance, life extension/longer service intervals, upgrading features and adding new features. GLOBAL PRESENCE...

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Paper from well- managed forests VARIAX® fans offer outstanding efficiency and reliability. In a study covering more than one million hours of duty, we found that the fans we have installed have established a reliability rating of over 99%. Only the very highest standards of design and engineering can deliver such results. Ease of maintenance and low power consumption make VARIAX® the most economic option in both the short and the longterm, and our ability to precisely match customer needs and build in compatibility with future developments allows VARIAX® customers to take full advantage of our...

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