Streamlining Maintenance and Maximizing Uptime
Facility managers who are responsible for industrial ventilation systems need to minimize downtime and simplify fan maintenance wherever possible. Easy access fan designs from Aerovent offer a game-changing solution. With innovative swingout and clamshell configurations, Aerovent fans make maintenance faster, safer, and more efficient—without sacrificing performance.
Designed for Accessibility and Efficiency
Aerovent’s Easy Access Fans come in two distinct constructions—swingout and clamshell—each customized to meet specific maintenance and budget needs.
Swingout Fans: Maximum Access with Minimal Downtime
Aerovent’s Swingout fans are engineered for applications where frequent cleaning and inspection are required, and where system downtime must be kept to a minimum. With the entire impeller, shaft, and bearing assembly mounted on a large, swingout door, users get full access to all internal components without dismantling ductwork. Swingout configurations are available for axial, tubular centrifugal, mixed flow, and scroll-type centrifugal fans—ideal for demanding environments like automotive paint booths, pulp and paper mills, and steel foundries.
Key features include:
- Bi-directional lifting lugs for easy rigging
- Stainless steel door bearings with water ingress caps
- Lock-out hasps for safety
- Impeller track liners for improved efficiency
- Scalloped x-bracing to reduce weight without compromising strength
Clamshell Fans: Economical and Effective
Offering many of the same benefits as Swingout designs at a lower cost, Aerovent Clamshell fans are another easy-maintenance option. These units feature hinged doors with positive locking latches and heavy-duty gasketing, allowing for quick access to internal components. Though best suited for cleaning tasks, replacement of internal parts like bearings or impellers may still require removal from the ductwork—making them ideal for vertical mount, low-frequency maintenance applications.
Clamshell fans are available for inline centrifugal, axial, and mixed flow designs, and feature:
- 200,000-hour L-50 life bearings
- Heavy-duty door latches and flanged hinges
- Optional motor covers for fast motor access
Common Applications
Aerovent’s Easy Access Fan Designs are trusted in a wide range of industries, including:
- Paint Finishing Systems
- Heat Recovery Steam Generators
- Potash Production Facilities
- Slurry Prep and Processing Areas
- Pulp and Paper Plants
- Metal Foundries (Steel & Aluminum)
These fans are designed to support continuous operations by simplifying inspections and reducing the time and labor required for routine maintenance.
Partner with Glacier Technology for Expert Support
When it comes to sourcing industrial fans and blowers, Glacier Technology is your trusted partner. With extensive experience and product knowledge, our team helps customers specify the right fan designs for their facilities—whether you’re upgrading for easier maintenance, better performance, or both.
To learn more about easy access fans, check out this Aerovent brochure or get in touch with the Glacier Technology team to discover how we can help optimize your ventilation systems for long-term success.
