Sealed fans operate reliably in harsh environments

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Nov 19, 2002

Radiatron has a range of sealed fans in a variety of IP ratings for use in exterior or harsh industrial environments.

Radiatron has a range of sealed fans in a variety of IP ratings for use in exterior or harsh industrial environments.

IP55 versions are protected against jets of water, IP44 versions offer protection from water splashes from all sides, and IP43 fans are protected in high humidity or against water arriving at up to 60 degrees towards the vertical plane of the devices.

Radiatron can supply these axial fans in sizes from 20 to 254mm square with DC operating voltages of 5, 12, 24, 48 or 53V.

AC versions come in both 110 and 220V models.

The fans provide airflow up to 850ft3/min with noise levels down to 13dBA, depending on the model.

A third wire can be added for control purposes and complementary connectors and finger guards are available for all versions.

High reliability models offer up to 160kh MTTF.