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An axial fan is a device that creates airflow by using a motor to rotate an impeller housed within a frame. The circulating blades draw air into the fan and expel it on the same parallel axis as the spinning shaft, thus the term axial. RS offer a range of high-quality axial fans in both AC and DC from leading brands including Sanyo Denki, ebm-papst, Sunon and of course RS PRO. If you can't find what you need in our online range, try our Custom Fan Assembly Service by filling out the inquiry form [here](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/m/ebm-papst?intcmp=UK-WEB-_-CP-FP1-_-Jan-23-_-061).

### What does an axial fan do?

The primary function of the axial fan is to cool and produce a difference in pressure. Fans work by drawing air across a surface to cool it. Fans are also excellent at moving large volumes of hot or warm air away, also creating a cooling effect.

### Why do we need axial fans?

Axial fans are a vital component ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and electronic equipment. Keeping equipment cool is essential as overheating often leads to serious complications including premature deterioration of parts, shorter life spans and sometimes, a complete failure.

### What axial fan is best for me?

The type of axial fan depends entirely on application and environment. Several factors must be taken into consideration when selecting the most suitable. Some key points to consider include:

- Supply voltage - Does the fan need to be AC or DC operation?
- Fan speed - High or low speed?
- Noise level - Does the application require a silent fan?
- Static Pressure - What is the resistance to the airflow?
- Ingress protection - Does the axial fan need to be IP55 rated or above?
- Air-flow - What volume of air is needed to cool the area?
- Shape - Square flanged or circular?

### Where are Axial Fans used?

Axial fans are used in a wide range of industrial and domestic cooling and ventilation applications across almost every industry. Some of the most common places you will find them in use are:

Electrical cabinets and enclosures - Axial fans are installed to keep components cool preventing premature failure.

Server racks - Silent axial fans are used to keep expensive equipment like hubs, routers and patch panels cool.

Production line areas where motors are constantly in use, prolonging motor and gearbox life.

PC desktop towers and laptops feature compact computer fans to keep internal components cool.

Ventilation - Axial fans are also used to remove large volumes of warm air from an enclosed area to keep temperatures stabilized.



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Sanyo Denki began the development of its San Ace series in 1965, manufacturing pioneering axial fans that would afford the company its enormous success. Since its introduction, the San Ace series has become characterised by performance and reliability. Sanyo Denki remains an innovator dedicated to customer satisfaction, pursuing designs with reduced energy consumption and improved efficiency.Choose the perfect Sanyo Denki axial fan from our selection with varying fan speeds, power consumption, sizes, and supply voltages.<h2>Efficient ventilators for commercial, domestic, and industrial applications</h2>Axial fans can be distinguished by the direction in which they expel air; they move air axially at an angle parallel to the point around which the fan rotates. Axial fans are used to regulate temperature by increasing the movement of air, this reduces the temperature of objects within their vicinity as heat can be transferred from the objects to the surrounding air more efficiently. Axial fans can additionally serve as extractor fans to expel air from an enclosed environment, which similarly reduces temperature.Axial fans are utilised for numerous applications. They commonly feature as exhausts in computer and server units, for which they can also be mounted in the cabinets in which they are stored to provide additional thermal management capabilities. Axial fans are favoured as they move a proportionally large amount of air when compared to other fan types, such as centrifugal fans for example. This allows them to efficiently prevent malfunction in both small and large electrical installations by maintaining optimum operating temperatures.

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