Spark Resistant Fans
Spark Resistant Fan, Explosion Proof Exhaust Fans
Spark Resistant Fan Construction is the technical term for industrial fans typically classified as explosion proof exhaust fans. Spark Resistant Construction is an AMCA requirement when dust, fibers, gases, vapors, or liquids could cause an explosion in the case of any kind of spark.
Additionally, our fans are rated as ATEX explosion proof. ATEX consists of two EU directives describing work rules for environments with an explosive atmosphere.
Requirements for Spark Resistant Explosion Proof Exhaust Fans
Depending on the Class, Group, and Division of the explosive environment, AMCA requires certain levels of spark resistant construction.
Level A requires that all material in contact with the air stream be constructed out of non-ferrous materials. Aluminum is the typical material used. Specialty materials such as Monel® and Inconel® are also appropriate spark resistant materials.
Level B requires only a wheel and a rubbing plate constructed out of non-ferrous materials. Aluminum is typically used, though other materials eligible under Level A can be substituted.
Level C requires only the non-ferrous rubbing plate which, again, is typically constructed from aluminum.
AirPro custom engineers spark resistant industrial fans & blowers for all special explosion-proof requirements. AirPro also ensures the motors follow the same explosion-proof guidelines when necessary. Spark Resistant Construction is also available for necessary accessories.
Spark Resistant Fan Designs Used for Explosion Proof Exhaust Fans
- Backward Curved (BCHS)
- Backward Inclined (BIHS)
- High Pressure Radial Open (HPRM / HPRL)
- High Pressure Radial Shrouded (HPSM / HPSL)
- Industrial Exhauster Air Handling (IEAH)
- Industrial Exhauster Paddle Wheel (IEPW / IEFB)
- Industrial Exhauster Radial Shrouded (IERS)
- Industrial Exhauster Trim Handling (IETW / IETX)
- Radial Tip (RTHS)
- High Temperature Plug Fan (FHCS)
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