When warehouse managers talk about big warehouse fans, you hear them use words like “comfort,” “savings,” and “productivity” a lot. These are common themes among companies that use HVLS (high-volume, low-speed) fans in their oversized work areas such as factory floors, warehouses, distribution centers and storage facilities.
They’re big fans of the big fans. But what do big warehouse fans actually do? Can they really save money? Do they genuinely make employees happier? Are they truly responsible for increased productivity?
Ceiling fans are nothing new. But it wasn’t that long ago that virtually all ceiling fans were relatively small and spun at high speeds. The conventional thinking was the faster the better. As long as the fan was circulating air, then the room must be getting cooler. Right?
But, science being science, researchers and engineers started realizing that smaller and faster wasn’t necessarily better, especially in very large spaces. Along came a company in the late 1990s with a bigger (literally) and better idea: high-volume, low-speed fans.
These fans were huge and were designed to run more slowly. The result was a type of fan that was able to circulate all the air in a big room—a room as big as a warehouse—and drop the perceived temperature significantly.
They work independently or in harmony with existing HVAC systems to provide a more temperate atmosphere in large workspaces. Big warehouse fans keep people cool in the summer and warmer in the winter, ensuring optimum airflow even in the hottest, most humid environments.
Fast-forward 20-plus years to today when thousands of warehouses have taken advantage of the many benefits of big warehouse fans. Countless measurements have shown increases in comfort levels, healthier air circulation, and—best of all—employee productivity.
Warehouse cooling fans didn’t just cool off sweltering workplaces, they came with many benefits.
Hardly any two warehouses are exactly alike, so it takes a professional evaluation to determine exactly which big warehouse fan is right for your space. Some variables you may need to consider include:
No matter what your needs are, the experts at Big Ass Fans have the knowledge and SpecLab® technology to help you select the perfect big fan solution for your warehouse.
One example of a big warehouse fan is the popular Powerfoil® X. The world’s most popular big warehouse fan, the Powerfoil X gets the job done and saves money even in the harshest of environments. Here are just a few of its distinctive features:
Another popular option is the Powerfoil D, a Big Ass fan built specifically for harsh and industrial environments. Extreme conditions like dust, heat, and humidity are no match for this all-weather champion.
Designed to do the hard work, the Powerfoil D is surprisingly quiet. Its IP66 rating allows it to function indoors or out, and it has the most safety features of any industrial fan:
Whatever your needs are, there’s a big warehouse fan designed just for you.
Big Ass Fans is the original HVLS big fan. We’ve got the tools, the tech, and the team to take your warehouse—and your workers—from hot to happy. If you’re looking for a sure-fire way to save your company money, improve your productivity, and take care of your employees, look no further than Big Ass Fans.