Inlet Vane

Inlet Vanes are designed for applications requiring reduction of expended power and wear on heavy duty fans.  The inlet vanes pre-spin the air in the direction the fan blades are moving thus reducing energy consumption by the fan motors

Configurations

Multi-blade (for balancing)

Onshore / Offshore Applications

General processing in flue gas, automotive industry, dilution air and oven recirculation applications

Design Criteria

Maximum Temperature:

  • 500 Degrees Fahrenheit

Maximum Pressure:

  • 105”+ w,g,

Maximum Face Velocity:

  • 9,500 fpm

Material of Construction:

  • Galvanized
  • Aluminum
  • 304 or 316 Stainless Steel
  • Carbon Steel

Bearing Types:

  • Oil Impregnated Bronze
  • Sleeve Bearings
  • 316 Stainless Steel Sleeve
  • Bearings
  • Plated  Steel Relubricable Ball Bearings
  • Stainless Steel Relubricable Ball Bearings
  • Carbon Graphite Sleeve Bearings

Blade & Jamb Seals:

  • Vinyl
  • Silicone
  • EPDM
  • Stainless Steel
  • Neoprene (Ameriprene)
  • Ceramic

Actuators:
Manual gear, electric or pneumatic actuators: Two-position or modulating; various types based on customer specifications; cycle-tested with a damper three times as a standard; mounted solenoid valves, positioners and/or limit switches if required

Finishes:

  • Sandblast surface prep (SSPC-S3, S6 or S10)
  • Air dry enamel (to match a specific color)
  • Epoxy
  • High-temperature enamel
  • Available in various Models to meet your specific requirements.

Contact Ochoa Industries to assist selecting the proper Damper for your application