Workshop and factory extraction fans are sized differently to kitchen exhaust fans — the priority is fume, dust, or heat removal rather than grease capture.
Key Factors for Workshop Fan Sizing
- Room volume: for general ventilation, aim for enough airflow to achieve 6-10 air changes per hour, more for spaces with welding, spraying, or heavy dust
- Point-source extraction: if fumes come from a specific process (welding bay, spray booth), a smaller high-velocity fan positioned close to the source is more effective than a large general extract fan
- Duct run length: longer duct runs and more bends increase resistance, meaning you may need a larger fan than room size alone suggests
Our Range for Industrial Sites
We supply the S&P TCBB and TCBBX2 axial fan ranges (355mm-630mm) for workshop and light industrial extraction, alongside our economy axial and plate fan options for smaller spaces. All fans are supplied with matching speed controllers so airflow can be adjusted to the actual site conditions rather than running at full output constantly.
Send us your room dimensions and process type and we'll recommend the right fan size and speed controller for your site.
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Canopy Man manufactures commercial kitchen extraction in Birmingham and delivers across England & Wales. Call 07458 148000 / 07300 815599 or contact us for advice or a quote.