High-Power Fans Push Air Where It’s Needed

High-Power Fans Push Air Where It’s Needed DAIRY EQUIPMENT & IDEAS Directional fans from Artex Barn Solutions push a lot of air and they push it where it’s needed The big fans cover an even bigger area providing cow cooling solutions “Our fans are available for any size herd and most barn types ” says John Fleming ventilation and cooling manager Artex Barn Solutions “A 55-in storm fan has a general coverage area of 10 by 33 ft and a 72-in fan has a general coverage area of 18 by 60 ft in livestock barns Both fans provide a minimum airflow of 500 ft per min ” Cooling is a vital component of dairy housing as heat stress can reduce milk production by 10 to 15 percent and feed intake by the same amount Cooling fans can help whether used with high pressure misting fogging or by themselves The key is air velocity and direction according to Artex Storm fans the company’s most powerful fans create extreme velocity with a single 72-in fan replacing 4 single panel fans or eight 36-in basket fans Adjustable louvers can direct the air over and under the cows as well as around obstacles The fully enclosed motors precision bearing assembly and quick-change belt systems promise trouble-free operation and easy cleaning The corrosion-resistant fiberglass housing includes a thick layer of UV protection Six balanced heavy-duty aluminum blades and enclosed motors provide consistent air movement and quiet operation at all speeds Fleming emphasizes that it is the company’s quality control and company expertise in ventilation that sets its products apart in the marketplace “Product design and performance have become very similar across the market ” he says “Our products are manufactured assembled and fully tested in our factory with only the motor outsourced ” Fleming says the company’s hands on control of the manufacturing process offers quality and consistency He notes that each fan shipped includes an electrical test report “This may not sound like much but many fan sellers order fans from an independent manufacturer or order parts from several suppliers and simply assemble the fans ” says Fleming The company offers a full range of cow comfort solutions from ventilation to lighting Products are available through the company’s dealer network Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Artex Barn Solutions P O Box 4111 Sumas Way RPO Abbotsford B C Canada V2S 8R1 ph 604 870-1000; www artexbarn com

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