Centrifugal Fan – Belt Driven

Belt Driven Centrifugal Fans offer flexible speed control and higher airflow capacity. These fans are suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications requiring efficient air movement and durability.

Product Code MACF
Sizes Varies on Selection
Material of Construction Available in Mild Steel and Stainless Steel
CMH (Air Flow Capacity) From 1,000 – 200,000 CMH and up to 292,000 CMH for Limit Load
Pressure Up to 1200 mm WC
HP (Motor Power) From 0.5 – 500 HP

Common Usage of Belt Drive Fans

1. Dust collection systems

Very common in factories where dust is generated.

Examples:

  • Cement plants
  • Powder processing
  • Grinding and pulverizing systems

The fan pulls dusty air through cyclones or bag filters.

2. Industrial ventilation

Used to remove:

  • Heat
  • Smoke
  • Fumes
  • Chemical vapors

Typical places:

  • Foundries
  • Welding shops
  • Chemical plants
  • Paint booths

3. Boilers and furnaces

Belt-drive fans are used as:

  • Forced Draft fans
  • Induced Draft fans

They supply combustion air and remove hot gases from boilers.

4. Large HVAC systems

In large buildings, malls, and factories, belt-drive fans are used in:

  • Air handling units (AHU)
  • Central air conditioning plants
  • Large ventilation systems

Because fan speed can be adjusted by changing pulleys.

5. Dusty or hot air handling

Belt drive allows the motor to stay away from the hot or dusty airflow, which increases motor life.

Example:

  • Furnace exhaust
  • Kiln exhaust
  • Oven exhaust

6. High power industrial fans

For large impellers and high airflow, belt drive is preferred because:

  • It allows speed adjustment
  • Standard motors can be used