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Glossary:
Technical terms relating to
industrial fans and flow technology

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Welcome to the glossary of
ZENNER fans

ZENNER fans, the expert for industrial fans and negative pressure ventilation solutions! Here you will find a comprehensive collection of technical terms from the fields of industrial fans, air technology, and fluid technology.

Our glossary will help you better understand technical concepts and find the right solutions for your applications. From ATEX explosion protection to high-pressure blowers and special fans, discover everything you need to know about modern ventilation technology here.

Click on one of the terms to learn more!

Industrial fans & flow technology – All important terms explained

Powerful and precisely tuned fans are indispensable in many industrial applications.
Whether industrial fans, suction dredger fans, ventilation systems, extraction systems, or high-temperature fans—every application requires specific solutions.

This glossary offers you:

  • Simple and understandable explanations of complex technical terms
  • Technical details and areas of application for the various fan types
  • Direct links to our solutions to quickly find the right technology

Our fans are used in a wide range of industries, including:

  • Metal industry & mechanical engineering
  • Chemical & pharmaceutical industry
  • Wood & food processing
  • Special solutions for explosion-proof areas (ATEX)

Use our glossary as a reference for technical terms or to select the right ventilation solution for your application!

👉 Go directly to the technical terms:

A-Z list sorted alphabetically & linkedterm
A
Acid-resistant fans
ATEX explosion protection
ATEX fans
Active cleaning fans
Add-on fans
Asynchronous motors
B
Backward curved impeller
Belt-driven fans
C
Chemical-resistant fans
C2 coating
C3 coating
C4 coating
Clutch-driven fans
Corrosion-protected fans
D
Designs
Direct-drive fans
E
Explosion-proof fans
Extraction system
F
Fans for mobile applications
Fan accessories
Frequency converter
Free-running circulation fans
H
High-pressure blower
High-temperature fans
I
Industrial fans
Details
Installation of fans
O
Operating temperature
P
Paper-tearing fans
Pressure-resistant fans
R
Radial fans
Details
RAL colors
Reynolds number
S
Sound insulation
Special fans
Suction excavators fans
Details
System-integrated fans
T
Tear-off fans
Technically gas-tight fans
Total pressure increase
Transport fans
V
Vacuum filter system
Vibration damper
Ventilation systems
Volume flow
VRZ radial fan
VTZ transport fan
VUZ circulation fan
W
Wear-resistant fans

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