Glossary:
Technical terms relating to
industrial fans and flow technology
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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.
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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!
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A-Z list sorted alphabetically & linked | term | |
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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 |