92% efficiency in automotive paint lines

Manufacturing engineers encounter multiple challenges when optimising paint-spray line ventilation systems. ZerAx® axial fans deliver best-in-class 92% efficiency whilst exceeding EU environmental requirements.

The climate challenges and UN goals for 2030 drive manufacturers worldwide to implement sustainable production solutions. The automotive industry faces significant pressure to reduce environmental impact from production lines and improve sustainability. Paint-spray operations present particular challenges due to their high energy consumption and stringent air quality requirements.

Manufacturing engineers encounter multiple challenges when optimising paint-spray line ventilation systems. Traditional centrifugal fan designs create inefficiencies through dynamic pressure losses, while regulatory compliance demands increasingly strict energy consumption limits. Efficient HVAC solutions represent a critical area where future requirements continue to evolve, accelerating the implementation of increasingly advanced energy-efficient fans and air handling units.

ZerAx® technology advantages

ZerAx axial flow fans provide superior airflow characteristics compared to traditional centrifugal fans, where dynamic pressure is lost due to design limitations. This pressure preservation directly translates to reduced energy consumption and improved system performance throughout the entire ventilation network. Advanced aerodynamic engineering enables ZerAx technology to preserve both static and dynamic pressures, maintaining system efficiency throughout the airflow path.

Optimised blade geometry and motor integration deliver substantial energy savings through advanced aerodynamic design. The technology reduces capital investment requirements whilst conserving materials and minimising space requirements.

Compact installation requirements minimise facility modifications, allowing retrofits in existing facilities without extensive structural modifications. The integrated design eliminates the need for separate silencing components, reducing installation complexity and space requirements.

The diffusers function as silencers, converting airflow velocity into static pressure whilst reducing sound levels. This dual-function design combines ventilation and sound attenuation capabilities, creating enhanced operational comfort through noise reduction and better working conditions in paint-spray environments.

Key performance achievements

92 %

Fan efficiency

81 %

System efficiency

2009/125/EC

EU directive compliance

Best-in-class performance

ZerAx® axial flow fans represent best-in-class performance, exceeding current environmental legislative requirements for energy consumption, sustainability, and reusability. The installation achieves market-leading fan efficiency whilst preserving aerodynamic energy throughout the system. NOVENCO engineers integrate dual functionality into the fan design, contributing to compact AHU configurations.

Best-in-class performance

92 %

Fan efficiency

81 %

System efficiency

2009/125/EC

EU directive compliance

ZerAx® axial flow fans represent best-in-class performance, exceeding current environmental legislative requirements for energy consumption, sustainability, and reusability. The installation achieves market-leading fan efficiency whilst preserving aerodynamic energy throughout the system. NOVENCO engineers integrate dual functionality into the fan design, contributing to compact AHU configurations.

Integrated engineering benefits

Technical integration capabilities deliver measurable benefits for manufacturing partners. The systems comply with EU directive 2009/125/EC eco-design requirements whilst achieving exceptional efficiency levels. Installation complexity and space requirements reduce significantly compared to traditional centrifugal fan systems.

Manufacturing facilities benefit from regulatory alignment with EU directive 2009/125/EC eco-design standards, ensuring future-proof performance that exceeds current environmental requirements. Material optimisation reduces overall system component requirements, whilst operational efficiency improves through integrated noise and vibration control. These combined benefits position the installation to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations expected in the coming decade.

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