Ziehl-Abegg’s hygienic and temperature-resistant fan

Cleanliness is given number one priority in kitchens. When it comes to hygiene, fans in extractor systems come under close scrutiny by inspectors. “Every additional edge, every recess, which is difficult to reach, increases the risk of dirt accumulating there,” explains Mario Knecht, Product Manager at Ziehl-Abegg. Consequently, reductions in the amount of time required for cleaning save money on personnel expenses and also increase the length of time the fans are in operation.

That’s why the previous centrifugal fan has been fully encased and the air flow from the motor cooling dissipated within the struts. “This completely eliminates the need for the pipe from the EC motor on the rear side to the suction side”, emphasises the fan expert. This enables the innovative ZAventeroto be easily installed on a “Plug and Play” basis, i.e. without any additional piping (all that’s needed is the pipe to the external wall of the unit). Sincethesepipesalso impaired theairflow efficiencyofthe unit, the new ZAventero is also more economical in terms of energy consumption than comparable products.The direct dissipation of the warm air from the EC motor increases the temperature resistance of the fan cube. “We can circulate air up to a temperature of 80 degrees without any problems” explains Knecht. This makes the ZAventero the perfect answer not only for kitchens but also for industrial applications that generate higher temperatures. For exampleoil separators because of the extensive dirt and contamination they usually create, or drying plants in which equipment is normally operated at high temperatures.

“The enclosure with the intelligent, innovative air-flow design, together with the high-efficiency EC motor and high-performance vane, provides the ideal solution when it comes to temperature and hygiene,” underlines Mario Knecht. The ZAventero will be available from 2019. The overall concept, with its integrated air ducts and modern fan, also reduces noise levels – to the benefit of employees in industry or the catering sector.