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Don't Get Toasted

2/23/2017

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​There’s an old saying that goes, “the best things come to those who wait.”  While this might be true for things like gardening, cooking, and building model airplanes, it is definitely bad advice when it comes to fans and employee comfort.  Let’s face it... it’s going to get hot this summer – really hot in some places.  So if you know it’s going to be sweltering and unbearable in only a few months, why wouldn’t you buy and install your fans NOW?!  Partying aside... no one wants to get toasted this year.

Late winter is a great time to assess (and act on) your facility’s air movement needs.  Maybe you need to move air down long aisle ways, or at your loading/unloading docks.  Patterson has an entire line of high velocity
fans to get the job done.  Need high volume air movement in large, open areas?  Check out the High-5 HVLS Fan, with sizes ranging from 8 to 24 feet!  Mezzanines and pick modules? Take a look at Patterson’s new db Fan – a quieter solution built with tight, narrow spaces in mind. Also, don’t forget about Patterson’s other great air movement products, like the Power Tube for air distribution, or the Spot Cooler, cage fans, and shop floor fans for mobile cooling.
 
It might be a bit chilly right now (on this National Toast Day), but warmer weather is fast approaching.  Give Patterson a call, and put 28 years of industry knowledge to work for you.  Now is the time to get a jump on the right air movement solution for your facility.  Make summer 2017 your safest, most productive summer ever!
WHICH FAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

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Form vs. Function

11/10/2016

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In the 80's and 90's, there was a running joke in the automotive industry: anyone looking to buy a Jaguar needed two of them – one to drive and one to keep at the repair shop.  Yet, at the same time, Toyota and Honda were producing some of the most highly rated, reliable cars available – for a much lower price.  The lesson: while the look and prestige of a Jaguar was nice, the quality and reliability of Toyota and Honda were getting the job done.  This applies to more than just cars, however.  Sometimes, shelling out top dollar for the best looking “widget” doesn’t necessarily guarantee a long term, desired result.  So, you need to ask yourself: do you value aesthetics or consistent performance?
 
From the beginning, Patterson has prided itself on being a no hassle, no frills, nuts-and-bolts, INDUSTRIAL fan company.  Our fans won’t win any blue ribbons or beauty pageants for looks.  They won’t amaze you with fancy bells and whistles.  But, when it’s 95 degrees in the middle of July and you need to keep your employees cool and productive, Patterson’s simple, cost conscious, industrial grade fans will provide the necessary relief.  Maintenance, if needed, is never a problem – modular designs allow for work to be done in place without ever having to remove the fan.  So if you’re moving the same air, which would you choose – an expensive, fancy looking fan with lots of automation (that could potentially malfunction in an industrial environment) or a rugged, affordable, dependable fan – designed with your industrial space in mind and going to perform year after year?
 
Be sure to take a look at Patterson’s entire line of fan and air movement products – from the High-5 HVLS fan for large, open areas to the high velocity fans for aisles, mezzanines, and pick modules.  Need to move air down a row of workstations or an assembly line?  Check out the Power Tube or the new db fan.  Mobile cooling?  Patterson has drum fans and pedestal strollers to help get the air where it’s needed most.  All of this is backed by the strongest warranties in the market, and sold by representatives who have a passion for keeping your employees working safely.
 
So, when it comes to the fans in your building, what’s it going to be?  Style… or substance?
Check out our Functional Line of Fans!

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Line 'Em Up: Getting Proper Airflow Down Aisles

3/30/2016

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LINE ‘EM UP:​

GETTING THE PROPER​ AIRFLOW IN PICK MODULE AISLES

​We’ve spent many a Strait Talk entry discussing what types of fans to use and where to place them (be honest, aren’t you smarter for it?).  So this month, we decided to change things up a bit… and talk about how to place fans in pick module aisles.  See what we did there?  Gotta keep our readers on their toes!
 
High Velocity (HV) fans are best suited for use in pick modules, as they are able to move air quickly from one end to the other.  The key to proper airflow is making sure all aisles are moving air in the same direction.  Determining this direction should take into account any large, wall mounted supply and exhaust fans that may be present in the facility as well (always want to accelerate air from supply to exhaust).  In addition to this setup, fans at the end of the aisles can be turned sideways – helping to generate airflow around the pick module perimeter. 
So how many fans, and what size should they be?  The answer depends on any number of factors.  First, fans should be sized such that they do not interfere with everyday work activity (retrieving items from modules, forklifts, etc.).  Then, space your fans such that one fan accelerates the air from its predecessor in the aisle.  A good rule of thumb is to place the next fan when the previous fan’s air speed slows to 2-3 mph.  Fan size (air throw distance) and aisle length (fan spacing) will determine the optimum number of fans per aisle.
 

Looking for more fan knowledge?  Just can’t get enough?  Great!  Put Patterson’s 26 years of air movement experience to work for you!  Their expertise is matched only by their enthusiasm to help you achieve a safer, more productive work environment.
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Sound vs. Performance

1/21/2016

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SOUND VS. PERFORMANCE:
GETTING THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR AIR MOVEMENT BUCK

We all love to have our cake and eat it, too.  But, as anyone in a successful marriage will tell you, life is about compromise.  (Seriously ladies, you can’t have it YOUR way EVERY time!)  In the air movement business, a trade-off exists when evaluating a fan’s performance versus the noise level it produces.  So how much noise is too much?  When is it ok to use a quieter, lower performance fan?  How do you strike the perfect balance between necessary air flow and acceptable sound levels?  Answers forthcoming!
 
Before we go much further, let’s talk about the different fan types.  High velocity (HV) fans are generally considered high performance – designed to accelerate (or “throw”) air over a distance.  For HV fans, airspeed (measured in feet per minute, or FPM) is more important than volume.  However, this also translates into slightly higher noise levels, typically measured in decibels (dBA).  The other end of the performance spectrum includes cage fans and ventilation fans (think supply, exhaust, shop floor, etc.).  These fans covet volume over speed, and are usually rated in cubic feet per minute (CFM).  Are they quieter than HV fans?  Absolutely… but you won’t feel their airflow once you move more than a few feet away.
 
So which fans are right for your facility, and how should they be used?  Well… both… and it depends!  (How’s that for an answer?!)  For an effective overall air movement solution, it is best to incorporate both fan types.  For example, use large supply and exhaust fans for cross ventilation, and couple them with HV fans to accelerate air movement from one end of the building to the other.  This works particularly well if your aisle ways run parallel to the airflow.  If noise abatement is an issue (industry standard tends to put an upper limit around 80 dBA), mount HV fans well above the floor on columns or racks.  If small area “spot cooling” is needed, employ one or more shop floor or cage fans – allowing for airflow without violating any noise level requirements. 
 
So… maybe that example doesn’t fit the layout of your facility.  Perhaps you’re looking for both performance and low noise?  Great!  Give Patterson a call and learn more about their new db fan!  It offers the performance of an HV fan, with a 70% reduction in noise level!  No matter the fan type, Patterson has the products and the expertise to keep your facility cooler, safer, and more productive!  
which fan is right for you?

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