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! THE AUTHORITY IN AIR MOVEMENT
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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? THE AUTHORITY IN AIR MOVEMENT
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. THE AUTHORITY IN AIR MOVEMENTSOUND VS. PERFORMANCE: |
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