In almost any type of electronic device from desktops and laptops to medical equipment and audio visual equipment, some type of fan is used to provide cooling for the electronic components.
A tubeaxial fan, in these applications, is a small, compact type of fan that can deliver continual air flow to help to control internal temperatures, extending the life of those components.
However, much larger versions of these fans are also used in various commercial applications such as HVAC systems or other specific industrial uses. These fans are also used to remove smoke or contaminants from the air, and they are highly effective at moving large volumes of air with surprisingly small fans located in ducts or separate from the duct systems.
The Basics
In electronic devices, the tubeaxial fan needs to be small, compact and lightweight, but also have the capacity to provide continual airflow or on-demand airflow to maintain a specific working temperature through the electronics.
All fans, by nature of their design, will move air in the same direction as the orientation of the fan blades. This is typically moving air from outside of the device in a parallel flow over the electronic components. The rate or volume of the air flow will be determined by the size of the fan, the speed of the fan and the types of blades used in the design.
A tube axial fan is designed to be within a housing, the tube, and the blades are housed within the tube design. They are open on both ends of the tube, and do not have dampers for either air inlet or outlet, which means that the volume of air supplied by the fan is going to be a result of speed variation with the blades.
The faster the blades turn in the tube, the more air that is supplied. It is possible to have a fan that allows for automatic variable speeds of the fan based on specific settings within the system.
Choosing a Fan
When selecting a tubeaxial fan, the amount of heat that will need to be dissipated is the most important consideration. This, in turn, will be directly related to the volume of air that the fan is able to generate at full power settings.
Of course, size will also be a factor, and different blade designs and configurations will also be essential in providing optimal airflow and also cooling and heat dissipation for the given application.
If you have any questions about any of the tubeaxial fan we offer, contact our staff at Gopher Electronics.
