Big Ass Fans Powerfoil X3.0
The best-selling big fan in the world
The Powerfoil®X3.0 is Big Ass Fans’ biggest, strongest, most durable industrial fan. Powerfoil X3.0 features a patented system of aerospace-designed airfoils and winglets, and the purpose-built sealed NitroSeal Drive gearbox requires no maintenance – ever. Powerfoil X3.0 now ships with an intuitive, easy-to-use touchscreen controller. Power has never been so easy to control.
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Features
NitroSeal Drive System
- Purpose-built for maximum durability and cool operation
- Features <11 arc minutes backlash HeliCamber gear technology, SKF tapered roller bearings, a 2 1/2-inch (6.3cm) hollow output shaft, Simrit double-lipped output seals and lifetime synthetic oil
- Nitrogen filled and hermetically sealed to prevent contaminants for zero maintenance
Patented Airfoil System
- Patented airfoil system includes eight airfoils and winglets that set the world standard for airflow
- Unique aerodynamic design eliminates turbulent airflow at the airfoil tips
- Cuffed winglet design eliminates wind noise
- Our patented AirFence® system redirects the fan’s air velocity profile, contributing to a 28% improvement in coverage area
C-Face Motor Adapter
- C-face motor attachment enables technicians to detach the motor for easy field service
- Designed to work with our NitroSeal gearbox
Functional Platform
Allows integration of lights, security cameras, speakers, security mirrors and just about anything else you can imagine
Touchscreen Controls
Installation just got even easier. Just mount the included digital, variable-speed wall controller to a standard junction box with a Cat5 cable and you’re up and running. A resistive-touchscreen makes it easy to turn your fan on or off, change speed, and set password protection.
Hub System
- Patent-pending hub system includes hub, airfoil retainers and hub clips that offer tough and reliable performance
- Machine-cut precision components offer uniform load distribution to promote overall longevity and durability
Fire Control Panel Integration
Standard, power-on shutdown fire relay included for seamless fire-control panel integration.
Onboard VFD Controls
- Onboard VFD controls are pre-wired to the motor, requiring only a single electrical run from the breaker panel to the fan
- All fans tested at full speed prior to shipping to ensure trouble-free installation
- Minimal distance between the motor and VFD controller eliminates EMI/RFI interference
- Simple integration into building automation systems using Modbus, analog outputs or other communication protocols
- Fully sealed polycarbonate enclosure provides maximum durability and corrosion resistance while preventing excessive heat buildup for extended service life
- IP55-rated to stand up to the toughest industrial environments
Control Options
Be the master of your domain. Powerfoil®X3.0 has several control options available—check them out!
- Easily control Powerfoil X3.0 with the included resistive touchscreen wall control.
- Integrate Powerfoil X3.0 into your facility’s fire suppression system and keep employees safer.
- The optional SmartSense™ automatically adjusts your fan’s speed based on temperature changes and seasonal conditions.
- Add BAFWorks™ to group and control multiple fans and Big Ass Lights from a single easy-to-use touchscreen display.
- Integrate Powerfoil X3.0 into your building automation system for automatic centralized control of all your building’s systems.
Year-round Energy Savings
Overhead Big Ass Fans work with your HVAC to provide significant energy savings.
- In summer, the fans’ cooling effect means the A/C can be set several degrees higher.
- In winter, fans push the heat down from the ceiling, so your heater runs less, leading to savings as high as 30 percent.
Unrivaled Warranties
- Industry-leading full 15-year mechanical and 7-year electrical warranty comes standard with PFX3. Optional extension to electrical warranty is available.
- Big Ass Fans handles all warranties without redirecting you to component manufacturers. We make it, we sell it, we install it and we guarantee it.
SmartSense
SmartSense is an automated system with three user modes: Winter, Summer and Manual.
- Winter Mode: Automatically adjusts speed to minimize temperature differential between the floor and ceiling
- Summer Mode: Increases fan speed as the floor-level temperature rises
- Manual Mode: Takes the system off autopilot and gives the user full control of fan operation
- Standard SmartSense control system automatically adjusts for 24/7 comfort.
Colour Customization
We like to think every one of our fans is an eye-catching centerpiece. But if you’d like your Powerfoil X3.0 to be something other than the standard silver and yellow, upgrade with any of our 8 classic colors, or specify one of your own. We can paint your fan any color in, over and beyond the rainbow.
Valour Red, Powerfoil Yellow, Royal Blue, Alpine White, Vintage Silver, Gunmetal Grey, Oil-rubbed Bronze, Stealth Black
Specifications
| Fan | PFX3-08 | PFX3-10 | PFX3-12 | PFX3-14 | PFX3-16 | PFX3-18 | PFX3-20 | PFX3-24 |
| Diameter | 8 ft (2.4 m) | 10 ft (3 m) | 12 ft (3.6 m) | 14 ft (4.3 m) | 16 ft (4.9 m) | 18 ft (5.5 m) | 20 ft (6.1 m) | 24 ft (7.3 m) |
| Weight | 222 lb (101 kg) | 231 lb (105 kg) | 245 lb (111 kg) | 254 lb (115 kg) | 264 lb (120 kg) | 281 lb (127 kg) | 290 lb (132 kg) | 347 lb (157 kg) |
| Max Speed | 197 RPM | 160 RPM | 139 RPM | 118 RPM | 99 RPM | 88 RPM | 78 RPM | 65 RPM |
| Motor Horsepower | 1.0 hp (0.75 kW) | 1.5 hp (1.1 kW) | 2.0 hp (1.5 kW) | |||||
| Airfoil Clearances | 2 ft (0.6 m) on sides, 4 ft (1.2 m) below ceiling | 2 ft (0.6 m) on sides, 5 ft (1.5 m) below ceiling | 2 ft (0.6 m) on sides, 6 ft (1.8 m) below ceiling | 2 ft (0.6 m) on sides, 7 ft (2.1 m) below ceiling | ||||
| Max Operating Temperature | 122°F (50°C) | |||||||
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