A new six-level Mercure hotel above a two-level Bunnings Warehouse store would seem an unusual pairing, but a new mixed-use development in Melbourne has done just that.

While life has returned to a sense of normality for most people after the various COVID-19 lockdowns, the reality is that COVID-19 is still with us.

The Cleanair-Sky plasma purifier is a discrete, ceiling mounted unit that inactivates bacteria, viruses, mould spores and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), while filtering pollens from the air.

Considered Sydney’s third CBD, Liverpool, in the rapidly growing greater south west region, is undergoing a significant transformation. The completion of a new 4 star Green Star commercial office building is representative of this change as the city welcomes new business to the area.

Catalogued air flow performance data is created from test results conducted to standards such as ISO5801. Testing to a standard ensures accurate and consistent results between different laboratories.

ProductContent "Fantech has partnered with US-based Hunter Industrial – part of the 133-year old Hunter Fan Company – to introduce the Hunter HVLS fan range to Australia and New Zealand."

Designed by Sorgiovanni Design and One2Three Naval Architecture, White Rabbit is a 100% custom-designed superyacht built to its owner’s exacting requirements. It showcases the highest standards of luxury cruising and provides amazing seakeeping, speed and fuel efficiency for a vessel of its size.

Some time ago, guide vanes were commonly supplied with axial fans in order to improve fan pressure development. However, low energy costs and a lack of focus on energy efficiency resulted in guide vanes being removed from axial fans, to reduce their cost.

The ECOtronic axial fan range delivers ultra energy efficient operation and can be designed into a Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) system. It combines the high performance Aerofoil Series 1 impeller with an intelligent Electronically Commuted (EC) shaft motor that delivers a cost effective ventilation solution.

Built over a two year period, the new Parliament of Victoria Member’s Annexe is providing much-needed office space to the members of the Victorian Parliament.

The consequences of air leakage can include a reduction in delivered air flow; thermal losses due to air leaking between conditioned and unconditioned areas; and an increase in power consumption due to the additional capacity required to correct losses due to air leakage.

Aviator Intelligent Ventilation Control systems use the latest digital technology to manage as few as one fan, or up to a large system of multiple fans and sensors for almost any ventilation application.

The new Perth Stadium (known as Optus Stadium) is a 60,000 seat, world-class multi-purpose stadium designed to host a variety of sport and entertainment events including AFL, cricket, rugby codes, soccer and concerts.

Recently, the Standard relating to kitchen exhaust fan casings and cowls for commercial buildings was updated. As there has been some confusion regarding Section 6.2 of AS/NZS 1668.1 2015, Fantech has sought an interpretation from the committee responsible for this Standard.

Increasingly, architects and builders of residential apartments, hotels and commercial properties are seeking ways to lower construction costs by reducing the size of ceiling voids and therefore minimise the overall building height.

Following almost four years under construction, the Queensland Government’s new $1.8 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital officially opened to the public in April 2017.

The AirLink Integrated Variable Air Volume (VAV) system is the next step in efficient HVAC system design. This modern system is based on electronic VAV diffusers working with an even pressure duct design. The system removes the need for air flow hood measurements as all air balancing is performed by the optional air flow sensor built into each diffuser, and the centrally located Rickard software or Building Management System (BMS).

After launching the Gorilla X HVLS fan range earlier this year, Fantech has now introduced a number of exciting new upgrades to meet the demands of most applications.

As the international gateway to the Fiji islands, Nadi International Airport has been redeveloped through a major modernisation project that improves the traveler experience and enhances Fiji’s reputation as a major tourism destination.

The correct ventilation solution for a given pool enclosure depends on a number of variables – including the pool surface area, the enclosure volume and whether or not the area is sealed from adjacent rooms.

The Blue Rhino’s innovative design integrates a state-of-the-art Variable Speed Drive (VSD) that can be preconfigured to the client’s requirements. This helps reduce service costs, provides greater reliability and can save installation and commissioning time. The Direct Drive motor delivers improved energy efficiency and will almost always have more capacity to meet any additional air flow requirements by simply adjusting the VSD.

In 2003, the NSW Government decided to transform the wharves into a new urban precinct known as Barangaroo. The $6 billion project separates the area into three sections for development. Barangaroo Reserve features 6 hectares of parkland planted with 75,000 Sydney natives to replicate the vegetation when inhabited by traditional owners, the Gadigal people. Barangaroo South and Central Barangaroo include a vibrant financial and commercial business hub, over 80 retail outlets, waterfront apartments, a dining precinct and a 6-star hotel.

Fan manufacturers can choose to publish either ‘In-Duct’ or ‘Free-Field’ noise levels depending on where the noise is measured. The difference between the two terms is not well understood by many engineers and can lead to underestimation of noise levels.

Fantech’s Ultra series, which also includes the recently released PowerLine in-line range, feature Ziehl-Abegg’s innovative Mixed-Flow impeller with high performance blade geometry. The Ultra series can achieve up to a staggering 30% additional air flow compared to the standard model of the same size, without generating higher noise levels.

The search for better cancer treatments and cures is a step closer with the opening of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC), a purpose-built centre-of-excellence for cancer research, treatment. Education and care located in Melbourne’s prestigious Parkville Biomedical Precinct. The $1 billion, 130,000-square-metre centre is home to cancer research, clinical services and educational facilities for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne Health and the University of Melbourne.

In 2013, an independent report highlighted that 70% of the #1.1 billion per annum productivity gains delivered by Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) reforms were derived from the current performance-based code. This Technically Speaking article aims to summarise the steps required to submit a performance solution to the National Construction Code (NCC).

A new and more flexible Variable Air Volume (VAV) system is helping consultants and contractors take the next step in HVAC system efficiency whilst having the potential to save on capital costs.

More than just a building, Ngoolark is an award winning piece of architecture that connects buildings, students and the local Nyoongar community and changes the way in which those spaces are used. Built at Edith Cowan University, Joondalup campus, B34 was named Ngoolark, the Nyoongar word for the endangered white tailed black cockatoo, also referred to as Carnaby’s black cockatoo.

Variable Geometry Variable Air Volume (VGVAV) diffusers are an effective method of controlling the thermal comfort of a room whilst reducing energy consumption. In this article we will look at good duct design principles and the use of equal friction and static regain duct design with VGVAV diffusers.

Advanced impeller and housing design combine to make the Fantech Ultimate ceiling-mounted header box fan one of the quietest and most powerful in its class. A fully optimised inlet cone and centrifugal impeller maximise air pressure and helps produce strong, effi cient air fl ow performance.

A new development at 132-172 Smith Street Collingwood, an inner suburb of Melbourne, is restoring the character of the old neighbourhood. Known as Smith&Co, the multipurpose site contains a mix of 238 apartments spread over two buildings, gardens and a commercial area containing office space, cafes and retail outlets.

Variable Geometry Variable Air Volume (VGVAV) diffusers have been used for more than 40 years to effectively manage the air distribution system in a building. The functionality of early diffusers was limited in their capabilities, but in the past 10 years VGVAV diffusers have been transformed by the addition of advanced, modern electronics to help optimise indoor comfort.

With the growth of apartment living across our major cities, ventilation in these living spaces continues to evolve.

A new building at University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has everyone talking. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry, the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building is part of the university’s $1.2 billion City Campus Master Plan to enhance student learning through collaborative thinking among students and staff.

Access to electrical equipment manufactured overseas is now easier thanks to the internet and low cost express shipping. However the greater choice of products is only one criterion when deciding to make a purchase and contractors must also take into consideration quality and serviceability, customer support, product safety and compliance with Australian/New Zealand regulations.

The WhisperJet Fan Kits combine the advanced technology of the mixed-flow in-line fan together with the high performance CC Series circular attenuators.

The opening of Stage 1 of Echuca Regional Health’s redevelopment was a major milestone in the hospital’s 130-year history of delivering care to communities along the Murray River, bordering NSW & Victoria.

A number of new types of low profile plastic duct have recently been released onto the Australian market. It is important for specifiers and installers to ensure the new product meets Australian standards and is compliant with the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

Fantech has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to developing solutions for energy sustainable commercial buildings by expanding its Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) range of fans and control ancillaries.

Jack Pirie touched a lot of lives as a mentor, an adviser and most importantly a great friend. With his passing on 15 July, 2014, Australia’s HVAC industry has lost one of its great leaders and innovators.

To meet the ‘Deemed-to-Satisfy’ (DTS) requirements of the BCA, a car park ventilation system must comply with AS1668.2:2012 or an adequate system of permanent natural ventilation (Section F4.11) and AS/NZS1668.1:1998.

The JetVent EC series (JIU-CPC EC) has been extended with standard, low height and high performance models now available. All three fans come with the option of a factory-fitted integrated smoke detection kit.

Fantech has just introduced a new and unique prefabrication service to help save customer’s time and money when installing fans on site.

materials perform differently when they operate at various stresses, temperatures, speeds and in corrosive environments. For this reason it is important to select the right fan impeller material for the application.

Fantech has just introduced a new and unique prefabrication service to help save customer’s time and money when installing fans on site.

Students and staff of the University of Adelaide are enjoying the results of a multi-level all weather learning hub they helped design. Located in the heart of the University’s North Terrace campus, Hub Central is an initial point of contact for students, offering a wide range of informal learning spaces.

Sometimes it can be difficult to identify which type of fan impellar blade material is required for a given application. Typical blade materials supplied by Fantech include GRP (Glass Reinforced Polypropylene), Aluminium, Nylon and Anti-Static Plastic.

Forty years ago Jack Pirie and Glen Harries met for a drink at a pub onevening. The meeting had a profound effect on both men’s lives as they began a journey to form a new company and start an unbreakable friendship that would see many highs and lows.

To ensure a ventilation system functions in the built environment as it was intended in the design stages, it is crucial to know that the fan’s actual performance matches the catalogue data published by the manufacturer.

Fantech now offers a quality, cost effective solution with BladeTec High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans made by DuctSox, an American company with over 30 years experience.

The Sunshine Coast has received a retail boost with a substantial new investment by Harvey Norman. Known as the Maroochydore Homemaker Centre, it is the first new major bulky goods complex to be built in South East Queensland since 2009.

While using a variable speed drive can greatly improve the efficiency of your air movement equipment, using VSDs with an All-Pole Sinusoidal Filter on the External Rotor Motor will return the motor to the expected life of one without a VSD. - Download the

Fantech’s ZOO (Zone Of Occupancy) Fan helps reduce energy costs, while maintaining a more comfortable, more productive environment for workers and customers at ground level.

In the last four years Fantech has provided sponsored training for more than 108 operational staff nationwide to Certificate III and Certificate IV level in Competitive Manufacturing.

A good ventilation system is vital in car parks. It must provide fresh air and ensure harmful pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides and various fumes from the vehicle’s fuels do not accumulate and reach toxic levels.

Each VAV diffuser model is available in various configurations which are suitable for numerous applications or mounting positions. The electronically powered range comes in square, linear slot and bulkhead models; the thermally powered models come in square models only.

Faster fan and silencer selection is now possible thanks to the new version of the Fans by Fantech Product Selection Program. The new program was launched at ARBS 2012 and was very well received said Fantech’s Information Systems Manager Stuart Bryson

What sort of fan motor do I need for my spray painting booth? This type of question often confronts our sales engineers.While this appears to be a straightforward request, a spray booth could be classified as a hazardous area because:

Fantech has added two new models to the low noise, high efficiency TD Silent Series of mixed-flow fans.The revolutionary design of the TD Silent 250mm and 315mm models incorporate a number of new technologies that make them very quiet.

Victoria’s largest bulky goods development is now open to the public. Located on a busy intersection in Melbourne’s southeast, the Springvale Homemaker Centre features Swedish furniture sensation IKEA and Australian retail giant Harvey Norman.

In the first part of this technically speaking series we looked at how increased pressure drops caused by system effect influences power consumption.

Smart technology is helping developers and architects to meet the growing demand for energy efficient HVAC solutions. Known as Demand Control Ventilation (DCV), the system increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the ventilation system, thereby reducing energy consumption and power bills.

Melbournians have the opportunity to skate to the top of winter sports with a new world-class ice sports facility developed by ING Real Estate in Docklands.

In the Fans by Fantech catalogue the ‘Installation Do’s and Don’ts’ section illustrates some of the common errors made when installing fans. Some are simply poor design whilst others are, what is called, ‘System Effect’.

Air Design has just released a new, defined range of energy recovery units, developed and manufactured in Brisbane.

Victoria’s largest bulky goods development is now open to the public. Located on a busy intersection in Melbourne’s southeast, the Springvale Homemaker Centre features Swedish furniture sensation IKEA and Australian retail giant Harvey Norman.

In the first part of this technically speaking series we looked at how increased pressure drops caused by system effect influences power consumption.

Smart technology is helping developers and architects to meet the growing demand for energy efficient HVAC solutions. Known as Demand Control Ventilation (DCV), the system increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the ventilation system, thereby reducing energy consumption and power bills.

New Zealand supermarket giant Progressive Enterprises has made a commitment to reduce the company’s overall carbon footprint by 40% by 2015, bringing emissions back to 2006 levels

Fans are a significant user of energy. The current best data suggests that fans are responsible for anywhere between 8% and 20% of the total worldwide electricity consumption and, of this total, 55% is consumed in the commercial sector.

The OdourVac OVK1 system is ideal for homes, apartments, offices and high use areas such as restaurants and pubs. It uses an in-line fan to draw odours directly from the bowl. The beauty of the product is its simplicity

There’s a whisper that Fantech is about to unveil the latest development in apartment ventilation. The TD Silent range of mixed-flow fans incorporates a number of new technologies that make them very quiet.

The Standard AS/NZS1668.1:1998 – Fire and Smoke Control in Multi-compartment Buildings prescribes several important requirements concerning smoke spill fans.

The OdourVac OVK1 system is ideal for homes, apartments, offices and high use areas such as restaurants and pubs. It uses an in-line fan to draw odours directly from the bowl. The beauty of the product is its simplicity

The transformation of Melbourne’s Yarra River precinct to a high class business centre and popular tourist destination is complete with the opening of Hilton Melbourne South Wharf.

In mechanical systems, small imbalances within any rotating equipment will cause vibration oscillation. If this equipment is fixed directly to a building structure, the oscillation will propagate down the structure and can cause unacceptable levels of vibration and noise in the building.

Highly efficient electronically commutated (EC) motor technology incorporated into a Fantech fan is helping the building services industry to meet the increasing demand for energy efficient products. This ultimately helps to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

The newly completed Melbourne Convention Centre has been fully integrated with the Melbourne Exhibition Centre to create a modern, user-friendly and versatile environment that makes an architectural statement on the banks of the Yarra River.

The building mechanical services industry accounts for about 20-25% of the world’s energy consumption, with fans representing a substantial share of that. This is an area where well-engineered fan selections and systems can be made, providing substantial cuts in energy consumption, much of it with an immediate cost benefit.

Fantech is proud to announce that it can now provide the high quality Vacon range of drives throughout Australasia. Fantech aims to align itself with strong reputable products and brands, and Vacon’s reputation for manufacturing high quality AC drives made them the ideal choice.

A landmark development due to be completed in the third quarter of 2009 in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Hyderabad, India, is helping to lure big companies to the capital.

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) are now being widely used across the HVAC industry in many different applications. The benefits of a VSD, including their ability to regulate fan speed, save energy consumption (up to 70% in some instances) and provide motor protection, are now well recognised.

A new ventilation system is set to take the heat from rising energy costs. The Fantech Quietflow DCV in-line fan range is a new concept that uses sensors to automatically control the amount of ventilation according to the occupancy of a room.

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) in Victoria has relocated to purpose-built offices in the heart of provincial city Geelong, 80 km south west of Melbourne

This article identifies some further key challenges relevant to the compliance and effectiveness of ventilation systems in homes and high-rise residential applications.

The challenge of creating comfortable living spaces in apartments is made easier with a range of products from Fantech

A new road project linking Queensland and New South Wales has reduced traffic congestion and slashed travel times for interstate travellers. The Tugun Bypass is a seven kilometre road link between Currumbin on the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads in northern NSW.

Adequate ventilation is an important, but often underrated feature for bathrooms in residential homes, and even more so in accommodation premises, such as hotels, motels and care homes.

Fantech’s Vogue series of ceiling/wall mounted fans has been redesigned with a new modern look and easy to use features

Once upon a time…..back in February 1973, a Scotsman and a Welshman met up for a quiet drink... They’d met years before, in 1961, when they were studying a Diploma in Heating, Ventilation, Refrigeration and Fan Engineering together...

This article is intended to clarify the difference between total pressure, static pressure and velocity pressure, also known as dynamic pressure and how they are used in relation to duct systems and fan selection.

In many applications it is desirable that a fan continues to run for a period after the switch is turned off for maximum efficiency. We discuss some examples.

Fantech will officially unwrap its latest version of the highly informative Fans By Fantech catalogue at Melbourne’s 2008 ARBS exhibition.

One of the more common complaints received about fan performances is “the fan is developing the design pressure but we are only getting half the airflow”. Fan stall can have such devastating effects on system performance, noise levels and a machine’s life.

The Fantech Impulse JetVent range has now been extended to incorporate the growing need for a more general solution to car park ventilation requirements.

Fantech has had a busy 2007, with the release of some exciting new products and some interesting new developments.

To sustain a comfortable environment in a working space, we have to use energy in order to provide heating, cooling and ventilation. There is no excuse for unnecessarily wasting energy due to either bad equipment selection, or ducting that produces negative system effects.

As Australians, we’re only too aware that many parts of our country experience severe bushfire threat, particularly during Summer. Bushfires are capable of destroying most types of buildings, with hot, burning embers as their main weapon. Fantech have redeveloped some of their key products to comply with the Australian Standard.

NATSPEC, the national building specification organisation, has released a new compilation program for commercial building specifications, SPECbuilder Pro.

When two identical fans are run in parallel, double the airflow of one fan is achieved at the same pressure. However, this article explains how this is not necessarily the case for fans in ventilation systems.

THE global environmental challenge is placing responsibility on all of us. That is why Fantech has developed Eco-Speed Fans, incorporating integrated variable speed control.

A SIGNIFICANT change in the approach to expelling harmful vehicle exhaust fumes from car parks has been taken with installation of the impulse fans system in a New Zealand project.

IN this second part of our “Back to Basics” series, we discuss an International Standard for airflow testing of fans, ISO 5801:1997.

THE new JetStream System is designed to maximize airflow performance while minimizing noise levels. It is ideal for applications where an efficient, low profile fan is required.

CONGRATULATIONS to Michael Venis, a Sales Representative at Fantech’s agent, The Ventilation Warehouse in Sydney, and his team, who were placed eighth in the 2006 Molokai Hoe, the men’s world championship in outrigger canoe racing.

IN this, the first of a “Back to Basics” series, we discuss the all-important issue of how to determine and describe fan performance.

THE recent release of the FlatPack Low Profile duct rounds-off a range of products and systems by Fantech that are specifically and ideally suited to applications where ceiling space is restricted.

IT took a helicopter to lift the fans into place for installation – but that’s the sort of site it is. It’s the massive new Coles Myer chilled food distribution centre near Melbourne – 400 metres long by 180 metres wide - and Fantech provided a range of products including 25 RVE 1000mm diameter vertical exhaust fans for the roof.

VENTILATION of covered car parks is essential for removing harmful vehicle exhaust fumes and providing assistance to fire fighters by clearing smoke in the event of a fire.

FIRST it was Thru-Wall, then Thru-Roof, now Fantech has taken the Ezifit concept to the next stage. It’s the In-Wall fan, designed for residential and light commercial applications.

Energy conservation is a motherhood statement! It would be difficult to find a person who would say “we should waste as much energy as we can”. On the other hand it would not be too difficult to find a person who has more regard for first cost than the energy consumed by their design or installation. As long as competition exists this is unlikely to disappear quickly.

Much has been written about the new BCA Energy provisions for buildings and equipment. This article explains how fans are effected by the new measures in the commercial building sector.

The new Fantech Eco-Speed Series of axial duct mounted fans incorporate a unique AC motor with an integrated variable speed drive (VSD)

ASIAWORLD-EXPO, a world-class exhibition and event venue offering more than 70,000 square metres of space for trade fairs, conventions, concerts, sports and entertainment events, is set to open in Hong Kong in December.

AIR turbulence in ventilation systems increases energy use and noise generation. Good practice suggests that designers and installers should strive to create ventilation duct systems that encourage airflow patterns to be as smooth as possible from inlet through to discharge.

OUTSTANDING efficiencies and impressive control of the fan performance are available from the use of EC (Electrically Commutated) motors in fans.

ADELAIDE'S $ 240 million airport terminal breaks new ground with its flexible configuration. The 750m long and 110m wide building houses an International and two Domestic terminals...

FAILURE of motors due to electrical fault or burnout can be costly, inconvenient and above all, dangerous. Therefore, motors should be protected against the possibility of electrical failure.

THE Heritage Roof Mounted Smoke Spill range is available as an approved alternative to the traditional axial roof mounted smoke spill fans.

THE world’s tallest residential tower reaches so high that on a clear night it will be seen from as far away as Brisbane to the north and Byron Bay to the south.

THIS article seeks to explain why, despite the fan pressure development and mass flow being dependent on air density, the fan volume flow remains constant regardless of changes in the air temperature or barometric pressure.

THE Ezifit Thru Roof range of fans has been extended with the addition of a larger 200mm fan powered version and 150mm and 200mm Relief Vent models.

THE Building Code of Australia is introducing legislation for commercial development next year that will insist on design and use of energy efficient fans and energy sensible solutions.

IN most HVAC applications, electric motors are continuously running at full speed with mechanical devices being used to modulate the air output. The result is an excessive wastage of electrical energy.

INTRODUCTION of the Ezifit Thru Wall exhaust fan came in response to the need for a fan that does and which is suited to ducted systems in tight situations.

VERSION 4.0 of the Fans By Fantech Interactive Product Suite CD has been released with new features to make it even more user-friendly

FANS are carefully designed and their performance for air quantity, pressure development and noise generation tested, so that the user can be confident that the fan has the potential to perform in full accord with its catalogued performance.

IN relation to un-sprinklered building applications with 300º C at 30 minutes rating, AS/NZS 1668.1:1998 requires that “non-return discharge gravity dampers, installed on smoke spill systems, shall mechanically latch open or be arranged to fail open during system operation.”

SOME people thought it’s the age of the computer and hard copy catalogues such as Fantech’s “Fans by Fantech” were a thing of the past.

LOGIC would suggest that the noise levels of a centrifugal fan would show some variation between low pressure, high pressure, inlet and outlet.

IN relation to un-sprinklered building applications with 300º C at 30 minutes rating, AS/NZS 1668.1:1998 requires that “non-return discharge gravity dampers, installed on smoke spill systems, shall mechanically latch open or be arranged to fail open during system operation.”

FANTECH has achieved another significant milestone – 10 years’ ISO accreditation, unmatched by any other Australian fan company.

All objects have a natural frequency of vibration. One of the most basic would be a drum; if the drum is tapped with the drumstick it will vibrate and generate a noise at its natural frequency.

THE Beta-Vent enables the upwards discharge of air from a mechanical exhaust system while providing rain protection when not in use.

SUNCORP STADIUM, the scene of many epic rugby union, soccer, rugby league and State of Origin clashes over the years, has begun a new life with a magnificent redevelopment.

ALL rotating or reciprocating machines have a small amount of imbalance.

THE new Hideaway series of duct mounted fans has been designed specifically for installation in tight spaces such as ceiling voids and cupboards.

THE philosophy of Glen Harries and Jack Pirie has certainly stood the test of time.

THE Ingress Protection (IP) Rating scheme is an internationally recognised system indicating the degree of protection afforded by various products and enclosures.

THE capability of the innovative anti-static blade for adjustable pitch axial fans has been boosted with the addition of new and bigger sizes.

IT’S got an unusual name and it is certainly unusual in nature, but it is being recognised around the world. It’s a hotel called the Longitude 131°, consisting of 15 tents, each of them a self-contained, elevated enclave of luxury, sited on a sand-dune.

“OUT of sight, out of mind”. This common saying is probably very fitting when we consider the subject of fire dampers.

INTUMESCENT fire dampers have revolutionised design of fire damper systems, with the Lorient brand leading the charge.

TWO exhibitions, on opposite sides of the Tasman, provided an excellent opportunity for the Australian and New Zealand industries to display product, showcase talent, and look to the future.

AS part of their country’s commitments to reducing (fossil fuel) energy consumption, the Australian and New Zealand Minerals and Energy Council (ANZMEC),

THE new “Compact Flameproof” range of fans are specifically developed to meet the needs of small ventilation applications in hazardous or explosive environments, such as paint and solvent stores, gas meter rooms, vehicle service pits, and so on.

WITH its knowledge of acoustics, Fantech was able to contribute to the design of fan-duct systems in Victoria’s new County Court complex, on schedule to open in May.

I told my wife that I was under pressure to write this article. She responded “What type of pressure”? I was going to say “absolute pressure” as I thought this would impress her.

THE issue of hazardous location and explosion risk applications has been tackled by Fantech with the release of a new style impeller blade for adjustable pitch axial fans.

MELBOURNE’S much-anticipated Federation Square is expected to attract six million visitors a year and employ more than 600 people.

WITH the recent introduction of Standard AS/NZS1668.1:1998 - Fire and Smoke Control in Multi-compartment Buildings, several important requirements concerning smoke spill fans were included.

Fantech is filling the market with two ideal products - the Compact Cooler and the Pedestal Fan.

IT’S fast, it’s simple, it’s streamlined. And our new website is making life a whole lot easier for all our clients.

THIS real-life story reveals significant shortcomings in acoustic analysis methodology, and outlines some of the phenomenon encountered with sound in buildings.

VOGUE means "the fashion of the time", the name of Fantech's new wall and ceiling mounted fan range featuring the hi-tech look, with oyster grey color, metal construction, and raised fastener screws.

The Fantech fan used to ‘shape the flame’ at the recent Sydney Olympics, has drawn high praise from Leon Daych of Fuel & Combustion Technology P/L (FCT), contractors in charge of designing and supplying the Main Cauldron Burner for Sydney 2000 Olympic fla

By popular demand we get back to basics on some aspects of sound. This article will explain in simple terms what is meant by noise, sound, sound power, sound pressure and the decibel.

Contractors will be glad to learn that Fantech has released its EDM300S fan in kit form.

The Adelaide Convention Centre, which was voted by an independent global survey conducted from the USA as one of the top ten convention centres worldwide in 1998 and 1999, is in the midst of substantial extensions that are due for completion September 200

In the event of a fire in a multi-storey building the use of lifts is not permitted, with the exception of special cases defined in the Building Code of Australia. The electricity supply may be disrupted or the lifts could be overloaded so a safe, fast an

Following the extraordinary success of the CC Silencer range, a new attenuator to suit 150mm ducts has been developed by Fantech’s Acoustic Specialist, Kerry Dumicich.

Jack Pirie, Fantech’s founding Director, thinks that his golf handicap needs improvement and has decided that this is a project that will consume a good deal of his time in the future.

Electric motors are the workhorses of industry and are required to operate reliably in a vast range of applications and environments.

The Elta range of Marine Fans, which has been tested to cope with arduous marine conditions, has been added to the Fantech portfolio.