Tom Gustafson News

Hartzell Air Movement launched a new fan selection software called Hartzell-FLOW. The new software allows engineers and customers to make their own fan selections, generate fan curves and also view and download 2D drawings and 3D fan models. The program contains information on thousands of different industrial fans for a variety of markets including water and wastewater, marine, power generation and heavy industry. Tom Gustafson, Chief Technology Officer of Hartzell Air Movement describes, “The program will allow customers to quickly and easily find the fan that fits their specific needs and applications. In the end, this will speed…

Hartzell Air Movement now offers powder coated products. The addition of their new paint booth will increase product consistency and quality control. This new process is also safer on the environment compared to liquid paints since it does not contain any solvents. Powder coating is universally accepted and specified as the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) to reduce air pollution. Tom Gustafson, Chief Technology Officer commented, “Our powder coat paint booth has many advantages. The new paint booth also improves production efficiency because it has a quicker curing process.

The Series 44M with the AM propeller design is suitable for applications from engine room exhaust to cargo hold ventilation fans. The new die-cast aluminum propeller has been specifically engineered to enhance the operating performance of their Series 44M Ductaxial fan. The Series 44M with the new AM propeller is available in sizes 12 to 48 inches and produces up to 65,000 CFM and up to 4 inches of static pressure. The Series 44M with the AM propeller design is available for use in a variety of hostile environment applications, from engine room exhaust to cargo hold ventilation, in offshore oil rigs or workboats. Sean Steimle, President of Hartzell Air Movement, states “The AM propeller is a direct result of listening to our U.S. and global marine customers’ requirements.