Metal Surface Treatment & Finishing
Hartzell Air Movement provides high-quality ventilation solutions tailored to metal surface treatment and finishing processes, offering the following advantages:
- Corrosion Resistance – Fans built from FRP and other materials ideal for acid fume resistance.
- Built for Tough Environments – Proven in aggressive electroplating and pickling processes.
- Spark-Resistant Options – For operations with combustible vapors or hydrogen generation.
- Extended Product Life – Designed to reduce downtime in chemical-rich environments.
- Customization – Configurations to meet facility layout, pressure demands, and exhaust strategies.
Application Overview
Metal surface treatment processes—such as electroplating, anodizing, acid pickling, and chemical etching—produce corrosive fumes and vapors that must be properly ventilated to ensure a safe work environment and protect sensitive equipment. Hartzell’s corrosion-resistant fans, particularly fiberglass centrifugal models, are engineered to withstand these harsh conditions and support compliance with safety and emissions standards.Industries
- Metal Plating & Anodizing Facilities – For decorative and functional surface treatment.
- Automotive Manufacturing – Requiring precise chemical finishing for components.
- Electronics & Semiconductor Fabrication – Where small metal components undergo acid treatments.
- Heavy Equipment Manufacturing – For corrosion resistance and metal durability enhancement.
- Aerospace & Defense – Requiring precise chemical finishing and corrosion resistance and metal durability enhancement.
Common Fan Designs
- Fiberglass Centrifugal Fans – High resistance to acidic vapors and airborne corrosives.
- Corrosive Resistant Fans – Ideal for prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals.
- Backward-Inclined and Radial Blade Fans – Efficient in medium-to-high static pressure systems.
- Wall and Roof Exhausters – For directional airflow and full-facility exhaust.
Common Accessories for Metal Surface Treatment & Finishing
- Protective Coatings & Spark-Resistant Construction – Ensures safety in explosive vapor environments.
- Inlet & Outlet Dampers – Manage system pressure and flow direction.
- Vibration Isolation Bases – Reduce vibration from heavy-duty exhaust cycles.
- FRP Isolation Bases & Weather Hoods – Protect equipment in outdoor or aggressive conditions.
Benefits of Hartzell Air Movement Products for Metal Surface Treatment & Finishing
- Corrosion Resistance – Fans built from FRP and other materials ideal for acid fume resistance.
- Built for Tough Environments – Proven in aggressive electroplating and pickling processes.
- Spark-Resistant Options – For operations with combustible vapors or hydrogen generation.
- Extended Product Life – Designed to reduce downtime in chemical-rich environments.
- Customization – Configurations to meet facility layout, pressure demands, and exhaust strategies.