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What is an industrial fan used for?
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An industrial fan is designed to provide a large flow of air. Most frequently people associate industrial fans with ventilation, but they can be used for combustion, aeration, particulate transport, cooling, air-cleaning and drying. Industrial fans are used in a wide variety of fields and there can be many different fans for different applications within each industry. Shop a collection of industrial fans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Pair of Aluminum Mid Century Industrial Fan Blades Wall Mirrors
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Modern industrial fan blades repurposed as wall mirrors. Cast aluminum from the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary upcycled floor lamp made from a reclaimed industrial fan
By Marta Torrent Boix
Located in Barcelona, ES
Contemporary upcycled floor lamp made from a reclaimed industrial fan by Girona-born designer Marta
Category
2010s Spanish Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
$2,234 Sale Price
20% Off
Industrial Electric Black Fan Dutch Design, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Electric fan manufacture E.M.I. Utrecht Holland.
Black and brass robust industrial fan from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Globes
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Wizard Husky Industrial Oscillating Fan
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage "Wizard Husky" Oscillating Fan – Industrial Charm with a Rusty Edge!
Looking for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Industrial Restored General Electric Cast Iron and Brass Desk Fan
By General Electric
Located in Fort Collins, CO
This turn of the century General Electric desk fan has been fully restored both mechanically and
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,836 Sale Price / item
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Mid-Century Modern Industrial Cast Iron Metal Oscillating Table Fan
By Manning Bowman
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern industrial cast iron metal table or desk fan
By Manning Bowman
USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models
Materials
Iron


