Big Ass Fans: Overhead fan

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth #US-7675! Big Ass Fans will showcase the Powerfoil D overhead fan designed for harsh industrial environments.

Jul 29th, 2019
Powerfoil D overhead fan
Powerfoil D overhead fan

The Powerfoil D is the first and only direct-drive overhead fan designed for harsh industrial environments. It illustrates the company’s continued commitment to building premium-quality products specifically designed for customer spaces.

Powerfoil D delivers strength and performance required for industrial applications, but with virtually silent operation and aesthetic appeal to thrive in any commercial or public setting.

“We’re leading the industry in direct-drive technology,” says John Gerhardt, Big Ass Fans Product Manager. “We designed Powerfoil D with the same premium materials and safety features as every fan in our Powerfoil line. As the only industrial fan with a standard IP66 rating, it’s every inch an industrial product.”

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