Steel Mill Wire Rod Air Cooling Axial Flow Fan
Project-oriented axial fan for controlled cooling sections in high-speed wire rod rolling lines, Stelmor-type conveyors and metallurgical air-cooling systems.
Multiple fans operate by cooling zone to provide high-volume airflow after wire rod laying, supporting coil temperature control, conveyor coordination and continuous rolling-line production.
Specialized Fan for Wire Rod Controlled Cooling
This axial flow fan is used below or alongside the air-cooling conveyor after wire rod laying. A fan bank supplies large-volume airflow through multiple cooling zones, helping regulate coil temperature and cooling intensity during continuous production.
The fan is intended for high-speed wire rod mills, Stelmor-type cooling conveyors and metallurgical controlled-cooling systems. It is not a general-purpose ventilation fan; selection must be coordinated with the rolling-line process, wire rod specification, conveyor arrangement and cooling target.
Final fan quantity, airflow distribution, pressure, motor configuration and control method should be confirmed from the complete cooling-line design rather than from a single reference working point.
Designed Around the Cooling Conveyor Process
Large Airflow Cooling
High-volume airflow removes heat from newly laid wire rod coils.
Multi-Zone Fan Control
Multiple fans regulate separate cooling zones along the conveyor.
Adjustable Airflow
0–100% airflow adjustment supports staged cooling requirements.
Rolling-Line Matching
Selection is coordinated with conveyor speed and line layout.
Continuous Duty Support
Built for stable cooling airflow during continuous steel production.
Project-Based Selection
Fan banks are selected from cooling load and airflow distribution.
Reference Configuration for One Cooling Section
The following figures are project reference data from the current page. Final selection must be recalculated according to wire rod grade and diameter, cooling rate, conveyor layout, ambient conditions and production capacity.
| Item | Reference Data |
|---|---|
| Application | Wire rod air cooling section |
| Fan Quantity | 8 sets for one air cooling section system |
| Air Volume | 99,260 m³/h per fan |
| Pressure | 248 kg/m², approximately 2,430 Pa |
| Airflow Adjustment | 0–100% |
| Motor Power | 90 kW per fan |
| Motor Type | TETC AC motor, squirrel-cage type |
| Motor Speed | 1,000 r/min |
| Voltage | 380 V |
| Phase / Frequency | 3 phase / 50 Hz |
Fan Banks Work with the Conveyor Control Strategy
Fans are arranged along the cooling conveyor to create multiple controlled cooling zones. Airflow can be adjusted by zone according to wire rod specification, laying temperature, production speed and target cooling curve.
The fan system should be coordinated with roller conveyors, movable guide plates and line-speed control. Conveyor speed may remain consistent across the line or increase downstream according to material transfer and cooling requirements.
Information Required for Project Selection
Typical Steel Mill Applications
High-Speed Wire Rod Mill
Controlled cooling after high-speed wire rod laying.
Stelmor-Type Conveyor
Multi-zone airflow beneath the roller conveyor.
Steel Rolling Line
Cooling fan banks integrated into continuous rolling.
Metallurgical Cooling System
Process cooling requiring large, distributed airflow.
Controlled Cooling Process
Airflow adjusted to cooling curves and product grade.
Cooling Line Retrofit
Replacement or upgrade of existing fan-bank sections.
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Wire Rod Cooling Fan FAQ
Is this a general workshop ventilation fan?
No. It is a project-oriented axial fan designed for controlled cooling sections in wire rod rolling lines.
Why are multiple fans used in one cooling section?
A fan bank creates separate cooling zones so airflow can be adjusted along the conveyor according to the cooling process.
Can the reference 8-fan system be used for every project?
No. Fan quantity and duty points must be confirmed from cooling load, conveyor length, wire rod specification and production capacity.
What information is required before quotation?
Provide wire rod specification, production capacity, cooling target, conveyor layout, airflow, pressure, motor standard and site installation conditions.
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