When Herkules Equipment Corporation's 7' diameter ceiling fans are compared with traditional workstation fans used in a 100,000 sq. ft. facility, the energy savings and noise reduction are astounding.
Cut your facility's cooling energy costs while creating a safer, quieter, and more productive environment for your workforce.
| Operational Metric |
Standard Workstation Fans (Qty: 50) |
Herkules 7' Industrial Fans (Qty: 10) |
The Herkules Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airflow Efficiency | 30 CFM/watt | 86 CFM/watt | Nearly 3x more air moved per watt |
| Total Power Draw | 17 kW | 3.5 kW | 79.4% reduction in power demand |
| Seasonal Energy Usage | 48,960 kWh | 10,080 kWh | Save 38,880 kWh per season |
| Combined Noise Level |
~87 dB (OSHA suggests hearing protection above ~85 dB) |
~55 dB (Normal conversation level) |
A drastically quieter, safer floor |
| Floor Safety | 50 floor units with trailing power cords. | Ceiling-mounted out of pedestrian paths. | Eliminates trip hazards and aisle clutter |
| Winter Utility | Idle; zero heating or air-mixing benefit. | Low-speed destratification mixes air. | Lowers heating bills by reclaiming trapped heat |
Example based on 50 workstation fans averaging 340 W each and 10 Herkules fans averaging 350 W each, running continuously over a 4-month cooling season (2,880 hours) at $0.12/kWh. Adjust the calculator below for your facility.
Enter your facility information below to compare the estimated cooling-season operating costs of Herkules Sideways Airflow Fans and traditional workstation fans.
*Original comparison based on 50 workstation fans. Calculator is based on continuous operation.
