Industrial Man Cooler Fan for Glass Manufacturing — Manufacturer & Supplier
Vayuvents Pvt. Ltd. manufactures and supplies heavy-duty industrial man cooler fans for glass manufacturing plants — one of the most thermally intense industrial environments in India, where operators work near molten glass at 1,000 to 1,500 degrees Celsius.
Glass manufacturing is among the most heat-intensive industries in India, with float glass lines, container glass furnaces, and fibre glass plants all operating at extremely high temperatures. Workers at forming sections, IS machines, gathering stations, and annealing lehr entry points are exposed to intense radiant heat from molten glass and hot process equipment.
Industrial man cooler fans designed for high-throw, long-distance airflow are the standard operator protection measure in glass plants — directing a high-velocity column of cooler ambient air at workers stationed near hot equipment, creating an effective air curtain between the operator and the radiant heat source.
Vayuvents man cooler fans provide airflow at 4,500 to 15,000 CFM directed to distances of 10 to 25 metres through the tilting-head arrangement, reaching operators even in areas remote from the fan base where fixed installation points are limited.
How It Works in This Application
Radiant Heat at Glass Forming
Molten glass at 1,000 to 1,500 degrees Celsius radiates intense heat at forming sections, IS machines, and blow-and-blow forming stations where operators handle gobs and inspect ware.
Man Cooler Placement
Industrial man cooler fans are positioned 5 to 15 metres from operators on adjustable heavy-base pedestals, with the tilting head angled to direct the high-velocity airstream directly at the operator's working position.
Long-Throw Directed Airflow
The man cooler fan's tubular casing concentrates airflow into a directed jet that travels 15 to 25 metres to reach operators deep within the hot forming area without losing velocity.
Heat Stress Prevention
Continuous directed airflow at 3 to 5 m/s at the operator's position reduces physiological strain, prevents heat exhaustion, and allows sustained productive work in otherwise dangerously hot conditions.
Recommended Variants
High-Throw Pedestal Man Cooler
Mounted on heavy adjustable steel pedestal — the standard configuration for glass plant forming areas requiring long-throw directed cooling.
Most RecommendedColumn-Mounted Man Cooler
Fixed to building columns or structure above the working level, directing airflow downward at operators — used where floor space is restricted.
Portable Man Cooler
Wheeled base for repositioning across the forming section as operator positions change during production shifts.
High-Temperature Man Cooler
Belt-drive variant with motor outside the heated airstream — for areas where ambient temperature around the fan exceeds 60 degrees Celsius.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Airflow Capacity | 4,500 to 15,000 CFM (7,600 to 25,500 m3/hr) |
| Throw Distance | 10 to 25 metres effective cooling range |
| Fan Diameter | 450 mm (18 inch) to 915 mm (36 inch) |
| Motor Power | 1.0 HP to 3.0 HP |
| Motor Speed | 1,440 to 2,800 RPM |
| Tilt Range | Vertical and horizontal adjustment, typically 30 degrees each way |
| Standards | IS 3588, IS 6966 |
Key Features
- Tilting-head arrangement allows both vertical and horizontal angle adjustment to precisely target operators at any workstation position
- Heavy-duty steel pedestal base with large footprint provides stability on uneven glass plant floors under vibration
- Tubular casing concentrates airflow into a directed long-throw jet — maintaining velocity to 20+ metres
- IP55 motor enclosure withstands the dusty, high-humidity glass cullet environment in container glass plants
- Portable wheeled variants can be repositioned during shift changes as operator stations move with production schedule
- Available in 18 to 36 inch fan diameters matched to the required throw distance and coverage area
- Epoxy primer and paint finish suitable for the high-temperature ambient environment of glass plant forming areas
- IS 3588 compliant fan performance tested before dispatch with measured airflow and motor power certificate
Industries That Use This Application
Float Glass Plants
Operator cooling at ribbon edge trimming, inspection, and cutting stations on float glass production lines
Container Glass
IS machine operator cooling at forming, inspection, and hot-end coating stations in container glass plants
Lighting Glass
Lamp bulb and tube glass forming area operator cooling in incandescent and fluorescent lamp manufacturing
Architectural Glass
Tempering furnace and bending furnace operator areas in architectural and safety glass processing
Borosilicate Glass
Specialist glass forming areas in laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware manufacturing
Glass Wool / Fibre
Fiberisation spinner area and forming chamber operator cooling in glass wool and fibre glass plants
Specialty Glass
TV panel, CRT, and optical glass forming area operator protection in specialty glass manufacturing
Battery Glass
Separator and container glass forming cooling in battery and energy storage component glass manufacturing
✓ Supply & Support: Vayuvents manufactures industrial man cooler fans at our Vasai, Mumbai works. We supply to glass plants across India and export to Middle East glass manufacturing facilities. We have extensive experience in sizing man cooler fans for glass plant environments.
FAQs
Industrial man cooler fans have a tubular casing that concentrates airflow into a directed, long-throw jet maintaining velocity at 15 to 25 metres. Standard pedestal fans use open propeller blades that scatter airflow in all directions, losing velocity rapidly. For glass plant operator cooling where the fan may be 10 to 20 metres from the operator, only the concentrated jet of a man cooler fan provides adequate cooling airflow at the operator position.
For operators at glass forming and gathering stations typically 10 to 15 metres from the fan position, the MC-200 (32 inch, 2 HP) model providing 10,800 CFM with an effective throw of 20 metres is the standard recommendation. For closer positions (5 to 10 metres), the MC-100 (18 inch, 1 HP) at 4,500 CFM is adequate. Vayuvents recommends the correct model based on your specific workstation layout.
The number depends on the number of operator positions and the layout. In a container glass plant with 8 to 12 IS machine sections, each machine section typically requires 1 to 2 man cooler fans to cover all operator positions. Float glass plants require man coolers at edge trim, inspection, and cutting stations. Vayuvents can assess the layout and recommend the optimal fan placement and quantity.
For areas where the ambient temperature around the fan itself exceeds 60 degrees Celsius (common near glass furnace forehearths), Vayuvents supplies belt-drive man cooler fans with the motor on a separate bracket outside the heated zone, connected to the fan by a belt drive. This keeps the motor in a cooler location while the fan handles the hot airstream.
Vayuvents man cooler fans are supplied in 415V 3-phase 50Hz as standard, matching Indian industrial power supply. For export and sites with single-phase supply, 230V single-phase motors are available on request.
Yes. Vayuvents exports industrial man cooler fans to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman where glass manufacturing and processing facilities are expanding rapidly. We supply with 50Hz / 415V 3-phase motors and full export documentation.
Contact Vayuvents at enquiry@vayuvents.com or call +91 90961 88703. Share the number of operator positions, distance from fan to operator, and ambient temperature at the fan location. We will recommend the correct model and provide a commercial proposal within 24 hours.
