Powerfoil X3.0

The Powerfoil®X3.0 is Big Ass Fans’ biggest, strongest, most durable industrial fan. And now it comes with a brain, also known as Optional SmartSense technology. Optional SmartSense takes the guesswork out of fan operation, automatically adjusting fan speed based on the temperature and programmed preferences for year-round comfort and energy savings. Powerfoil X3.0 features a patented system of aerospace-designed aerofoils and winglets, and the NitroSeal Drive gearbox requires no maintenance – ever. Backed by a thorough, non-prorated 15-year warranty, Powerfoil X3.0 with Optional SmartSense delivers maximum airflow with minimum effort.

Features

NitroSeal Drive System

  • Purpose-built for maximum durability and cool operation
  • Features <11 arc minutes backlash HeliCamber gear technology, SKF tapered roller bearings, a 2 1/2-inch (6.3cm) hollow output shaft, Simrit double-lipped output seals and lifetime synthetic oil
  • Nitrogen filled and hermetically sealed to prevent contaminants for zero maintenance

Patented Aerofoil System

  • Patented aerofoil system includes eight aerofoils and winglets that set the world standard for airflow
  • Unique aerodynamic design eliminates turbulent airflow at the aerofoil tips
  • Cuffed winglet design eliminates wind noise
  • Our patented AirFence® system redirects the fan’s air velocity profile, contributing to a 28% improvement in coverage area

C-Face Motor Adapter

  • C-face motor attachment enables technicians to detach the motor for easy field service
  • Designed to work with our NitroSeal gearbox
  • Covered under our 15-year, nonprorated warranty with factory installation

Functional Platform

Allows integration of lights, security cameras, speakers, security mirrors and just about anything else you can imagine

Wall Mounted Keypad

  • Operates an unlimited number of fans from a single wall control
  • Powered by pre-assembled Cat5 cable
  • Lightweight, compact control is easily installed and employs an easy-to-read LED display
  • Use the button cover to prevent curious fingers from mucking up your energy savings

Hub System

  • Patent-pending hub system includes hub, aerofoil retainers and hub clips that offer tough and reliable performance
  • Machine-cut precision components offer uniform load distribution to promote overall longevity and durability

Fire Control Panel Integration

Standard, power-on shutdown fire relay included for seamless fire-control panel integration

Onboard VFD Controls

  • Onboard VFD controls are pre-wired to the motor, requiring only a single electrical run from the breaker panel to the fan
  • All fans tested at full speed prior to shipping to ensure trouble-free installation
  • Minimal distance between the motor and VFD controller eliminates EMI/RFI interference
  • Simple integration into building automation systems using Modbus, analog outputs or other communication protocols
  • Fully sealed polycarbonate enclosure provides maximum durability and corrosion resistance while preventing excessive heat buildup for extended service life
  • IP55-rated to stand up to the toughest industrial environments

Control Options

Be the master of your domain. Powerfoil®X3.0 has several control options available—check them out!

  • Easily control Powerfoil X3.0 with the digital keypad, touch control and LED display of the wall controller.
  • Integrate Powerfoil X3.0 into your facility’s fire suppression system and keep employees safer.
  • Add SmartSense™ to automatically adjust your fan’s speed based on temperature changes and seasonal conditions.
  • Use Optional BAFWorks™3.0 to control multiple fans from a single easy-to-use touch display.
  • Integrate Powerfoil X3.0 into your building automation system for automatic centralised control of all your building’s systems.

Year-round Energy Savings

Overhead Big Ass Fans work with your HVAC to provide significant energy savings.

  • In summer, the fans’ cooling effect means the A/C can be set several degrees higher.
  • In winter, fans push the heat down from the ceiling, so your heater runs less, leading to savings as high as 30 percent.

Unrivaled Warranties

  • Enjoy your fan, worry-free, with a lifetime hub and aerofoil warranty.
  • Unparalleled 15-year non-prorated warranty comes standard for all components with our Factory-Certified Installation.
  • Big Ass Fans handles all warranties without redirecting you to component manufacturers. We make it, we sell it, we install it and we guarantee it.
  • See our warranties below for more information.

Options

Plus Hybrid Aerofoil

  • Pushes air at an angle, moving it over and around obstructions
  • Unique, aerodynamic aerofoil and winglet design enhances both energy efficiency and airflow by eliminating turbulence at the aerofoil tips

Factory-Certified Installation

  • A dedicated Big Ass Fans project manager to handle your project start to finish and forever after
  • Assurance that your fan will be installed 100% correctly, by factory-trained and certified installers who know Big Ass Fans inside and out
  • More time to run your business while we handle the install quickly, cleanly and efficiently
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Colour Customisation

The standard colours for Powerfoil X3.0 are silver and yellow. Want something different? You can individualise your fan with one of our 11 classic colour upgrades, or work with our design consultants to create a shade that’s all your own.

Explore the Colours

SmartSense

SmartSense is an automated system with three user modes: Winter, Summer and Manual.

  • Winter Mode: Automatically adjusts speed to minimise temperature differential between the floor and ceiling
  • Summer Mode: Increases fan speed as the floor-level temperature rises
  • Manual Mode: Takes the system off autopilot and gives the user full control of fan operation
  • SmartSense control system automatically adjusts for 24/7 comfort.

Occupancy Sensor

Powerfoil X3.0’s available occupancy sensor uses passive infrared technology to detect motion and automatically turn your fan on or off. The sensor returns the fan to its previous speed setting when you enter the space and shuts the fan off after a user-specified period of inactivity.

  • Convenient, hands-free operation
  • Automatic energy savings
  • Compatible with standard and premium controller options

Featured Case Study: American Airlines

Airlines need reliable products that will last for decades. Other manufacturers make pretty products or throw collections of parts together. Nobody thinks about an integrated system—except Big Ass Fans. Bruce Aycock, Senior Manager of Facilities Engineering, Charlotte, North Carolina

Summary

American Airlines installed four 24-ft (7.3-m) Powerfoil®X2.0 fans by Big Ass Fans® in the Charlotte line maintenance hangar to mix the air and create a uniform temperature, allowing facility managers to lower the thermostat set point by 5 °F (2.8 °C) without impacting worker comfort. In fact, the mechanics, who had previously worn bulky coats to make up for the lack of floor-level heat, took off their coats as soon as the fans began running. Bruce Aycock, lead engineer, was so impressed with the quality and durability of the Big Ass® product that he spearheaded a Big Ass Light™ installation in the company’s Dallas/Fort Worth hub.

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