Environmental Air Handling & Filtration
Custom Airflow Solutions for Demanding Environments

With a long-standing legacy in environmental airflow, AMETEK Rotron delivers solutions that support contaminant control, ventilation, air circulation, smoke extraction, and thermal management across aerospace and defense platforms. Our products are integrated into environmental control and filtration systems for aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, ground vehicles, and naval vessels, where consistent, reliable airflow is critical for crew environments, electronic systems, and safety-related functions in harsh conditions. Backed by fully integrated capabilities across engineering, manufacturing, and in-house qualification, Rotron delivers airflow solutions engineered to meet defined system requirements. Our portfolio spans compact fans, high-pressure blowers, and custom-designed blower assemblies for reliable performance under demanding conditions such as shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, humidity, salt fog, dust, altitude, acoustic constraints, and electromagnetic interference.

Field-Proven Products
Our Solutions
AMETEK Rotron supports specialized platforms with custom-engineered thermal solutions that draw on decades of aerospace and defense experience and a long track record across proven, in-service applications.

Aximax Vaneaxial Fans

Designed for restrictive airflow paths requiring consistent pressure and long service life.

Fan Type Vaneaxial
Typical Size 1.75 OD - 3 in OD
Typical Weight 0.2 lbs. - 1.9 lbs.
Max Airflow (CFM) 7 - 155 CFM
Max Pressure (IWG) 0.1inH2O - 7 inH2O
Power Consumption 7.2 - 125W
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Propimax Tubeaxial Fans

Propimax fans provide durable, reliable cooling for electronics operating under severe mechanical and environmental stress. 

Fan Type Tubeaxial
Typical Size 3.25in OD to 3.75in OD
Typical Weight 0.4 lbs. - 1.3 lbs.
Max Airflow (CFM) 55 - 295 CFM
Max Pressure (IWG) 1inH2O – 7inH2O
Power Consumption 7- 178W
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Maxiax Large Vaneaxial Fans

MAXIAX fans are used in environmental airflow applications that demand very high airflow combined with dependable operation in harsh conditions and designed to tolerate vibration, temperature extremes, and challenging environments.

Fan Type Vaneaxial
Typical Size 3.56" - 9.25" OD
Typical Weight 1.35 - 20 lbs
Max Airflow (CFM) 3000 CFM
Max Pressure (IWG) 43 In. H2O
Power Consumption 75 - 3500W
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Blowers

Rotron blowers are used for environmental airflow and filtration applications where controlled airflow and pressure stability are required across changing operating conditions such as vibration, moisture, temperature extremes, and particulate exposure.

Typical Size 1.5” to 13.53” OD
Typical Weight 1.2 lbs. to 52 lbs.
Max Airflow (CFM) 2414 CFM
Max Pressure (IWG) 35 in. H2O
Power Consumption 9 - 4000 W
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Custom DESIGNED
Custom Cooling Assemblies

AMETEK Rotron specializes in custom cooling assemblies such as smoke extraction fan systems and spot cooling solutions that integrate housings, controls, wiring, and environmental protections tailored to the specific operating conditions.

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MARKET-SPECIFIC APPLICATION SOLUTIONS
Supporting Specialized Platforms
Rotron supports specialized platforms with custom-engineered thermal solutions that draw on decades of aerospace and defense experience and a long track record across proven, in-service applications.
Mil aero

Military Aerospace

Common Applications
  • Cargo Ventilation
  • Central Ventilation
  • Crew Ventilation Airflow
  • ECS Smoke Extraction
  • Ground Cooling
  • Pod Recirculation
  • Sealed Electronics Ventilation
Major Customers
  • Bell
  • Boeing
  • Boeing‑SAAB
  • Embraer
  • General Atomics
  • General Dynamics
  • Lockheed Martin
Key Programs
  • A-1M
  • A-29 EMB 314 Super Tucano
  • AMX
  • C130 Hercules (many variants)
  • E-3 Sentry AWACS
  • E-6 Mercury
  • E-7 Wedgetail
  • F-15 Eagle
  • F-16 Fighting Falcon
  • F-18 Hornet / Super Hornet
  • F-22 Raptor
  • F-35 Lightning
  • KC-46 Pegasus Tanker
  • P-3C Orion
  • P-8 Poseidon
  • T-7 Boeing‑Saab Red Hawk
  • V-22 Osprey
Commercial Aerospace

Commercial Aerospace

Common Applications
  • Cargo Ventilation
  • Crew / Cabin Ventilation
  • Environmental Control Systems
  • Galley Systems Circulation
  • On-Engine Cooling
  • Smoke detection systems
  • Temperature Sensor Applications
Major Customers
  • Airbus
  • Boeing
  • Bombardier
  • Dassault
  • DeHavilland
  • Fokker
  • Gulfstream
  • SAAB
Key Programs
  • 787
  • 737, 737‑200, 737‑400
  • 757, 757‑200
  • 767, 767‑300
  • A320NEO, A330, A350, A380
  • All Gulfstream Aircraft
  • Challenger
  • EM‑120
  • EMB 135 & 145
  • Falcon 10,50, 200, 900, 2000
  • Lear 45
  • Lineage 1000
  • MD‑80, 88, 90
  • Q300, Q400
  • SAAB 2000, 340
UAV

UAV

Common Applications
  • Cabinet Recirculation Fan
  • Sealed Electronics Ventilation
Major Customers
  • Anduril

  • Boeing

  • General Atomics

  • Northrup Grumman

     
Key Programs
  • MQ-1/C
  • MQ-9A/B 
  • MQ-25 Stingray
  • RQ-4 Global Hawk
Missile and Radar

Missile & Radar Systems

Common Applications
  • Array Scavenge
  • NBC Filtration
  • Scavenge Systems
  • Shelter / Crew Compartment Ventilation
Major Customers
  • Diehl
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Raytheon
Key programs
  • AN/TPY-4
  • AN/TPQ-53
  • AN/SPY-6
  • MIM-104 Patriot
  • IRIS-T SL
  • THAAD
Helicopter

Helicopters

Common Applications
  • Cockpit / Crew Ventilation
  • Environmental Control System Fan Suite
Major Customers
  • Bell Helicopter
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Mitsubishi
  • Rockwell Collins
  • Sikorsky
  • TAI
Key Programs
  • Bell 407 / 427
  • Bell 525
  • JATAS
  • MH‑60K
  • S‑76D
  • S‑92
Ground Vehicles

Ground Vehicles

Common Applications
  • Crew Compartment Ventilation
  • Engine Compartment Scavenge
  • Environmental Control Systems
  • NBC Filtration
  • Turret Smoke Extraction
Major Customers
  • Aero Sekur
  • AM General
  • BAE
  • Behr
  • General Dynamics
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Panhard
  • Raytheon
  • Rheinmetall
  • United Defense
Key Programs
  • 3DELRR mobile ground radar
  • Bradley Fighting Vehicle
  • HMMWV
  • LAV III
  • Leopard II MBT
  • M1 Grizzly Breacher
  • Marder 1A3 IFV
  • Mobile Analytical Lab System
  • Stryker ACV
  • TPQ‑47 mobile ground radar
  • TPQ‑53 mobile counter fire radar
  • VBL LAV
Naval

Naval Defense

Common Applications
  • Crew Ventilation
  • Electronics Ventilation
Major Customers
  • General Dynamics Electric Boat
  • Leonardo DRS
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Raytheon
  • Ultra Electronics
Key Platforms
  • Arleigh Burke‑Class Destroyer
  • Columbia‑Class Submarine
  • Constellation‑Class Frigates
  • Ohio‑Class Submarine
  • San Antonio‑Class Transport Dock
  • Ticonderoga‑Class Cruiser
  • Vanguard‑Class Submarine
  • Virginia‑Class Submarine
Field-Proven Products
Proven Performance
AMETEK Rotron supports specialized platforms with custom-engineered thermal solutions that draw on decades of aerospace and defense experience and a long track record across proven, in-service applications.
DC Aximax 2

Flight Deck Smoke Extraction in Commercial Transport Aircraft

A custom 28 VDC axial fan was developed for a Boeing commercial aircraft program to support flight deck smoke extraction as part of the Environmental Control System. Designed to operate during emergency conditions, the fan provides rapid air movement to clear smoke while remaining compatible with existing aircraft power infrastructure. Integration of soft‑start circuitry within the EMI filter helped mitigate inrush current issues, allowing the solution to meet aircraft electrical constraints without redesign of the surrounding system. 

Cabin and Cockpit Ventilation in Military Helicopters

The AC Max 375 has been qualified for use in military helicopter cockpit and cabin ventilation systems, where continuous vibration, altitude variation, and harsh environmental exposure drive demanding airflow requirements. Deployed in nose cone and occupied‑space applications, the fan supports consistent air circulation for crew environments while meeting rigorous MIL‑STD environmental qualification criteria, including shock, vibration, sand and dust, and salt fog. 

Max 6 Fan

Crew Compartment Ventilation in Armored Ground Vehicles

The AC MAX 6 has been used across multiple armored ground vehicle platforms to support crew compartment ventilation within sealed and semi‑sealed environments. Designed to withstand extreme vibration, dust, and temperature exposure, the fan provides reliable airflow to occupied spaces while integrating with vehicle environmental control and CBRN architectures. Its rugged mechanical design and proven performance have supported long‑term deployment across several major vehicle programs. 

Shipboard Electronics Space Ventilation on Naval Vessels

The AC Aximax 3 has been deployed in shipboard environments to support ventilation of electronics spaces and sealed enclosures exposed to high humidity and salt fog. Used within naval electronics pods and cabinet systems, the fan provides consistent airflow under continuous duty cycles while meeting maritime environmental requirements. Its corrosion‑resistant design and qualification at the system level have supported reliable operation in demanding naval conditions. 

Common Apllications
Reliable Solutions for Every Application
Rotron delivers reliable cooling solutions engineered to perform consistently across every application, in the harshest aerospace and defense environments. With proven designs and rigorous testing behind every product, Rotron helps ensure critical systems stay cool, stable, and dependable.
Contaminant Management
  • Air Sampling Systems
  • CBRN / NBC filtration airflow
  • Gasper Fans
  • Scavenge Blowers
  • Smoke Detection Airflow
  • Turret/Smoke Extraction
Electronics Cooling
  • Electronics Cabinet Airflow Systems
  • Enclosed Equipment Bay Cooling
  • HUD Tray Cooling
  • PDU Cooling
  • Spot Cooling Assemblies
Personnel Air
  • Baggage Compartment Airflow
  • Cabin Evaporator Airflow
  • Cabin Ventilation
  • Closed Air Circuit Systems
  • Cockpit Ventilation
  • Crew Ventilation
  • Entry Area Fan
  • Integrated Environmental Control Assemblies
  • Shower Steam Extraction
  • Wardrobe Ventilation
Cooling System Components
  • Defogging Airflow Systems
  • ECS Evaporator
  • Emergency Boost Airflow
  • Galley Cooling Fans and Blowers
  • Navigation System Blower Cooling
  • Wine Chiller Airflow
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