Submergibility Capabilities in Rotron’s Fans
AMETEK Rotron is no stranger to developing fans and blowers for harsh military and aerospace conditions. Our customers challenge us with rigorous specifications, including shock resistance, altitude endurance, salt fog exposure, and even water submersion.
Military ground vehicles are built to conquer some of the harshest terrains on earth, so it's no surprise they demand components that are incredibly robust and reliable. Their water protection requirements often surpass typical rain or fluid resistivity standards, extending to “fording” or “operation post submersion.”
When customers require true submersible protection, beyond an IPXX rating, Rotron is equipped to design products that meet these demands. While these fans are not intended to operate during submersion, they must function effectively once back in a dry environment. Our customers can confidently install our fans anywhere on their vehicles without concern for water exposure, thanks to our field-proven techniques that ensure functionality post-submergence.
How do Rotron fans survive water submersion?
The key to surviving submersion lies in protecting specific parts of the fan from water damage. Rotron engineers have developed advanced proprietary methods to ensure the survivability of Rotron fans when faced with a submersion requirement.
Our methods can be applied to a variety of our product lines when warranted by the application.
Each of our fans also benefits from Rotron's standard practices for rain resistance. This includes the application of stator varnishes, which provide an additional layer of protection against moisture. These varnishes coat the stator, preventing water from causing corrosion or electrical shorts. Together, these measures create a defense system that allows our fans to withstand submersion.
With decades of field-proven success in these applications, AMETEK Rotron is your trusted partner submergible fan applications. If you have any questions about how our fans could meet your system’s requirements, contact us today.