ECY Crossflow Fan

Consistent Airflow, Intelligent Control

The ECY fan’s standout feature is its ability to create a uniform curtain of air that spans the full length of the fan. This even distribution of airflow is critical in refrigeration, where temperature differentials can compromise product quality and safety. The ECY’s crossflow design ensures that airflow reaches every corner of the refrigerated zone, avoiding hot spots and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

At the core of the ECY fan pack is the ECY Series electronically commutated (EC) motor, a high-performance brushless DC motor designed for long-term reliability and minimal power consumption.

The EC motor supports multiple control options:

• Single-speed operation for applications that require steady airflow
• Two-speed control (high and trickle) for day/night or door-open/door-closed modes
• Fully variable speed via Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) for real-time airflow adjustment based on temperature or load

This level of flexibility makes the ECY fan ideal for energy-efficient refrigeration systems that need dynamic control and optimized cooling performance.

What Is a Crossflow Fan?

Crossflow fans, also known as tangential fans, use a unique impeller design that draws air in along the fan’s entire length and discharges it at a right angle. The result is a wide, uniform sheet of airflow that’s perfect for maintaining consistent temperatures across a refrigerated surface or open front.

Unlike traditional axial fans that create more centralized airflow, crossflow fans are designed to produce two-dimensional, evenly distributed air movement, making them especially valuable in applications where airflow uniformity is critical.

The ECY crossflow fan’s long, slim shape also allows for easy integration into narrow or shallow refrigeration enclosures, without sacrificing airflow performance.

Commercial Refrigeration Applications for ECY Crossflow Fans

The ECY crossflow fan is a trusted component in a wide range of commercial refrigeration equipment. Its consistent airflow and energy-efficient operation make it especially effective in the following applications:

• Open Refrigerated Display Cases: Creates a stable curtain of air across open fronts to maintain temperature separation between ambient and refrigerated environments.
• Multi-Deck Merchandisers: Delivers even airflow across all levels of a merchandiser, preventing temperature variation between shelves.
• Deli and Meat Cases: Ensures precise temperature control and minimizes product drying by reducing turbulence and maintaining consistent airflow.
• Grab-and-Go Coolers: Provides quiet, efficient cooling in compact units often found in cafes, gas stations, and retail stores.
• Refrigerated Prep Tables: Maintains safe holding temperatures and helps distribute airflow evenly across the food zone and storage compartments.
• Under-Counter and Back Bar Coolers: Offers low-profile, quiet operation ideal for front-of-house or behind-the-bar environments.
• Glass Door Merchandisers: Circulates air evenly within glass-front refrigerators to keep product uniformly cooled and visible without frost or fogging.
• Bottle Coolers and Beverage Centers: Maintains beverage temperature evenly while operating quietly in customer-facing environments.
• Medical and Pharmacy Refrigerators: Supports precise temperature control for sensitive medications, vaccines, and lab samples, with low noise and high efficiency.
• Refrigerated Vending Machines: Delivers a uniform airflow to ensure product quality across all compartments of the unit.

Key Benefits of the ECY Crossflow Fan

• Uniform Airflow Across the Full Length of the Fan: Prevents uneven cooling, hot spots, and product spoilage.
• Compact, Slimline Design: Fits easily into low-profile refrigeration units and narrow enclosures.
• Quiet Operation: Ideal for customer-facing environments where low noise is essential.
• High Energy Efficiency: Reduces operational costs through efficient EC motor technology.
• Flexible Speed Control: Adapts airflow to match changing conditions, helping save energy during low-traffic or off-peak hours.
• Horizontal or Vertical Mounting: Easy integration into a variety of cabinet designs and orientations.

Customized to Your Equipment Needs

We understand that commercial refrigeration systems vary in size, performance expectations, and integration constraints. That’s why the ECY crossflow fan is available in custom configurations tailored to your exact specifications.

We Can Adjust:

• Impeller length
• Motor voltage
• Cable type and length
• Mounting features
• Speed and control parameters

Whether you're developing a new line of merchandisers or retrofitting existing refrigeration equipment, we’ll work with you to provide the perfect airflow solution.

Why Choose ECY Crossflow Fans for Commercial Refrigeration?

By combining a space-saving crossflow design with an intelligent, high-efficiency EC motor, the ECY series delivers exceptional performance for commercial refrigeration manufacturers. Its quiet, uniform airflow helps preserve product quality and extend system life, all while cutting energy use and operational noise.

Whether your priority is food safety, visual merchandising, or energy reduction, the ECY crossflow fan is the smart, flexible solution to keep your refrigeration equipment running smoothly and efficiently.