An HVLS fan is a fixed ceiling fan that keeps air moving across a large floor. A mobile floor fan is a portable industrial air circulator you can wheel to wherever it is needed. Choose HVLS for whole-floor coverage in a high building; choose a mobile floor fan for spot cooling, changing work areas, or where a ceiling fan cannot go.
The two fans
HVLS fan: 12 to 24 ft across, hung from the roof, turning slowly to move a large column of air over 5,382 to 11,688 sq ft per fan.
Mobile floor fan (MB1): a 48 inch fan on rubber wheels, 38,000 m³/h on a 600 W PMSM motor, with stepless speed control. It is waterproof and dustproof and fits through standard doors.
Comparison
| HVLS fan | Mobile floor fan MB1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Whole floor areas | Targeted zone |
| Installation | Mounted on roof structure | Plug in and run |
| Flexibility | Fixed position | Move it as work changes |
| Roof height needed | High | Any |
| Floor space | None | Takes a little floor space |
| Power | 0.9 to 1.5 kW | 600 W |
| Outdoor use | Indoor | Indoor and outdoor |
Choose an HVLS fan for
- Large, open warehouses and factory floors
- Steady, even air across the whole space
- Buildings with high, clear roofs
Choose a mobile floor fan for
- Loading bays and docks
- Work cells, furnaces and machines that need spot cooling
- Low-roof areas where an HVLS fan will not fit
- Events, venues and temporary spaces
- Rented or temporary buildings where you cannot mount anything
Using both together
Many sites use HVLS fans for the main floor and a few mobile floor fans for hot spots and loading areas. In hot weather, add industrial coolers to bring in cooler fresh air, with the fans spreading it.
See HVLS fans and the mobile floor fan MB1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an HVLS fan and a floor fan?
An HVLS fan is a large fixed ceiling fan covering a whole floor; a mobile floor fan is a portable fan for a targeted area.
What size is the MB1 floor fan?
It is a 48 inch fan moving 38,000 m³/h on 600 W.
Can a floor fan replace an HVLS fan?
For spot cooling yes, but for even air across a large floor, HVLS fans cover far more area per fan.