The problem
Heat, smoke and stale air
Burners, tandoors, fryers and steamers fill a kitchen with heat, smoke and moisture. Without enough exhaust, the air stays hot and greasy and the staff work in it for hours.
A kitchen needs two things: strong extraction to remove the hot, used air, and a supply of fresh air to replace it. Cooling that fresh air makes the biggest difference to comfort.
The system
What we recommend
Exhaust fans
32 or 40 inch drop hammer fans for wall extraction in canteens and large kitchens. They work alongside the hood and duct system your kitchen consultant designs.
Industrial duct coolers
An 18,000 or 22,000 CMH cooler ducted over the cooking line supplies cooled fresh air to replace what the exhaust removes.
Mobile floor fans
The 48 inch MB1 for spot cooling in prep and dish areas.
Sizing
Matching supply and exhaust
Size the cooled fresh-air supply close to the exhaust airflow, so the kitchen does not pull hot air in through doors. For example, two 32 inch exhaust fans remove about 36,000 m³/h, which two 18,000 CMH coolers can replace. Use the CMH to CFM converter if your consultant works in CFM.
Recommended products
Products for kitchens
Direct Drop Hammer Exhaust Fan 800 mm
XD80 · 0.37 kW · 18,000 m³/h
Direct Drop Hammer Exhaust Fan 1000 mm
XD100 · 0.55 kW · 23,000 m³/h
Direct Drop Hammer Exhaust Fan 1380 mm
XD138 · 1.1 kW · 44,000 m³/h
Drop Hammer Exhaust Fan 800 mm
XH80 · pulley driven · 18,000 m³/h
Drop Hammer Exhaust Fan 1000 mm
XH100 · pulley driven · 23,000 m³/h
Drop Hammer Exhaust Fan 1380 mm
XH138 · pulley driven · 44,000 m³/h
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 18,000 CMH
1.1 kW · up to 1,000 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 22,000 CMH
1.5 kW · up to 1,200 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 25,000 CMH
2 kW · up to 1,500 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 30,000 CMH
3 kW · up to 2,000 sq ft
Industrial Duct Air Cooler 50,000 CMH
4.5 kW · up to 3,000 sq ft
Stainless Steel (SS-304) Duct Air Cooler 25,000 CMH
SS-304 body · BLDC motorFAQ
Common questions
Which exhaust fan is best for a commercial kitchen?
For wall extraction in canteens and large kitchens, a 32 or 40 inch drop hammer exhaust fan. Hood extraction over the cooking line is designed with your kitchen consultant.
Can an air cooler be used in a kitchen?
Yes. A duct cooler supplying cooled fresh air over the cooking line, balanced against the exhaust, makes a hot kitchen far more comfortable.
How do I convert CMH to CFM?
Multiply CMH by 0.589. For example, 18,000 CMH is about 10,600 CFM.
Need help choosing?
Tell us the space and what you need to cool. Our sales team will suggest the right models and send a quotation.