Wheels are back plated with radial, bolt on hardened steel machined blades.
Airstream/performance: Radial blade (chopper wheel), medium to heavy material loading, low to medium volume, low to medium pressure applications.
Applications: High density bulk material, carton stock, paper trim, classifier, material reducing and material conveying fans.
- Sizes 19-1/8” – 36-1/2” wheel diameter
- Construction Class 50
- Volume up to 19,800 CFM
- Pressure up to 39″ WG
- Temperature Range -30° to 200°F
- Arrangements 1, 4, 8, 9
Arrangement 9 Shown
IRX Wheel Types
Steel Wheel
- For Material Reducing Applications
- Flat Back Plate
- Flat Radial Blades with Gussets and Replaceable Hardened Steel Leading Edges
- Operating Temperatures up to 200 °F
Construction Features
- Continuously Welded Steel Housing
- Fixed Housing with Any Discharge Angle
- All Wheels are balanced to Grade G6.3 or Better
- Shafting is 1045 Bearing Grade TG&P
- Maximum L3/D4 ratio of less than 10 to ensure a stout robust design
- Sized for the first critical speed to be 1.25 times the max speed or higher
- Split Pillow Block and Flanged Bearing Used in Tandem
- Flange bearing used as fan side bearing to promote longer bearing life and higher critical shaft speeds
- Premium grease lubrication
- Rated bearing life (L10) of 40,000 hours
- Axially Adjustable Inlet (shown)
- Inlet allows for clearance between the wheel and inlet to be adjusted for various materials to prevent build up
- Flanged Outlet with Mounting Holes
Additional Features
- Lifting Lugs for use in installation
- Extended Lubrication Lines for Easy Maintenance
- IATC Industrial Blue Enamel Paint
Arrangement 9 Shown
Available Options
- Access Doors with Gaskets
- Safety Guards (Belt, Shaft and Coupling)
- Drain / Plugs
- Inlet Configurations
- Flanged with Mounting Holes
- Custom Paint – Enamel, Epoxy, Hi-Temp, and Zinc-Rich
- Additional Accessories
- Abrasion Resistant Fans
- Spark Resistant Construction Available (C)
Flanged Inlet with Mounting Holes
Slip Inlet Cylinder
