New York Blower Industrial Fans
Collectors & Filters has access to New York Blower parts and units. We spec and deploy these fans and blowers to solve your toughest airflow challenges: dust collection, high-temperature exhaust, corrosive fume handling, and everything in between. We work from our home office in Indiana and ship nationwide.
New York Blower is engineered for facilities that cannot afford downtime. 135+ years of manufacturing expertise. Six AMCA-accredited test chambers. Over 490,000 square feet of production capacity across fifteen North American plants. Their backward-inclined airfoil wheels deliver 85-90% efficiency with non-overloading motor protection. You get energy savings and equipment longevity without the risk of motor burnout during load spikes.
The New York Blower Advantage
Most fan manufacturers force you to choose: high efficiency or reliability under varying loads. NYB’s backward-curved and airfoil wheel designs eliminate that compromise.
Brake horsepower peaks at mid-range, then stays flat. System resistance increases unexpectedly? Ductwork clogs with dust? The motor keeps running. No overload. No shutdown. No emergency repair bills.
That is the engineering difference 132 years of experience buys you.
Key Specifications & Benefits
- Airflow Range to 1,000,000+ CFM: From compact 2,200 CFM dust collectors to massive forced-draft systems for power plants and steel mills. One manufacturer covers your entire facility.
- Static Pressure to 180″ W.G.: BC Pressure Blowers handle extreme high-pressure applications including fluidized beds, dense-phase pneumatic conveying, and venturi scrubbers. Standard fans tap out at 20″ W.G. NYB goes nine times higher.
- Temperature Ratings to 1,800°F: Custom alloy construction with Inconel, Hastelloy, and thermal insulation cladding for metallurgical furnaces, kilns, and incinerator exhaust. Most competitors max out at 500°F.
- Field-Replaceable Blade Liners: Radial-tip material handling fans feature bolt-on chrome carbide or ceramic liners. Swap them in 4-6 hours on-site instead of waiting 6-8 weeks for factory wheel rebuilds. Built for foundries, cement plants, and coal handling.
Why Choose New York Blower?
Reliability matters. Whether you are running dust collection for a foundry or combustion air for a boiler house, you need equipment validated before it ships.
Every NYB fan can be tested in their AMCA-accredited laboratory: six chambers two induced draft chambers and four forced draft chambers, plus two reverberant sound rooms for acoustic verification. You get certified performance data, not catalog guesses.
| Category | NYB Advantage | What Most Fan Manufacturers Do | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fan Engineering & Performance | |||
| Non-Overloading Design | ✓ Backward-inclined airfoil wheels — brake horsepower peaks at mid-range then stays flat regardless of load increase | Forward-curved and radial fans are overloading — motor draws more power if airflow exceeds design point, risking burnout | Ductwork clogs, system resistance spikes, dampers adjust — the motor keeps running; no emergency shutdowns, no overload trips, no burned motors |
| Efficiency | ✓ 85–90% efficiency on backward-inclined airfoil wheels | Forward-curved and radial designs typically 60–75% peak efficiency | Higher efficiency at the same CFM and static pressure means lower horsepower required — direct reduction in motor size and energy cost over the life of the system |
| Static Pressure Range | ✓ BC Pressure Blowers to 180″ W.G. — nine times the capability of standard industrial fans | Standard industrial centrifugal fans max out at 15–20″ W.G. | Fluidized beds, dense-phase pneumatic conveying, and venturi scrubbers require high static pressure that standard fans cannot reach — NYB covers these without custom one-off equipment |
| Temperature Rating | ✓ Custom alloy construction rated to 1,800°F with Inconel, Hastelloy, and insulation cladding | Most industrial fan manufacturers max out at 500°F on standard construction | Metallurgical furnaces, kilns, and incinerator exhaust exceed standard fan limits; NYB handles these at 3.6× the temperature ceiling of typical competitors |
| Airflow Range | ✓ 2,200 CFM through 1,000,000+ CFM — one manufacturer covers compact dust collectors through forced-draft power plant systems | Most manufacturers specialize in either small industrial or large process fans — rarely both with equal engineering depth | Single manufacturer relationship from weld cell exhaust fan through full-facility ventilation system — consistent parts, consistent engineering support, consistent lead times |
| Material Handling & Severe Service | |||
| Blade Liners | ✓ Radial-tip fans with bolt-on chrome carbide or ceramic blade liners — swapped on-site in 4–6 hours | Standard abrasion-resistant fans require factory wheel rebuilds — 6–8 week lead time, full fan removal, significant labor | Foundries, cement plants, and coal handling operations wear through fan wheels continuously; field liner replacement eliminates the rebuild cycle and keeps production running |
| FRP Construction | ✓ Full FRP fan line — backward-inclined and radial wheel configurations in fiberglass reinforced plastic | Standard carbon steel fans corrode rapidly in acid fume, alkali, and solvent exhaust streams | Chemical processing, plating, wastewater treatment, and semiconductor exhaust require corrosion-resistant construction; FRP fans survive environments that destroy steel equipment within months |
| Spark-Resistant | ✓ Multiple spark-resistant construction levels for flammable gas, vapor, and combustible dust air streams | Standard fans not rated for spark-resistant service — ignition risk in classified hazardous atmospheres | Required by NFPA and OSHA for fans handling flammable atmospheres; NYB offers the appropriate construction level for each hazard classification rather than a one-size solution |
| Accessories & System Components | |||
| Fan Silencers | ✓ NYB silencers designed specifically for their fan models — inlet or outlet mounting, flanged or slip connections, AMCA-rated acoustic attenuation | Third-party silencers require custom sizing and may not match fan inlet geometry — installation gaps reduce attenuation performance | Factory-matched silencers eliminate field fit-up problems; acoustic attenuation is rated and documented — critical for facilities near occupied spaces or with OSHA noise exposure limits |
| Flex Connectors | ✓ NYB flex connectors sized and selected for your specific gas-stream composition, velocity, and temperature | Generic flex connectors selected by duct size only — material compatibility with gas stream not evaluated | Wrong flex connector material fails rapidly in chemical or high-temperature service; NYB evaluates gas composition before specifying — prevents early failure and unplanned downtime |
| OEM & Replacement Parts | ✓ OEM wheels, inlet cones, replacement parts, and 3D scanning for reverse engineering legacy equipment from any manufacturer | Most manufacturers supply parts only for their own equipment; legacy fan rebuilds require custom fabrication | NYB can rebuild and supply parts for fans they did not manufacture — single source for your entire fan inventory regardless of original manufacturer |
| Heating Products | |||
| Steam Unit Heaters | ✓ NYB STEELfin industrial steam unit heaters — hot-dipped galvanized cores, continuous-duty rated, Type A and Type B configurations | Standard unit heaters use aluminum fin construction — corrodes in industrial environments, degrades heat transfer over time | Hot-dipped galvanized STEELfin construction survives the humidity, chemical exposure, and wash-down conditions of warehouses, steel plants, pulp mills, and food processing facilities |
| STEELfin Coils | ✓ Industrial STEELfin heating coils — 50+ years of proven service in large manufacturing facilities; high-pressure steam capability | Standard aluminum or copper fin coils not rated for high-pressure steam or continuous industrial duty | High-pressure steam heating in foundries, cement plants, and heavy industrial facilities requires coils built for the pressure rating and environmental conditions — STEELfin is the established standard |
| Testing, Validation & Support | |||
| AMCA Testing | ✓ Six AMCA-accredited test chambers handling up to 130,000 CFM and 100″ W.C.; two reverberant sound rooms for acoustic certification | Most fan manufacturers rely on catalog performance curves — actual tested performance often differs from published data | Certified test data is required for engineered systems, energy compliance documentation, and insurance — catalog curves are not acceptable substitutes on critical applications |
| Field Service | ✓ Field service technicians, fan balancing, preventative maintenance programs, and aftermarket rebuild services for any manufacturer's equipment | Most manufacturers provide factory support only — field service requires third-party contractors unfamiliar with the equipment | One call for parts, rebuilds, and field service regardless of fan brand — reduces vendor management complexity for facilities with mixed fan inventories |
| Manufacturing Capacity | ✓ 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide including five North American plants; 132 years in continuous operation since 1889 | Single-plant manufacturers vulnerable to capacity constraints, weather events, and supply chain disruptions | Multi-plant redundancy means lead time commitments are met even when one facility faces disruption — critical for facilities that cannot wait months for replacement equipment |
| New York Blower Company, founded 1889. 200+ representatives worldwide. AMCA-certified testing. Contact Collectors & Filters for fan selection and application engineering: 317-910-1497. | |||
NYB Supplier
We do not just ship parts. Collectors & Filters handles the technical calculations and system design to match the right fan architecture to your application: axial for high-volume ventilation, centrifugal for dust collection, FRP for corrosive chemical fumes, or custom heavy-duty for extreme conditions.
Contact us today to spec the right system for your facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
The New York Blower Company (NYB) has been manufacturing industrial fans and blowers since 1889, making them one of the oldest and most established fan manufacturers in the world. Founded in Chicago, they have grown to an international operation with 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide and more than 200 representatives across North America and beyond. They are an industry leader in catalog, custom, and OEM fan solutions.
NYB produces one of the most comprehensive fan lines in the industry, including centrifugal fans (backward inclined, forward curved, radial, radial tip, and pressure blowers), inline fans (tubeaxial, vaneaxial, inline centrifugal, duct fans, and propeller fans), centrifugal and axial roof ventilators, plenum fans, double-width double-inlet (DWDI) fans, fan arrays, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) fans for corrosive applications, and process heat and plug fans. They also manufacture silencers, flex connectors, steam coils, and unit heaters.
A centrifugal fan draws air in along the shaft axis and discharges it at 90 degrees through a scroll housing which generating higher static pressure, which makes it well suited for dust collection, fume exhaust, and process systems with ductwork resistance. An axial fan moves air parallel to the shaft, producing high volume at lower pressure, better for general ventilation, cooling, and applications with minimal duct restriction. NYB manufactures both types across a wide range of sizes and configurations.
Backward inclined wheels are the most energy-efficient centrifugal design and are non-overloading, meaning motor horsepower does not increase if airflow exceeds the design point. They are the standard choice for clean air ventilation and general exhaust. Forward curved wheels move high volumes of air at low static pressure and are compact, but are overloading. Radial (paddle wheel) designs have open, self-cleaning blades that resist buildup, making them the right choice for dusty, sticky, or abrasive air streams where blade fouling is a concern.
NYB fans are used in virtually every heavy industry, including automotive manufacturing, foundries, iron and steel, cement and lime, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, power generation, paper and pulp, mining, water treatment, agriculture, and woodworking. Their fan selection covers everything from clean room ventilation to high-temperature process exhaust to corrosive chemical environments.
In a typical manufacturing environment, NYB fans are used for dust control, fume exhausting, fume control, general ventilation, combustion air supply, oven exhaust and recirculation, spray booth exhaust, oil mist control, pneumatic conveying, forced and induced draft, and process heating and cooling. If your facility moves air for any reason, there is likely a NYB fan designed for that application.
Yes. NYB's Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) fan line is designed specifically for corrosive environments where steel construction would be attacked by acids, alkalis, solvents, or other aggressive chemicals. FRP fans are used in chemical processing, plating operations, wastewater treatment, and any application where the air stream contains corrosive vapors. Both backward inclined and radial FRP wheel configurations are available.
Yes. When standard catalog products are not the right fit, NYB's engineering team can design and build custom fans to meet specific requirements, including zero-leakage construction, high-temperature operation, abrupt temperature cycling, corrosive or abrasive service, spark-resistant construction, and unusual size or performance requirements. NYB has extensive experience with custom and OEM fan programs for equipment manufacturers and process industries.
Yes. New York Blower offers a full aftermarket program including replacement parts, repair and rebuild services, field service technicians, fan sensor systems, 3D scanning for reverse engineering, balancing, and preventative maintenance programs. Importantly, NYB can service and rebuild fans from any manufacturer, not just their own, using their field measurement and engineering capabilities. They also offer standard spare parts kits to keep critical inventory on hand before a failure occurs.
Spark-resistant construction is required when a fan handles air streams containing flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dust. NYB offers multiple spark-resistant construction options typically involving non-ferrous fan wheels, coatings, or specific clearances between rotating and stationary parts to prevent ignition in hazardous atmospheres. The appropriate construction level depends on the specific hazard classification of your application.
Collectors & Filters in Whitestown, Indiana has access to New York Blower serving manufacturers, facilities, and industrial operations throughout Indiana and the surrounding Midwest region. We provide fan selection assistance, application engineering, and access to the full NYB catalog and custom product line. Contact us to discuss your ventilation or air movement requirement.
Proper fan selection requires knowing the required airflow (CFM), system static pressure, the nature of the air stream (clean, dusty, corrosive, high-temperature), available space, drive arrangement, and any special construction requirements. NYB provides fan selection software for engineers, but the fastest path to the right fan is to contact us with your application details we handle the selection and can get you certified drawings and lead time information.