The VP700 is a lightweight, highly portable, deep penetration, water driven fan, constructed using high grade 316 stainless steel. This non-sparking fan is suitable for use on small and medium tonnage oil, product or chemical tankers with restricted deck space and limited pumping capacities. It can also be used for ventilation in confined spaces.
Fan Key Features :
- Efficient “3D Francis Turbine” water motor for low water consumption.
- Designed and Class-Approved for use in hazardous areas;
- Supply or Extract mode by simple reversal of supply;
- Can be supplied with horizontal mounting;
- Integral ‘Direct In-Line’ drive; no gearbox to maintain or fail;
- Non-sparking (ATEX approved);
- Can operate at low pressures;
- Lightweight and compact for portability;
- Can be supplied for horizontal mounting;
- High air-flow throughput;
- High static pressure;
- Efficient motors;
- Constructed using marine grade materials;
- Fail-safe bleed tube to indicate seal failure.
Gas Freeing Fans Type VP700W
Fan Specifications :
Operation | Supply or exhaust mode |
Drive Media | Water |
Safety Features | Non-sparking, Impeller guard |
Deck Opening | To suit standard Ø318mm opening, on a 389 PCD. Alternative deck flanges available on request |
Material | Stainless Steel 316 construction |
Weight : | 19 kg |
Connections | BW (2.5” x 7.5 TPI),<br/>DIN (2.0″ x Storz 52C),<br/>JIS (2.0″ Nakajima 50A),<br/>BSP (2.0” x 11 TPI) |
Max Air Flow | 7000 m³/hr (117 m³/min) |
Max Static Pressure | 970 Pa |
Max Flow Requirement | 15.0 m³/hr |
Operating Pressures | 2.0 – 12.0 kg/cm² |

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