Plenum Fan, Multi-Drive, High Volume

Plenum Fan PL

Installed directly into custom field-erected or factory-built air handling units, unhoused belt or direct drive plenum fans provide unmatched ducting flexibility and space savings. For clean air applications.

High Volume Ventilation
Nested Installation Saves Space
13 Models, 1,344 to 57,960 CFM, Max 8" SP
Arrangement 3 and 4 SWSI.

Plenum Fan PL

Capability

Common Applications

Clean Air Ventilation Applications: Factory- or Site-Built Air Handling Units, Roof Top Ventilation Systems, Heat Recovery Systems, Data Centers.

Airflow

Clean Air from 1,344 CFM to 57,960 CFM. AMCA Class 1 up to 5" SP. AMCA Class 2 up to 8" SP. AMCA Class 3 up to 8" SP.

Size Format

AMCA Arrangement 3 and 4 SWSI: Single Width Single Inlet.

Wheel

Steel Backward Inclined Non-Overloading Wheel. Diameters 15" to 49". Steel Flat Blade Wheel up to 16,967 CFM and 7" SP (up to Model PL245). Steel Airfoil Wheel up to 57,960 CFM and 8" SP (Model PL270 and above).

Drive

By Arrangement, Direct Drive or Fixed/Adjustable Pitch V-Belt Sheave Drive. Premium Efficiency, 120 to 480VAC Single or Three Phase, NEMA Enclosure and Frame Size Motors.

Temperatures

Steel Wheel: 300°F max at full airflow capacity, 600°F max at 85% derated capacity. Aluminum Wheel option: 150°F max at full airflow capacity, 250°F max at 80% derated capacity.

Inlet

Optional Circular Inlet Collar Diameter 16.125" to 52.25".

Plenum Opening

Plenum Plate Size 23" H x 23" W to 76.25" H x 76.25" W.

Construction

Steel Sheet, Gray Powder-Coated Finish. AMCA Class 1, 2, and 3. Indoor / Outdoor, Heavy-Duty.

Spark Resistance

Not available for this series.

Approvals

ISO-9001 Certified Shop. AMCA Accredited In-House Test Laboratory.

Plenum Fan PL

Available Models

Model

PL-150

PL-165

PL-182

PL-200

PL-222

PL-245

PL-270

PL-300

PL-330

PL-365

PL-402

PL-445

PL-490

Wheel Diameter

15

16 1⁄2

18 1⁄4

20

22 1⁄4

24 1⁄5

27

30

33

36 1⁄2

40 1⁄4

44 1⁄2

49

Max CFM

6208

7512

9210

11063

13994

16967

17598

21714

26292

32172

39106

47838

57960

Max SP

7

7

7

7

7

7

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

Max BHP

12.17

14.72

18.6

22.34

28.5

34.5

34.56

42.66

51.62

63.15

76.79

93.87

113.8

Inlet Area Sq. Ft.

1.418

1.743

2.101

2.521

3.109

3.758

4.587

5.673

6.825

8.296

10.08

12.31

16.05

Outlet Area Sq. Ft.

1.82

2.205

2.638

3.191

3.944

4.777

5.154

6.34

7.672

9.357

11.361

13.865

16.77

Max RPM

Class I

Class II

Class III

2458

3205

4043

2235

2914

3675

244

2666

3362

1866

2432

3068

1661

2166

2731

1508

1967

2480

1453

1893

2389

1308

1703

2150

1189

1548

1955

1098

1431

1767

996

1297

1603

901

1173

1450

818

1066

1316

Shaft Diameter

Class I

Class II

Class III

1

1 3⁄16

1 7⁄16

11

3⁄16

1 7⁄16

1 3⁄16

1 7⁄16

1 11⁄16

1 3⁄16

1 7⁄16

1 11⁄16

1 3⁄16

1 7⁄16

1 15⁄16

1 7⁄16

1 7⁄16

1 15⁄16

1 7⁄16

1 7⁄16

1 15⁄16

1 11⁄16

1 11⁄16

2 7⁄16

1 11⁄16

1 11⁄16

2 7⁄16

1 15⁄16

1 15⁄16

2 15⁄16

1 15⁄16

2 3⁄16

2 15⁄16

1 15⁄16

2 7⁄16

3 7⁄16

2 3⁄16

2 7⁄16

3 15⁄16

Fan Selection Tool

Our online fan selection tool will help you identify a suitable model for your application's requirements.

Plenum Fan PL

Construction

Reinforced structural frames, all-weather resistant finishes, and fully balanced wheels are just a few of the many features included in Peerless' Plenum Fan PL series.

Wheel

Our high-efficiency "Peerless" wheel design features precision-fabricated impeller blades/foils that are fully welded to a spun wheel cone, balanced against a CNC laser-cut backplate and cast-iron hub.

​​​​Flat Blade on Models PL150 to PL245.
Airfoil on Models PL270 to PL490.
Dynamic Factory Balanced.
Clockwise or Counter-clockwise Rotation.

Inlet

For low-turbulence inlet airflow and balanced rotation, our inlet cones are stamped or rolled from single sheets, free of seams and welds.

Rigid Streamlined Inlet.
Single-Piece Construction.

Frame

Indoor/outdoor, open-member steel frames keep motors, drivetrains, and wheels in alignment longer than formed sheet frames, resulting in longer maintenance intervals.

Fully-Welded Steel Frame.
Easy Maintenance Access.
Fewer Alignment Adjustments Needed.

Open Design

Open plenum fans are designed for installation into existing field-erected or factory-built air handling units, pressurizing the air plenum in which the fan operates directly.

Space-Saving Design.
Eliminates Ducting Transitions into Fan Housing.
Flexible Duct Routing In Any Direction.

Drive System

Configure as either an adjustable pitch V-belt or direct drive, with heavy-duty motor base rails, ground and polished keyed shafts, and self-aligning normal duty bearings.

V-Belt or Direct Drive.
Factory-Set RPM Available.
Multiple Motor Options.
100K Run Hour Bearings.

Plenum Fan PL

Arrangements

Peerless' Plenum Fan PL series is available in Arrangement 3 and 4 SWSI.

Arrangement 3 SWSI

AMCA Arrangement 3 SWSI utilizes one bearing on either side of the fan impeller (two bearings total), for use with belt driven units. Motor positions W, X, Y, and Z are available. Motor supports can be provided in the field or at the factory.

V-Belt Drive with Fully Supported Impeller.
SWSI Type: Single Width Single Inlet.
Normal Duty, 100k Run Hour Bearings.
Remote Mounted Motor.

Arrangement 4 SWSI

AMCA Arrangement 4 SWSI utilizes a direct-drive motor mounted onto a base frame. The fan impeller is overhung on the motor shaft and does not need separate bearings.

Direct Drive with Overhung Impeller.
SWSI Type: Single Width Single Inlet.
No Bearings on Fan.
Onboard Motor.

Plenum Fan PL

Options

Unhoused fan applications are often highly technical to begin with, and Peerless' Plenum Fan PL series offers multiple accessory options to help achieve all of your rigorous requirements.

Radial Inlet Vane

Radial Inlet Vanes smooth airflow turbulence, reduce noise, and improve fan performance. External duct vanes are provided on PL150 to PL245, and nested vanes on PL270 and above.

Improve Aerodynamics.
Reduce Noise.
Automatic or Manual Control.
Locking Operator on Manual Vanes.

Safety Enclosure

For additional personnel and fan protection, an optional safety screen enclosure can be provided around the entirety of the impeller.

Personnel and Fan Protection.
Heavy Gauge Steel Wire Mesh.
Securely Framed and Bolted.

Belt Guard

Our heavy-duty Belt Guard is fabricated from expanded metal and installed over the V-belt drive end of the fan, providing personnel protection from the drive's moving parts.

Added Personnel Protection.
Covers All Rotating Drive Parts.
Heavy Expanded Metal Mesh.

Vertical Mount

For applications where a vertical fan orientation is preferred, this option reconfigures the drive, motor support, impeller bearings, and shaft connection for optimal performance.

Available in SWSI Only.
Balanced Vertical Operation.

Motors

Peerless can provide nearly any special motor specification, including multi-speed windings, stainless steel casings, washdown and other environmental ratings, inverter duty, explosion proof, IEC and other frame sizes, and more.

Any Compatible Motor Can Be Provided.
Domestic or International Frames.
Special Environment Ratings.

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