Kitchen Exhaust Fans | McMaster-Carr

Measured in decibels (dB), volume ratings indicate how much noise equipment makes. Some common volume levels include a whisper @ 20 dB, a refrigerator @ 40 dB, a conversation @ 60 dB, and a light machine shop @ 90 dB. OSHA recommends hearing protection for exposure to 80 dB and greater.

About Exhaust Fans

Direct-Drive Upblast Roof-Mount Exhaust Fans

Direct-drive fans have fewer moving parts than belt-drive fans for less maintenance.

Direct-Drive Downdraft Roof-Mount Exhaust Fans

Direct-drive fans have fewer moving parts than belt-drive fans for less maintenance.

Belt-Drive Downdraft Roof-Mount Exhaust Fans

Belt-drive fans are quieter and have a longer life span than direct-drive fans because components can be replaced if worn or damaged.

Hazardous Location Upblast
Roof-Mount Exhaust Fans

With a UL-listed motor, these fans can be used in hazardous environments with combustible gases and dust to draw stagnant and humid air out through your roof, forcing it up and away from its surface.

Wind-Driven Roof-Mount Exhaust Fans

Designed to spin freely with the slightest breeze, these fans create a vacuum that draws air out from buildings and ventilation systems—no electricity required.

Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans

Dust-Resistant Direct-Drive
Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans

Better suited for dirty, dusty, and damp environments than standard direct-drive fans, these have a totally enclosed motor enclosure.

Direct-Drive Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans

Direct-drive fans have fewer moving parts than belt-drive fans for less maintenance. Use these fans to draw stagnant and humid air out of a room or area.

Belt-Drive Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans

Use these fans to draw stagnant and humid air out of a room or area. Belt-drive fans are quieter and have a longer life span than direct-drive fans because components can be replaced if worn or damaged.

Dust-Resistant Belt-Drive Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans

Better suited for dirty, dusty, and damp environments than standard belt-drive fans, these have a totally enclosed motor enclosure.

Exterior-Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans

Good when you don't have room to mount an exhaust fan inside your facility, these fans attach to openings in outside walls.

Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans with Louvers

Belt-Drive Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans with Louvers

Belt-drive fans are quieter and have a longer life span than direct-drive fans because components can be replaced if worn or damaged.

Corrosion-Resistant Direct-Drive
Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans with Louvers

Rust won't be a problem with the durable plastic housing and louvers on these fans.

Light Duty Direct-Drive Wall-Mount
Exhaust Fans with Louvers

These light duty fans are designed for use without duct.

Direct-Drive Wall-Mount Exhaust Fans with Louvers

These fans come complete with a movable-blade louver. The louvers are gravity operated so they open only when air flows through them, which prevents backdrafts.

Hazardous Location Exhaust Fans

These fans have a motor that is UL listed for hazardous environments.

Direct-Drive Exhaust Fans

With fewer moving parts than belt-drive fans, these direct-drive exhaust fans require less maintenance.

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