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Grain Aeration

Fans are the key to a successful drying and aeration system. That is why our fans come with reliability and dependability built right in.

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Triumph Fan   |   Centrifugal Fans   |   Axial Fans   |   High-Speed Centrifugal Fans   |   Ultra-Low EQM Heater   |   EQM Fan Control   |   VFD Fan Control

Triumph Fan

The future of fan technology: the high efficiency, cost saving Triumph Fan! Choose from 7.5hp and 10hp, single or three phase. The Triumph Fan & Ultra-Low Heater offers up to 3 times faster drying! The ultra-low heater also better controls moisture in the bin.

• Labor savings with no transition to assemble.
• Similar performance to Sioux Steel centrifugal fan.
• No need to buy a transition with the Triumph Fan!
• Ability to broaden the Equilibrium Moisture (EQM) in different locations.
• Up to 3x faster drying on select models with heater!
• Great replacement option for existing sites.

3 Different Options with the following advantages:
1.BASE FAN, NO VFD, NO HEATER
• Better price point fan.
• Labor Savings with no transition to assemble.
• Similar performance as Sioux Centrifugal.
2. FAN/VFD
• Works with poor single phase power installations.
• Improved reliability of 3 phase motor.
• Energy savings with VFD & operator input speed reduction.
• NEMA 4X VFD (outdoor rated).
3. FAN/VFD + SENSORS, EQM + ULTRA-LOW HEATER
• Adds heater capable of accurately providing 2 to 12F temperature rise with the fan running at full speed.
• Fan speed is reduced when EQM is below Target.
• Fan runs at full speed when EQM is at Target or above.
• Ultra-low adds heat to maintain Target EQM when ambient conditions are above Target.
• Typically dries grain up to 3 times faster than using ambient air.

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Triumph Fan includes the cradle/cable hanging kit and mounting flange kit to seal fan to bin. Optional shutter kit available. Starter box or VFD sold separately.






Centrifugal Fans

Sioux Steel′s centrifugal fan housings are manufactured with heavy duty 11 gauge sides resulting in significantly less vibration for a more stable platform. This adds longevity to the life of the fan.

All centrifugal fans are bench-tested prior to shipping in order to ensure that our customers are getting a high quality product that works properly from day one.

• 5 - 50 HP standard low-speed fans, with or without controls.
• Fan blades are solid welded, not stitched for longer life.
• Adjustable legs on fans allow easy leveling and support while giving more flexibility for adjusting to inconsistencies in a concrete pad.
• Special airfoil blades move more air due to the backward curved, non-overloading design.
• Fan wheels are statically and dynamically balanced for smooth, trouble-free operation.

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Heater Options for Centrifugal Fans


Axial Fans

Sioux Steel′s axial fans cast aluminum airfoil blade ensures economical maximum airflow at lower static pressures. The hub on the blade prevents backflow air leakage at higher static pressures. The housing is designed with close tip clearance for maximum airflow. Airflow is increased by not allowing air to blow back through the blade and the housing for greater efficiency providing the most efficient axial fan on the market today.

• Plated screen guard is bolted over the air intake for safety.
• High quality motors for heavy duty dependable fan operation.
• 2 year warranty.

• 2 year limited warranty on all fans and heaters. This warranty comes standard on every fan and heater; there is no additional cost for this benefit. No matter the size, Sioux fans and heaters stand out as the best performing products in the industry!
• Sioux Axial Fans are engineered for grain drying at lower static pressures. Our fans easily adapt to heaters or can be used alone for natural air drying or for pressure aeration.

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Heater Options for Axial Fans



High-Speed Centrifugal Fans

These fans use an inventive design to increase airflow which boosts fan performance, as well as saves time and money. The specialized design of high-speed centrifugal fans make them ideal for small grain aeration, deep grain depths, in situations with high static pressure, tall tanks and in small tanks with high resistance to airflow.

• 20 - 50 HP high-speed 3 phase fans.
• Enclosed motor.
• 3500 RPM
• Optimal for use on small grains, such as canola, wheat, popcorn, millet, rice, milo & sunflowers and situations where static pressure is high.

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Ultra-Low EQM Heater

The Ultra-Low EQM Heater is available for 7.5-25hp Centrifugal Fans & 7.5-10hp Triumph Fans. The heaters are capable of a 1-10 degree temperature rise!

What does it do?

Equilibrium Moisture (EQM) is the temperature and humidity combination needed to bring or keep grain at a specific moisture. The Ultra-Low EQM Heater supplies EQM air, driving the grain moisture to the desired target moisture.

How does it work?

The Ultra-Low EQM Heater senses the temperature and relative humidity of the air being delivered to the bin, working to keep grain at the target moisture level.

• If the air is too wet, it raises the temperature of that air by 1 to 10 degrees to achieve Target Equilibrium Moisture (EQM).
• If the air is at target, it adds no heat.
• If the air is too dry, it reduces the amount of air delivered to the grain.

What are the safeguards?
To ensure the reliability of single phase motors when not using a VFD, the operator can limit the numbers of starts and stops of the motor. Limits can be set for the maximum and minimum allowable temperature, humidity, and equilibrium moisture.

How do you know what it's doing?
The Ultra-Low EQM control produces its own WiFi to interface to any smart phone, tablet, or computer. Your device will display the current conditions with gauges as well as graph conditions over a user selected timeframe.

Can I use the Ultra-Low EQM Heater with my bin fan?
The heater can be attached to Sioux Steel fans as well as competitor′s fans as a retrofit kit.

Can I use the Ultra-Low EQM Heater with a VFD?
The preferred equipment is with a VFD which enables slowing down the fan when the outside air is too dry. This prevents over-drying and stagnation of the drying front. If there is no VFD, the fan stops and starts to reduce the amount of air when the air is too dry.

Can I add moisture with the EQM Heater?
Moisture can be added over time. However, it takes much longer to add moisture than to remove moisture for most grains.

10-25HP Centrifugal Fan Packages:

1. EQM PACAKAGE - EQM/Temp Relative Humidity Sensor (Part# S224441) Offers EQM monitoring & on/off for heat
• Burner Assembly
• Control Box
• Temp Relative Humidity Sensor
• High Turndown Butterfly Valve
• Pressure Regulator
• Mounts/Hardware
• 2 Wire Flame Rod
• 28" Metal Guard

2. BASIC PACKAGE - Thermostat Control (Part# S224442)
Offers basic function of on/off for heat
• Burner Assembly
• Control Box
• Thermostat/Thermometer
• Pressure Regulator
• Mounts/Hardware
• 2 Wire Flame Rod
• 28" Metal Guard

7.5HP Centrifugal Fan or 7.5-10HP Triumph Fan Packages:

1. EQM PACKAGE - EQM/Temp Relative Humidity Sensor (Part# S224443)
Offers EQM monitoring & on/off for heat
• Burner Assembly
• Control Box
• Temp Relative Humidity Sensor
• High Turndown Butterfly Valve
• Pressure Regulator
• Mounts/Hardware
• 2 Wire Flame Rod
• 25" Metal Guard

2. BASIC PACKAGE - Thermostat Control (Part# S224444)
Offers basic function of on/off for heat
• Burner Assembly
• Control Box
• Thermostat/Thermometer
• Pressure Regulator
• Mounts/Hardware
• 2 Wire Flame Rod
• 25" Metal Guard


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EQM Fan Control

The EQM Control is available for 5-50hp Centrifugal Fans & 7.5-10hp Triumph Fans. The controls are capable of controlling a fan utilizing equilibrium moisture.

What does it do?

Equilibrium Moisture (EQM) is the temperature and humidity combination needed to bring or keep grain at a specific moisture. The EQM Control supplies EQM air, driving the grain moisture to the desired target moisture.

How does it work?

The EQM Control senses the temperature and relative humidity of the air being delivered to the bin, working to keep grain at the target moisture level.

• If the air is too wet or to dry and if you are using a VFD, it will slow down the fan and maintain the drying front.
• If the air is at target, the fan will run at full speed (if using VFD)
• If you do not have a VFD, when the air is to wet or to dry the fan will shut off.

What are the safeguards?
Limits can be set for the maximum and minimum allowable temperature, humidity, and equilibrium moisture.

To ensure the reliability of single phase motors when not using a VFD the operator can limit the numbers of starts and stops of the motor.

How do you know what it's doing?
The EQM Control produces its own WiFi to interface to any smart phone, tablet, or computer. Your device will display the current conditions with gauges as well as graph conditions over a user selected timeframe.

Can I use the EQM Control with my bin fan?
The EQM Control can be attached to Sioux Steel fans as well as competitor′s fans as a retrofit kit.

Can I use the EQM Control with a VFD?
The preferred equipment is with a VFD which enables slowing down the fan when the outside air is too dry. This prevents over-drying and stagnation of the drying front. If there is no VFD, the fan stops and starts to reduce the amount of air when the air is too dry.

Can I add moisture with the EQM Control?
Moisture can be added over time. However, it takes much longer to add moisture than to remove moisture for most grains.

5-50HP Centrifugal Fans & 7.5-10HP Triumph Fan Package:

1. EQM FAN CONTROL PACKAGE (Part# S224250)
Offers EQM monitoring
• Control Box
• Temp Relative Humidity Sensor


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VFD Fan Control

Sioux Steel is the only company to offer an option like the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Fan Control. The motor management of the VFD Fan Control is designed for maximum gain and efficiency. This high/medium/low speed control box is UL/cUL listed.

Features:

• Panels will function in any type of climate since each one is independently heated and cooled.
• Designed to interlock with heater units to insure the fan is running prior to activating the heater.
• Uses 3 phase motor which are cheaper, more durable and more efficient than 1 phase motors.
• Adjustable amperage can help to reduce energy costs.


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