Headwind HVC - Dura Mixed Flow Fan – Commercial-Grade EC Motor Waterproof Inline Extraction Fan with Integrated Speed Controller
Establish a highly controlled, biosecure nursery foundation and optimize your early-stage vegetative success rates across your entire facility with our commercial-grade Headwind HVC Dura Mixed Flow Fan series. Explicitly engineered to meet the rigid environmental tolerances, clean-room standards, and tight space constraints of large-scale commercial wholesale nurseries, indoor vertical farms, and advanced cultivation facilities, this specialized ventilation engine delivers exceptional climate performance. Transitioning vulnerable unrooted cuttings, tissue culture plantlets, or fragile seedlings into robust vegetative specimens requires a specialized mechanical ventilation architecture that locks in stable pressure drops and automated climate control while facilitating gentle, stagnant-free air exchange. Standard baseline inline fans are frequently vulnerable to high humidity, lack the static pressure to push through heavy carbon filters, or consume excessive power over continuous usage cycles. Our advanced, IP68-rated waterproof air processing solutions completely eliminate those operational vulnerabilities.
The core architecture of this heavy-duty extraction fan relies on an advanced Electronically Commutated (EC) mixed-flow impeller assembly housed inside a ruggedized chassis boasting an IP68 waterproof rating. This industrial-tier ingress certification guarantees complete protection against heavy water spray, dense environmental humidity, and airborne dust particles, making it uniquely suited for severe micro-climates. Available in five strategic commercial diameters—100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 200mm, and 250mm—this high-efficiency range allows cultivators to easily optimize volumetric airflow requirements, shifting effortlessly from tight multi-tier rack arrays to massive, open-air vegetative blocks. Built to run continuously under 24/7 commercial duty cycles, every unit comes fully equipped with a dedicated fan speed controller, allowing facility technicians to dial in precise air exchange volumes to match localized climate loads. The Headwind HVC Dura series provides an impenetrable defense against operational heat pockets and stagnant, moisture-laden micro-climates.
Best For: High-humidity commercial exhaust loops, scrubbing stagnant moisture from vertical racks, washdown-heavy propagation facilities, and dedicated multi-tier ventilation lines.
Key Features & Technical Advancements
- IP68-Certified Waterproof Engineering: Ruggedized motor and electrical enclosures are fully sealed against heavy ingress, enabling reliable operation in high-mist environments and during intense facility washdowns.
- High-Efficiency EC Mixed-Flow Technology: Premium electronically commutated motors deliver impressive static pressure and torque, efficiently pulling air through restrictive ducting arrays and thick carbon filters.
- Integrated Precision Fan Speed Controller: Included with every model to provide immediate manual air management, allowing operators to scale down power or fine-tune air exchange volumes as environmental factors change.
- Ultra-Low Wattage Operational Efficiency: Advanced EC motor tuning maximizes cubic meters per hour ($m^3/h$) output while drawing as little as 18 to 150 watts across the entire performance index.
- Continuous 24/7 Commercial Duty Rating: Outfitted with high-grade sealed bearings and internal thermal overload protections to handle non-stop operation in demanding nursery environments.
- Streamlined Compact Footprint: Designed with a low-profile chassis layout that drops flawlessly onto active production benches or integrated vertical rack systems, enabling immediate integration.
Product Technical Specifications Matrix
| Model Identifier | Flange Diameter Profile | Maximum Volumetric Airflow Output | Power Consumption Demand | Ingress Protection Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwind HVC Dura 100mm | 100 mm | 275 m³/h | 18 Watts | IP68 Waterproof (Includes Speed Controller & Lead) |
| Headwind HVC Dura 125mm | 125 mm | 275 m³/h | 18 Watts | IP68 Waterproof (Includes Speed Controller) |
| Headwind HVC Dura 150mm | 150 mm | 621 m³/h | 45 Watts | IP68 Waterproof (EC Mixed Flow + Controller) |
| Headwind HVC Dura 200mm | 200 mm | 1,182 m³/h | 85 Watts | IP68 Waterproof (EC Mixed Flow + Controller) |
| Headwind HVC Dura 250mm | 250 mm | 1,808 m³/h | 150 Watts | IP68 Waterproof (EC Mixed Flow + Controller) |
Advanced Environmental Conditioning & Ventilation Management Tips
- Optimizing Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) with Automated Airflow: Link your Headwind HVC Dura fan to your centralized climate monitoring grid via the included speed controller. By modulating the fan speed down during cool periods and scaling up during peak lighting hours, you prevent rapid humidity drops, maintaining a stable 85% to 95% relative humidity envelope for unrooted tissue cultures or a consistent target VPD for advancing vegetative blocks.
- Configuring Inline Static Pressure for Stagnant-Free Scraping: When connecting your exhaust fan to a carbon filter, minimize bends in your aluminum foil or reinforced ducting. Keeping duct runs short and taut allows the Dura's high-pressure impeller to easily overcome filter resistance, efficiently exhausting stagnant, moisture-heavy air pockets away from dense lower-tier plant canopies.
- Utilizing IP68 Resilience for Wet Facility Integration: Take advantage of the fan's robust waterproofing by mounting it safely inside areas exposed to regular automated overhead misting or heavy relative humidity zones. The IP68 rating eliminates the risk of electrical short-circuits caused by airborne water drops or condensation buildup along the motor housing.
- Nursery Sanitation and Multi-Batch Fan Maintenance Protocols: Dust accumulation on inline fan blades can unbalance the impeller, increasing motor wear and reducing airflow efficiency over multi-batch cycles. Because the Dura series is completely waterproof, facility teams can safely wipe down the intake grids and housing between production runs with a 10% solution of food-grade hydrogen peroxide or a specialized quaternary ammonium sanitizer to ensure a clean, pathogen-free air stream.
Ideal For (Uses)
- High-Volume Commercial Nurseries: An exceptional selection for driving primary exhaust loops or intake air channels in high-humidity propagation zones, guaranteeing consistent air exchanges without the risk of moisture failure.
- Vertical Indoor Micro-Farms: Perfect for space-restricted facilities utilizing multi-tier wire racking systems, providing high-volume air extraction through tightly packed shelves while easily handling local humudity spikes.
- Dedicated Phenotype and Strain Hunting Lines: A reliable, ultra-resilient mechanical air processing option ideal for ventilating isolated quarantine tents, experimental breeding vaults, or small-batch genetic backups where environmental parameters are kept tightly controlled.
| Size |
100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 200mm, 250mm |
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Oversized Item Delivery Options
Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.
Available options include:
✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)
Important Notes:
- Shipping costs vary by location and method
- Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.
Business Delivery:
- Business delivery is available for commercial customers only
- If you select business delivery and your products are bulky, it is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate equipment (including forklifts) to unload products from the delivery truck
- If you select business delivery and you are not a business, you risk your product not being delivered and may incur additional fees to retrieve your order
- Business delivery customers must provide a valid business address and contact information
- Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment
Let us know your preference, and we'll arrange the best solution for you!
Important Note on Availability & Shipping
Our warehouse serves as our office and logistics centre rather than a retail showroom. Because we ship from multiple locations and manage high-turnover stock, not all items are available for immediate pickup.
Lead Times:
- In-Stock Items: Usually ready for dispatch the same day.
- Supplier-Dependent Items: Usually take 2–8 weeks to arrive, depending on supplier availability. Products from Adloheat may take 8–12 weeks to manufacture—they are made to order in Australia by a small business, and longer lead times reflect the care put into quality.
While we strive for fast delivery, some timelines are subject to supplier availability and are beyond our control. We appreciate your patience as we source the best quality gear for your project.
Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions
Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:
- Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
- Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).
Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.
We Offer the Best Prices
We are committed to offering our customers the best prices possible. If you find the exact same product advertised at a lower price elsewhere, we invite you to contact us and we will review your price match request.
Price Match Conditions:
- The competitor must be an Australian-based seller with a physical presence in Australia
- The product must be the exact same item with a matching SKU or model number
- The product must be in stock and available for purchase at the competitor
- The lower price must be publicly advertised and currently available (not a clearance, closeout, or discontinued item)
- Price matching excludes marketplace platforms including but not limited to Temu and Aliexpress
- Price matching requests must be made before purchase
How to Request a Price Match:
To request a price match, please contact us at sales@greenhousepolytunnels.com.au with a link to the competitor's product listing, or call us on 0418 438 774. Please include the product details and the advertised lower price. We will review your request and respond within 2 business days.
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