Food Processing Fans | Condensation Control & Industrial Airflow

Food Processing

Where sanitation matters, air movement delivers.

Condensation Control

Food processing plants are typically harsh environments with condensation from the sanitation process forming on equipment, floors, ceilings, and walls. Contamination from these moist, dripping areas is a critical concern when it comes to meat, poultry, and fish processing plants, and every business strives to avoid an FDA shutdown.

Often called barrel, turbo, hurricane, or air cannon fans, Patterson's high-velocity fans are known throughout the food industry for having the best performance and durability when it comes to air movement solutions. We offer small Workstation Fans to keep employees cool and comfortable during their shift. Interested in something larger? Rather than constantly replacing rusty or corroded fans, our customers are discovering the benefits of high-impact polypropylene and stainless steel spinnings.

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Why Air Movement Matters in Food Processing

With the right Patterson fan system circulating air efficiently through your facility, you can reduce condensation - the culprit behind mold, bacterial growth, and slick, unsafe floors. Air movement also helps control temperature and humidity, two major culprits in product spoilage and equipment malfunction. With our expert guidance and support we'll ensure your needs are met!

Reduces Condensation

Food safety within a processing plant is a major concern, especially when moist conditions are involved, causing high bacterial growth. Trying to defy the natural cause of condensation in a cool, but sanitized meat area can be a headache, but with the use of high-velocity fans to maintain airflow, humidity levels can be reduced.

Supports Regulatory Compliance

The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) focuses on preventing contamination before it happens. Poor airflow can create stagnant conditions that foster bacteria or spread airborne contaminants, risking failed inspections or costly recalls. With proper air movement, you can reduce microbial risks, control cross-contamination, and meet FDA environmental monitoring standards with confidence.

Improves Employee Comfort

Improves worker comfort and productivity by reducing heat stress and fatigue, especially in hot, high-output environments where heavy machinery and nonstop production elevate temperatures. Consistent air movement keeps employees cooler, more alert, and focused on the task at hand, leading to fewer mistakes, better morale, and higher throughput.

Blast Chiller/Food Cooling

Typically, food that comes out of an oven on a conveyor will need to be cooled rapidly before further processing or packaging. Raw meats will need to be quickly frozen in order to preserve their taste, color, and texture. The use of high-velocity fans in a chiller or flash-freezing room assists in distributing cold air evenly throughout a room and into those hard-to-reach places, such as pallet and storage racking systems.

Patterson fans for meat processing facilities and other wet environments.