--- title: Pfannenberg's Blog | Enclosure & Electronics Cooling, Liquid Cooling and Signaling Solutions | Filterfans description: Filterfans | The latest news & technical info for enclosure & electronics cooling, liquid cooling and signaling solutions --- [![Pfannenberg](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1141140508.png)](http://www.pfannenbergusa.com/) [![joinnewsletter](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1141456068.png)](https://www.pfannenbergusa.com/join-newsletter) # Enclosure & Electronics Cooling, Liquid Cooling and Signaling Solutions ## [Pfannenberg New NEMA TYPE 3R-4-4x-Rainhoods](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-new-nema-type-3r-4-4x-rainhoods) Posted by [Marine Vienney](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/marine-vienney) on Oct 2, 2017 1:50:35 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hubfs/Rainhoods.jpg?t=1506458094246) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-new-nema-type-3r-4-4x-rainhoods) ****NOW AVAILABLE** Pfannenberg's New NEMA TYPE 3R/4/4x Rainhoods** [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-new-nema-type-3r-4-4x-rainhoods) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-new-nema-type-3r-4-4x-rainhoods#comments-listing) Topics: [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Food & Beverage](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/food-beverage), [rainhoods](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/rainhoods) ## [Pfannenberg, the first Global Manufacturer to offer UL Listed Filterfans - Worldwide](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-is-the-first-global-manufacturer-to-offer-ul-listed-filterfans-dedicated-to-harsh-environments-worldwide) Posted by [Marine Vienney](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/marine-vienney) on Jul 19, 2017 2:25:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hubfs/Filterfan_Thumbnail.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-is-the-first-global-manufacturer-to-offer-ul-listed-filterfans-dedicated-to-harsh-environments-worldwide) **TRUST IN THE ORIGINAL** Our invention of the Filterfan® in 1958 was a milestone in the area of industrial thermal management. Today Pfannenberg provides a wide range of different solutions for industrial thermal management and is thus one of the few specialists that can provide the appropriate devices for virtually all industrial thermal management requirements - worldwide. --- **** ** With the UL Listed Certification Pfannenberg is the only global manufacturer who offers to its customers a certified robust product, dedicated to harsh environmental requirements, without further protection -  worldwide.**   --- **** [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-is-the-first-global-manufacturer-to-offer-ul-listed-filterfans-dedicated-to-harsh-environments-worldwide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-is-the-first-global-manufacturer-to-offer-ul-listed-filterfans-dedicated-to-harsh-environments-worldwide#comments-listing) Topics: [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Company News & Annoucements](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/company-news-annoucements) ## [Pfannenberg - Global Solutions and Support for OEMS](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/how-pfannenberg-can-help-you-save-time-and-on-energy-costs) Posted by [Allison Kowalewski](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/allison-kowalewski) on Oct 4, 2016 9:51:43 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hubfs/Catalog_Cover_Collage__16.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/how-pfannenberg-can-help-you-save-time-and-on-energy-costs) When it comes down to the final decision on whether or not to purchase new equipment for a plant, the decision tends to fall down to three major concerns: 1. What preventative yearly/monthly/weekly/daily maintenance is required? 2. Is it able to withstand the environment? 3. How much time and money will it save? [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/how-pfannenberg-can-help-you-save-time-and-on-energy-costs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/how-pfannenberg-can-help-you-save-time-and-on-energy-costs#comments-listing) Topics: [Air Water Heat Exchangers](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/air-water-heat-exchangers), [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Enclosure Cooling](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/enclosure-cooling), [North America](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/north-america), [Thermostats](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/thermostats), [Heaters](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/heaters), [Chillers](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/chillers) ## [The Technology of Cooling Part 1: Cooling with Filterfans®](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/the-technology-of-cooling-with-filterfans) Posted by [Marine Vienney](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/marine-vienney) on Jul 7, 2016 11:56:18 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hubfs/Filterfan_single.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/the-technology-of-cooling-with-filterfans) If the installation is in a clean, non-hazardous environment with an acceptable ambient (outside the enclosure) temperature range, a simple forced-air cooling system utilizing outside air is usually adequate.** Combined with an air filter, such devices generally meet the heat removal needs of typical electronic equipment and many electrical applications. ** [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/the-technology-of-cooling-with-filterfans) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/the-technology-of-cooling-with-filterfans#comments-listing) Topics: [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Enclosure Cooling](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/enclosure-cooling), [Thermal Management](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/thermal-management) ## [Selecting the Proper Equipment for Food and Beverage Applications](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/selecting-the-proper-equipment-for-food-and-beverage-applications) Posted by [Allison Kowalewski](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/allison-kowalewski) on May 17, 2016 5:00:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hubfs/Catalog_Cover_Collage__16.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/selecting-the-proper-equipment-for-food-and-beverage-applications)   Proper thermal management is key for saving resources and keeping electronics (and equipment) up and running on a consistent basis. It is important to understand the various types of cooling methods available and how the ambient conditions may effect the product chosen.  Choosing the wrong method may lead to a solution that is undersized or oversized, or fails prematurely due to being specified for incompatible ambient conditions. [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/selecting-the-proper-equipment-for-food-and-beverage-applications) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/selecting-the-proper-equipment-for-food-and-beverage-applications#comments-listing) Topics: [Air Water Heat Exchangers](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/air-water-heat-exchangers), [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Cooling Units](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/cooling-units), [Thermal Management](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/thermal-management), [Heaters](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/heaters), [Food & Beverage](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/food-beverage), [Chillers](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/chillers), [Air Air Heat Exchangers](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/air-air-heat-exchangers) ## [Filterfans® - Essential to Food and Beverage Applications](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/filterfans-essential-to-food-and-beverage-applications) Posted by [Allison Kowalewski](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/allison-kowalewski) on Mar 3, 2016 1:05:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hubfs/filterfangrp2.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/filterfans-essential-to-food-and-beverage-applications) **Pfannenberg's Filterfans® -  "Trust in the Original"** Proper cooling is essential for temperature regulation for the electronics used in a food and beverage facility. [Pfannenberg's Filterfans®](https://www.pfannenbergusa.com/filterfan) incorporate modern louvers which enable maximal airflow, hold back dust/flour and water particles, protect the filter medium from damage and can be integrated into the design of the application. [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/filterfans-essential-to-food-and-beverage-applications) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/filterfans-essential-to-food-and-beverage-applications#comments-listing) Topics: [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Thermal Management](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/thermal-management), [North America](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/north-america), [Food & Beverage](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/food-beverage) ## [Pfannenberg Appoints New North American Sales Manager](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-appoints-new-north-american-sales-manager) Posted by [Jon LaPorta](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/jon-laporta) on Aug 11, 2014 5:47:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1461703748.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-appoints-new-north-american-sales-manager) --- **PFANNENBERG CONTINUES ITS GROWTH IN THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET** **Lancaster, NY, August 2014** - To support [Pfannenberg, Inc.’s](http://www.pfannenbergusa.com) continued growth throughout North America we are pleased to announce the hiring of Jeff Wiatrowski our new North American Sales Manager. Jeff joins Pfannenberg, Inc.’s Sr. Vice President, Blaine Witt, to work closely with our sales team strengthening our existing relationships, managing new opportunities, expanding our service program and introducing new products throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico. [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-appoints-new-north-american-sales-manager) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-appoints-new-north-american-sales-manager#comments-listing) Topics: [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Enclosure Cooling](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/enclosure-cooling), [Cooling Units](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/cooling-units), [Thermal Management](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/thermal-management), [North America](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/north-america) ## [How to Choose the Proper Enclosure Cooling Product](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/how-to-choose-the-proper-enclosure-cooling-product) Posted by [Jon LaPorta](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/jon-laporta) on Aug 7, 2014 6:35:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1392612608.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/how-to-choose-the-proper-enclosure-cooling-product) **Reliable Thermal Management:** [Understanding the proper thermal management](http://www.pfannenbergusa.com/documents/support/Downloads/Understanding_Thermal_Management.pdf) of your electrical enclosures is critical in keeping your production process up and running. Trouble-free production is only guaranteed if the sensitive climate inside your electrical enclosures is maintained, even the slightest overheating of the electronic component units can result in serious consequences such as production downtime and premature aging of parts. It's important that you choose the proper enclosure cooling [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/how-to-choose-the-proper-enclosure-cooling-product) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/how-to-choose-the-proper-enclosure-cooling-product#comments-listing) Topics: [Air Water Heat Exchangers](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/air-water-heat-exchangers), [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Enclosure Cooling](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/enclosure-cooling), [Cooling Units](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/cooling-units) ## [Pfannenberg Recognized as Leader in Wind Energy](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-recognized-leader-in-wind-energy) Posted by [Jon LaPorta](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/jon-laporta) on Apr 9, 2010 9:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hs-fs/hub/409956/file-1392572358.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-recognized-leader-in-wind-energy) Alongside profiles of industry leaders such as John Olesen, Chief Specialist, Vestas and James Dehlsen, Co-founder, Clipper Windpower Inc., **Pfannenberg was recognized in the April Issue of Windpower Engineering as a 2010 Leader in Wind Energy**.  [Read More](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-recognized-leader-in-wind-energy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-recognized-leader-in-wind-energy#comments-listing) Topics: [Filterfans](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/filterfans), [Enclosure Cooling](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/enclosure-cooling), [Cooling Units](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/cooling-units), [Thermal Management](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/thermal-management), [Company News & Annoucements](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/topic/company-news-annoucements) ## [Pfannenberg USA announces 4th Generation Filterfans® that feature an extra "service-friendly" design..](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-usa-announces-4th-generation-filterfans®-that-feature-an-extra-service-friendly-design) Posted by [Jon LaPorta](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/author/jon-laporta) on Jul 9, 2007 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/hubfs/gen.jpg) ](https://blog.pfannenbergusa.com/pfannenberg-usa-announces-4th-generation-filterfans®-that-feature-an-extra-service-friendly-design) The new [NEMA Type 12 Filterfan® ](http://www.pfannenbergusa.com/filterfan)system provides a new patented filter mat and louver design. The newly patented louvre design provides protection against dust and water mist while making it easier to change filtermats with its hands-free hinge design. Contrary to other Type 12 Filtered Fans on the market, the new Pfannenberg Type 12 solution does not reduce the system's air throughput. The optimized and newly patented filter mat design allows the 4th Generation Filterfans® to maintain air throughput with a Type 12 seal while reducing maintenance downtime. 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