What Is The Best Cooling Tower Fan

The “best” cooling tower fan  depends on the size of the tower, airflow requirements, energy efficiency goals, and environment—but we can break it down clearly.

Below is a practical, industry-based comparison to help you understand which fan type is best for most situations.

Overall Best Cooling Tower Fan (Most Installations):

FRP Induced-Draft Axial Fan

FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) axial fans used at the top of the cooling tower are the industry standard and usually the best choice because they offer:

✅ High efficiency

✅ Corrosion resistance

✅ Light weight (low motor load)

✅ Low noise

✅ High airflow for large cooling towers

Brands often used in HVAC and industrial towers:

* Hudson Products (very common in power plants + large industrial towers)

* Howden

* SPX Marley

* Evapco

* Gulf Axial Fans (FRP optimized designs)

Comparing the Main Types of Cooling Tower Fans

1. FRP Axial Fans (Best overall)

Best for: HVAC cooling towers, industrial towers, petrochemical, power plants.

Why it's best: High efficiency, good corrosion resistance, long life.

2. Aluminum Axial Fans

Best for: High-temperature or outdoor conditions needing rigid blades.

Pros: Durable, strong

Cons: Heavier → higher motor power required

3. PVC or Polypropylene Fans

Best for: Small package cooling towers

Pros: Cheap, corrosion-proof

Cons: Low efficiency, only for small applications

4. Centrifugal Fans

Used in some forced-draft towers.

Pros: Stable airflow even with ductwork

Cons: Lower efficiency and louder; not used in large HVAC towers

Best Fan for Most Cooling Tower Applications

If you’re talking about standard HVAC cooling towers, the best choice is:

High-Efficiency FRP Axial Induced-Draft Fan with Adjustable Pitch Blades

Why:

* Best airflow per kW

* Reduced energy cost

* Quiet operation

* Long service life

* Blade pitch can be tuned to your required CFM and static pressure

Premium “Best-of-the-Best” Options

1. Hudson HPX or Series 5 FRP Fans

Industry gold standard, especially for plants.

2. Howden SX or HPX Series

High-efficiency aerodynamic design.

3. SPX Marley Ultra-Low Noise Fans

Used when low noise is critical (hotels, hospitals, airports).