ZIEHL-ABEGG ZAbluefin Bionic High‑Efficiency Centrifugal Fan

Product Profile

ZAbluefin is a next-generation centrifugal impeller with five backward-curved blades, available in steel, aluminium, or ZAmid® composite. Its design features biomimetic 3D profiling, twisted blade geometry, and serrated trailing edges to enable high system efficiency and low sound levels, especially when used with a rotating diffuser.

Material Versions & Specs:

  • ZAmid® (250–560 mm): For ECblue (IE5) motors; up to 19,000 m³/h, 1,800 Pa.
  • Aluminium (315–630 mm): Suited for hygiene/fire safety; up to 20,000 m³/h, 2,000 Pa.
  • Steel (250–1,120 mm): Powder-coated; hub options available; up to 80,000 m³/h, 2,100 Pa.

Motor Technologies:

ECblue (IE5), PMblue, AMblue (with integrated controllers), and AC motors (IE3/IE4).

Explosion-Protected Version:

  • Available in 12 sizes (280–1,000 mm) with conductive powder coating, five backward-curved blades.
  • Certified for Zone 1/2 (ATEX/IECEx).
  • Operates in ambient temperatures from -20 to +60 °C with impeller temperatures up to +80 °C.
  • Equipped with internal AC motors and compliant with EPL Gb/Gc, Ex db/db eb, and Ex h protections.
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Technical Specification

Make ZIEHL-ABEGG
Manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg, Inc.
Category Air Ventilation>Fans and Blowers
Model code GR56I-ZID.GQ.CR
Series ZAbluefin
Fan Type Centrifugal Fans
Airflow Capacity 19515 m³/h
Pressure Rating 1466 Pa
Speed 1860 RPM
Energy efficient Yes
Material Composite
Certifications and Standards CE, UKCA, UL
Operating Temperature -20 ~ +60 C (-4 ~ +140 F)
Additional info
  • Constructed in steel, aluminium, or ZAmid® composite
  • Features five backward-curved blades
  • Compatible with various motor technologies
  • Includes biomimetic 3D profiling and twisted blade geometry
  • Designed with a specially shaped leading edge and V-shaped serrated trailing edge
  • Combined with an opening rotating diffuser for high impeller and system efficiency
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