Arable
Growing demand for Gibbons
hi-performance fans
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Group, based near Maldon in
Essex, has been inundated with
enquiries for its range of high-
performance grain store fans
since launching its Agricultural
Fans division earlier this
month.
The durable steel and
aluminium fans and hotspot
spear fans are produced to the
highest standards by an expert
team and delivered free within
a 50-mile radius of Gibbons’
production facility.
Ranging from 0.13 – 2.2kW,
these fans are available as single-
phase and three phase in most
sizes and can be customised to
suit specific applications.
Many Gibbons Agricultural
Fans clients are surprised to
learn, however, that Gibbons also
supplies a complete package of
electrical and mechanical farm
equipment, covering all electric
motor-driven processes.
Gibbons’ high-performance
energy-efficient electric motors
are used on farms across the
UK, covering a wide range
of agricultural applications
including conveyors, pumps
and fans. A bespoke service
means equipment can be sized
to match the application, while
power costs are minimised with
the latest energy-efficient IE3
motors.
Farmers benefit from Gibbons’
comprehensive range of
gearboxes and gear motors
for motor-driven agricultural
processes such as grain dryers,
conveyor belts and ventilation
systems. Gibbons supplies
and installs an extensive
range of power transmission
systems from leading gearbox
manufacturer Bonfiglioli – a
perfect accompaniment to its
high-efficiency motors.
Motor breakdowns that halt
processes such as feeding
carousels, drainage pumps
and silo screw conveyors
are extremely inconvenient,
which is why Gibbons offer an
invaluable motor rewinds and
repairs service. Along with its
standard free collection and
delivery service within a 50-mile
radius, Gibbons repairs all makes
and models of electrical and
mechanical equipment, old and
new.
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As an extension of its
Agricultural Fans range, Gibbons
provides an extensive selection
of air handling equipment and
services for agricultural buildings,
including high-performance
axial supply and extract fans. As
well as supply and installation,
farmers enjoy a full package of
life-cycle services for agricultural
HVAC plant, including fan
balancing, repair, refurbishment
and upgrade.
For safe and easy control,
monitoring and automation of
motor-driven systems, Gibbons
designs, builds and installs
bespoke control panels. As
well as being ideal for process
control of ventilation systems
and conveyors, these panels
are built to withstand tough
agricultural environments -
from grain stores to milking
parlours.
Gibbons helps farmers
minimise energy consumption
and achieve precise control
of their motor-powered
applications by supplying,
installing, programming and
commissioning the latest ABB
variable-speed drives.
Return on investment is
achievable within a matter of
months, and Gibbons’ position
as an ABB authorised value
provider means we’re able
to provide lifecycle services
including expert training and
technical support.
Gibbons can supply effective
solutions for pumping fresh
and dirty water, effluent and
slurry with submersible pumps,
chopper pumps and self-
priming pumps, giving farmers
complete control on their site.
They also carry out repair and
refurbishment of all pump
makes and models, including
replacement of bearings, ‘o’
rings and seals.
Gibbons Director Matthew
Gibbons said: “Being based
in rural Essex and a stone’s
throw from East Anglia, we have
excellent relationships with
farmers and are well aware of
their need for reliable, efficient
equipment. We also understand
that machinery breakdowns
seem to occur at the most
inconvenient times, which is
why we offer an out-of-hours
service.”