VDO Axial Smoke Extraction Fan
Certified high-temperature axial smoke extraction fans for emergency fire smoke evacuation (300°C/2h and 400°C/2h EN 12101-3) and dual-duty ventilation across car parks, commercial buildings, and industrial plants in Saudi Arabia.
The VENTS VDO is a certified high-temperature axial smoke extraction fan engineered specifically to extract hot smoke and toxic combustion gases (tested for 2 hours at 300°C or 400°C) from enclosed car parks, high-rise buildings, atriums, and industrial facilities. For stairwell or lobby pressurisation, a separate positive-pressure supply fan (such as the VPVO series) must be selected. Smoke fan selection requires operating airflow at system design static pressure, not free-air CFM alone. Need general clean-air ventilation? Explore VMD-A Axial Fans.


Life-Safety Selection & Civil Defense Compliance Mandate
CRITICAL LIFE-SAFETY SELECTION DIRECTIVE: Smoke-control fans are emergency life-safety equipment governed by strict building and fire codes (including Saudi Civil Defense requirements). Simplified free-air CFM estimates cannot be used for procurement. Every fan must be custom-selected from manufacturer-certified 60 Hz performance curves matching the required operating airflow at total system static pressure (accounting for duct resistance, smoke density reduction at 300°C/400°C, and fire dampers). System approval requires project consultant review and third-party fire-test certificates.
Is the VDO smoke fan suitable for your fire safety project?
Review approved high-temperature smoke-extraction duties, dual-duty normal exhaust options, and required positive-pressure supply exclusions.
VDO Series Documented Selection Schedule (60 Hz)
Representative documented configurations from the VENTS 60 Hz smoke ventilation catalogue. Each row specifies the exact complete order code, motor power, pole count, blade configuration, fire class, operating flow range at design pressure, and curve reference.
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| Full VDO Order Code | Diameter | Poles / RPM | Motor Power | Blade Setup | Voltage (60Hz) | Fire Rating | Operating Flow @ Static Pressure | Curve Ref | Approval Docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDO-500-2D/3-5/31,5/AL-300/2-60Hz | 500 mm (20") | 2-pole (3,456 RPM) | 3.0 kW | 5 blades / 31.5° / AL | 3~400 V | 300°C / 2 Hours | 6,000–9,500 m³/h @ 200–500 Pa | p. 22 (Curve 4) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-500-4D/0,75-4/45/AL-400/2-60Hz | 500 mm (20") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 0.75 kW | 4 blades / 45.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 3,500–5,500 m³/h @ 80–180 Pa | p. 22 (Curve 6) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-630-2D/5,5-6/30/AL-300/2-60Hz | 630 mm (25") | 2-pole (3,456 RPM) | 5.5 kW | 6 blades / 30.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 300°C / 2 Hours | 11,000–18,500 m³/h @ 300–750 Pa | p. 30 (Curve 3) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-630-4D/2,2-6/30/AL-400/2-60Hz | 630 mm (25") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 2.2 kW | 6 blades / 30.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 7,000–11,500 m³/h @ 100–260 Pa | p. 30 (Curve 3) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-710-4D/4-8/30/AL-400/2-60Hz | 710 mm (28") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 4.0 kW | 8 blades / 30.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 12,000–20,000 m³/h @ 120–350 Pa | p. 36 (Curve 3) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-800-4D/7,5-6/35/AL-300/2-60Hz | 800 mm (32") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 7.5 kW | 6 blades / 35.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 300°C / 2 Hours | 18,000–29,000 m³/h @ 150–420 Pa | p. 42 (Curve 4) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-800-4D/11-8/30/AL-400/2-60Hz | 800 mm (32") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 11.0 kW | 8 blades / 30.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 22,000–35,000 m³/h @ 200–550 Pa | p. 42 (Curve 5) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-900-4D/15-8/35/AL-400/2-60Hz | 900 mm (36") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 15.0 kW | 8 blades / 35.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 28,000–44,000 m³/h @ 220–600 Pa | p. 48 (Curve 4) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-1000-4D/22-8/35/AL-400/2-60Hz | 1,000 mm (40") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 22.0 kW | 8 blades / 35.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 38,000–58,000 m³/h @ 250–700 Pa | p. 54 (Curve 4) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-1120-4D/30-8/35/AL-400/2-60Hz | 1,120 mm (44") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 30.0 kW | 8 blades / 35.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 50,000–78,000 m³/h @ 280–750 Pa | p. 60 (Curve 3) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-1250-4D/45-9/30/AL-400/2-60Hz | 1,250 mm (50") | 4-pole (1,728 RPM) | 45.0 kW | 9 blades / 30.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 75,000–112,000 m³/h @ 300–850 Pa | p. 72 (Curve 3) | Submittal & Test Cert |
| VDO-1250-6D/30-9/30/AL-400/2-60Hz | 1,250 mm (50") | 6-pole (1,152 RPM) | 30.0 kW | 9 blades / 30.0° / AL | 3~400 V | 400°C / 2 Hours | 55,000–85,000 m³/h @ 150–450 Pa | p. 72 (Curve 2) | Submittal & Test Cert |
VDO Casing Dimensions & Flange Drilling Schedule
Dimensions in millimeters for casing inside diameter (ØD), pitch circle diameter (ØD1), flange outer diameter (ØD2), bolt hole diameter (Ød), hole count (n), overall width (W), standard casing length (L), and shortened casing length (LK).
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| Model Size | Inside ØD (mm) | Pitch Circle ØD1 (mm) | Flange Outer ØD2 (mm) | Hole Ød (mm) | Holes (n) | Overall Width W (mm) | Length L (Std) | Length LK (Short) | Mass Range (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VDO-400... | 400 mm | 450 mm | 490 mm | 8.0 mm | 12 holes | 525 mm | 400 mm | 300 mm | 22 - 38 kg |
| VDO-450... | 450 mm | 500 mm | 540 mm | 8.0 mm | 12 holes | 580 mm | 400 mm | 300 mm | 25 - 45 kg |
| VDO-500... | 500 mm | 560 mm | 600 mm | 12.0 mm | 12 holes | 620 mm | 400 / 500 mm | 350 mm | 27 - 61 kg |
| VDO-560... | 560 mm | 620 mm | 660 mm | 12.0 mm | 12 holes | 680 mm | 500 mm | 350 mm | 38 - 85 kg |
| VDO-630... | 630 mm | 690 mm | 730 mm | 12.0 mm | 12 holes | 750 mm | 500 / 600 mm | 400 mm | 48 - 120 kg |
| VDO-710... | 710 mm | 770 mm | 810 mm | 12.0 mm | 16 holes | 845 mm | 600 / 700 mm | 450 mm | 65 - 165 kg |
| VDO-800... | 800 mm | 860 mm | 900 mm | 12.0 mm | 16 holes | 925 mm | 600 / 750 mm | 500 mm | 85 - 240 kg |
| VDO-900... | 900 mm | 970 mm | 1015 mm | 15.0 mm | 16 holes | 1025 mm | 700 / 850 mm | 550 mm | 110 - 320 kg |
| VDO-1000... | 1000 mm | 1070 mm | 1115 mm | 15.0 mm | 16 holes | 1140 mm | 750 / 950 mm | 600 mm | 140 - 450 kg |
| VDO-1120... | 1120 mm | 1190 mm | 1270 mm | 15.0 mm | 20 holes | 1280 mm | 800 / 1100 mm | 650 mm | 180 - 620 kg |
| VDO-1250... | 1250 mm | 1320 mm | 1400 mm | 15.0 mm | 20 holes | 1450 mm | 900 / 1250 mm | 750 mm | 240 - 890 kg |
Smoke-Control Engineering & Selection Principles
Key technical considerations regarding life-safety smoke exhaust vs. stair pressurisation, fire temperature classes, motor pole speeds, and smoke air density corrections.
VENTS VDO Series Engineering Highlights
Life-safety design characteristics of the high-temperature axial smoke extraction fan series.
Category Technical Specifications
Comprehensive engineering specifications for VDO high-temperature axial smoke extraction fans.
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| Specification | Engineering Details |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Inline Fan / Axial Fan |
| Product Type | High-Temperature Axial Smoke Extraction Fan |
| Model Series | VENTS VDO Series (VDO-400 to VDO-1250) |
| Casing Sizes Available | 400, 450, 500, 560, 630, 710, 800, 900, 1000, 1120, and 1250 mm |
| Airflow Volume Range | 3,500 to 125,000 m³/h (2,060 to 73,570 CFM catalogue range) |
| Static Pressure Capability | Up to 1,500 Pa depending on diameter, blade angle, and motor speed |
| Fire Resistance Rating | 300°C / 2 Hours (-300/2) and 400°C / 2 Hours (-400/2) EN 12101-3 references |
| Continuous Operating Temp | -60°C up to +50°C ambient air (climatic category U1/T1) |
| Motor Specification | Three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor, Class H insulation, IP55 ingress protection |
| Electrical Supply | 3~400V 60Hz (3~380–400V 60Hz project submittal nameplates) |
| Impeller Construction | Dynamically balanced hub with cast aluminum alloy aerodynamic profile blades |
| Casing Construction | Heavy-gauge rolled steel casing with integral metric flanges, polymer powder finish |
Standard Inclusions vs. Certified Fire-Rated Accessories
Base fan scope vs. matching high-temperature flexible joints, fire dampers, and silencers certified for emergency smoke service.
Where VDO Smoke Extraction Fans Are Deployed
High-temperature emergency smoke removal and dual-duty ventilation across commercial, residential, and industrial facilities.
What to Send for Correct VDO Smoke Fan Selection
Provide your operating airflow at external static pressure, required fire class (300°C/2h or 400°C/2h), operation mode (single or dual-speed), duct diameter, and delivery city in Saudi Arabia.
Documents & Compliance Submittal Packages
Download the official VENTS VDO 60 Hz catalogue (PDF, 10.6 MB, 96 pages) and request official test certificates and technical submittals for Civil Defense approval.
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VDO Smoke Fan Questions
Authoritative answers for fire-safety consulting engineers, MEP contractors, Civil Defense inspectors, and procurement teams in Saudi Arabia.






