Rittal SK3243.718 Blue e+ fan-and-filter unit with 625/716 m³/h airflow, 115 V single-phase supply and compact enclosure ventilation design for industrial control cabinets.
£198.52
The Rittal SK3243.718 is a high-performance Blue e+ fan-and-filter unit designed for efficient enclosure ventilation and thermal management in industrial control cabinets. As part of the advanced Rittal Blue e+ filter fan series, it provides reliable airflow, easy installation and improved heat dissipation for demanding automation and electrical applications.
This fan-and-filter unit uses diagonal fan technology to maintain stable airflow and improve pressure performance, helping ensure consistent cooling inside electrical enclosures. The tool-free installation design and integrated pleated filter simplify commissioning and maintenance while reducing downtime.
With an airflow capacity of 625 m³/h at 50 Hz and 716 m³/h at 60 Hz, a 115 V AC single-phase supply and a compact 323 × 323 × 144.5 mm enclosure format, the SK3243.718 is ideal for protecting sensitive electrical equipment from excessive heat build-up in industrial environments.
The Rittal SK3243.718 Blue e+ fan-and-filter unit provides controlled ventilation by drawing filtered ambient air into electrical enclosures and removing excess heat generated by installed components. This helps maintain reliable operating temperatures for automation equipment, power electronics and control systems.
Designed for modern industrial environments, the Blue e+ series combines efficient airflow technology with simple installation and maintenance features. The diagonal fan design supports stable cooling performance, helping extend the service life of electrical components and improve system reliability.
| Manufacturer | Rittal |
|---|---|
| Series | Blue e+ Fan-and-Filter Units |
| Model | SK3243.718 |
| Product type | Fan-and-filter unit |
| Rated operating voltage | 115 V AC |
| Supply phase | 1-phase |
| Frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Air throughput with pleated filter | 625 m³/h at 50 Hz, 716 m³/h at 60 Hz |
| Air throughput with chopped-fibre filter | 540 m³/h at 50 Hz, 590 m³/h at 60 Hz |
| Maximum current | 0.81 A at 50 Hz, 0.90 A at 60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 78.7 W at 50 Hz, 102.8 W at 60 Hz |
| Protection rating | IP54 with standard filter configuration |
| Colour | RAL 9005 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 323 × 323 × 144.5 mm |
| Mounting type | Wall-mounted enclosure installation |
| Operating temperature | -30 °C to +55 °C |
| Weight | approx. 3.12 kg |
The Rittal SK3243.718 is used to ventilate electrical enclosures and remove heat from industrial control cabinets and automation systems.
The unit provides 625 m³/h at 50 Hz and 716 m³/h at 60 Hz when fitted with a pleated filter.
The SK3243.718 operates from a 115 V AC single-phase supply at 50/60 Hz.
The unit provides IP54 protection with the standard filter configuration.
The unit is typically installed on industrial electrical enclosures, control cabinets and automation panels requiring filtered cooling airflow.
Rittal Blue e+ fan-and-filter units are widely used by engineers and system builders to provide dependable enclosure ventilation, efficient thermal management and reliable protection for industrial electrical equipment.
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