Dayton 5N256A Cage Fan (Motor Cooling Fan)

Description:

The Dayton 5N256A Cage Fan is used in industrial electric motor cooling systems to circulate air through motor housings and dissipate heat during continuous operation. Commonly installed on industrial electric motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors, machine tools, and manufacturing equipment requiring forced-air motor cooling. Maintenance technicians, motor repair shops, and OEM equipment manufacturers use this cage fan for motor refurbishment, preventive maintenance, cooling system repairs, and replacement of damaged or worn motor cooling fans.

Applications:

The Dayton 5N256A Cage Fan is designed to provide efficient airflow across electric motor housings to maintain proper operating temperatures and extend motor service life. It is widely used in industrial automation equipment, HVAC systems, pumps, compressors, conveyors, and general-purpose industrial machinery where dependable motor cooling is essential for reliable performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Dayton
• Part Number: 5N256A
• Product Type: Cage Fan (Motor Cooling Fan)
• Function: Provides forced-air cooling for industrial electric motors
• Fan Type: Radial Cage Cooling Fan
• Material: High-Strength Industrial Thermoplastic
• Mounting: Press-Fit Motor Shaft Mount
• Rotation: Bidirectional (application dependent)
• Application: Industrial Electric Motor Cooling Systems
• Compatible Equipment: Electric Motors, Pumps, Compressors, Conveyors, Machine Tools, Industrial Machinery
• Installation: OEM Replacement Component
• Service Use: Motor Repair, Preventive Maintenance, and Equipment Replacement

Common Replacements:

• Dayton 5N257A
• Dayton 5N258A
• Dayton 5N259A