Commercial refrigeration OEMs today balance high-performance cooling requirements with increasingly complex operational demands. As market pressures intensify for time-to-market and cost optimization, procurement teams coordinate dozens of motor-blade combinations while engineering teams validate numerous configurations.
Wellington Fan Packs offer a strategic solution: one modular family that dramatically reduces SKU counts, streamlines procurement, and accelerates design cycles without sacrificing performance.
Why SKU rationalization matters for OEMs
SKU rationalization matters for OEMs because they operate on tight margins and compressed development timelines. Every additional part number carries operational cost: inventory management complexity, supplier coordination overhead, and extended qualification timelines. SKU reduction translates directly into measurable operational improvements:
Wellington Fan Packs consolidate multiple motor-blade variants into a cohesive modular range, delivering immediate operational savings and enabling teams to focus on innovation rather than component logistics.
One range, eight configurations
At the heart of this simplification are two ECR® 2 motor power ratings (13W and 26W) paired with four fan diameters (7", 8", 9", 10"). This provides eight pre-engineered assemblies that cover most refrigeration cabinet applications:
Rather than managing dozens of individual SKUs, procurement teams work with just eight part numbers, a substantial reduction in complexity compared to traditional sourcing approaches.
Streamlined procurement operations
Wellington Fan Packs' modular architecture transforms procurement workflows:
This operational efficiency allows OEMs to respond more rapidly to market demands while reducing supply-chain complexity and costs.
Accelerated engineering without compromising selection
Wellington Fan Packs come equipped with features and support to help your design engineers achieve faster development cycles:
These capabilities can reduce typical fan-assembly qualification timelines while maintaining the flexibility to select optimal configurations for each application.
Proven Performance and Reliability
Wellington Fan Packs deliver superior performance backed by real-world deployment:
The integrated approach reduces service requirements and supports lower total cost of ownership for OEM customers.
Industry-Proven Technology Foundation
Wellington Fan Packs represent the latest development from AoFrio, building on nearly 40 years of commercial refrigeration experience. Our ECR motor technology currently powers millions of applications worldwide.
Testing demonstrates the performance characteristics of Wellington Fan Packs, with 74% motor efficiency supporting OEM sustainability objectives while reducing end-customer operating costs.
Operational Transformation for Commercial Refrigeration
Wellington Fan Packs represent more than product innovation; they're a fundamental shift toward supply chain simplicity without performance compromise. By reducing complexity while maintaining wide application coverage, they allow OEMs to allocate resources toward innovation rather than component management.
As commercial refrigeration continues evolving toward more efficient solutions, Wellington Fan Packs provide the foundation for next-generation equipment design, offering OEMs the agility to respond to market demands while maintaining the reliability and performance their customers expect.
In our next blog, we'll explore the airflow engineering and design process behind Wellington Fan Packs.
To learn how Wellington Fan Packs can enhance your operations, contact our team for technical specifications and application guidance.