
POWERFOIL® X4 HVLS FAN
Additional details
SKU
PFX4
Maximum purchase
3
Availability
Ships within 10 business days.
Weight
275 lb
Environment
Indoor, Covered Outdoor, Outdoor
Electrical Warranty
7-year
Mechanical Warranty
15-year
What's included
Extension tube, guy wires, beam/joist mount, controller
IP Rating
IP56
Need custom configurations or large quantities?*
Call our airflow experts at 877-244-3267
We're available 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri (EST)
*Larger quantities may have longer lead times. Ask our experts for more info.
Nothing Moves Air Like This.
Patented airfoil technology and a maintenance-free NitroSeal™ gearbox — Powerfoil X4 sets the standard everything else gets measured against.
Key Features
IP56 Rated
Dust, debris, high-pressure water jets — Powerfoil X4 shrugs them all off.
Feel 10° Cooler
Patented airfoil technology delivers smooth, consistent airflow that makes people feel 10 degrees cooler.
Under 55 dBA
The quietest gear-driven fan in its class.
Up to 15% More Productive
Cooler, more comfortable people work better. Powerfoil X4 helps increase worker retention and deliver up to 15% more productivity.
The Gear-Driven Advantage
Powerfoil X4 uses a NitroSeal™ gearbox — perfect for facilities where torque and durability matter most. Pressurized with nitrogen gas, it requires no oil changes, no oil degradation, and no contamination — ever. Maintenance-free by design, with less than 1% failure rate.
- More torque, more airflow across large industrial spaces
- Under 55 dBA — industrial power without the noise penalty
- Consistent, stable performance day after day in high-demand environments
Patented Airfoil Technology
Powerfoil X4's performance starts with its uniquely engineered airfoils. Inspired by airplane wing technology, each blade is shaped with a precise angle of attack to generate massive airflow with exceptional efficiency. Three patented features work together to deliver stronger, more focused airflow exactly where it's needed.
- Airfoil — Aerodynamic profile modeled after aircraft wings to move extreme volumes of air with minimal energy use
- Airfence® — Redirects airflow down into the occupied zone instead of letting it spill off the tips
- Winglet — Cuts cleanly through the air to reduce drag and boost overall efficiency
Safety You Can Trust
Big Ass Fans pioneered the HVLS fan in environments with people by creating the safest fans in the market. Our patented safety features are developed to eliminate the failure points that can result from adjustable extension tubes, snap-in blades, and smaller hubs — the weak spots other fans live with.
Because Downtime Costs Money
In the unlikely event your Powerfoil X4 motor ever needs replacing, you won’t have to dismantle the entire fan. The offset motor is designed for simple replacement with just four screws — no costly shutdowns, no complicated teardown, no unnecessary disruption to your operation.

Control Options
Mounting Options
Powerfoil X4 fits a wide range of structural configurations to work in your facility.
I-Beam
Standard mounting. The most common configuration for industrial facilities.
Bar Joists
Compatible with bar joist structure using customer supplied angle iron and Grade-8 hardware.
Z-Purlins
Suitable for metal building structures with Z-purlin roof framing. Z-purlin kit sold seperately.
Solid Beam / Glulam
Requires engineering review. Call us (877-244-3267) to get started.
STATESIDE SOUL.
No call centers, no scripts. Just real humans who know how a wrench works.
NEVER GENERIC.
We don't do "off the shelf". From custom finishes to industrial mounts, we build exactly what you need.
THE PROVEN ELITE.
Trusted by 83% of the Fortune 500. We bring that same heavyweight performance to your ceiling.
BUILT FOR HUMANS.
Every bolt and blade is born from a total obsession with the people standing under them.




