fan blades

Air-moving paddles

Fan blades are the angled surfaces that rotate to move air in a fan.

The shape and pitch of the blades determine airflow and efficiency.

Ceiling fans, exhaust fans, and cooling fans all rely on blades spinning around a central hub.

One of the fan blades was cracked and needed replacing.

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