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Driven by Experience

Each Tuf-Lite fan incorporates proprietary advanced composite technologies and over six decades of know-how in its design. With more than 300,000 in use worldwide, Tuf-Lite is the brand chosen by the most demanding plant operators and comes with a 36 month warranty. Tuf-Lite is also the industry benchmark for low noise solutions.

Performance and Efficiency

Tuf-Lite® can be used as an OEM product or as a performance upgrade to improve plant reliability, air-flow, cooling performance, and energy efficiency.

Technology Based Testing

Not only do we use the latest engineering technologies, such as computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis, we perform extensive testing and have a continuous research and development program to ensure our fans perform reliably in all environments, all of the time.

Superior Construction

Tuf-Lite® are hand-laid-up molded fan blades with either epoxy resin or a specially formulated proprietary vinyl ester resin. Each blade has a different fiberglass configuration that is as a result of 60+ years of know-how and continuous improvement and innovation.

Tuf-Edge® Blade Protection

Tuf-Edge® is a specially designed proprietary vinyl ester resin that protects the fan blades and provides a UV resistant coating.

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Beasley, TX

Our Beasley, TX facility is home to Hudson air cooled heat exchangers and Tuf-Lite industrial axial flow fans. Hudson started building its reputation pioneering the technology to solve urgent production problems in the field and today the Hudson brand is especially synonymous with reducing plot plans and costs for LNG and other mega energy projects. Tuf-Lite fans provide the highest levels of performance and efficiency in air-cooled heat exchangers, cooling towers, and air-cooled steam condensers.

Tuf-Lite® I

  • The original first generation
  • Created in the 1950s and still going
  • Single piece, light weight construction
  • Constructed with an epoxy resin
  • Available in 5'-40' diameters

Tuf-Lite II®

  • Created in 1984
  • Unique air-foil designs which provide different performance characteristics
  • Two piece fan blade
  • Constructed of vinyl ester resin developed specifically for Hudson
  • Incorporate patented Tuf-Edge® leading edge protection
  • Stainless steel and neoprene leading edge protections available on request.
  • Exterior UV protective coatings
  • 6’ to 40’ fan diameters

Tuf-Lite III®

  • Created in 2004
  • Unique air-foil designs which provide different performance characteristics
  • One piece fan blade
  • Constructed of vinyl ester resin developed specifically for Hudson
  • Incorporate patented Tuf-Edge® leading edge protection
  • Stainless steel and neoprene leading edge protections available on request.
  • Exterior UV protective coatings
  • 6’ to 30’ fan diameters

Tuf-Lite IV®

Tuf-Lite IV has been specifically developed to attain a wide range of speed applications and deliver even greater cooling performance. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology is used during engineering to ensure Tuf-Lite IV is the most aerodynamically efficient fan in the industry. Finite element analysis (FEA) and in-house stringent testing standards ensure reliability, even in the most extreme environments and applications. Tuf-Lite IV is produced with a vinyl ester resin developed specifically and, like the rest of the Tuf-Lite family, benefits from an industry leading 36 month warranty.

Tuf-Lite III KW®

Tuf-Lite III KW is in a class of its own. The KW is the most versatile and highest performing fan in its class. The KW is a wide chord fan available from 11’-20’ in diameter. Due to its innovative design, it can be used to provide more air flow that is unmatched by any other fan, can be used for lower noise applications, is energy efficient, and is as reliable as all Hudson fans. The KW can be used in any 11’-20’ application and is most commonly used for air-cooled heat exchangers, field erected cooling towers, and package cooling towers.

CX Ultra Low Noise

  • One of the quietest fans in the world
  • Fiberglass construction using the same resin as Tuf-Lite II and III
  • Can be used in all 7'-14' diameter fan applications

High Temperature

  • Tuf-Lite II-HT and III-HT are available for high temperature applications where the air outlet temperature in an induced draft air-cooled heat exchanger reaches 250°F continuously and 300°F intermittently
  • Constructed from a special, proprietary epoxy resin
  • Incorporate patented Tuf-Edge® leading edge protection
  • Exterior UV protective coatings

Ultra-High Temperature

  • Tuf-Lite III-UHT are available for high temperature applications where the air outlet temperature in an induced draft air-cooled heat exchanger reaches 350⁰F continuously and 400⁰F intermittently
  • Available in 6ft to 22ft diameters Tuf-Lite III (K & KW) models
  • Constructed from a special, proprietary vinyl ester resin developed specifically for this ultra-high temperature application
  • Incorporate patented Tuf-Edge® leading edge protection
  • Exterior UV protective coatings painted burnt orange to differentiate from other Tuf-Lite blades
 
 
 
 

Improving efficiency at LNG liquefaction facilities

Fitting/retro-fitting Tuf-Lite axial flow fans at LNG liquefaction plants can be used to reduce the size of the overall plot with fewer air coolers required and/or increase throughput, performance and reliability of existing air coolers.

Tuf-Lite axial flow fans improved efficiency at LNG liquefaction plants

  • Tuf-Lite blades monolithic (single piece) construction eliminates stress concentration, which is the primary reason for bolted aluminum blade failure
  • Tuf-Lite IV fans are 12% more efficient than their aluminum counterparts and resultant efficiency improvements can be used to either save power, improve performance or for process debottlenecking
 

Technical Library

Visit our technical library to view and download supporting documentation including brochures, installation instructions, head to head performance comparisons and more.

Hudson Service

Details of our commissioning and start-up team.

Air Cooled Heat Exchangers and Axial Flow Fans

Overview of the air cooled heat exchangers and axial flow fans manufactured by Chart through the acquisition of Hudson Products and Air-X-Changers.

Axial Flow Fans Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic

Head to Head Comparison_Tuf-Lite_vs_Marley_fans

Hudson Products - Leading Edge Technologies

Overview brochure for the air cooled heat exchangers and axial flow fans manufactured by Hudson Products.

Tuf-Lite IV

Tuf-Lite IV is now available in smaller 11 ft-16 ft diameters.

Tuf-Lite IV

The next generation of axial flow fan and a game changer for the cooling tower and air cooled condenser markets.

Tuf-Lite® Fans

Tuf-Lite® Fans High Performance for Industrial/Utility Applications

Tuf-Lite® III - A History Built on Excellence

Tuf-Lite® III vs. Tuf-lite® II

Tuf-Lite III ultra-high temperature fan blades

Tuf-Lite fans - extended warranty

Auto-Variable® Hub Maintenance Manual R1

Fan Assembly and Installation Instructions

Fan Blade Installation

Quick tips for installing Hudson Tuf-Lite fan blades.

Field Inspection Guidelines Hudson Tuf-Lite®, Tuf-Lite® II and Tuf-Lite® II Blades

Tip Seal Installation Manual R1

Tuf-Lite Fans - 3000B Series Hub

Installation Manual (R4). 3000B Series Hub (for B, C, D & W blades) Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly. 5' through 16' diameter (15' & 16' W-blade only).

Tuf-Lite Fans Inspection Plans

Tuf-Lite Field Inspection Guidelines

Tuf-Lite II® Fans 1000 Series Auto-Variable® Hub

Tuf-Lite II® Fans 3000H Series Hub

Tuf-Lite II® Fans 7000 Series Hub

Tuf-Lite II® Fans 8000 Series Hub

Tuf-Lite II® Fans H Hi Temp 3000HT Series Hub

Tuf-Lite III® - 3000K Series Hub

Tuf-Lite III® Installation Manual. 3000K Series Hub. Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly 5 to 15' diameter. March 2023 edition.

Tuf-Lite III® - 3000KUHT Series Hub

Tuf-Lite III Installation Manual. K Ultra High Temp. 3000KUHT Series Hub. Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly 6' thru 15' diameter. July 2019 edition.

Tuf-Lite III® - 4000KWUHT Series Hub

Tuf-Lite III® Installation Manual (R0). KW Ultra High Temp. 4000KUWHT Series Hub. Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly 11 to 20' diameter.

Tuf-Lite III® Fans 1000K Series Auto-Variable® Hub

Tuf-Lite III® Fans 4000KW Series Hub

Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly 11' through 20' Diameter Rev 8 dated January 2023

Tuf-Lite III® Fans 5000K Series

Tuf-Lite III® Fans 6000K Series

Tuf-Lite III® Fans 6000MK Series

Tuf-Lite III® Fans K Hi Temp 3000KHT Series Hub

Tuf-Lite IV Fans - 5000M Series Hub

Installation Manual (R5). 5000M Series Hub. Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly 26' to 30' Diameter.

Tuf-Lite IV® - 6000MM Series Hub

Installation Manual (R3). 6000MM Series Hub. Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly. 36' Diameter.

Tuf-Lite IV® Fans - 5000MM Series Hub

Installation Manual (R6). 5000M Series Hub. Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly 32' to 33' Diameter.

Tuf-Lite IV® Fans - 6000MM Series Hub

Installation Manual (R5). 6000MM Series Hub. Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly 34' Diameter.

Tuf-Lite® & Tuf-Lite II® Fans 6000 Series

Tuf-Lite® & Tuf-Lite II® Fans 6000M Series

Tuf-Lite® Fans 1000B Series Auto-Variable® Hub

Comparing Tuf-Lite & Tuf-Lite II Fan Blades

Self-Aligning Shaft Bearings

Tuf-Lite fans - head to head comparison

Basics of Axial Flow Fans

Air Flow Testing Procedure

API Standard 661 - 5th Edition/ISO 13706

API-661-6th-Edition-ISO 13706 (Second) - Summary of Changes

Basics of ACHEs software

Basics of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers

Consider Variable Pitch Fans

Design of Quiet Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers

Exact-A-Pitch

Extruded aluminum finned tube benefits

Fans Key to Optimum Cooling Tower Design

Fin Fan® Air Cooled Heat Exchangers - Life Cycle Costs

High Torque Drive (H.T.D.)

Hot Air Recirculation by Air Coolers

Improve ACHX Performance

Improve-Fin-Fan-Performance

Improving Cooling Tower Fan System

Improving Cooling Tower Fan System Efficiencies

Minimizing Fan Energy Costs - Parts 1 and 2

Noise Control Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers

Onsite Training Trailer

Performance Improvement Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers

Specify the right fin type for air-cooled heat exchangers

The Cost of Noise

Connect with Chart

Contact us to learn more and see how installing Tuf-Lite fans can improve the performance and efficiency of your next project.

Speak with a Tuf-Lite expert  +1 281 396 8100

TufLiteOrders@hudsonproducts.com