Davies Craig Engine Cooling Fan
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Davies Craig Thermatic® Engine Cooling Fans: The Original Electric Fan
Few names carry as much authority in engine cooling as Davies Craig. The story begins in 1971, when belt-driven fans were the only option for automotive cooling — until Australian engineers Daryl Davies and Bill Craig created the first-ever Thermatic® electric fan. That single invention changed the industry: Davies Craig was formed to manufacture the new electric fans and has since developed a comprehensive range in brushed and brushless versions covering most makes of vehicles, with their innovation in electric cooling now becoming a standard feature on most of the world's new cars.
What Makes a Thermatic® Fan Different?
The engine cooling fan category has evolved enormously, and Davies Craig's Thermatic® lineup sits at the top tier. All Davies Craig Thermatic fans are packaged as a complete fan assembly — motor, fan blade, shroud, and mounting feet — and are suitable for both condenser and radiator cooling. That versatility matters for builders and upgraders who need one solution to handle multiple jobs.
Thermatic fans deliver constant airflow, increased fuel economy, improved air conditioning performance, cooler engine running temperatures, a low-profile form factor, and increased engine power, with fully reversible blades and polarity for bi-directional airflow. This means a single fan can serve either a pusher (upstream) or puller (downstream) role simply by flipping the blade and reversing the wiring — no special parts required.
Brushed and Brushless Options
Davies Craig offers fans in both traditional brushed and advanced brushless motor configurations. The brushless models offer outstanding performance for their size, delivering increased airflow and 5 times the service life over standard brushed models — and in the High Power range, they are also 25% thinner than their brushed High Power motor equivalent. For those seeking ultimate control, brushless fans feature an IP68-rated motor with built-in reversible motor rotation technology and the flexibility of nine different smart motor control modes — including full-speed running, analogue speed control, and pulse width modulation (PWM) speed control — allowing for optimal control in any application.
Available Sizes and Configurations
Davies Craig Thermatic electric fans are suitable for both condenser and radiator cooling and, although they come from the factory configured for upstream applications, are fully reversible. The lineup spans compact 8-inch units rated at 400 CFM up through 14-inch fans producing up to 1,500 CFM, available in both 12-volt and 24-volt versions to suit a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars to trucks and heavy equipment.
Quality You Can Count On
Davies Craig backs the quality of its fans with an unprecedented 3-year manufacturer warranty — a statement of confidence that few competitors match. For over 50 years, Davies Craig has demonstrated the ability to create new solutions to cooling system challenges, becoming one of Australia's most successful exporters. Whether you're upgrading a classic build, replacing a failed OEM fan clutch system, or optimizing a performance vehicle, Davies Craig's Thermatic® fans represent a proven, engineering-backed solution with a legacy that speaks for itself.