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Protecting Man, Machine, and the Environment.

Overheating is the #1 cause of failure in electrical enclosures. Pfannenberg is the global expert in Thermal Management for industrial electronics, inventing the Filterfan® over 60 years ago and continuing to set the standard for protecting critical PLCs, drives, and controls.

Blackhawk Equipment is your authorized partner for Pfannenberg USA. We specialize in calculating heat loads and specifying the right cooling solution to prevent costly downtime in your control panels.

Why We Partner with Pfannenberg?

We partner with Pfannenberg because they treat thermal management as a science, not an afterthought.

From their patented Filterfans 4.0™ with tool-free installation to their energy-efficient DTI Cooling Units, Pfannenberg products are engineered to keep dust, moisture, and heat out of your electrical cabinets, extending the life of your expensive components.

Explore Pfannenberg Technologies

Blackhawk Equipment offers the full range of Enclosure Thermal Management and Signaling solutions.

Filterfans® 4.0

The Original & Best

Patented fluted filter mats provide 300% longer service life than standard flat filters. Tool-free installation saves hours on the assembly floor.

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Cooling Units (AC)

DTI & DTS Series

Active cooling for enclosures in hot or dirty environments. Side-mount (DTS) and top-mount (DTT) options available to handle high heat loads.

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Air/Water Heat Exchangers

PWS Series

Use your facility's chilled water to cool your cabinets. Ideal for extremely dirty or oily environments where ambient air cannot be used.

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Signaling Technology

PATROL & PYRA Series

Industrial visual and audible alarms. Ensure safety with 360-degree visible flashing lights and 120dB sounders for plant floor alerts.

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The Blackhawk Advantage

Don’t guess on sizing. An overheated VFD can stop your entire line.

🌡 PSS Sizing Software: We use Pfannenberg’s specialized software to calculate the exact heat dissipation required based on your components and ambient temperature.
🛠 NEMA Ratings: We ensure your cooling solution maintains the NEMA 12, 3R, 4, or 4X rating of your enclosure.
⚙️ Retrofits: Old cabinet overheating? We can cut the cutout and retrofit a modern cooling unit to save your electronics.
📦 Filter Mats: We stock the replacement filter mats you need to keep your fans breathing freely.