frequently asked questions

For smaller projects we can often fit them in within 10-14 days. Larger projects is usually a lead time of 4-6 weeks.  Please Get In Touch first to be sure.

We have a factory on the Gold Coast in Australia, however we ship globally and have delivered projects to the UAE, Singapore, USA, Muaritius, Türkiye and even Iceland.

We run a 4 day week from Monday through Thursday Australian time. Please feel free to contact us outside of those hours, however be aware we are very protective of our 4 days week so please don't expect a response until our next business day. 

Our systems are shipped globally so no, we do not do installations. Full installation instructions are supplied so you can install them yourself. Or you could commission a local trades person to do so. They are relatively simple to install.

We can freight to almost anywhere you like. You can find Marine Air Flow products in places like Dubai, Alaska, Tasmania, Philippines, Iceland & the USA

Usually yes. Many companies like to use their own freight forwarders, so we can quote on freight to your door, or you can arrange pick up from our Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia factory. All our products can be packed securely for freight if it is required.

This is of course wildly dependant on where you are and what type of freight you are looking at. Obviously, air freight is super fast, but also usually quite expensive. Let us know your delivery timeframe before we quote and we will work it through with you. 

Smaller fans and the like are wrapped in protective wrap and then sent on in airbags. 

Larger projects which include grilles or dampers are packaged in tough cardboard boxes, wrapped and secured very well. 

The grilles are custom built to suit your application and can be almost any shape or size. We do have stock sizes so feel free to contact us about our stock sizes and shapes.

The normal supply time is 4 -6 weeks from placement of order, although an express service is available at an extra cost (approx 10%).

Grilles can be supplied for as little as $1500.00 + gst. A small investment to protect your engine room and its equipment, however please be aware that it is very rare that we supply only grilles. 

In most situations you will find that you also need at the very least engine room fans to ensure the best operating conditions.

Simply hose off with fresh water at the end of the days operation. A weekly wash with warm soapy water is recommended.

With the correct maintenance, the grille will last (at the minimum) the life of your engine. We have had intake grilles that are still in onperation after 15+ years.

By supplying some simple information to us, we can calculate your exact requirements. This can be done through  completing a form on our website or by chatting to us.

The grille can be supplied powder coated to a wide range of colours of your choice. We don't recommend painting them.

We have stainless steel dampers  ranging in size from 200x200x100 to 850x850x100. Check our SS Damper page for current sizes. 

A60 Dampers can be customised to size in most cases. Get In Touch and we can give you a quote for this. 

Our Stainless Steel Dampers meet NSCV and USL code, and the A60 Dampers meet Meets A-0, A-15, A-30 and A-60 classes.

They are USCG Approved , SOLAS Compliant & Lloyds Register Certified to IMO Fire Test Procedures 

Our stainless steel dampers start at $1390 + gst up to $2990 + gst for the 850x850x100 size. 

A60 Dampers start at $2555 USD and go up from there. 

A60 dampers are Corrosion Tested - EN60068-2-52 severity 2 conditions & 

Vibration Tested – EN60068-2-6 (5Hz to 350Hz @2g) so should last at least 5 years+

Our stainless dampers should see the same lifetime. 

We have a manutal pull ring control  or a semi automated control which is a synthetic cable that will melt and trigger the damper automatically.

We can also supply an automated actuator which iwll also trip with the power supply turned off.  Chat to us about what is best for your situation. 

No. Dampers must remain in their supplied state for fire reasons. 

How long is a piece of string? We have many variations of AC and DC compact and high volume fans. Check out our main Marine Fans page for links to more info on each type.

For our high volume fans, yes you will. For our smaller compact fans you may be able to plug and play if you already run wiriing. This is something  you would have to assess on a case by case basis. 

Fans can be yes, however if this is a concern we have fan speed controllers which can adjust the speed (and associated noise) for times when you would like or need a quieter situation. 

Yes, all our fans have fully marinised motors. They vary fan to fan so talk to us about your requirements before ordering. 

Most of our fans can be supplied in either 12 or 24 volt. We do also have some 240V fans for larger applications. 

Our smaller axial or compact fans are primarily black, where as our high volume fans have aluminium housings which can be supplied as is or powdercoated to your colour match. 

As all our products are manufactured for each order, we do require 50% deposit before we commence work on your project. The remainder is payable prior to dispatch.

We will let you know with a few days to a few weeks when your project is coming up for dispatch so you can make the payment in time. 

NB: Remitance advices do not constitute payment. We must have the funds in our account before we consider a project paid for. 

For Australian domestic orders we will supply you our banking information and a credit card link with your quote. 

We do not accept credit card payments for international orders. We do supply the appropriate SWIFT codes for international payments. 

We are more than happy to facilitate a visit from one of your representatives to our factory to view your project either in development, or upon completion. Alternatively we can sms or email photo's of your project prior to packaging, or ready for shipping if you would like.

We do not offer accounts of any type and as per our payment terms question above, all orders must be paid in full prior to dispatch from our factory.  

As our product is almost always custom produced, we do not run accounts for anyone.  If you are enquiring about a run of boats or equipment in set sizes, please get in touch and we will be happy to chat about payment plans.

Yes. Australia has a 10% gst tax on all manufactured goods. 

If you are an international company (Non Australian operators) we can remove the GST for export sales.