SMC/Banvil Connection

[Daniel G.]

I was wondering if anyone could give me any info on the SMC/Banvil connection, such as years it took place, hardware stores sold, etc.

I'm asking because I want to find more info on this sedimental childhood fan of mine.

Here's what I know:

-Installed anytime in the 1980s. That part of the house was renovated at one point around 1980/1981, but for all we know the fan could have been added later.

-He mentioned a HW store called "Rickel" being around his area (He lives near Philly)

-He remembers a yellow sticker on the motor housing, but he can't remember any info listed on it.

-He told me when he was removing it, he describes its mounting as a "screw eye,and a hook"

And, a pic of the fan for those who have info, but haven't seen:

[Andrew G.]

There is absolutely NO connection between Banvil and SMC. The end.

[Jean Lemieux]

Apr 25, 2012 23:32:15 GMT -5 Andrew G. said:

There is absolutely NO connection between Banvil and SMC. The end.

Of course there is one. I cannot explain it though. You have never seen theses chunky SMC A52 looking fans with Banvil cane blades? I think there was more than the blades on theses that were Banvil parts. I forgot how they are called. Dan will remember theses.

I remember it was not parts of two fans mixed together as I saw one NIB and it really showed on the box as a SMC/Banvil hybrid.

[Deleted]

There was clearly a connection, I do not know the details. I can only assume Banvil contracted with the SMC factory for some of their residential fans.

[fancollector12]

Everything looks SMC to me except the blades and motor cover. I'd say Banvil made the blades and motor cover, while SMC made everything else.

[Andrew G.]

Aside from that queer 'Banvil' SMC A-52 relabel, there is absolutely no connection between the two manufacturers. Just because two fans have similar features does NOT mean they were made by the same manufacturer.

Apr 26, 2012 21:51:24 GMT -5 fancollector12 said:

Everything looks SMC to me except the blades and motor cover. I'd say Banvil made the blades and motor cover, while SMC made everything else.

I have one of these... and WRONG.

[Deleted]

I have, or had, a Banvil box that says otherwise.

Andrew, in this case you're wrong. I'd like to see pictures of your A52 that you reference.

[xenonunderground]

I know I've definitly seen parts that are distinctly SMC on both Banvil and Envirofan fans.

[Andrew G.]

Apr 26, 2012 23:28:22 GMT -5 @spiffy said:

Andrew, in this case you're wrong. I'd like to see pictures of your A52 that you reference.

I have two words for you: Prove It.

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I'd ask you to do the same. You're the one contesting what everyone else has evidence of.