POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT BLOWER

Milling Solutions
 GARDNER DENVER | MILLING SOLUTIONS

Positive displacement blowers are an integral Your systems are not all
part of the milling industry. These blowers are the same, why should your
most effective with high volumes at low vacuums blower be?
and pressures.
Gardner Denver will make sure you
are using the right blower for the

Choosing the right blower is critical job tailoring technologies to what

is important to you. Millers have

to maximizing a mill’s productivity trusted Gardner Denver and its

blowers to do the job decade after

and return on investment (ROI) decade, with exceptional quality,

selection and service before and
after the sale.

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the Milling Industry

Better Service Better Quality Better Selection

■■ Extensive distributor network ■■ More
than 75 years blower ■■ Moretechnology styles than
■■ Distributor
manufacturing experience anyone else in the industry
network gives you
local relationships, fast response ■■ Recognized as global industry ■■ Bi-lobe,
Tri-lobe, Twisted Tri-lobe,
and service leader and Helical Screw blowers
■■ Reliable
and trusted distributors ■■ Focuson quality of every ■■ Each technology provides
have factory-trained technicians blower that we make—we set unique solutions for your specific
■■ Parts,
the standard requirements
lubricants and other
operating supplies are available ■■ Our
history, experience and ■■ We have the blower technology
locally with training for reputation set us apart from options to meet your exact needs
operational personnel the competition
■■ Purchase
a quality product
backed by extensive warranties

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the Network
We’re where you need us

TECH FAST
response

SUPPORT

24
HOUR
SERVICE
LOCAL
RELATION-
SHIPS YOU LOCAL
SUPPLY

OEM
PARTS
CERTIFIED
Service

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the Sizing
QuickPik helps you customize Sizing Made Simple
our products to meet your demands ■■ Accessible information at your fingertips

■■ Compare & contrast blowers

Try it now!
Scan the QR code or visit: ■■ Fit technology to your exact needs

www.GDQuickPik.com ■■ Mobile-friendly design for your laptop, tablet & phone

■■ Will work off-line

■■ Set up and customize your profile

■■ Save selections for future reference

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Saving Money
TOTAL COST OF BLOWER OWNERSHIP

$
Energy ■■ Energyconsumption is typically the
largest cost of ownership
Maintenance
■■ SaveBIG with best-in-class energy
Investment efficiency

■■ Loweryour bottom line,

increase your profits

CYCLOBLOWER® H.E.
Technology Specifications

UP TO

3 × 5 3,900 CFM

HELICAL SCREW 36 PSI
22 InHg

■■ Game-changing patented design

■■ Best-in-class energy efficiency

■■ Loweryour bottom line, increase

your profits

■■ Built
with the best-of-the-best
components

■■ Flexible options & installation

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 BRAKE HORSEPOWER REQUIREMENT COMPARISON
at 2000 CFM

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Innovation Working for You!

150 In many comparable applications, the
CycloBlower operates more efficiently
than other straight-lobe blowers. By
BHP

100 requiring less brake horsepower (BHP)

energy operating cost can be realized
and greatly reduced.
50 TYPICAL STRAIGHT LOBE BLOWER
CYCLOBLOWER H.E.
ENERGY SAVINGS
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
PSIG

INVEST WISELY
REDUCE ENERGY

Save Money
CYCLOBLOWER H.E. VS. STRAIGHT LOBE

BHP USED ENERGY COST

BLOWER TECHNOLOGY
@ 15 PSI PER YEAR

Standard Straight Lobe 163 $106,695

CycloBlower H.E. 129 $84,604

*Calculations based on the cost of providing 2,000 cfm of air for 8760 hours (1 year of 24/7

$22,090
operation) assuming motor drive efficiency of 90% and electricity cost of $0.09/kWh.

ANNUAL SAVINGS

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Performance

In many comparable applications, the CycloBlower

operates more efficiently than
straight-lobe blowers

CYCLOBLOWER®
Technology Specifications

UP TO

2 × 4 6,700 CFM

HELICAL SCREW 20 PSI
24 inHg Wet

■■ Increased efficiencies over straight lobe blowers

■■ Saving Energy = Saving Money
■■ Quiet, shock-free compression
■■ Built with the best-of-the-best components
■■ Ideal for continuous operation

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CycloBlower: Unique Screw Design
■■ Decades of proven results
■■ Efficient, shock-free compression
■■ Dependable quality
■■ High capacity
■■ Energy savings made possible by screw design
■■ Ideal for continuous operation
■■ Can be used for dense phase applications
■■ Clean air/gas delivery
■■ Installation flexibility
■■ Low cost installation

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the Pulse

Protect your ears,

Protect your WORKFORCE
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CHANGE IN PRESSURE PULSE

0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360

Rotation Angle – Degrees Bi-Lobe Tri-Lobe HeliFlow

Lower Noise Reduced Pulsations Higher Reliability

Discharge pulsation is the chief HeliFlow provides more Discharge pressure pulsation
contributor to high noise levels. consistent flow variation, reducing causes axial thrust and
HeliFlow provides the lowest the potential for damage higher variations in torque resulting
pressure pulse in the lobe blower to downstream valves and in reduced bearing life.
market. This reduces noise levels instrumentation. The HeliFlow smooth pulse
by 4–7 dBA over similar sized, operation extends the life of the
straight-lobe blowers. blower.

HELIFLOW
Technology Specifications

UP TO

Twisted 4,800 CFM

Tri-Lobe 15 PSI
17 inHg

■■ Significant noise reduction over straight lobe technologies

■■ Lowest pressure pulses in lobe blower market BACKED BY A
■■ Quiet,

■■ Reduced
shock-free compression
Pulsations = Quieter Operation 2 YEAR
■■ Protect your employees hearing and improve safety WA R R A N T Y
■■ Increased efficiencies From date of initial use or
30 months from date of shipment

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the RBS Series

Available in 29 Sizes

Options
■■ Stainless Steel Options
■■ High Vacuum Options Single Mechanical Seal Double Mechanical Seal
■■ Force Feed Lubrication
■■ Pre-Package Availability
■■ Special Seal Options

Lip Seal Gland Seal

RBS SERIES
Technology Specifications

UP TO

14,570 CFM
Tri-Lobe
15 PSI
15 inHg

■■ Solid Tri-Lobe rotors offer quiet,

efficient operation
■■ Robust design for reliability
■■ Flexiblemounting options for easy
drop in replacement
■■ Dual splash lubrication
■■ 100,000 hour bearing life
■■ Increased efficiencies

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Design Advantages
Dual Splash Lubrication Helical Gears Leak Free Operation Durable Shafts
Reliable dual splash Helical timing gears Piston rings and flinger High strength shafts that
lubrication on both the for smooth and quiet maximize seal life in allow higher operating
drive and gear ends for operation at all speeds. continuous severe duty pressures and rotation
longer product life. applications. speeds.

Long Life Bearings Three-Lobe Rotors Single Piece Cylinder

Reinforced roller bearings are Involute Three-Lobe Rotors offer High strength impeller case is
calculated for a lifespan of 100,000 the highest performances and heavily ribbed and machined from
hours under the most severe efficiencies. a single piece of cast iron to retain
operating conditions. internal clearances and improve heat
dissipation.

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 GARDNER DENVER | STRONG

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Toughness
Designed for Dusty, Abrasive Environments
■■ Single piece, high-strength rotor casting
■■ Oversized bearings
■■ Dual-splash lubrication
■■ Advanced oil and air seals
■■ ISO 9001 quality certified

Built for YOU, built to LAST

DUROFLOW
Technology Specifications

UP TO

4,300 CFM
Bi-Lobe
15 PSI
16 inHg

■■ Designed for dusty, abrasive environments

■■ Solid rotor design prevents build up
■■ Dual splash lubrication for longer product life
■■ Leak free operation

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Cool Air

Sutorbilt 8000 Series

Sutorbilt 4500 Series

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Our blowers are
designed to run
cooler & protect
your product Sutorbilt Legend Series

Hot Air Spoils Product

Sutorbilt
■■ Coolest in its class
■■ Dual-splash lubrication, air gap, separate sump, cylinder
■■ The most versatile blower available
■■ Over 240 configuration options
■■ Grease or dual splash lubrication
■■ Quiet series option

For over 75 years, the Sutorbilt family of positive displacement

blowers and vacuum pumps have been synonymous with quality
and reliability. The Sutorbilt line is at the heart of an ever-
expanding variety of air solutions working every minute of every
day around the globe.

SUTORBILT
Technology Specifications

UP TO

26,000 CFM
Bi-Lobe
15 PSI
24 inHg Wet

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the Complete
Package
Gardner Denver has more blower
IQ-RB
package options than anyone else
We can help you customize your system to
meet your needs. More technology designs
provides tailored options for you. SIMPLE
■■ Smart Design Straight Tri-Lobe
■■ Easy Maintenance Pressure to 15 PSI
■■ Compact Installation
Vacuum to 15 inHg
■■ Quiet Operation
■■ Enclosed
5,500 Max CFM
or Unenclosed Available
■■ Inverter Duty Motors for VFD Capabilities 3–500 HP
Fixed Speed
Mechanical Gauges

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EFFICIENT
IQ 3×5 Helical Screw
Pressure to 36 PSI
5,625 Max CFM
SMART
7.5–500 HP
Twisted Tri-Lobe
Fixed Speed
Pressure to 15 PSI
AirSmart G2 Controller
Vacuum to 17 inHg
1,500 max CFM
7.5–100 HP
Fixed Speed or VFD
AirSmart Controller
Patented
Rotor Profile
High Efficiency
up to 36 PSI

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GARDNER DENVER | MILLING SOLUTIONS

The leader in every market we serve

by continuously improving all business processes
with a focus on innovation and velocity

Gardner Denver, Inc.

1800 Gardner Expressway
Quincy, IL 62305
866-428-4890
www.gardnerdenver.com/gdproducts

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