Casing:
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Cast iron or cast aluminum housings, held securely by steel tie rods. Sections are standard with internal and/or external drains. |
| Shaft: |
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Polished carbon steel or stainless steel for corrosive gas applications. |
| Impellers: |
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Cast or fabricated high strength aluminum, available in radial or backward curved vane configurations. |
| Bearings: |
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Outboard mounted, grease or oil lubrication, sized for minimum 10 year bearing life. Optional water cooled bearings are available. |
| Seals: |
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Carbon/graphite rings, single for air or double for gas applications, purge capability available. |
| Baffle Rings: |
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For improved airflow into the impeller eye, resulting in higher efficiency and improved performance. |
| Balance Piston: |
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Used to absorb up to 75% of the axial thrust load in blowers operating at higher flows and pressure ratios. |
| Bearing Housing: |
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Cast iron housing with labyrinth seals to protect lubricant from contamination. |
| Cooling Fans: |
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Models 77 and larger incorporate cast aluminum cooling fans to assist heat dissipation. |