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Blowers are devices with a series of spinning blades that are used to generate airflow in a variety of applications. Blowers are important to almost all bulk handling systems because they can be used not only with dry bulk goods but also to power pneumatic conveyors by creating pressure changes for material transfer. An appropriately sized blower can be used in a pneumatic conveyor (large or small) to transport materials through a bulk handling system.Blowers for bulk material handling systems come in two main types: axial blowers and centrifugal blowers. Axial blowers are built with several curved blades that spin on an axis at high speeds.

Blowers Blowers are devices with a series of spinning blades that are used to generate airflow in a variety of applications. Blowers are important to almost all bulk handling systems because they can be used not only with dry bulk goods but also to power pneumatic conveyors by creating pressure changes for material transfer. An appropriately sized blower can be used in a pneumatic conveyor (large or small) to transport materials through a bulk handling system.

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Syracuse, NY  |  888-293-7434

Since 1991, National Turbine Corporation has been a blower manufacturer, bringing you quality multi stage blowers for use in industrial applications. Our employees have over 160 years of combined engineering and manufacturing knowledge.

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National Turbine Corporation $$$

Rhinelander, WI  |  715-365-3267

As an industrial fan manufacturer, we design, build, and deliver (including installation support) heavy duty centrifugal fans and blowers. We serve industrial customers who need equipment for their operations, and OEM customers who supply equipment to industrial customers. We also provide service, retrofit and repair in the field, not only for our own products and current customers, but also for...

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AirPro Fan & Blower Company $$$

Gainesville, GA  |  800-536-9933

Our reputation as the leading distributor in our field rests on our ability to deliver. We offer a wide selection of positive displacement blowers, vacuum pumps, and related equipment—with great customer service and fast delivery. We’ll also help you to configure system components for the most effective results. If your system has very specific requirements, start by using our blower selector ...

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pdblowers, Inc. $$$

Gaylord, MI  |  989-705-1768

Industrial Air Technology Corp. manufactures many different types, models and sizes of Centrifugal Industrial Fans and blowers to meet the needs of most industrial applications. We are committed to providing the highest quality air blowers in the industry. Our trained technicians and designers will work with you to come up with a custom designed product that will fit your exact requirements and...

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Industrial Air Technology Corp. $$$

Zelienople, PA  |  724-452-4570

At Penn Fan, we manufacture a wide range of commercial and industrial fans. Each one of our industrial fans is built with the specific customer’s operating environment in mind. We have a flexible manufacturing process that lets us address unique requirements, while maintaining exceptional value in every one of our products. We also have the capabilities to provide made-to-order solutions,...

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Penn Fan $$$

Mason, OH  |  513-573-1000

Illinois Blower manufactures custom industrial fans and blowers engineered for the most rugged and demanding conditions. IBI is focused on meeting customers’ stringent performance requirements with the highest quality, most reliable fans with a complete line from high pressure radial blade equipment to lower pressure, higher volume airfoils, all capable of being totally customized for your...

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Cincinnati Fan $$$

Acworth, GA  |  770-928-1099

As a family business, we have been serving our customers for 45 years. Even in the beginning we were inventing systems that have proven to be significant for the entire branch. Through continuous innovations in systems and software, comprehensive customer service and a powerful team of employees we achieved a leading position as a partner for industrial packaging lines and logistics...

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MSK Covertech $$$
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High velocity fans or high-pressure blowers are used in bulk material handling facilities to dry materials before they are packaged or stored. High-pressure blowers can also be used to discharge materials at an optimal rate.
Centrifugal Blower Centrifugal Blower - National Turbine Corporation
The circular motion of the curved blades creates an imbalance in the surrounding air pressure. This is what causes airflow and allows for transfer in some pneumatic conveyors. A centrifugal blower, also known as a radial blower, is another broad category of blowers that creates airflow in a similar way. However, centrifugal blowers use a different mechanism to create an imbalance in the air pressure. The blades actually spin forward within an enclosure (annular housing). This rapid forward motion in a confined space causes air to be sucked into the housing. The air is pressurized when it leaves the blower and is discharged through a chute or tube. Axial and radial blowers can operate at the same RPM, but the centrifugal force of radial blowers makes them capable of producing higher-pressure flow. These blowers can be mounted to pull air into a tube from the side, which is perfect in bulk handling systems where material must pass through sharp angles and curves in the pipe. Blowers can be used to handle both wet and dry bulk material solids. Of course, wet bulk materials usually weigh more due to their moisture content, so higher pressure air flow will be required to move them through a pneumatic system. One interesting and unique application of blowers is in the landscaping industry. Truck blowers can be mounted onto a truck or trailer’s storage tank and fitted with a long, wide hose. This type of blower can be used to blow mulch into gardens. A tool like this gives landscapers a quick and easy way to mulch flowerbeds and other areas on a property. For loading and unloading of bulk materials into or out of tanks, blowers can be used to create enough of a pressurized air flow to move materials between point A and point B in a system. A simple blower may also be used to dry bulk materials as they move along on a conveyor belt. The air does not need to be highly pressurized in this case, and it may be heated slightly or kept at room temperature to speed up the drying process. Because so many different industries handle materials in bulk at some point during their production process, blowers are highly sought after by manufacturers around the world. Most blower manufacturers are able to consult with their customers to offer the best possible blower for an existing bulk material handling system. Considerations like speed, particle density, volume, etc. are all very important when selecting the right blower for an application.

In some cases, manufacturers create entire bulk material handling systems, so they know exactly which blowers will be best in a particular facility. From plastics to chemical handling to food processing and beyond, most industries would not be able to handle bulk materials efficiently without blowers.

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