Roots blowers are the generic term used for positive displacement rotary air blowers, which are prevalent in any industrial setting. No matter if you are in food processing, agriculture, plastic, water treatment, or packaging – roots blowers are an important part of the manufacturing process.
Roots blowers are particularly efficient in handling bulk materials or providing the backbone of dust collection processes in aeration, dehydration, pneumatic conveying, and central vacuum cleaning settings. Roots blowers are not used in these industries exclusively, but instead, they represent their use in a wider range of industrial processes.
Roots Blower Resources & Specs
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Configuration Charts
Data Sheets
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals
- Universal RAI, URAI-DSL, URAI-G & Metric Series Manual
- RAM and RCS Series – GAS, DVJ, DPJ and VJ Manual
- Roots RAM and RAM-J Series Manual
- Roots EasyAir X2 Factory Blower Package System Manual
- DVJ WHISPAIR™ Dry Exhauster Manual
- Roots Tri-RAM Tri-lobe blowers Manual
- Roots RAS and RAS-J Blower 10”-20” Splash Lubricated Manual
- Roots RAS, RGS, & RAS-J Blower - 10”-20” Pressure Lubricated Manual
- 36” RGS-J Gas Compressor for 25 PSL Design with One Piece Cylinder and Separate Console Lube System Manual
- Roots RVS & VJ Water Sealed Vacuum Blower: 10”-20” Splash Lubricated Manual
- Roots TRI-NADOTM 1125/1128 DVJ Tri-lobe Blower Manual
- RGS HVB High Vacuum Booster 6 Inch Gear Diameter Manual
- Roots 2060 HV and 2092 HV Manual
- Roots 800 RCS Series Blowers Manual
- 400 ROOTS-FLO Series Blowers Manual
- Roots 2500 Series WHISPAIR MAX Blowers and DVJ Blowers Manual
- 800 RCS-J, RCS-VJ, RCS-DSL & RCS-DVJ Blowers Manual
- Roots 700 Series RCS-J & DVJ Blowers Manual
- Roots 827 DVJ Gear End Drive Blower Manual
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How to Choose the Right Roots Blowers for Your Systems
Choosing the right roots blower for your systems can greatly increase production and improve process efficiency. Unfortunately, with the number of roots blowers sold on the market today, it can be difficult to choose which brand and type are right for your system. In this section, you will learn about the roots blower specifications and how they affect the final setup and efficiency flow.
At Best Blower, we are happy to provide expert advice whenever you need it. Our team has more than 33 years of experience as a roots blower distributor, working with roots blowers and industrial machining specifications, meaning when you purchase from us, you’ll get expert customer service whenever you need it.
Identifying the amount of Volume Flow and Pressure Head
If your system requires a higher flow and pressure but reduced power consumption, it can be difficult to calculate the amount of flow and pressure head you should look for when purchasing. The overall goal of a roots blower is to efficiently convey your materials onto your production line or provide the backbone of the dehydration, aeration, or vacuuming process.
Understanding the required pressure and flow rate allows you to assess which blower suits your system requirements. The reason for this is that the pressure ratings of roots blowers are measured in kPa, which indicates their performance against the flow.
Performance Ratings
There are several ways that the performance rating can be influenced by different factors when it is installed in actual conditions.
These performance ratings will provide information about how the blower operates once installed and whether it needs a particular setup – for example, to include a cooling system – during installation. Performance ratings will tell you more about the speed and motor rating, as well as noise and heat generation. These factors may influence your buying decision, telling you about how the blower will perform.
Speed and Motor Rating
The speed and motor rating is one of the primary factors you need to consider when looking at performance ratings. This will tell you how quickly the gears revolve in the blower in standard conditions. The motor rating will tell you how well its total horsepower will work with your system requirements. If the rating is too low, you will need a more powerful blower for the desired conditions.
Noise Generation
As industrial machining components, all roots blowers output some level of noise. When choosing a roots blower, you can look into blowers that utilize additional parts, such as vibration isolators and silencers, or enclose the blower in an acoustic enclosure.
Any of these options will lower the total amount of noise generated by the machine and distribute that power outward, reducing the amount of noise pollution in the work environment.
Certain blowers may also be made from specific materials or have specialized configurations that focus on sound dampening. Keep in mind that additional sound-dampening materials or add-ons such as a silencer can affect how you calculate ACFM conditions.
Heat Generation
Because of how quickly the blowers operate, they produce heat. The efficiency of the blower can be optimized by regulating the system’s internal temperature. This is important to consider in your actual conditions model as well, because the system may need additional ways to cool itself if the actual conditions reach higher temperatures. The intensity of the heat generated within the blower, even if it is a slight change, can alter the materials in production.
Durability and Cost
The durability and cost of the blower depend on the materials used in the component, compliance with OEM standards, and overall maintenance requirements. It’s important to choose a supplier who is upfront with product specifications and can offer a quality product. At Best Blower, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service, repairs, and supply of the most durable roots blowers on the market. Get in touch with a team member today and let’s talk about your project needs.
Roots Blower Specifications
Roots blower specifications can vary based on their size and horsepower. Roots blowers are particularly useful in the industrial setting for their convenient maintainability and lower energy consumption.
Most of all, many brands of roots blowers available on the Best Blower site can be used for OEM purposes, allowing your team to save more and prevent downtime delays when repairs are on the horizon, replacing just one part with precision.
Need help calculating the specifications of your roots blower? Our team can help. Talk to us about your project specifications and we’ll gladly assist you in finding the right blower based on your needs and application conditions.
How Roots Blowers Help in Various Systems
Roots blowers are a commonplace component for a wide range of industries and serve multiple purposes. These components are efficient at vacuuming, compressing air, and producing humidity-controlled airflow.
- Aquaculture and water treatment
- Bio-gas and chemical plants
- Cement and mineral refining plants
- Electroplating plants
- Agriculture and food processing
Pneumatic Conveying Systems
When you are working with pneumatic systems, roots blowers provide access to clean, pressurized, or vacuumed air into the system. This is particularly important when production must be oil-free, which is often the case with water treatment, mineral processing, and food processing or roasting.
Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems
Many industries utilize a central vacuum cleaning system whether it’s for product line maintenance or use within the production process. Most commonly, this system is used in eliminating workplace dust and waste pollution. Roots blowers provide an effective means of suction based on your system’s needs.
Aeration Systems
Roots blowers are essential in aeration systems because they can help moderate the temperature and moisture of any storage space; this prevents mold development and insect activity, which is particularly a problem in food processing plants. Roots blowers are used in other industries such as cement and mining or water treatment for aeration processes as well.
Dehydration Systems
Dehydration systems are one of the most popular ways to preserve products, typically foods and powders for further production. Root blowers are popular in this industry because they can preserve in a quick, safe, and cost-effective manner while retaining the freshness and chemical properties of the food as best as possible.
Make the Right Choice: Best Blower
At Best Blower, we understand how important it is to make the right choice. From calculating your installation requirements to ensuring your blower has enough power to get the job done, Best Blower is here to make sure you get the right product for your needs. We are a US-based one-stop shop with exceptional customer service and a full repair, sales, and service department ready to help you.