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Regions Where We Sell Blowers

At Gardner Denver, we take pride in serving each of our regions in a personalized and tailored way, recognizing that every market has its own unique needs and characteristics. To give you the most relevant information and support, we invite you to explore the dedicated pages for each region, which you can find below.

Positive Displacement Blowers (PD Blowers) FAQ

What is a PD Blower?

A PD blower (positive displacement blower) is designed to move air or gas in a consistent flow, regardless of system pressure changes. Commonly used in industries such as chemical processing, agriculture, bulk transport, and wastewater treatment, PD blowers provide reliable airflow for demanding applications.

From the legendary Sutorbilt to the rugged and reliable DuroFlow to the high-efficiency CycloBlower, Gardner Denver offers the industry’s best selection of PD blowers to meet your application needs.


Common Types of Positive Displacement Blowers

PD blowers vary in design and operation but share the same purpose: moving materials efficiently by trapping and discharging air.

  • Straight Bi-Lobe Blowers - Two figure-eight rotors deliver reliable airflow for various industrial uses. 
  • Straight Tri-Lobe Blowers - Three-lobe design reduces noise and pulsation for smoother operation.
  • Twisted Tri-Lobe Blowers - Helical tri-lobe rotors provide even smoother pulses, extending bearing life. 
  • Helical Screw Blowers - Advanced screw design for superior energy savings.
  • Blower Packages - Plug-and-play solutions simplify installation and reduce noise with integrated enclosures.

 

How Positive Displacement Blowers Work

PD Blowers operate by drawing air into the inlet port and trapping it between the rotors and casing. As the rotors turn, the air is displaced and forced out through the outlet pipe or hose. The term “positive displacement” refers to the fixed air volume being moved from inlet to outlet with each rotation.

 

Ready to Maximize Efficiency?

Gardner Denver’s PD blowers offer the perfect balance of efficiency, performance, and reliability for your industrial needs.   Contact us today to request a quote, explore parts and service, or find a distributor near you.

Industries Served

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Aerospace

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Agriculture

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Aquaculture

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Automotive

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Carpet and Surface Cleaning

Discover top-performing blowers for carpet cleaning systems. Gardner Denver offers quiet, efficient, and oil-free solutions.

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Electronics

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Environmental

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Fluid Transfer

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Food and Beverage

Maximize safety and efficiency in food & beverage with Gardner Denver's blower and vacuum technologies.

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General Manufacturing

Keep your operations running strong. Gardner Denver’s compressors, blowers, and vacuum systems deliver reliable performance for demanding manufacturing environments.

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Glass

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Electronics

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Lab Testing Equipment

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Hospital and Laboratory

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Iron and Steel

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Marine

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Medical

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Mining and Construction

Air Compressors for Air operated tools, Blasting, Fluidization of product, Methane gas extraction, Ventilation systems

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Oil and Gas

Blowers and Compressors for Coiled tube drilling, Recovery of cleaning liquids, Sand oil fields recovery.

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Packaging

Blower and Vacuum Systems for the Packaging Industry
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Paper and Printing

Clean air for Air bearings for product handling, Paper pressing, Pre-press, press, post-press applications, Pulp drying.

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Pharmaceutical

Ensuring ultimate reliability for hygienic pumping, the SSP series of chemical transfer pumps can safely handle low and high viscosity pumped media.

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Plastics

Precision air solutions for plastics manufacturing. Gardner Denver powers molding, conveying, and drying with efficient compressors and vacuum systems.
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Pneumatic Conveying

Tackle tough conveying challenges with confidence. Gardner Denver’s blower systems deliver clean, efficient performance for dry bulk, liquids, and gases.
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Power Generation

Blower and Vacuum Applications: Bed combustion fluidization, Evacuation condenser, Flue gas desulphurisation, Filtration cleaning

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Textiles

Boost textile production with clean, efficient air solutions. Gardner Denver powers spinning, dyeing, and automation with advanced compressors and vacuum systems.

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Wastewater

Optimize your wastewater systems with energy-efficient blowers. Gardner Denver delivers quiet, reliable performance for aeration, digestion, and more.