Multistage Centrifugal

B l o w e r s / E x h a u s t e r s

Hoffman & Lamson

WorldWide leader of
M u lt i s ta g e C e n t r i f u g a l t e c h n o l o g y
Hoffman and Lamson brand centrifugals are recognized around
the world as the best blower and exhauster solutions for wastewater
treatment applications. For more than 100 years customers have trusted
the quality performance these legacies provide. Anchored in tradition, this
experienced Hoffman and Lamson blower/exhauster lineup remains the most
comprehensive offering in the world. Today, as the largest manufacturer of
blowers/exhausters, our number one priority continues to be unparalleled
responsiveness to meeting customer needs. Our unwavering commitment
to developing long-term customer relationships, innovative product designs,
and quality manufacturing is evident with over two hundred thousand units
manufactured. We are continually improving delivery and response times,
while setting the highest performance standards in the industry. Never in
the history of blower/exhauster manufacturers has there been a company as
capable of delivering great value, exceptional quality and quick turnaround
on orders. So the next time youre evaluating blower/exhauster options for
your application, remember the best, Hoffman and Lamson brands and give
us a call. Our professional sales representatives are honored to assist you
with your application challenges and requirements. These factory trained
representatives are conveniently located throughout the United States and
around the world.

Blowers & Exhausters

that Serve a Wide Range of Applications
The range of applications for Hoffman and Lamson centrifugal products
is ever-expanding and is firmly illustrated with over 100,000 machines in
operation. In water & wastewater treatment, air is provided to water and
wastewater aeration systems and air scouring/filter backwashing. Hoffman
and Lamson blowers can be specified for coarse/fine bubble diffuser systems,
reactor batch supplemental air, digester gas boosters, grit channels and
sludge digestion applications. In the industrial market, our blowers provide
air or gas for sulfur recovery, combustion air, process gas boosting, coal
mine venting, fluidized bed combustion systems, vapor and gas extraction,
composting, sludge incineration and printing systems, to name a few.
Gardner Denver Engineered Vacuum Systems are used to pick up, convey
and capture a myriad of materials ranging from aluminum granules to corn
flakes. The experienced Gardner Denver team, backed by years of research
and development, provides effective, affordable solutions for a variety of
application needs.

Blowers & Exhausters

T h a t S e r v e a W i d e R a n g e o f A p p l i c a t i o n s

Industrial
Processing

Engineered
Vacuum Systems

Aeration Basins
Air Drying
Air Flotation and Sliding
Air Knife Stripping
Blow-off Systems
Carbon Black
Coal Gasification
Combustion Air Blowers
FGD Forced Oxidation
Fluidized Bed
Gas Boosting
O, CO, N, etc.
Gas Recovery
Landfill Gas
LNG Vaporizers
Printing Operations
Turning Bars
Dryers
Binding Applications
Pulp Dewatering
Steel Plating Baths
Sulfur Recovery
Vapor Recompression

Clean Rooms
Electronics
Explosive Dust Collection
Flux Recovery
Housekeeping
Nuisance Dust Collection
Oral Evacuation
OSHA Standard Required
Pneumatic Conveying
Powder Paint
Product Reclamation
Sanitary/Product Quality
Bakeries
Flour/Grain Mills
Food Products
Pharmaceuticals
Source Capture

Water &
Wastewater
Treatment
Aeration
Aerobic Digestion
Biogas
Digester Gas Boosters
Filter Backwashing/
Air Scouring
Grit Chambers

Your Application
Contact us for design
assistance for your
unique application.

Superior Quality
I n D e s i g n , M a t e r i a l s a n d W o r k m a n s h i p

Durable, reliable and efficient, Hoffman and Lamson

centrifugal blowers/exhausters represent the highest
quality workmanship in the industry using the finest
materials and state-of-the-art machining tools available
today. Our dedication to design and quality assures you
that the Hoffman and Lamson blower you select is the
best in the industry.

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Multiple Baffle Rings

Flexible Coupling

Many models feature our

patented Multiple Baffle
Rings (MBR) which help turn
airflow smoothly into the eye
of the impeller, dramatically
reducing inlet passage losses.
MBR combined with the
two-dimensional impeller
design increases blower
efficiency and pressure/
vacuum capability.

Blowers/exhausters
connect directly to the
power source with a
precision aligned flexible
coupling. This optimizes
power transfer and
minimizes bearing loads
for longer life.

Balance Piston

Cast Housing

A balance piston is located

at the outlet end of the
rotating impeller assembly
to compensate for the
axial force of the impellers
on the inlet bearing. This
greatly increases bearing
life for longer, troublefree operation.

Blower housings are precision

machined from high-grade cast
iron. Smaller models are cast
aluminum. The intermediate
blower sections are assembled
together using high strength
steel tie rods. The blower and
its driver are mounted together
on a single steel baseplate.
This assures long lasting
performance and durability.

Multistage
Shrouded Impellers

Two-dimensional shrouded
cast aluminum impellers
are balanced individually
and keyed onto the shaft.
On most blowers, the
complete assembly is
then balanced to achieve
smooth operation with
lowest vibration levels
in the industry. Rotor
assemblies are designed to
operate well below
first critical speeds for
added reliability.

Labyrinth Seal
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Non-contact, nonwearing labyrinth air

seals are standard. This
no-maintenance seal
is used in most air and
some gas applications
(purge option available).

Carbon Ring Seal

For special air and gas
applications requiring
superior sealing, optional
carbon ring seals are
available with purge
option.

Performance & Specifications

Models to 41,000 cfm
Hoffman and Lamson multistage centrifugal blower/exhauster
models cover a broad performance range to meet your needs. Each
base model presents its own unique performance characteristics and
design features that are illustrated in the chart below and the air
maps on the following pages.

CF Select Precision Sizing Service

To help customers select the optimal blower or exhauster for
their operation, Hoffman and Lamson engineers use CF Select, a
computerized sizing service. CF Select software can create an infinite
number of performance curves for pressure, efficiency, temperature
and power consumption. Based on the specific gas mixture, inlet
conditions, flow and pressure/vacuum requirements, CF Select
chooses the most appropriate model, impeller design, operating
speeds or throttling options.

Gardner Denver Performance Specifications

Blower/Exhauster Capacity
Minimum Flow (cfm)
Maximum Flow (cfm)
Minimum Flow (m3/h)
Maximum Flow (m3/h)
Maximum Pressure (psig)
Maximum Pressure (bar)
Maximum Vacuum ("Hg)
Maximum Vacuum (mm Hg)
Maximum Number of Stages
Design Benefits
Single Baffle Ring
Multiple Baffle Rings (MBR)
Balance Piston
Lubrication
Labyrinth Seal
Carbon Ring Seal
Connections
Inlet (125# ANSI)
Outlet (125# ANSI)

260

310

400

510

550

42

732

850

741

870

742

100
440
170
680
8.6
0.6
11.2
284
5

60
450
405
765
7.4
0.6
11.2
284
11

70
1,050
120
1,785
7.2
0.51
9.9
251
10

150
1,300
255
2,210
11.8
0.81
13.7
348
10

200
1,300
340
2,210
11.8
0.81
13.7
348
10

50
1,200
85
2,050
9.75
0.67
12
300
8

400
2,400
650
4,100
15.2
1.05
15
380
10

550
3,200
935
5,440
14.7
1.01
15.2
386
9

650
4,400
1,100
7,500
16
1.1
15.5
380
9

1,000
5,500
1,700
9,350
17
1.17
16
406
9/10*

700
4,800
1,200
8,100
20.8
1.43
18
450
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Gr/Oil

Gr/Oil

Gr/Oil

Gr/Oil

Gr/Oil

6"
6"

8"
8"

8"
8"

10"
8"

10"
8"

Grease

Grease

Grease

Gr/Oil

Gr/Oil

Gr/Oil

2 1/2"
2 1/2"

3"
3"

5"
5"

5"
5"

6"
5"

6"
6"

Size & Performance

to Fit Your Application
With 22 models to choose from and
the ability to specify a variety of manufacturing
options, you can be assured that the blower or exhauster you
order will deliver the performance you expect. In addition to the base
models available, customers can choose from a variety of design
options such as special coatings, alternative component materials,
oil or grease lubrication, special seals, drive couplings and power
sources. The Hoffman and Lamson blower/exhauster you specify
is then manufactured according to your unique application and
requirements.

Gardner Denver Performance Testing Lab

Hoffman and Lamson blowers and exhausters are tested in our stateof-the-art test facility in Peachtree City, Georgia. Using the most
sophisticated testing equipment available in the industry, we test
units up to 3,000 horsepower in accordance with the latest edition of
the ASME test code PTC-10, ISO and all other applicable international
standards. Units are brought into this two-story laboratory and
connected to a specialized power unit and precision monitoring
equipment. The blower/exhauster is then tested and evaluated
for performance characteristics, noise level and vibration. Overall
performance data is captured in real time for performance curve
evaluation and documentation. We frequently host performance
testing for customers and inspectors from all over the world.

Blower/Exhauster Capacity
Minimum Flow (cfm)
Maximum Flow (cfm)
Minimum Flow (m3/h)
Maximum Flow (m3/h)
Maximum Pressure (psig)
Maximum Pressure (bar
Maximum Vacuum ("Hg)
Maximum Vacuum (mm Hg)
Maximum Number of Stages
Design Benefits
Single Baffle Ring
Multiple Baffle Rings (MBR)
Balance Piston
Lubrication
Labyrinth Seal
Carbon Ring Seal
Connections
Inlet (125# ANSI)
Outlet (125# ANSI)

751

1260

752

1270

761

1400

1600

1870

671

2000

2400

950
8.500
1,600
14,500
12.5
0.86
13.7
350
7

1,250
8,000
2,125
13,600
14.3
0.99
14.8
375
8

3,250
9,000
5,500
15,300
19.5
1.34
17
425
10

1,175
8,500
2,000
14,400
17.3
1.2
16.2
412
8/9*

1,250
14,500
2,100
24,600
13
0.9
14
350
7

2,300
14,500
3,900
24,650
12.6
0.87
13.8
351
7/8*

3,000
12,000
5,100
20,400
17
1.17
16
406
7/8*

3,000
15,000
5,100
25,500
19
1.31
17
432
7

3,500
22,800
5,500
35,850
19
1.31
17
432
7/8*

5,000
32,000
8,500
50,800
24.7
1.7
18.8
477
7/8*

10,000
40,000
17,000
68,000
22
1.52
17.6
447
5/6*

Oil

Oil

20"
18"

24"
20"

Oil

Oil

Oil

Oil

Oil

Oil

Oil

Oil

Oil

12
12

12"
12"

14"
10"

14"
12"

14"
14"

18"
14"

16"
14"

20"
18"

Air map data is representative of maximum RPM design for each model with standard conditions at 60 Hz.
*Maximum stages at 50 Hz. ** 2 7/8" as cast O.D. (standard), 2 1/2" male N.P.T. or 2 1/2" threaded ANSI flange.
Contact your Hoffman/Lamson representative for job specific blower sizing.

Standard

Optional

20"
18"

Choose From Multiple Drive Options

Hoffman and Lamson blowers and exhausters may be direct
driven, V-belt driven or gearbox driven with an electric
motor. Alternative drivers include steam turbines, diesel
engines, gasoline engines and liquid petroleum or methane
gas engines. Also available is the Next Generation Controls
(NGC) variable frequency drive system. The NGC system
automatically adjusts airflow output to match the actual
airflow demand. The blower/exhauster power requirement
adjusts automatically resulting in energy savings. Your
Hoffman and Lamson representative can work with you to
determine the best drive option and configuration to match
your application.

Air Maps
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Discharge Pressure psig (bar)

18 (1.24)

16 (1.10)

42
310
260
400

14 (.97)

510

12 (.83)

550
732

10 (.69)

8 (.55)

6 (.41)

4 (.28)

2 (.14)

0
10
(17)
10
(17)

100
(170)

1,000
(1,700)

100
(170)

1,000
(1,700)

Vo l u m e R a t e F l o w c f m ( m 3 / h )

10,000
(17,000)
10,000
(17,000)

2 (51)

Va c u u m " H g ( m m H g )

4 (102)

6 (152)

8 (203)

10 (254)

12 (305)

14 (356)

16 (406)

18 (457)

42
310
260
400
510
550
732

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Air Maps
H o f f m a n & L a m s o n M o d e l s 7 4 1 1 2 7 0

741
751
752
742
850
870
1260
1270

741
751
752
742
850
870
1260
1270

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H o f f m a n & L a m s o n M o d e l s 7 6 1 2 4 0 0

761
1400
1600
1870
2000
2400

761
1400
1600
1870
2000
2400

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Hoffman & Lamson Monitoring & Control Systems

Whether youre responsible for a
wastewater treatment plant, the
smelting operation at a foundry or
the precise material handling needs of
a manufacturing facility, our control
systems are designed to properly
operate your Hoffman and Lamson
blowers and exhausters and protect
them from conditions that may lead
to catastrophic mechanical failure,
costly downtime or voiding your
manufacturers warranty. Our state-of-

the-art control systems and monitors

provide you with the protection and
information you need to keep your
operation running at peak efficiency.
Our control systems can monitor a
variety of conditions that include
motor current, motor temperature,
blower vibration, bearing temperature,
bearing oil level, discharge air
temperature, inlet vacuum and outlet
pressure.

Genuine Hoffman & Lamson Factory Service & Parts

Factory Trained
Service Professionals

Genuine GD Quality
Replacement Parts

On-site, On-Demand Service

Highest Quality Lubricants

System Optimization

Blower Remanufacturing

AEON Centrifugal
Lubricating Grease

Training, Troubleshooting
and Consulting

AEON CF-46 Centrifugal

Blower Oil

Warranty Renewal Programs

Accessories

Engines

Filters

Motors

Silencers

Turbines

Expansion Joints

Variable Frequency Drives

Gauges

Butterfly Valves

SmartMeter

Check Valves

Blower Control Panels

www.HoffmanandLamson.com

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