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  Qx™ Blowers are the next generation of blowers from Tuthill. Qx is our high performance, energy efficient blower line that reduces noise while providing long operating life at maximum operating conditions.

Qx™ Blowers utilize precision helical gears, keyed to the rotor shafts reducing mechanical noise thus making a quieter blower. In addition, all Qx™ Blowers utilize larger bearings, bearing life in excess of 200,000 hours is possible (when using Tuthill Pnuelube Oil).
 
 
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Performance Specifications:

  • Flow range: 180 - 950 CFM (305 - 1615 m³/h)
  • Pressure range: up to 20 PSIG (1.38 bar g)
  • Vacuum range: up to 17" Hg (575 mbar g)

Material Specifications:

  • Housing: Cast iron
  • End Plates: Cast iron
  • End Cover: Cast iron
  • Rotors: Ductile iron
  • Shafts: Ductile iron, cast integrally with rotors
  • Drive Shaft: Ductile iron, cast integrally with drive rotor
  • Gears: Heat treated alloy steel, helical cut
  • Seals: Piston Ring Labyrinth
  • Lubrication: Oil splash on gear end, grease on drive end
  • Bearings:
    • Gear end: Double row ball, both rotors
    • Drive End: Cylindrical roller on drive rotor
   
  • Helical Gearing
   Timed with hardedened, precision helical gears, keyed to the rotor shafts (NOT taper fit spur gears as offered by all other manufacturers, which have greater backlash, and can slip and lose timing). Helical gears are quieter, reducing mechanical noise.  
       
  • Double Row Ball Bearings
  For increased strength compared to single row bearings offered by competing brands. This feature increases bearing life by as much as 50% compared to competing brands.  
       
  • Rotors with Integral Shafts
   Qx™ blowers are available in two-lobe or tri-lobe variations. The tri-lobe variation offers reduced pulsation and lower noise levels. The two-lobe variation is ideal for processes with heavy contamination. For vibration free operation all rotors are dynamically balanced. Shafts are integral to the rotors, which prevents loosening over time.  
       
  • Positive End Clearances
   Eliminates the risk of shifting end clearances when installing or removing drive components.  
       
  • Polished Sealing Surfaces
   All shaft surfaces in contact with sealing members are polished to reduce seal wear and risk of leakage.  
       
  • Individually Tested
   Every Qx™ blower is factory tested to assure you of the highest quality. While some manufacturers perform only sample testing, we go the distance to insure that your blower meets our rigid ISO 9001 registered quality standards.  
  • Pneumatic Conveying
  • Bulk Unloading / Loading
  • Fluidization/Agitation of Dense Powders
  • Air Sparging
  • High-Performance Industrial Applications
  • Wastewater Aeration
  • Compost Aeration
  • Vacuum Cleaning
  • Dust Collection
  • Mobile Vacuum Waste Removal

Every Qx Blower™ is backed by the Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems limited warranty for a period of:

  • 24 months after installation, or
  • 30 months after original blower shipment, whichever occurs first
 
 
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