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Roots is the Original Positive Displacement Blower

The Roots brothers discovered the principle of the positive displacement blower in 1854. This PD blower principle is still the guiding technology behind the rotary blowers manufactured today. Dresser Roots has become known for its innovation, competitiveness, and operational excellence in the global markets it serves.

1854 - The Roots Rotary Lobe Blower principle is discovered by Francis & Philander Roots.

1867 - Roots Rotary Positive Displacement Blower receives highest award at Paris World's Fair while in the meantime New York subway under Broadway avenue is powered by the Western Tornado, a Roots Blower that was 21-1/2 feet tall.

1873 - Roots Blower wins Machinery at Vienna Exhibition.

1876 - Roots Blower takes 1st place at the U.S. Centennial Exhibition.

1893 - Ex-employee acquires patent for modified blower and forms Connersville Blower Company.

1914 - Roots tri-lobe impeller is developed.

1929 - Roots and Connersville Blower are both purchased by Stacy Engineering Company and Produce Centrifugal Compressors.

1931 - Stacy Engineering Merges with IDECO. Roots Blowers and Connersville Blowers are combined.

1941- Roots Blowers supplies the U.S. Navy submarines and craft with special screw compressors used to blow ballast.

1944 -Dresser Industries, Inc. acquires control of Roots Blowers.

1990- Dresser Roots Blowers acquires Holmes operation in the U.K., Founded in 1850, manufacturer of rotary positive displacement air blowers.

1998 - Dresser Roots Industries merged with Halliburton

2001 -Dresser Roots Equipment Group separated from Halliburton to form Dresser Inc.

2011 Dresser Inc. purchased by GE

• FPZ has been manufacturing Regenerative Blowers since 1975.
• The company is proud to have a singular focus is in producing the latest in regenerative blower technology.
• FPZ single stage, two stage and three stage regenerative blowers are capable of producing airflows over 1400 cfm, pressures over 12 psig & vacuums to 17’’ Hg.  Horsepower options ranging from 1/3 hp to 50 hp.
• Blowers are mountable in any plane and have options for intake and exhaust locations providing installation flexibility.
• Manufacturing facility located in Milan is ISO 9001 accredited with subsidiary operations in France, Austria, United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico and the U.S.A (Saukville, Wisconsin)

Thousands of FPZ blowers are working in a variety of applications: commercial and industrial installations, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, aerospace, medical applications, and in environmental solutions.

ACFM, Inc.’s primary business is in the air and gas handling systems for pressure and vacuum applications in a multitude of areas, including, material handling, wastewater treatment, process vacuum, chemical and petrochemical applications, vapor recovery, VOC’s, to name a few.

We are exclusive sales agents in Texas and Oklahoma for ROOTS^TM Blowers, FPZ Regenerative Blowers (New Mexico and Louisiana also for FPZ) With over 60 years combined experience in the application of blowers and related systems, we have the capability to provide product selection, system design and fabrication to meet your needs.

ACFM is the only factory authorized ROOTS™ Blower distributor in South Texas and the Gulf Coast, and we have the largest inventory of ROOTS™ Blowers in the country. In addition, we carry a large inventory of Genuine ROOTS™ Parts, plus many accessories, including filters, silencers, filter elements, gauges, pressure relief valves, check valves, butterfly valves, expansion joints, and flex connectors. We are able to provide standard packages in 1 to 2 weeks, including certified drawings.

We have factory trained repair and service personnel to handle service and repairs on all makes of blowers up to 8" gear diameter, and we use the Roots Service Center for repairs on larger PD blowers (Roots, Sutorbilt, Gardner-Denver, Hibon, Aerzen, and MD).

ACFM is conveniently located in Houston, TX (see map), where 249 meets Beltway 8. Our facility is at the same location as our sister companies.

ACFM is a customer-oriented company with factory-trained people to help with your applications. With our experience and the product lines we represent, we can offer long term solutions for your applications.

ACFM Inc in part of the IGS Group of Companies including Generon IGS, Houston Vessel Manufacturing, Global Nitrogen Services and Houston Compression & Services.

ROOTS^TM blowers are used in a variety of industries including, but not limited to:

Waste Water Treatment

Pneumatic Conveying

Vapor Recovery

Biogas Recovery

Landfill Gas Flares

Landfill Gas Recovery

Repair Services

ACFM employs experienced and factory trained repair and service personnel. We are an authorized repair and warranty center for Roots™ blowers up to an 8’’ gear diameter. For large blowers and centrifugals we work closely with our Houston Service Center 

In addition to Roots™ blowers we repair; Gardner Denver, Sutorbilt, Cycloblower, Duroflow, Tuthill (MD pneumatics), Hibon, Aerzen, Robushi

Every repair we do comes complete with….

• Tear down evaluation with pictures of damaged or worn components

• Detailed quote of recommended repairs for customer review and approval

• Impellers, cylinders and head plates sandblasted and cleaned

• Only Genuine factory replacement parts used

• Gears timed and factory clearances restored

• Restored finish with high gloss paint

• 1 year warranty on parts and labor

• (Mechanical run tests available upon request)

 

 

Our sales team will help you match which parts you need to keep your blower package running trouble-free. We maintain the largest inventory of Genuine Roots™ and quality aftermarket parts because we understand the importance of keeping your operation running.

ACFM, Inc. offers an extensive list of blower parts and accessories including:

• Filter Assemblies
• Filter Elements
• Silencers
• Gauges
• Pressure and Vacuum Relief Valves
• Check Valves & Butterfly Valves
• Authorized Roots™ Lubricants
• Blower Repair Kits
• Expansion Joints & Connectors
• V-Belt Drives & Couplings
• Motors
• Sound Enclosures

MS/06 Series

TS Series

MD/DH Series

TD Series

Custom Engineered Blower Packages by ACFM

Our fully equipped manufacturing facility and engineering team can help you custom a system to meet the demands of your application. Call us today and speak to a sales representative for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-Engineered ROOTS^TM EasyAir® X2 Blower Package

Features:

• The inlet filter is accessible through key lock panels for easy removal and ample access to equipment
• Inlet room air routes from the front of the package and exhaust air routes to the rear of the package near the discharge connection
• No electric fan hookup required as the fan is mounted on the blower shaft and driven mechanically resulting in longer life
• Patented automatic belt tension system optimizes performance and extends belt life
• Panel-mounted gauges (inlet filter differential, blower exhaust temperature and pressure) and external oil level view for easy monitoring
• Up to 22dBA free field noise attenuation with enclosure
• Integrated forklift access at front of package
• Standard pipe size for available connections

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2504 DVJ WHISPAIR Vacuum Blower

Frame Size 2504 DVJ

• Flows to 3650 ICFM (6205 m179;/hr)
• Vacuum up to 28 INHgV (950 mbar)

This unit features ball bearings, lip seals, splash lubrication at the gear end and grease lubrication at the drive end.

RAM DVJ Vacuum Blower

Frame Sizes 406 DVJ, 412 DVJ and 616DVJ

• Flows up to 2400 ICFM (4077 m179;/hr)
• Vacuum up to 27 INHgV (910 mbar)

RAM DVJ units feature integral-shaft ductile iron impellers with involute profiles. The top shaft is extended for side outlet blowers, and either left or right shaft can be extended for top or bottom outlet blowers. RAM DVJ units feature cylindrical roller bearings for maximum life. Piston ring shaft seals reduce gas leakage through the head plates, while lip-type oil seals maintain proper oil levels in the bearings. The units are splash lubricated on both sides with high volume oil reservoirs. They can be equipped with mechanical seals for gas applications. Please contact us for more information on gas applications.

721 DVJ WHISPAIR Vacuum Blower

Frame Size 721 DVJ

This unit has the same durable features as the RAM DVJ blowers. However, is not currently configured for gas applications.

RAM 406 DPJ Dry High-Pressure Blower

Frame Size 406 DPJ

In this unit, the WHISPAIR jets control pressure equalization by feeding cooled discharge air in the direction of impeller movement, thereby aiding rotation. Cooled discharge air is mixed with incoming air to control temperature rise. This design permits continuous operation with discharge pressures up to 30 PSIG in a single stage unit. RAM DPJ units feature cylindrical roller bearings and is splash lubricated at both the gear and drive ends. Piston rings are used to reduce air leakage through the headplate shaft openings, while lip-type oil seals maintain proper oil levels in the bearings. The top shaft is extended for side outlet blowers, and either left or right shaft can be extended for top outlet blowers. RAM DPJ units can be equipped with mechanical seals for gas application. Please contact us for more information on gas applications.

RCS Blower

Frame Sizes 817 thru 827

• Flows up to 6300 ICFM (10710 m179;/hr)
• Pressures up to 18 PSI (1241 mbar)
• Vacuum up to 16 INHgV (539 mbar)

All standard units are center-timed to allow rotation in either direction. RCS series units incorporate detachable steel mounting feet to permit adaptability to either vertical or horizontal installation.

RCS-J WHISPAIR Blower

Frame Sizes 715J thru 832J

• Flows up to 5610 ICFM (9531 m179;/hr)
• Pressures up to 18 PSI (241 mbar)
• Vacuum up to 6 INHgV (539 mbar)

RCS WHISPAIR units reduce noise and power loss by utilizing a wrap-around plenum and proprietary WHISPAIR jet ports to control pressure equalization. The WHISPAIR jets meter discharge pressure in the direction of impeller movement, thereby aiding rotation. Discharge pulsation is reduced by the pre-pressurization of the blower chamber. This reduced pulsation results in lower noise, and reduced shock loading on the system components. RCS WHISPAIR units frames 817J thru 832J have feet integral to the headplates.

RAM Blower

Frame Sizes 404 thru 624

• Flows up to 3550 ICFM (6035 m179;/hr)
• Pressures up to 18 PSI (1241 mbar)
• Vacuum up to 6 INHgV (539 mbar)

RAM™ Blowers-RAM™ series units are recognized as the most volumetrically efficient equipment in the industry.

All standard units are center-timed to allow rotation in either direction.

RAM-J WHISPAIR Blower

Frame Sizes 404J thru 624J

• Flows up to 3550 ICFM (6031 m179;/hr)
• Pressures: up to 18 PSI (241 mbar)
• Vacuum up to 16 INHgV (542 mbar)

RAM-J units feature the original WHISPAIR jets to control pressure equalization by feeding backflow in the direction of impeller movement. The Whispair feature results in uni-directional flow and drive shaft rotation. 

RAM-GJ Gas WHISPAIR Blower

Available on all RAM Frame Sizes

• Flows up to 3550 ICFM (6031 m179;/hr)
• Pressures up to 8 PSI (241 mbar)
• Vacuum up to 16 INHgV (542 mbar)

RAM standard blowers feature a piston ring system between thecompression chamber and vent cavities. This models’ vent cavities are plugged for purge or drain. Special long-life mechanical seals with Viton™ O-rings are installed at each bearing to control gas and oil leakage. The seal incorporates a proprietary geometry that promotes enhanced cooling and extended life. RAM gas units are suitable for both vacuum or pressure service. Alternate materials and optional O-ring material are available for these machines.
 

RAM-VJ Water Sealed WHISPAIR Vacuum Blower

Frame Sizes 406J thru 624J

• Flows up to 2500 ICFM (4248 m179;/hr)
• Vacuum up to 24 INHgV (813 mbar)

These units are equipped with an inlet spray nozzle and seal water flow meter for water injection. This feature cools the unit enabling deeper vacuum levels than possible with conventional rotary vacuum blowers.

Universal RAI Blower

Frame Sizes 22 thru 718

The standard URAI blower features convenient grease lubrication on the drive end. The feet permit easy in-field adaptation to either vertical or horizontal installation requirements and any of four drive shaft positions – top, bottom, right or left hand. All frame sizes are center-timed to allow for rotation in either direction.
 

Highlights

• Flow Rates: 10-2370 ICFM (17 – 4027 m179;/hr)
• Pressures: No more than 15 PSI (no more than 1034 mbar)
• Vacuum: No more than 16 INHgV (No more than 539 mbar)
• Horsepower: 0.1 - 70 bhp (0.07 – 52 kw)

Universal RAI DSL Blower

Frame Sizes 32 thru 615

This URAI blower features Dual Splash Lubrication (DSL). There is splash lubrication at the gear end and the drive end. The drive end has two shaft-mounted slingers and the gear end features GE’s exclusive “figure-eight” gearbox design that work together to improve oil distribution and to maximize gear and bearing life. The oil reservoirs feature sight glasses for accurate oil level confirmation.

Highlights

• Flow Rates: 55-565 ICFM (94-960 m179;/hr)
• Pressures: No more than 13 PSI (No more than 896 mbar)
• Vacuum: No more than 16 INHgV (No more than 539 mbar)
• Horsepower: 0.5-37 bhp (0.4-28 kw)

Universal RAI-G Gas Blower

Frame Sizes 32GJ thru 615GJ

URAI gas blowers feature mechanical seals and VitonTM o-rings. The seal system is designed to meet or exceed gas industry safety standards, including provisions for purge gas in the headplates. The URAI gas blower uses detachable steel mounting feet for adaptation of drive shaft position to meet vertical or horizontal installation requirements.

Highlights

• Flow Rates: 16-1610 ICFM (27-2735 m179;/hr)
• Pressures: No more than 15 PSI (No more than1034 mbar)
• Vacuum: No more than 16 INHgV (No more than 539 mbar)
• Horsepower: 0.2-60 bhp (0.15-45 kw)

Universal RAI-J WHISPAIR Blower

Frame Sizes 33J thru 56J

GE refined the standard URAI line using computer-aided design techniques to incorporate the Roots exclusive WHISPAIR jet. The WHISPAIR jet uses shock suppression techniques for noise and pulsation reduction. This exclusive WHISPAIR feature can reduce noise 3-5 dB on typical installations. Like the standard URAI blower, the URAI-J features universal detachable steel mounting feet to permit easy in-field adaptation to any of four positions and grease lubrication on the drive end.

Highlights

• Flow Rates: 28-600 ICFM (47-1019 m179;/hr)
• Pressures: No more than 13 PSI (No more than 896 mbar)
• Vacuum: No more than 16 INHgV (No more than 539 mbar)
• Horsepower: 0.6-37 bhp (0.44-28 kw)

Universal RAI-J DSL Blower

Frame Sizes 33J thru 56J

This URAI blower combines the WHISPAIR design with the dual splash lubrication feature to offer the longest life and quietest performance of the URAI series.

Highlights

• Flow Rates: 55-565 ICFM (94-960 m179;/hr)
• Pressures: No more than 13 PSI No more than 896 mbar)
• Vacuum: No more than 16 INHgV (No more than 539 mbar)
• Horsepower: 0.5-37 bhp (0.4-28 kw)

ACFM will fit you with the right products for your Air or Gas application. Call us Today!!!

Universal RAI Blower Series

• Flows to 2400 CFM
• Pressure to 15 PSI
• Vacuum to 16" Hg
• Available with Oil Splash Lubrication on both ends (DSL-Dual Splash Lubrication)

RAM & RAM-J Whispair™ Blowers

• Flows to 3200 CFM
• Pressure to 18 PSI
• Vacuum to 16'' Hg
• RAM-J Whispair Blowers are 3-5 Dba Quieter

Roots™-FLO Blower Series

• Flows to 1200 CFM
• Pressure to 15 PSI
• Vacuum to 16" Hg
• This model is a direct replacement for Gardner Denver Duraflows

RCS Blower Series

• Flows to 4800 CFM
• Pressure to 15 PSI
• Vacuum to 16'' Hg
• High Volumetric Efficiency

DVJ & DPJ Blower Series

• DVJ Blowers can produce Vacuum up 27'' Hg
• The DPJ Blower is built for discharge pressures up to 30 PSI

FPZ Regenerative Blowers

Custom & Standard Blower Packages

Centrifugal Blowers

ACFM is a leader in air and gas handling systems in both Pressure and Vacuum applications. We work with customers in a wide variety of industries including; material handling, wastewater treatment, process vacuum, chemical and petrochemical, vapor recovery, volatile organic compounds along with several others.

We are the only factory authorized distributor for Roots™ Blowers in south Texas and the Gulf Coast and keep the largest inventory of Roots blowers in the country. For Roots™ large rotary products, centrifugals, and controls we are the sales agents for Texas & Oklahoma.  We are also the representatives for FPZ Regenerative (side channel) blowers and Edward Vacuum Products in Texas.

At our Houston, Texas facility we carry a full line of parts and accessories including OEM parts plus filters housings, filter elements, silencers, enclosures, gauges, pressure relief valves, check valves, butterfly valves, expansion joints, flex connectors and much more.  ACFM builds a variety of standard and custom blower packages around the quality products we represent. We build packages to meet your air and gas application requirements in pressure or vacuum service. We can provide some standard packages including certified drawings in 1 to 2 weeks. If it is your system’s blower that needs repair we got you covered. We repair all makes of blowers up to an 8’’ gear size. Our service and repair personnel are factory trained and can work closely with the Roots Houston Service Center on larger blower repairs.

ACFM is a customer service oriented company with factory trained people to help with your applications. Contact us today and our team will listen to your needs and make sure you have the right quality products.  With our experience and the products we represent we can offer long term solutions for any application and system design.

ACFM is part of the IGS Group of companies including Generon IGS, Houston Vessel Manufacturing, Global Nitrogen Services and Houston Compression & Services.