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Industrial and Aeration Blowers

Explore our range of industrial and aeration blower technologies, suitable for a wide range of applications.

What Are Industrial and Aeration Blower Technologies? Blowers and low-pressure compressors are specifically engineered for applications that require a pressure between 0.3 and 4 bar(g). Enormous energy gains can be made by choosing the right type and size of compressor for your applications. That's why we've introduced seven blower and low-pressure technologies into the market, each of them engineered to precisely match the exact pressure and flow requirements of your application.

The Low-Pressure Line Up. The capabilities of Atlas Copco extend way beyond the compressor room. We take our industry-leading, patented technology and diffuse this innovation to products where it can real make a difference. We summarize the overall benefit of our blower range with the acronym T.C.O., which stands for Technology, Choice, and Options. 

From the technology side, with 24x7 remote monitoring, advanced touch screen controllers and centralized control systems, we can guarantee that you will be in full control of your process. Regarding choice, we have seven low-pressure blower technologies available and we fit the absolute best technology to you – no favoritism involved. And with options, you'll always get to configure a product when it comes to our blower range, as well as its options that will ensure it’s the perfect fit for your needs.

Common Applications Using Blowers. Low-pressure technologies are used in a wide variety of applications and processes, including Wastewater TreatmentCement ManufacturingFood and BeverageMining, and Pneumatic Conveying and Bulk Handling.

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Meet Atlas Copco's Industrial and Aeration Blowers Portfolio

ZL Lobe Blower: The Dependable Package

Thanks to the simplicity and the tested design of the lobe blower, it’s the ideal choice for difficult environments around the world that have limited supervision. 20-5,600 cfm | 4.4-14.5 psig

ZS Screw Blower: The Innovation Package

The ZS blower is highly reliable and energy efficient in all your applications and has the lowest possible operating cost. 160-5,300 cfm | 4.4-22 psig

ZB Direct Drive Turbo Blower: Guaranteed Reliability

The ZB blower ensures a reliable and constant flow, with the highest air quality. All components are perfectly synchronized inside a compact package. 750-7,100 cfm | 4.4-20 psig

ZE/ZA Screw Compressor: Plug-and-Play

The ZE/ZA compressor is supplied as a ready-to-go, all-in-one package, minimizing installation work and saving time and money. 140-5,200 cfm | 14.5-58 psig

ZM Multi-Stage Centrifugal Blower: The Power You Need

The ZM series is a centrifugal blower with oil-free compression and a variable number of stages, depending on the desired flow rate and pressure. 200-41,000 cfm | 1.5-20 psig

ZHL Geared Turbo Compressor: High Flow – High Reliability

Available as one-stage (ZHL) or two-stage (ZH) solution, our geared turbo compressors provide air for applications with a high air volume flow demand and pressure. 1,400-22,000 cfm | 14.5-58 psig

DZS Claw Blower: Low Flow – Low Lifecycle Cost

The DZS dry claw blower is an ideal solution for applications that require a low air flow and pressure. 30-200 cfm | 7.3-33.3 psig

Aeration Blower Selection

Aeration Blowers VLOG: Engineered to Excel

Episode 1: Meet NEOS.
What's different inside and outside of the 'box' which makes Atlas Copco's aeration and industrial blowers the right choice for your business? We're glad you asked! To explain some of the key differences we asked one of our experts to take 60 seconds to explain some of the key features and technologies.

Episode 2: Meet the Optimizer
The Optimizer 4.0 compliments the already efficient Atlas Copco compressors and blowers. Multiple units installation run with optimum pressure or flow band while prioritizing machines that will have more efficient combinations. Time to learn more about this central controller!

Episode 3: The Cool Canopy
A cool canopy is an enclosure designed to protect your rotating equipment from heat! Our rotary lobe blowers use forced air cooling to safely operate in environments up to 120°F. On blowers with integrated VFD controls, a separate, filtered cooling air intake allows you to maintain control of your process.

Low-Pressure Technologies in Focus

There are quite a few types of blower technologies available for businesses to choose from, and selecting the specific technology that best aligns with your process can be a bit tricky. Time to learn about the in's and out's of the types of blower technologies!

The Screw Blower in Focus
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The Screw Blower in Focus
Just as the rotary screw compressor is one of the backbones of the industrial world, so has the rotary screw blower evolved into one of the mainstays of the low-pressure world.
 
Just as the rotary screw compressor is one of the backbones of the industrial world, so has the rotary screw blower evolved into one of the mainstays of the low-pressure world.
Just as the rotary screw compressor is one of the backbones of the industrial world, so has the rotary screw blower evolved into one of the mainstays of the low-pressure world.
The Centrifugal (Turbo) Blower in Focus
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The Centrifugal (Turbo) Blower in Focus
Centrifugal blowers are type of blower that operates via dynamic compression and are well-suited for processes in a variety of industries, including wastewater treatment and pneumatic conveying.
 
Centrifugal blowers are type of blower that operates via dynamic compression and are well-suited for processes in a variety of industries, including wastewater treatment and pneumatic conveying.
Centrifugal blowers are type of blower that operates via dynamic compression and are well-suited for processes in a variety of industries, including wastewater treatment and pneumatic conveying.
The Lobe Blower in Focus
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The Lobe Blower in Focus
Lobe blowers, also referred to as rotary lobe blowers or Roots blowers, are a type of positive displacement blower originally invented in the 1800s by the Roots brothers - and they're still popular today!
 
Lobe blowers, also referred to as rotary lobe blowers or Roots blowers, are a type of positive displacement blower originally invented in the 1800s by the Roots brothers - and they're still popular today!
Lobe blowers, also referred to as rotary lobe blowers or Roots blowers, are a type of positive displacement blower originally invented in the 1800s by the Roots brothers - and they're still popular today!
Considerations for Selecting a Blower
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Considerations for Selecting a Blower
A thorough analysis of your installation and application is key to selecting the right technology, and there will undoubtedly be one or more aspects might take precedence over others.
 
A thorough analysis of your installation and application is key to selecting the right technology, and there will undoubtedly be one or more aspects might take precedence over others.
A thorough analysis of your installation and application is key to selecting the right technology, and there will undoubtedly be one or more aspects might take precedence over others.

Where and How are Low-Pressure Technologies Used?

Blowers are used in a wide variety of applications and across a diverse assortment of industries, from wastewater treatment and food and beverage to mining and pneumatic conveying. How blowers are used depends on the specific process. Discover the details on the more common applications below.

Aeration Blowers in Wastewater Treatment
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Aeration Blowers in Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater treatment is by farthe industry that you think of when discussing ideal applications for blowers.
 
Wastewater treatment is by farthe industry that you think of when discussing ideal applications for blowers.
Wastewater treatment is by farthe industry that you think of when discussing ideal applications for blowers.
Industrial Blowers in Cement Manufacturing
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Industrial Blowers in Cement Manufacturing
Cement manufacturing is a strategic industry that employs blower technologies. Learn more about the role that blowers play in the creation and distribution of cement!
 
Cement manufacturing is a strategic industry that employs blower technologies. Learn more about the role that blowers play in the creation and distribution of cement!
Cement manufacturing is a strategic industry that employs blower technologies. Learn more about the role that blowers play in the creation and distribution of cement!
Industrial Blowers in Crude Oil Refining
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Industrial Blowers in Crude Oil Refining
Blowers are an essential element in crude oil refining, specifically within sulfur recovery and thermal incineration & oxidation, as well as carbon black production.
 
Blowers are an essential element in crude oil refining, specifically within sulfur recovery and thermal incineration & oxidation, as well as carbon black production.
Blowers are an essential element in crude oil refining, specifically within sulfur recovery and thermal incineration & oxidation, as well as carbon black production.
Industrial Blowers in Pneumatic Conveying
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Industrial Blowers in Pneumatic Conveying

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