Kinney Tuthill T855 & T1055 Roots Blowers – High-Performance Industrial Blowers

Kinney Tuthill T855 & T1055 – Premium Roots Blowers for Demanding Applications

Kinney Tuthill T855 and T1055 Roots blowers are high-performance positive displacement blowers designed for the most demanding industrial applications. These robust blowers deliver reliable, oil-free air or gas compression and are renowned for their durability, efficiency, and low maintenance requirements.

🎯 What are Roots Blowers?

Roots blowers (also called rotary lobe blowers or positive displacement blowers) are rotary machines with two counter-rotating lobed rotors. They provide constant volumetric flow regardless of pressure and can be used for both vacuum and pressure applications.

⚙️ Operating Principle:

1. Two synchronized figure-eight-shaped rotors rotate in opposite directions
2. Rotors do not touch each other or the housing (non-contact operation)
3. Air/gas is trapped between rotors and housing wall
4. Air/gas is transported from inlet to outlet without internal compression
5. Compression occurs at the outlet when meeting system pressure
6. Timing gears ensure precise rotor synchronization

✅ Key Advantages of Roots Blowers:

📊 Technical Specifications:

🔷 T855 Roots Blower

🔶 T1055 Roots Blower

Available Kinney Tuthill Roots blower models: T855, T1055, Roots blowers, rotary lobe blowers, positive displacement blowers, oil-free blowers, vacuum blowers, pressure blowers, industrial blowers, process air blowers, pneumatic conveying blowers, wastewater aeration blowers, bi-lobe rotors, tri-lobe rotors

🔩 Construction Features:

⚙️ Main Components:

✅ Design Advantages:

• ✓ Non-contact operation – rotors never touch, minimal wear
• ✓ Oil-free air chamber – clean, uncontaminated air/gas
• ✓ Separate gear lubrication – timing gears in isolated oil bath
• ✓ Precision clearances – 0.15-0.30 mm for optimal efficiency
• ✓ Dynamically balanced rotors – low vibration, quiet operation
• ✓ Modular construction – easy maintenance and component replacement
• ✓ Reinforced housing – handles thermal expansion

🏭 Primary Applications:

💨 Pressure Applications (Positive Pressure):

🌀 Vacuum Applications (Negative Pressure):

🎛️ Drive & Control Options:

🔌 Drive Configurations:

⚡ Control Features:

• ✓ Pressure/vacuum switches – automatic on/off control
• ✓ Temperature monitoring – protects against overheating
• ✓ Pressure relief valves – safety against overpressure
• ✓ Inlet filters – protects blower from contaminants
• ✓ Silencers – reduces noise at inlet and outlet
• ✓ Pressure gauges – inlet and outlet monitoring
• ✓ Vibration sensors – condition monitoring

🌡️ Cooling Systems:

💨 Air-Cooled Version:

• ✓ Natural air circulation around housing
• ✓ Cooling fins on housing exterior
• ✓ Suitable for ambient temperatures up to 40°C
• ✓ No water supply required
• ✓ Lower initial cost
• ✓ Best for: Moderate duty cycles, cooler environments

💧 Water-Cooled Version:

• ✓ Water jackets integrated in housing
• ✓ More efficient cooling for heavy-duty operation
• ✓ Allows higher pressure differentials
• ✓ Suitable for continuous 24/7 operation
• ✓ Lower operating temperatures = longer service life
• ✓ Best for: Continuous operation, high pressures, hot environments

🔧 Maintenance & Service:

📅 Maintenance Schedule:

🔧 Common Wear Parts:

• Shaft seals (mechanical face seals)
• Bearings
• Timing gears (if worn)
• V-belts or timing belts
• O-rings and gaskets
• Inlet air filters
• Pressure relief valves

⚠️ Operating Considerations:

🚨 Important Points:

• ⚠️ Never exceed maximum pressure differential (typically 1.0 bar)
• ⚠️ Always use inlet filtration – prevents rotor damage from debris
• ⚠️ Ensure adequate cooling – prevents overheating
• ⚠️ Install pressure relief valve – protects against overpressure
• ⚠️ Maintain proper rotor clearances – prevents contact and damage
• ⚠️ Use specified lubricating oil – ensures proper gear lubrication
• ⚠️ Install vibration isolation – reduces noise transmission

✅ Best Practices:

• ✓ Install inlet and outlet silencers for noise reduction
• ✓ Use flexible connections to reduce vibration transmission
• ✓ Provide adequate ventilation around blower
• ✓ Mount on solid, level foundation
• ✓ Install pressure gauges for monitoring
• ✓ Use VFD for variable demand applications
• ✓ Regular maintenance according to schedule

📊 Performance Characteristics:

📈 T855 Performance Curves:

• At 1,800 rpm: ~850 m³/h at 0.3 bar pressure differential
• At 2,400 rpm: ~1,100 m³/h at 0.5 bar pressure differential
• At 3,000 rpm: ~1,200 m³/h at 0.8 bar pressure differential
• Power consumption increases with pressure and speed

📈 T1055 Performance Curves:

• At 1,800 rpm: ~1,050 m³/h at 0.3 bar pressure differential
• At 2,400 rpm: ~1,350 m³/h at 0.5 bar pressure differential
• At 3,000 rpm: ~1,500 m³/h at 0.8 bar pressure differential
• Higher capacity than T855 for same operating conditions

🔧 Our Service for T855 & T1055 Roots Blowers:

🌟 Why Choose Kinney Tuthill T855 & T1055?

💡 T855 vs. T1055 – Which to Choose?

✅ Choose T855 When:

• Flow requirement: 850 - 1,200 m³/h
• Moderate capacity sufficient
• Lower initial cost desired
• Smaller installation space available
• Lower power consumption preferred

✅ Choose T1055 When:

• Flow requirement: 1,050 - 1,500 m³/h
• Higher capacity needed
• Process demands more airflow
• Future expansion anticipated
• Better efficiency at higher flows

Need a Kinney Tuthill T855 or T1055 Roots Blower?

Whether T855 blower for moderate capacity applications or T1055 blower for higher flow requirements – our Kinney Tuthill experts are happy to advise you in selecting the optimal Roots blower for your specific process needs.

We provide complete turnkey systems including blower, motor, drive configuration (belt or direct), cooling system (air or water), controls, filtration, silencers, and all necessary accessories – engineered specifically for your application.

We also specialize in complete overhaul and repair of existing T855 and T1055 blowers – restoring them to original factory performance specifications with genuine parts and expert workmanship.

American industrial quality since 1886 – professional local service! Contact us today for expert consultation and reliable Roots blower solutions for your pressure or vacuum application.