Our team at Pat’s Pump & Blower wants to help you keep your industrial equipment in good condition. We have extensive experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining blowers and other machinery, and you can trust us to make sure your equipment continues to perform optimally. In this article, we will focus on positive displacement blowers, also called PD blowers, and how to tell when they need to be repaired. We work with quality brands, including Roots, Hibon, Tuthill, and Gardner Denver.
Keep reading to learn three signs you need PD blower repair services.
- Fluid Leaks – One sign you need PD blower repair is your blower leaking hydraulic fluid, oil, or water, which can pose risks to operators and reduce efficiency. Leaks could be caused by worn seals or gaskets, misaligned pipes, lubrication issues, or other problems. Our team will identify the cause of the issue and take all necessary steps to resolve it.
- Scraping Sounds – Overexertion can accelerate wear and tear on blower components, which may result in the sound of metal scraping on metal. This could mean there are worn bearings, debris or foreign objects have entered the blower, or there is insufficient lubrication. Our team can investigate the scraping sounds, determine the cause, and provide the repairs your blower requires.
- Loss of Suction – A third sign you need PD blower repair is a loss of suction. PD blowers rely on air to transport materials, so a lack of suction or not enough of it means the blower cannot do its job. Let our team provide the repairs needed to restore proper suction.