Sutorbilt 7L Blower
The Sutorbilt 7L Positive Displacement Blower is a model in Gardner Denver’s Sutorbilt Legend series. The current series is the “P” series, so new 7L models may be referred to as 7LP blowers. Older series include the 7LL, 7LF and 7LB blowers.
pdblowers is a distributor and agent for Howden Roots, the largest manufacturer of positive displacement blowers. We offer repair and replacement services for the Sutorbilt 7L blower. Click here to learn more about Sutorbilt 7L blower repair.
The Roots equivalent for a Sutorbilt Legend 7L is typically the Roots URAI 718, although it is always recommended to check your specific performance requirements when selecting a blower. A basic comparison of specs is below; for more information or to buy online, click here for the Roots 718 URAI blower.
Sutorbilt Legend 7L vs Roots URAI 718
Sutorbilt Legend 7L | Roots URAI 718 | |
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Flow Range: | to 2368 CFM | to 2316 CFM |
Max Δ Pressure: | 6 psi | 7 psi |
Max Δ Vacuum: | 12″ Hg | 12″ Hg |
Maximum RPM: | 2050 | 2050 |
Minimum RPM: | 546 | 545 |
Max ΔT: | 160˚F | 130˚F |
Connection: | 8″ Flange | 8″ Flange |
Shaft Dia.: | 1.562″ | 1.562″ |
Drive End Lubrication: | Grease | Grease |
Gear End Lubrication: | Oil | Oil |
Required Oil for Gear End (Horizontal Unit): | 56 ounces | 59.5 ounces |
Required Oil for Gear End (Vertical Unit): | 27 ounces | 32.3 ounces |
Recommended Oil: | Aeon PD | Roots Synthetic |
Unit Weight: | 770 lb | 650 lb |
Mounting feet: | Flex-Mount | Universal |
Configurations: | LHC, RHC, BHC, THC | LHC, RHC, BHC, THC |
*Mounting feet – Universal mounting feet allow the blower to be mounted in a horizontal or vertical position with the same feet. The Flex-Mount design has different feet for mounting horizontal or vertical.
**Configurations – This refers to the placement of the driveshaft and orientation of the blower. Click here for more information.
Sutorbilt Model Numbers
Model numbers consist of 7 characters and will be stamped on a nameplate on the blower. The first four characters will be the same for all of the 7L blower models. The last three characters will indicate the configuration, series and basic options for the specific blower.
The current standard 7L configurations are: GAGLDPA, GAGLCPA, GAGLBPA, GAGLAPA
Previous standard model numbers may include: GAGLALA, GAGLBLA, GAGLCLA, GAGLDLA, GAGLAFA, GAGLBFA, GAGLCFA, GAGLDFA, GAGLABA, GAGLBBA, GAGLCBA, GAGLDBA