Sutorbilt 8L Blower
The Sutorbilt 8L Positive Displacement Blower is a model in Gardner Denver’s Sutorbilt Legend series. The current series is the “P” series, so new 8L models may be referred to as 8LP blowers. Older series include the 8LL, 8LF and 8LB 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 8L blower. Click here to learn more about Sutorbilt 8L blower repair.
Roots does not offer a drop-in equivalent, but we can quote a replacement Sutorbilt 8L blower or alternative Roots models that meet your application requirements. Contact us for a quote.
Sutorbilt Legend 8L
Sutorbilt Legend 8L | ||
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Flow Range: | to 2,967 CFM | |
Max Δ Pressure: | 6 psi | |
Max Δ Vacuum: | 12″ Hg | |
Maximum RPM: | 1800 | |
Minimum RPM: | 478 | |
Max ΔT: | ˚F | |
Connection: | 10″ Flange | |
Shaft Dia.: | 1.750″ | |
Drive End Lubrication: | Grease | |
Gear End Lubrication: | Oil | |
Required Oil for Gear End (Horizontal Unit): | ||
Required Oil for Gear End (Vertical Unit): | ||
Recommended Oil: | Aeon PD | |
Unit Weight: | 1,170 lb | |
Mounting feet: | Flex-Mount | |
Configurations: | 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 8L blower models. The last three characters will indicate the configuration, series and basic options for the specific blower.
The current standard 8L configurations are: GAHLDPA, GAHLCPA, GAHLBPA, GAHLAPA
Previous standard model numbers may include: GAHLDLA, GAHLCLA, GAHLBLA, GAHLALA, GAHLDFA, GAHLCFA, GAHLBFA, GAHLAFA, GAHLDBA, GAHLCBA, GAHLBBA, GAHLABA