Sutorbilt 8M Blower
The Sutorbilt 8M Positive Displacement Blower is a model in Gardner Denver’s Sutorbilt Legend series. The current series is the “P” series, so new 8M models may be referred to as 8MP blowers. Older series include the 8ML, 8MF and 8MB 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 8M blower. Click here to learn more about Sutorbilt 8M blower repair.
Roots does not offer a drop-in equivalent, but we can quote a replacement Sutorbilt 8M blower or alternative Roots models that meet your application requirements. Contact us for a quote.
Sutorbilt Legend 8M
| Sutorbilt Legend 8M | ||
|---|---|---|
| Flow Range: | to 1,666 CFM | |
| Max Δ Pressure: | 10 psi | |
| Max Δ Vacuum: | 16″ Hg | |
| Maximum RPM: | 1800 | |
| Minimum RPM: | 478 | |
| Max ΔT: | ˚F | |
| Connection: | 8″ 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: | 938 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 8M blower models. The last three characters will indicate the configuration, series and basic options for the specific blower.
The current standard 8M configurations are: GAHMDPA, GAHMCPA, GAHMBPA, GAHMAPA
Previous standard model numbers may include: GAHMDLA, GAHMCLA, GAHMBLA, GAHMALA, GAHMDFA, GAHMCFA, GAHMBFA, GAHMAFA, GAHMDBA, GAHMCBA, GAHMBBA, GAHMABA
