Product Description

DuroFlow 4506 Blower

The Gardner Denver Duroflow Positive Displacement Blower series is equivalent to the Roots-Flo series.  pdblowers is a distributor and agent for Howden Roots, the top manufacturer of positive displacement blowers.  We offer repair and replacement services for the Duroflow 4506 blower. Click here to learn more about Duroflow 4506 blower repair.

The Roots drop-in replacement for a Duroflow 4506 is the Roots-Flo 406, 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-Flo 406 blower.

DuroFlow 4506 vs Roots-Flo 406

FEATURES Duroflow 4506 RootsFlo 406
Flow Range: to 611 CFM to 600 CFM
Max Δ Pressure: 15 psi 15 psi
Max Δ Vacuum: 16″ Hg 16″ Hg
Maximum RPM: 4000 4000
Minimum RPM: 850 850
Max ΔT: 275˚F
Connection: 4″ FPT 4″ FPT
Shaft Dia.: 1.44″ 1.44″
Drive End Lubrication: Oil Oil
Gear End Lubrication: Oil Oil
Required Oil for Horizontal Unit: 55 ounces 50 ounces
Required Oil for Vertical Unit: 29 ounces 30 ounces
Recommended Oil: Aeon PD Roots Synthetic
Unit Weight: 220 lb 275 lb

 

DuroFlow Model Numbers
Model numbers consist of up to 11 characters and will be stamped on a nameplate on the blower.

Standard 4506 model numbers: GGDBADA, GGDBBDA, GGDBCDA, GGDBDDA

DuroFlow model number chart