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 |
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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