Energy Machinery, Inc. - New England's Compressed Air Specialists
Energy Machinery, Inc.
10 Reservoir Park Drive
Rockland, MA 02370
Toll Free: 1-800-643-4330
Phone: 781-871-6220
Fax: 781-878-7085
Email: info@energymachinery.com
Website: www.energymachinery.com
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Setting the Industry Standard

Gardner Denver™’s 4500 Series of rotary positive displacement lobe blowers and vacuum pumps are the result of more than seventy years experience in the design, manufacture and support of superior industrial equipment.
Unit of Measure

Vertical Configurations

Approximate Weight (Vertical)

 N/A 540 lb

A (Vertical)

 N/A 12 in

B (Vertical)

 N/A 5 5/16 in

C (Vertical)

 N/A 4 in

D (Vertical)

 N/A 10 in

E (Vertical)

 N/A 9 in

F (Vertical)

 N/A 12 in

G (Vertical)

 N/A 15 in

H (Vertical)

 N/A 21 1/4 in

J (Vertical)

 N/A 18 in

J/2 (Vertical)

 N/A 9 in

K (Vertical)

 N/A 6 in

L (Vertical)

 N/A 12 3/4 in

M (Vertical)

 N/A 23 5/8 in

N (Vertical)

 N/A 8 in

O (Vertical)

 N/A 4 1/2 in

P (Vertical)

 N/A 4 1/4 in

R (Vertical)

 N/A 3/8 in

S (Vertical)

 N/A 1 9/16 in

T (Vertical)

 N/A 7/8 in

U (Vertical)

 N/A 3/4 in

X (Vertical)

 N/A 3 in

Y (Vertical)

 N/A 1 7/8 in

Z (Vertical)

 N/A 3/8 in

Horizontal Configurations

Approximate Weight (Horizontal)

 N/A 540 lb

A (Horizontal)

 N/A 12 in

B (Horizontal)

 N/A 5 5/16 in

C (Horizontal)

 N/A 6 in

D (Horizontal)

 N/A 14 3/4 in

F (Horizontal)

 N/A 9 in

G (Horizontal)

 N/A 18 in

H (Horizontal)

 N/A 18 in

J (Horizontal)

 N/A 18 1/2 in

J/2 (Horizontal)

 N/A 9 1/4 in

K (Horizontal)

 N/A 6 in

L (Horizontal)

 N/A 12 3/4 in

M (Horizontal)

 N/A 23 5/8 in

N (Horizontal)

 N/A 8 in

O (Horizontal)

 N/A 4 1/2 in

P (Horizontal)

 N/A 4 1/4 in

R (Horizontal)

 N/A 3/8 in

S (Horizontal)

 N/A 1 9/16 in

T (Horizontal)

 N/A 7/8 in

U (Horizontal)

 N/A 3/4 in

V (Horizontal)

 N/A 3 in

X (Horizontal)

 N/A 1 7/8 in

Y (Horizontal)

 N/A 1 7/8 in

Z (Horizontal)

 N/A 3/8 in

Specifications

Displacement

 N/A 0.39 ft³/rev

Industry Standards/Certifications

 N/A Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI) Energy Star Partner ISO 9001:2008

Series

 N/A 4500

Brands

 N/A Gardner Denver™

Pressure Performance Data

Speed for Pressure Performance

 N/A 1460 rpm1770 rpm2150 rpm2330 rpm2880 rpm

Airflow at 6 psi Pressure and 1460 rpm Speed

 N/A 396 ft³/min15.4 bhp

Airflow at 6 psi Pressure and 1770 rpm Speed

 N/A 516 ft³/min18.9 bhp

Airflow at 6 psi Pressure and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 665 ft³/min23.5 bhp

Airflow at 6 psi Pressure and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 735 ft³/min25.8 bhp

Airflow at 6 psi Pressure and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 949 ft³/min33.2 bhp

Airflow at 8 psi Pressure and 1460 rpm Speed

 N/A 369 ft³/min20.4 bhp

Airflow at 8 psi Pressure and 1770 rpm Speed

 N/A 490 ft³/min25.0 bhp

Airflow at 8 psi Pressure and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 638 ft³/min30.8 bhp

Airflow at 8 psi Pressure and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 708 ft³/min33.7 bhp

Airflow at 8 psi Pressure and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 923 ft³/min43.0 bhp

Airflow at 10 psi Pressure and 1460 rpm Speed

 N/A 345 ft³/min25.3 bhp

Airflow at 10 psi Pressure and 1770 rpm Speed

 N/A 466 ft³/min31.0 bhp

Airflow at 10 psi Pressure and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 614 ft³/min38.1 bhp

Airflow at 10 psi Pressure and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 684 ft³/min41.6 bhp

Airflow at 10 psi Pressure and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 899 ft³/min52.8 bhp

Airflow at 12 psi Pressure and 1460 rpm Speed

 N/A 323 ft³/min30.3 bhp

Airflow at 12 psi Pressure and 1770 rpm Speed

 N/A 444 ft³/min37.0 bhp

Airflow at 12 psi Pressure and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 593 ft³/min45.5 bhp

Airflow at 12 psi Pressure and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 663 ft³/min49.6 bhp

Airflow at 12 psi Pressure and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 877 ft³/min62.6 bhp

Airflow at 15 psi Pressure and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 564 ft³/min56.4 bhp

Airflow at 15 psi Pressure and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 634 ft³/min61.4 bhp

Airflow at 15 psi Pressure and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 848 ft³/min77.3 bhp

Vacuum Performance Data

Speed for Vacuum Performance

 N/A 1460 rpm1770 rpm2150 rpm2330 rpm2880 rpm

Airflow at 8 inHg Vacuum and 1460 rpm Speed

 N/A 405 ft³/min10.1 bhp

Airflow at 8 inHg Vacuum and 1770 rpm Speed

 N/A 526 ft³/min12.5 bhp

Airflow at 8 inHg Vacuum and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 674 ft³/min15.5 bhp

Airflow at 8 inHg Vacuum and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 744 ft³/min17.0 bhp

Airflow at 8 inHg Vacuum and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 959 ft³/min22.0 bhp

Airflow at 10 inHg Vacuum and 1460 rpm Speed

 N/A 377 ft³/min12.5 bhp

Airflow at 10 inHg Vacuum and 1770 rpm Speed

 N/A 497 ft³/min15.4 bhp

Airflow at 10 inHg Vacuum and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 646 ft³/min19.0 bhp

Airflow at 10 inHg Vacuum and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 716 ft³/min20.8 bhp

Airflow at 10 inHg Vacuum and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 930 ft³/min26.6 bhp

Airflow at 12 inHg Vacuum and 1460 rpm Speed

 N/A 347 ft³/min14.9 bhp

Airflow at 12 inHg Vacuum and 1770 rpm Speed

 N/A 468 ft³/min18.3 bhp

Airflow at 12 inHg Vacuum and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 616 ft³/min22.5 bhp

Airflow at 12 inHg Vacuum and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 686 ft³/min24.6 bhp

Airflow at 12 inHg Vacuum and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 900 ft³/min31.1 bhp

Airflow at 15 inHg Vacuum and 1770 rpm Speed

 N/A 417 ft³/min22.6 bhp

Airflow at 15 inHg Vacuum and 2150 rpm Speed

 N/A 566 ft³/min27.7 bhp

Airflow at 15 inHg Vacuum and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 636 ft³/min30.2 bhp

Airflow at 15 inHg Vacuum and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 850 ft³/min38.0 bhp

Airflow at 16 inHg Vacuum and 2330 rpm Speed

 N/A 617 ft³/min32.1 bhp

Airflow at 16 inHg Vacuum and 2880 rpm Speed

 N/A 831 ft³/min40.3 bhp

4500 Series Performance Range Delivers

Pressure

 N/A Up to 15 psig

Vacuum

 N/A Up to ≥ 16 Hg
Discharge Temperatures1 N/A Up to 325 ºF

4500 Series Performance Range Delivers

 N/A
  • Continuous duty service.
  • Mechanical seals are available for gas service applications.

Industry/Applications

Industry

 N/A Aquaculture Cement and Lime Chemical Coal Bed/Landfill Dairy Dry Bulk Hauling Environmental Industrial Milling and Baking Oil and Gas Power Generation Process Gas Pulp and Paper Resin and Plastic Services Soil Remediation Vacuum Excavation Wastewater

Application for Aquaculture Industry

 N/A Aeration

Application for Cement and Lime Industry

 N/A Fluidization and Conveying

Application for Chemical Industry

 N/A Vacuum Processing and Conveying

Application for Dairy Industry

 N/A Automated Milking

Application for Dry Bulk Hauling Industry

 N/A Trailer Unloading and Aeration

Application for Environmental Services Industry

 N/A Sewer Cleaning and Portable Restroom Services

Application for Industrial Industry

 N/A Material Vacuuming

Application for Milling and Baking Industry

 N/A Blending and Conveying

Application for Oil and Gas Industry

 N/A Gas Collection and Sparging

Application for Power Generation Industry

 N/A Fly Ash Conveying and Aeration

Application for Process Gas Industry

 N/A Gas Boosting

Application for Pulp and Paper Industry

 N/A Chip Conveying and Process Vacuum

Application for Resin and Plastic Industry

 N/A Processing and Conveying

Application for Soil Remediation Industry

 N/A Vacuum Extraction and Sparging

Application for Vacuum Excavation Industry

 N/A Potholing and Slurry Recovery

Application for Wastewater Industry

 N/A Aeration and Backwashing

Note for Industry and Application

 N/A The table illustrates industries which depend upon the 4500 Series to deliver clean, oil-free air to a wide range of global applications.

Additional Information

Additional Information

 N/A The 4500 Series cycle
With every rotation of the blower drive shaft, two lobe impellers turn in opposite directions transferring a constant volume of air or gas from inlet to discharge.

4500 Series Design Features

4500 Series Design Features

 N/A
  • Rated for continuous duty in all industrial applications.
  • Provides longer life, simplified maintenance and reduced service intervals.
  • Permits higher speeds and performance ratings.

Rugged Construction

Rugged Construction

 N/A
  • Compact, heavy-duty, and produced from high strength materials.
  • Advanced case design with increased vent areas.
  • The impeller case is precision machined from a single cast of high tensile iron and ribbed externally to prevent distortion.
  • Ductile iron impellers equipped with one-piece alloy steel shafts.
  • Equipped with bearings designed for heavy-duty applications and durability.

The 4500 Series Incorporates Simplified Timing

The 4500 Series Incorporates Simplified Timing

 N/A
  • Simple and precise timing gears maintain proper clearance between the impellers.
  • Grip rings replace conventional timing hubs and guarantee the timing gears are mounted square and concentric to the shaft, resulting in minimum gear noise and wear.
  • Located between the gear and the shaft, grip rings are sets of two complementary wedge section rings.
  • Grips rings expand against the bore of the gear and contract on the shaft, ensuring an immovable friction fit.

Noise Reduction

Noise Reduction

 N/A
  • Elliptical shaped inlet port minimizes inrush air noise.
  • An outlet port permits gradual release of downstream air and noise.
  • These ports significantly reduce air noise, minimize mechanical loading, and control vibration.

Lubrication

Lubrication

 N/A
  • Timing gears and anti-friction bearings utilize abundant, dual-splash lubrication.
  • Dual-splash lubrication eliminates the need for the customary pump, sump and vulnerable external tubing.
  • Visual oil level indicators are located at both ends.

Bearings

Bearings

 N/A
  • Anti-friction bearings are locked against shoulders on both impeller shafts at gear end.
  • These bearings maintain factory-set clearances between head-plates and impellers.
  • Bearings are sized so the drive shaft may be direct or belt driven.

Why Choose the Gardner Denver™ Family of Blowers and Vacuum Pumps?

Why Choose the Gardner Denver™ Family of Blowers and Vacuum Pumps?

 N/A
  • Backed by one of the largest distributor networks in the industry.
  • Every 4500 Series blower/vacuum pump is built under rigid ISO 9001:2008 quality standards.
  • Each machine is individually tested to meet rigorous performance specifications.
  • Requested by leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide for a wide range of applications.
  • Every 4500 Series blower/vacuum pump is covered by a warranty of 18 months from the date of shipment or 12 months from the date of installation, whichever occurs first.

Superior Local Sales and Service

Superior Local Sales and Service

 N/A
  • Extensive network of authorized Gardner Denver™ distributors.
  • Offering the most convenient local sales and service support in the industry.
  • Factory trained professionals are experts in blower/vacuum pump technology.
  • These professionals provide system installation guidance, troubleshooting and optimization recommendations for new or existing applications.

Protect your Gardner Denver™ Investment with AEON® PD, the Only Lubricant Specially Formulated for All Blowers in Any Environment

Protect your Gardner Denver™ Investment with AEON® PD, the Only Lubricant Specially Formulated for All Blowers in Any Environment

 N/A
  • 100% synthetic for matchless service life
  • AEON® PD retains its superior lubricating properties a minimum of four times longer than a premium grade mineral oil at most operating conditions
  • Eliminates seasonal oil viscosity grade changes
  • Superior lubrication in severe, high temperature applications
  • Available from your local authorized Gardner Denver™ distributor in convenient sizes to meet your needs
  • Food grade lubricant available

Retain your 4500 Series Advantage with Genuine Gardner Denver™ Replacement Parts

Retain your 4500 Series Advantage with Genuine Gardner Denver™ Replacement Parts

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  • Gardner Denver™ guarantees to supply the proper parts for your specific blower every time
  • Replacement parts incorporate the most recent design upgrades
  • All parts meet Gardner Denver™ original manufacturing specifications and tolerances for guaranteed fit and function
  • Pre-packaged overhaul kits with detailed service manuals are available from your local authorized distributor

Note

Note

 N/A For 4500 Series Pressure Performance Data: Dark shaded areas are subject to temperature and drive limitations and must be referred to PD Blower Customer Service for proper application. Capacities and horsepower based on standard air at inlet.
  • 1 Short case units to 360 ºF