Hitachi VB-004SG-UD Vortex Blower

The vortex blower, also known as a side channel compressor, side channel blower, or ring compressor, from Hitachi with type number VB-004SG-UD is a blower that belongs to the category of pumps and serves to generate vacuum or overpressure in industrial processes. It has the dimensions 32 x 23 x 23 cm and weighs 18 kg. Another part number for this product is MFG-F4507266 from Hitachi. Vortex blowers use a rotating impeller to accelerate air or gases in a side channel, thus generating a high pressure difference for suction and blowing tasks. Typical applications include pneumatic conveying of granules and powders, vacuum clamping systems for wood and plastic processing, as well as aeration in wastewater treatment plants and drying processes in the food industry.