Sight glass levels
Overfilling a blower causes heat and leaks; underfilling starves the gears. Check the level at rest.
Inlet filters
Dust entering the blower wears lobes and housings; service inlet filters on schedule.
INDUSTRIAL PLANT EQUIPMENT
Positive-displacement blower fluids and lubricants.
Gear-end and drive-end oil and bearing grease guidance for rotary lobe positive-displacement blowers in aeration and pneumatic conveying.
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Fluids by compartment.
Confirm the fluid type, grade, and specifications in the positive-displacement blower maker’s manual before ordering. These examples are not a fitment result for a specific machine.
Gear end and drive end oil
Blower makers list an oil type and viscosity by operating temperature, often a synthetic ISO grade; use the maker’s listing and fill to the sight glass.
Compressor oil
ISO 68 Compressor Oil
ISO 68 Compressor Oil for compatible air compressors.
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Compressor oil
ISO 100 Compressor Oil
ISO 100 Compressor Oil for compatible air compressors.
Product details Shop at AMSOIL ↗Grease-lubricated bearings
Some drive ends use grease; follow the type and quantity.
Grease & assembly lube
Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease
A synthetic multi-purpose grease for compatible bearings and chassis lubrication points.
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Grease & assembly lube
Synthetic High-Viscosity Lithium-Complex Grease
Synthetic High-Viscosity Lithium-Complex Grease for compatible bearings and equipment lubrication points.
Product details Shop at AMSOIL ↗Oil analysis
Sampling gear-end oil tracks wear and contamination between changes.
Oil analysis & testing
Commercial Oil Analysis Maintenance Improvement Test Kit
Oil Analyzers used-oil analysis kit for commercial use only, usable for engine oil and drivetrain fluids.
Product details Shop at AMSOIL ↗ORDER THROUGH INDEPENDENT AMSOIL DEALER #30734402
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Shop AMSOIL directly with Jeff’s dealer number already attached, or open a business account. AMSOIL handles pricing, checkout, and shipping. If you contact AMSOIL another way, give them dealer number 30734402.
Prefer to talk it through? Email Jeff at [email protected] with your equipment, the fluid now in use, and your approximate volume.
Frequently asked questions
What oil goes in a positive displacement blower?
The oil type and grade the blower maker specifies for the operating temperature.
Can I use compressor oil in a blower?
Only if the blower maker lists that type and grade for the unit.
General maintenance information. Always follow the equipment maker’s requirements and the current product data. Product availability, pricing, and account terms are set by AMSOIL.
Industries that use this equipment
More industrial plant equipment
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Jeff Pittman · A1 Synthetic Oil · Independent AMSOIL Dealer #30734402 · Newport, Washington · [email protected]