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HOFFMAN & LAMSON’s Positive Displacement Blower Technology delivers reliable, energy-efficient solutions for demanding industrial and environmental applications. Our PD blowers, including rotary lobe and screw models, are engineered to provide consistent airflow with minimal energy consumption. The HOFFMAN DEFENDER™ Series is trusted worldwide for wastewater treatment, aeration, and gas conveyance. With advanced rotor designs and internal compression systems, our blowers reduce operational costs while maximizing uptime. Whether you're optimizing municipal infrastructure or industrial processes, our PD blower packages offer unmatched performance and durability. Discover why Hoffman & Lamson is the global leader in positive displacement blower technology.

What Are Positive Displacement Blowers?

A positive displacement blower, also known as PD blower or rotary air blower, operates by trapping a specific volume of air or gas in a chamber and then displacing it by using rotating elements such as lobes or screws. Positive displacement blowers are designed for applications that require consistent and reliable airflow at varying pressures. 

Positive displacement blowers are designed for high-efficiency, they often feature low energy consumption and reduced operational costs. Constructed with robust materials, PD blowers are an ideal solution for demanding industrial environments such as  Wastewater Treatment

The HOFFMAN DEFENDER series of positive displacement  Lobe  and  Screw blower packages  means reliability, extreme sturdiness, and compactness. In a competitive global market, our long history of supplying blower solutions to suit our customers' unique requirements sets us apart from the rest. Using modern machining systems and state-of-the-art production processes, our product range is constantly evolving. We offer local service capability, ensuring our advanced technology is backed by technical support.

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Related Applications

Hoffman & Lamson blower technologies serve the growing wastewater and general industrial markets. From aeration for wastewater treatment to general industrial process applications and industrial central vacuums, our solutions deliver reliable performance around the globe.


Anchored In Tradition 

Hoffman & Lamson is recognized around the globe as a provider of blower/exhauster solutions for water & wastewater treatment applications. 

For over a century, our customers have trusted the quality performance our blowers provide. That is why our blower portfolio remains the most comprehensive offering. 

Our priority continues to be unparalleled responsiveness to meeting our customer’s needs. Our unwavering commitment to engineering innovative product designs, and quality manufacturing. This is evident with over 100,000 installations worldwide and a growing portfolio remains the most comprehensive offering.

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Positive Displacement Blower Features | DEFENDER™ Series

Positive displacement blowers offer several features and benefits that make them suitable solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. Positive displacement blowers can carry out the toughest tasks with consistent quality and reliability. They provide convenient, reliable solutions that deliver optimal performance and maximum uptime. Some key features of the Hoffman DEFENDER™ Series of positive displacement blowers include:

  • High-Efficiency with patented rotors that reduce the number of revolutions and enhance the capacity pressure ratio.
  •  Quiet Operation as a result of high-efficiency internal compression, silencers, and a noise-reducing enclosure.
  • Simple installation and configuration.
  • Flexible to ensure operation at the point of the best efficiency.
  • Ease of Maintenance thanks to its simple and robust construction

What Are Positive Displacement Blowers Used For?

Positive displacement blowers are used in various applications across different industries due to their flexibility and ability to provide a constant and reliable flow of air or gas. Common uses include wastewater treatment, pneumatic conveying, power generation, and chemical and pharmaceutical applications. 

Choosing Hoffman & Lamson Positive Displacement Blowers and Other Industrial Blower Solutions 

As a world leader in blowers and exhausters for different industries, Hoffman & Lamson are committed to playing a vital role by saving energy and protecting the environment. Our team of highly skilled and experienced engineers are focused on developing products that offer maximum benefits to our customers. Our equipment, systems, and services are dedicated to helping customers optimize performance.