OEM Air Moving Blog

How Do I Get a Blower to Perform Properly for a Given Application?
Engineers selecting a blower for a particular installation must have detailed knowledge — or at least estimates — of the application’s operating point as well as a plot of the system’s resistance curve; the prospective blower performance in response... Keep Reading
The Difference Between Inrush and Operating Current
Consider inrush and operating current, two values relating to a blower motor’s input capacity and output profile. Depending on the context, inrush current — sometimes called locked-rotor amps or starting inrush — is the current a motor draws upon... Keep Reading
Blower Airflow Separation: Where are Bypass Blowers Useful?
In bypass motors, the working air is independent from the cooling air. A separate fan directly cools the motor armature and field. Usually the cooling air enters and exists through slots in the equipment housing. Keep Reading
Brushed Versus Brushless Motors
When you're searching for a motor for your product designs, you may be wondering which is a better choice — brushed or brushless. Let's review five parameters that may be helpful in your decision-making process. Keep Reading
Webinar! Fluid Moving Basics for Medical Devices. Five Reasons to Attend.
We know that engineers and product professionals designing medical devices and equipment are busier than ever. We also know that they are under more pressure these days to design and deliver more quickly to market technologies that are even better,... Keep Reading
On-Demand Webinar! Fluid Moving Basics for Medical Device and Equipment Designs
Engineers and product professionals that understand air movement can drive more quality, efficiency and cost savings into medical device and equipment designs. Watch the webinar now and find out how. Keep Reading
Webinar: Extend Life, Improve Efficiency and Reduce Noise of Vacuum Motors in Floorcare Applications
This panel discussion webinar is available on demand RIGHT NOW! You can view it anytime... anywhere. Plus, you don't have to fill out a complicated registration from. Simply, click the video below to gain valuable insights from two AMETEK Dynamic... Keep Reading
Introducing the Nautilair® Enhanced 12.3" High Energy Brushless Blowers
AMETEK Dynamic Fluid Solutions (DFS) is proud to launch the Nautilair® Enhanced 12.3" High Energy Brushless Blowers to provide hydronic system manufacturers with: A magnet three times more powerful 14 dB less sound Greater efficiency And much more! Keep Reading
Helping Manufacturers Build the Medical Equipment Needed to Fight COVID-19
To help save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, your company may be racing to expand production of urgently needed medical equipment. AMETEK Dynamic Fluid Solutions (DFS) can help. Keep Reading
How to Change the Brushes on a Lamb® Electric Standard 8.4” Motor
Lamb® Electric vacuum motors have been a staple in the commercial market for many years. Whether it’s for scrubbers, extractors or central vacuum systems, these motors are considered critical because of their durability and dependability. Keep Reading