FAQ: Industry Applications & Expertise

In wastewater treatment, blowers are the lungs of the aeration process - delivering a steady stream of oxygen that sustains microbial life responsible for breaking down organic matter. 

HOFFMAN & LAMSON multistage centrifugal blowers provide uniform, pulse-free airflows up to 41,000 CFM, maintaining consistent dissolved oxygen (DO) levels to stabilize treatment efficiency and reduce energy costs . 

When plants need precision and reliability, HOFFMAN & LAMSON systems integrate advanced controls that throttle via inlet butterfly valves - fine-tuning oxygen delivery in real time. The result is optimized aeration with lower kWh per pound of BOD removed. 

ROI takeaway: Facilities achieve long-term operational savings through reduced maintenance, stable oxygen control, and extended blower life cycles. 

Oil-free blower systems eliminate the risk of downstream contamination - a non-negotiable in industries like food, wastewater, and chemical processing. 

HOFFMAN & LAMSON’s multistage centrifugal blowers deliver pulse-free, oil-free air under uniform pressure, protecting membranes, diffusers, and filters from residue buildup. 

Because the design operates without lubricated compression stages, facilities reduce maintenance intervals, avoid costly product loss, and maintain ISO clean-air standards. 

ROI takeaway: Lower lifecycle costs, longer equipment reliability, and compliance-ready air quality without filtration overhead. 

Engineered blower systems are one of the fastest paths to energy optimization in air and gas handling. 

The HOFFMAN REVOLUTIONPLUS High-Speed Turbo Blower delivers up to 40% energy savings through variable-speed control, advanced impeller aerodynamics, and plug-and-play digital integration . 

Coupled with monitoring systems that track vibration, temperature, and discharge pressure, plants can reduce unplanned downtime and maximize efficiency per SCFM. 

ROI takeaway: Energy-efficient blowers directly contribute to corporate sustainability KPIs by lowering electrical demand, emissions, and total cost of ownership. 

Every process - from anaerobic digestion to filter backwash - demands its own airflow and pressure balance. 

HOFFMAN & LAMSON offers engineered blower systems built to specification, combining application-specific sizing, drive configurations, and controls. These systems are factory-tested and modular, simplifying installation and future scaling. 

Whether a plant needs grit aeration, gas boosting, or combustion air for sludge incineration, HOFFMAN & LAMSON packages blend over a century of engineering precision with global OEM support and parts logistics.

ROI takeaway: Custom integration ensures peak process performance and operational resilience across industries. 

Blowers act as critical movers of gases in high-demand industrial and environmental applications. 

In  landfill gas extraction, HOFFMAN & LAMSON blowers help draw methane and other biogases from wells for reuse in energy recovery systems — ensuring safe vacuum levels and consistent gas flow to treatment or flare units. 

In carbon black production, blowers supply the controlled air necessary for combustion and feedstock injection, stabilizing pressure and improving product uniformity. 

HOFFMAN’s oil-free centrifugal and regenerative designs prevent contamination, while engineered packages can be configured with electric, steam turbine, or VFD drives for process flexibility 

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ROI takeaway: Continuous uptime, cleaner emissions handling, and better energy recovery translate to measurable sustainability and process gains.