Synchrony, Gardner Denver Form Product Partnership
Send Via E-MailROANOKE, VA - January 28, 2011 - WastewaterPR.com - Gardner Denver, Inc., manufacturer of Hoffman® and Lamson® brands of blowers and a worldwide leader in centrifugal technology, will integrate Synchrony’s high-speed motors on magnetic bearings into its new Hoffman Revolution™ line of high-speed aeration blowers for the water and wastewater treatment markets.
Synchrony, Inc., an industry leader in clean, efficient, and reliable technology for rotating machinery and power conversion systems, today announced another new partnership that capitalizes on its award-winning magnetic bearing technology. Gardner Denver, Inc., manufacturer of Hoffman® and Lamson® brands of blowers and a worldwide leader in centrifugal technology, will integrate Synchrony’s high-speed motors on magnetic bearings into its new Hoffman Revolution™ line of high-speed aeration blowers for the water and wastewater treatment markets. The new blower line carries the label “Powered by Synchrony” in recognition of the performance and savings through increased efficiency, reliability and control. Synchrony’s technology is an integral part of the Hoffman Revolution™, with a high-speed permanent magnet motor controlled by a variable speed drive. The blowers offer flows from 2,500–11,000 CFM and pressures from 3–15 psig, while providing up to 45% energy savings from a footprint that is 50% smaller than a conventional multi-stage centrifugal blower.
Gardner Denver CEO Barry Pennypacker unveiled the Hoffman Revolution™ line at the October 2010 Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibit Conference (WEFTEC) in New Orleans with Synchrony CEO Victor Iannello in attendance.
“The Hoffman Revolution™ is the world’s most advanced energy management blower system,” said Brian Cunkelman, Vice President, Industrial Products – Americas for Gardner Denver. “Our partnership with Synchrony has led to breakthroughs in increased reliability, minimal maintenance, and a smaller footprint — all resulting in cost savings to the customer.”
