TPI Corporation 36In Commercial Belt Drive Portable Blowers 1/3 HP

Description

Delivering 9,400 CFM on high speed, the TPI 36In Belt Drive Blower circulates stagnant air across hot auto repair bays and loading docks. This commercial barrel fan reduces motor hum through belt reduction. It requires periodic belt inspection, meaning you must check belt tension every three months to prevent pulley slip under startup torque.

Heavy 22-gauge cold-rolled carbon sheet steel constructs the barrel drum cylinder, mounted on a structural tubular steel cart frame. An open-ventilated 1/3 HP electric motor draws 4.5 full-load amps on standard 120V 60Hz single-phase wall circuits at 1,725 RPM. Total dry bare tool weight measures 68 lbs. Machine footprint dimensions measure 39 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 40 inches tall on solid rubber transport wheels.

Key Features of TPI PB-36

Auto shop foremen buy TPI PB-36 blowers to ventilate service bays and keep mechanics cool during humid summer shifts. Commercial fan pricing delivers quiet belt-drive airflow performance that outlasts direct-drive consumer drum fans on rough shop floors.

• Four balanced steel fan blades move 9,400 CFM of high-velocity air across hot workstations.
• Belt-drive motor architectures cut operating motor noise and protect motor bearings from vibration shock.
• Heavy 22-gauge rolled steel drum housings resist dent damage from rolling tool carts and dropped wrenches.
• OSHA-compliant steel wire safety guards prevent accidental worker contact with spinning fan blades on both faces.
• Solid rubber eight-inch transport wheels roll over cracked concrete slabs, cords, and scrap metal without flats.
• Balanced tubular steel handles allow one worker to tilt and steer the blower between work bays.
• Two-speed rotary toggle switches adjust airflow between gentle ventilation and maximum high-velocity CFM air throw.

Air Velocity Pulley Bench Metrics

Airflow bench evaluations confirm 9,400 CFM on high speed with centerline air velocity measuring 1,220 feet per minute at five feet from the grille. Belt deflection tests show 0.25-inch belt flex under three lbs of finger pressure, eliminating belt squeal on motor startup. Current draw stabilizes at 4.2 running amps on 120V circuits with zero motor overheating. Operating sound meter tests record 70 dB at ten feet away. The rolled steel drum chassis shows zero vibration walk on smooth concrete slabs.

Shop Mobility Realities Maintenance

Tilting the 68 lb drum barrel back on its rear rubber wheels takes one hand on the upper handle bar for balanced maneuvering. The narrow frame clears vehicle bays and tool chests with ease. Do not buy this open-motor blower for wet wash bays, paint spray booths, or grain elevators.

• Inspect the drive belt for cracking, fraying, and tension slack every three months.
• Blow shop dust and lint off the motor casing using compressed air once each month.
• Check wheel axle cotter pins and handle mounting bolts for tightness twice per year.

Factory Warranty Manifest Inclusions

TPI Corporation covers this commercial barrel blower with a 1-Year limited manufacturer warranty against defects in materials. The factory carton packaging contains the assembled 36-inch drum fan, pre-installed drive belt, 1/3 HP motor, rubber transport wheels, tubular cart frame, and an illustrated operations manual.