Side Channel Blowers

Becker Side Channel Blowers provide high-performance, oil-free vacuum and pressure solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. Designed for efficiency, reliability, and durability, these blowers are ideal for continuous operation in demanding environments. Whether for pneumatic conveying, packaging, or environmental engineering, Becker Side Channel Blowers combine robust construction with quiet operation.

How Side Channel Blowers Work

Side channel blowers, also called regenerative blowers, operate on a principle that generates vacuum or pressure without contact between moving parts. Air or gas enters the impeller channels and is accelerated by the rotating impeller. It then flows through the side channels in a circular pattern, building energy before being discharged at higher pressure. This process ensures an oil-free, contamination-free flow that is essential for food, medical, and chemical applications.

Becker designs its blowers with precision-engineered impellers and housings, optimised for maximum efficiency. Consequently, the blowers maintain high performance while reducing noise and vibration. Furthermore, side channel technology allows for continuous operation at full capacity, unlike other vacuum technologies that may require frequent downtime.

Advantages of Becker Side Channel Blowers

Becker Side Channel Blowers offer multiple benefits, making them a preferred choice across industries:

• Oil-free operation – Ensures clean and safe air or gas flow without risk of contamination.
• Low noise levels – Designed with sound-optimised impellers and housings for quiet performance.
• Durable construction – Robust materials ensure long-term reliability and low maintenance requirements.
• Variable speed capability – Many models can be equipped with frequency converters to adapt performance to demand.
• High energy efficiency – Regenerative technology minimises energy use while maintaining high output.
• Worldwide approvals – UL, CSA, and IEC certifications allow installation in a wide range of environments.

These advantages enable businesses to maintain production efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety.

Technical Features

Becker Side Channel Blowers are engineered to provide flexible performance across various industrial tasks. Key technical specifications include:

• Volume flow: 1 to 2,750 m³/hr
• Ultimate vacuum: up to 550 mbar (abs)
• Ultimate pressure: up to 1,100 mbarg
• Motor types: 50/60 Hz, AC motors
• Optional features: ATEX 94/9 EG versions for hazardous environments, frequency converters for adjustable speed

These specifications allow the blowers to be integrated into a wide array of applications, from precise laboratory vacuum systems to large-scale industrial conveying systems.

Becker Side Channel Blowers serve a diverse range of sectors due to their versatility and reliability:

• Packaging industry – Vacuum packaging, assembling, and folding packaging materials.
• Food and beverage industry – Degassing, bag filling, bottle handling, and product transport.
• Medical and dental – Central vacuum systems and dental suction solutions.
• Plastics and electronics – EPS foaming, granulate conveying, plastic welding, and thermoforming.
• Printing and paper – Sheet separation, transport, and drying in printing presses.
• Environmental engineering – Soil remediation, wastewater treatment, and air or gas recovery.
• Aquaculture – Aeration, fishpond ventilation, and pellet feeding systems.
• Industrial vacuum systems – Pneumatic conveying, lifting, and holding applications.

With such a wide range of applications, Becker Side Channel Blowers provide reliable solutions wherever clean, oil-free vacuum or pressure is required.

Applications in Detail

1. Central Vacuum Systems – Becker blowers maintain consistent vacuum levels across entire production lines, supporting efficiency in food, packaging, and medical processes.
2. Pneumatic Conveying – From granulates to powders, these blowers deliver precise, contamination-free movement of materials.
3. Vacuum Packaging – The clean, oil-free operation ensures food and medical products remain hygienic during packaging.
4. Industrial Process Support – Degassing, drying, and aeration are enhanced by the continuous, stable vacuum supplied by these blowers.
5. Printing and Paper Handling – Sheet separation and material transport are optimised thanks to low noise and reliable performance.
6. Environmental Applications – Soil remediation and wastewater aeration benefit from blowers capable of continuous operation under demanding conditions.

Maintenance and Service

Becker Side Channel Blowers are designed to be virtually maintenance-free. With minimal moving parts and oil-free operation, downtime is reduced and operational costs remain low. For optimal performance, routine inspection of filters and motors is recommended. PSI provides expert support, servicing, and spare parts for all Becker blowers, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.

PSI offers comprehensive solutions for industrial vacuum and pressure needs. By choosing Becker Side Channel Blowers, clients benefit from:

• Expert advice on system selection and sizing
• Rapid response to technical queries
• Prompt delivery from stock or European facilities
• Personalised support for installation, commissioning, and maintenance
• Access to full Becker product range and genuine spare parts

Our specialists ensure each blower is optimised for the client’s specific process, maximising efficiency and operational safety.

Becker Side Channel Blowers are ideal for industries requiring reliable, oil-free, and continuous vacuum or pressure solutions. With PSI as your partner, you gain access to expertise, full product support, and personalised service, ensuring your operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Pneumatics & Sensors Ireland are exclusive distributors in Ireland for all Becker products and components. We have in-depth knowledge of all Becker products and their applications, and can advise on any installation or replacement. To learn more, contact us today.