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ROOTS® RCS - 800 Series Rotary Positive Blower

Versatile Pneumatic Trailer Blower For High Airflow Applications

The ROOTS® RCS-800 Heavy-Duty Rotary Blower is designed for mobile vacuum, pneumatic trailer, and bulk material conveying applications that require reliable airflow and rugged performance. Delivering pressures up to 18 psig, vacuums up to 16" Hg, and flows up to 6,300 CFM, the RCS-800 combines high volumetric efficiency with a durable design built for demanding truck-mounted operations.

  • High airflow capacity supports efficient material conveying and transfer applications.
  • Heavy-duty construction is designed for reliable performance in demanding mobile environments.
  • Piston ring air seals and lip-type oil seals help minimize leakage and support oil-free compression.
  • Splash oil lubrication at both ends promotes dependable operation.
  • Detachable steel mounting feet provide installation flexibility for a variety of truck and trailer configurations.
  • Center-timed design allows rotation in either direction for added application versatility. 

 

Engineered for flexibility, the RCS-800 features multiple shaft-drive configurations and adaptable mounting options to support a wide range of mobile conveying and vacuum system designs. Its combination of airflow capacity, durability, and installation versatility makes it a dependable solution for truck-mounted and pneumatic transport applications.

Heavy-duty construction

designed for reliable performance in demanding mobile environments.

High airflow capacity

supports efficient material conveying and transfer applications.

Piston ring air seals and lip-type oil seals

help minimize leakage and support oil-free compression.

Detachable steel mounting feet

provide installation flexibility for a variety of truck and trailer configurations.

Center-timed design

allows rotation in either direction for added application versatility.

Splash oil lubrication

at both ends promotes dependable operation.

Frame Size 

Speed RPM 

4 PSI 

6 PSI 

8 PSI 

10 PSI 

12 PSI 

15 PSI 

Max Vacuum 

CFM 

BHP 

CFM 

BHP 

CFM 

BHP 

CFM 

BHP 

CFM 

BHP 

CFM 

BHP 

INHG 

CFM 

BHP 

 

 

817 

880 

982 

24.9 

895 

36.8 

821 

48.7 

756 

60.6 

- 

- 

- 

-

12 

761 

35.7 

1770 

2368 

55.5 

2281 

79.5 

2207 

103.5 

2142 

127.6 

2083 

151.6 

2003 

151.6 

16 

1959 

101.4 

2250 

3116 

78.7 

3028 

109.2 

2955 

139.8 

2890 

170.4 

2831 

200.9 

2751 

200.9 

16 

2707 

137.1 

 

 

824 

880 

1326 

33.1 

1207 

49.2 

1108 

65.4 

1012

81.5 

- 

-

- 

-

12 

1028 

48.2 

1770 

3198 

74.8 

3080 

107.2 

2980 

139.7 

2892 

172.2 

2813 

204.7 

2705 

204.7 

16 

2646 

136.8 

2250 

4208 

105.6 

4090 

147.2 

3990 

188.5 

3902 

229.8 

3823 

271.1 

3715 

271.1 

16 

3656 

184.9 

 

 

827 

 

880 

1519 

37.9 

1383 

56.4 

1269 

74.9 

1169 

93.4 

-

- 

-

-

12 

1178 

55.2 

1770 

3665 

85.5 

3529 

122.7 

3415 

159.9 

3314 

197.1 

3223 

234.3 

-

234.3 

16 

3032 

157 

2250 

4822 

120.9 

4687 

168.2 

4572 

215.5 

4472 

262.8 

4281 

310.1 

-

310.1 

16 

4189 

212.3 

The ROOTS® RCS-800 rotary blower is engineered for applications that demand reliable airflow, durable construction, and dependable performance. Its versatile design supports both industrial pneumatic conveying systems and dry bulk transport operations, with a strong fit for pneumatic trailer unloading applications. 

Pneumatic Trailer & Dry Bulk Transport

The RCS-800 is particularly well-suited for pneumatic trailer and dry bulk tanker unloading, where consistent airflow is essential for efficient material transfer. Its heavy-duty design, high volumetric efficiency, and oil-free compression capability support the reliable unloading of a wide range of dry bulk materials across transport and logistics operations. 

 

Typical Transport Applications

  • Pneumatic trailer unloading
  • Dry bulk tanker unloading
  • Cement and lime transport
  • Fly ash handling
  • Plastic pellet and resin conveying
  • Grain and agricultural material transport 

Industrial Pneumatic Conveying

Beyond transport applications, the RCS-800 supports industrial pneumatic conveying and bulk material handling systems that require robust blower performance and installation flexibility. Its center-timed design, durable bearings, alloy steel timing gears, and splash oil lubrication help deliver dependable operation in demanding industrial environments. 

 

Typical Industrial Applications

  • Pneumatic conveying systems
  • Bulk material handling
  • Powder transfer systems
  • Process air applications
  • Industrial conveying operations 

RCS-800 Brochure

790 KB, PDF

A warranty period of eighteen (18) months from date of original unit start up or twenty-four (24) months from date of original shipment, whichever occurs first, is provided.

 

Keep your blower running reliably with OEM parts, expert service, and lifecycle programs designed to maximize uptime.