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    Roots URAI Series

    The Universal RAI (URAI) is Roots' classic bi-lobe rotary PD blower, engineered for versatile low-to-mid pressure applications from wastewater aeration to pneumatic conveying. Available in 17 frame sizes ranging from 68 to 2,460 ICFM, URAI blowers deliver compact, durable cast-iron construction with easy four-position mounting adaptability. These workhorse units operate at pressures to 15 PSIG and vacuums to 16 in.Hg, with grease-lubricated drive end and oil-lubricated gear end.

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    URAI Models (17)

    Roots URAI 22 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 22

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    68 ICFM at 12 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 24 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 24

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    148 ICFM at 7 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 32 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 32

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    142 ICFM at 15 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 33 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 33

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    195 ICFM at 12 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 36 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 36

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    330 ICFM at 7 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 42 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 42

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    68–2,460 ICFM across frame sizes 22–718

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    Roots URAI 45 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 45

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    395 ICFM at 10 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 47 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 47

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    523 ICFM at 7 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 53 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 53

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    334 ICFM at 15 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 56 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 56

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    580 ICFM at 13 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 59 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 59

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    857 ICFM at 7 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 65 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 65

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    526 ICFM at 15 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 68 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 68

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    845 ICFM at 14 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 76 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 76

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    765 ICFM at 15 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 615 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 615

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    1,583 ICFM at 7 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 711 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 711

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    1,413 ICFM at 10 PSIG

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    Roots URAI 718 — Roots URAI positive displacement blower

    Roots URAI 718

    Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying

    2,316 ICFM at 7 PSIG

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    URAI Series Specifications

    Capacity Range
    68–2,460 ICFM across frame sizes 22–718
    Max Pressure
    15 PSIG
    Max Vacuum
    16 in.Hg
    Max Speed
    5,275 RPM (smaller frames 22–24); 1,090–2,850 RPM (larger frames)
    Connection Sizes
    2.0 in. FPT (models 22–36) to 8.0 in. flange (model 718)
    Gearing
    Carburized and ground alloy steel spur gears

    Typical Applications

    • Wastewater aeration
    • Pneumatic conveying
    • Vacuum applications
    • Gas movement and transport
    • Industrial air supply
    • HVAC system support

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