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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.
New to Roots blowers? See our Industrial Rotary Lobe Blower overviewURAI Models (17)

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
Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying
148 ICFM at 7 PSIG
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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
Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying
195 ICFM at 12 PSIG
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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
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
Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying
395 ICFM at 10 PSIG
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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
Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying
334 ICFM at 15 PSIG
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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
Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying
857 ICFM at 7 PSIG
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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
Bi-lobe rotary positive displacement blower for general aeration and pneumatic conveying
845 ICFM at 14 PSIG
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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
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
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
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