Tuthill Heavy Duty Process Pumps
Tuthill offers the HD series for the most demanding applications – slurries, high viscosity products, suspended solids, concentrated acids, chemicals, high temperature liquids, sludge, resins, sewage and scum, paints, polymers, plastics, pharmaceuticals, foods, and shear sensitive fluids.
This Rotary Positive Displacement, Circumferential Piston pump is Tuthill’s severe-duty problem solver. Heavy-Duty Construction provides longer life in the toughest pumping applications.
Tuthill Industrial Duty Process Pump
Tuthill HD Industrial Duty process pumps are designed for the most demanding applications – slurries, high viscosity fluids, suspended solids, chemicals, polymers, pharmaceuticals, foods, and shear sensitive fluids. They are available in a wide range of sizes with differential pressures to 450 PSI and viscosities to 4,400,000 cst.
Tuthill Blowers & Vacuum Boosters
Since 1937, Tuthill has been a leading manufacturer of rotary positive displacement blowers. Relocated in 1969 to Springfield, Missouri for its strategic location and strong workforce, the company has since expanded with facilities in Europe, Argentina, Asia, and Australia. These global operations provide added manufacturing capacity, sales, and distribution, reinforcing Tuthill’s commitment to the international blower market.
Competitor Plus
Competitor Plus blowers offer premium features at competitive prices, interchangeable with Roots Universal RAI and many Sutorbilt models. Rated up to 15 PSIG discharge pressure or 16″ Hg dry vacuum, they fit most OEM dimensions.
Applications:
- Carpet cleaning
- Dairy milking
- Mosquito fogging
- Air sparging
- Wastewater and compost aeration
- Vacuum cleaning
- Dust collection
Competitor SL/GT
Competitor SL rotary air blowers deliver premium features such as splash lubrication, double-row ball bearings, and helical timing gears for quiet, durable operation. Competitor GT gas blowers add cartridge-type mechanical seals for gas-tight performance, proven in PD Plus models.
Both series are generally interchangeable with Roots Universal RAI, RAI-GT, and most Legend models. Many units are available with noise reduction features like tri-lobe rotors and tuned housings.
Applications SL:
- Dairy milking
- Mosquito fogging
- Air sparging
- Wastewater/compost aeration
- Vacuum cleaning
- Dust collection
- Carpet cleaning
Applications GT:
- Soil vapor extraction
- Closed-loop pneumatic conveying
- Coal bed methane extraction
- Natural gas boosting
Equalizer
The Equalizer family offers compact, medium-duty blowers with premium features at competitive prices. Available in 4.5″ and 6″ gear diameters, they provide reliable performance for a wide range of needs.
Applications:
- Pneumatic conveying
- Dairy milking
- Carpet cleaning
- Wastewater and compost aeration
- Vacuum cleaning
- Dust collection
- Mobile vacuum waste removal
PD Plus
PD Plus is a proven line of premium, heavy-duty blowers (3.25″–12″ gear diameter, 2.5″–48″ rotor length) known for exceptional quality, reliability, and performance.
Applications:
Soil vapor extraction
Non-sparking processes
Oil-free gas handling
Pulp & paper
Laser systems
Fluid bed combustion
Pneumatic conveying
Powder fluidization
Compressors
Vapor recovery
Digester gas
Steam compression
Vacuum waste removal
Carpet cleaning
Pressure boosting up to 100 PSIG
AcousticAir
Low-noise AcousticAir blowers are built for pressure and vacuum applications, featuring silencing chambers that cut noise by up to 20 dBA (90%). They deliver flows to 1900 CFM, pressures to 15 PSIG, and vacuums to 15″ Hg. Interchangeable with select Roots RCS-J and PD Plus models.
Applications:
Soil vapor extraction
Non-sparking/oil-free gas handling
Pulp & paper
Laser systems
Combustion
Pneumatic conveying
Powder fluidization
Compressors
Vapor recovery
Digester gas
Steam compression
Vacuum waste removal
Carpet cleaning
Pressure boosting to 100 PSIG
Vacuum Boosters
M-D Pneumatics™ Vacuum Boosters deliver cost-effective, high-capacity gas handling at deep vacuum levels (50 Torr to micron range). They are compatible with all vacuum pump types, fully balanced, and leak-tested.
Applications:
Supercharging vacuum systems
Vacuum drying
Dehydration
Packaging
Engineered Solutions
PneuMax & PneuPak
PneuMax and PneuPak provide reliable, economical low-pressure air (up to 15 PSIG / 16” Hg vacuum) for industrial and municipal needs. Common uses include pneumatic conveying, bulk powder fluidization, wastewater aeration, vacuum exhausting, dairy milking, and central vacuum systems.
PneuMax features a compact footprint, integral noise enclosure (≤85 dB(A) at 1 m), built-in instrumentation, and safety valves. With typical lead times under one week, PneuMax delivers fast, dependable air supply.
M-D PneumaticsTM Blowers & Vacuum Boosters
Tuthill Vacuum & Blower Systems (TVBS)
Leading the Search for Innovative Solutions
Since 1937, TVBS has been a trusted manufacturer of rotary positive displacement blowers, blower packages, and mechanical vacuum boosters under the M-D Pneumatics™ brand. Built to ISO 9001 standards, our products are solidly engineered, competitively priced, and globally recognized.
We provide one of the industry’s broadest ranges of blowers and boosters—each unit factory-tested, warranted, and ready for applications such as pneumatic conveying, chemical processing, gas handling, vacuum systems, food processing, wastewater aeration, and more.
Key Features (M-D Pneumatics):
- Five bearings, including an outboard shaft bearing for durability
- Helical timing gears for quieter, stronger, and more reliable performance
- Dual oil sumps for improved lubrication
- Heavy-duty castings for strength and heat absorption
Tuthill Global Gear Process Pumps
With over 75 years of gear pump expertise, GlobalGear® is engineered for the toughest high-viscosity applications—from bulk transfer, chocolate, and asphalt to high-temperature fluids and chemicals.
Its patented modular design and rugged parts make maintenance simple, reduce inventory needs, and lower switching costs. Available from the compact GG015 to the heavy-duty GG250, GlobalGear® delivers durability, flexibility, and cost-effective performance—designed to grow with your business.
Tuthill L & C Series Pumps
For over 75 years, L & C Series cast iron positive displacement pumps have set the standard for lubrication and circulation. Originally designed by Tuthill’s founder in the 1920s, they have evolved into a family of reliable internal gear pumps for lubrication, low-pressure hydraulics, transfer, burner oil, and other industrial applications.
With only two moving parts, these pumps deliver long life, high efficiency, and dependable performance across a wide viscosity range. Options include Tuthill’s unique reversing feature, as well as multiple mounting, driving, and sealing configurations. Trusted by OEMs worldwide, L & C Series Pumps are a proven, flexible solution for diverse lubrication and transfer needs.
