Open End Rotor
8 vanes are standard for this rotor, but it is also available in 6, 10 and 12 vanes.
EXPLORE IN THE 3D VIEWERInformation:
- Standard rotor configuration for most applications
- Number of Vanes: 6, 8, 10, 12
Materials of construction:
- mild steel
- stainless steel
- AR 400
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