Closed End Rotor
Used with extremely abrasive material to protect the outboard bearings and endplates. Also used for flake or chip material to reduce risk of material jamming between rotor and housing.
EXPLORE IN THE 3D VIEWERInformation:
- Rotor pocket purge connections are recommend with this rotor option
Materials:
- mild steel
- stainless steel
- AR 400
May 30, 2017 by Greg Thompson
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