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Positive displacement pump rust removal

PFBlowerinstall

Industrial
Mar 12, 2022
2
I have a question regarding PD blower. Maybe someone can advise. I have a roots PD blower (616 dvj) I purchased new. The unit sat for a good year or so - covered with a tarp and now im needing to clean it up (Without taking it apart) any experience with this process. quickest methods that won’t harm the lobes0B892845-E4E3-4EEB-9A82-B477E1F6987B.jpeg
 

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