Deicing Blowers

Worldwide Leader in Deicing Blowers

Inovair blower models have been utilized in commercial and military forced air deicing for over 25 years, and Inovair is the leading manufacturer of blowers utilized in forced air deicing applications. These deicing blowers are proven to meet the extreme demands of the forced-air deicing market, and the company also offers the most variety of models and features for its customers. With a robust, compact and efficient design, Inovair’s patented gearbox with self-contained oiling and a high step-up-ratio minimizes additional components such as oil tanks, pumps, filters and secondary gearboxes.
Inovair Deicing Blower

Inovair Deicing Blower Specifications

Model:DB1-975*DB2-105*DB2-120*DB3-120**DB4-140**
Compressor Housing Diameter:9.75 in10.5 in12 in12 in14 in
Internal Step-Up Ratio:5.40:15.40:15.40:15.63:16.55:1
Inlet Diameter:4 in4.5 in4 in6 in6 in
Discharge Diameter:3 in3.5 in3.5 in4 in4.5 in
Oiling System:Self-ContainedSelf-ContainedSelf-ContainedSelf-ContainedSelf-Contained
Oil Capacity:6 oz6 oz6 oz8 oz6 oz
Approximate Weight:22 lbs24 lbs28 lbs37 lbs34 lbs
* Available for Fixed (truck/cab mounted) and Variable-Position (boom mounted) applications
** Available for Fixed (truck/cab mounted) applications only

Inovair Deicing Blower Performance Data

Normal Operating Speed:32,000-45,00035,000-42,00032,000-45,00032,000-45,00030,000-50,000
Airflow Range (lbs/min):45-8575-11575-115100-137100-150
Typical Pressure Ratio1.4-1.91.5-2.01.5-2.01.5-2.01.5-2.2
Typical Power Range (HP):20-7035-11033-10050-12550-150

Aircraft Deicing Example:
Military Deicing Contract

This example of an aircraft deicing application forces pressurized air through a patented rubber nozzle and moves approximately 1,300 cfm at over 700 mph. Impeller speeds exceed 40,000 rpm in intermittent duty usage. The air stream is so powerful that it literally “lifts” snow and ice from the exposed surfaces. This results in faster deicing of aircraft, and reduces consumption of deicing fluid by nearly 80%. This reduction in the use of deicing fluid (glycol) delivers a significant reduction in operating cost and major environmental benefits. Glycol usage is regulated by the EPA, and has mandatory and expensive remediation requirements.

End users include the US Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, commercial airlines and cargo airlines. Inovair is the worldwide leader in this segment since 1999 and has become the preferred supplier for all domestic manufacturers of forced air deicing equipment.

Unmatched Durability

Inovair blowers provide the best reliability and performance available for highly demanding applications such as forced air deicing. With over 25 years in the field, over 99.9% of Inovair deicing blowers have continued to perform for military and commercial GSE applications for over 15 years without any need for service.

Get in Touch with Inovair

At Inovair, we pride ourselves on offering our customers the efficiency and durability they need, with a solution that is simple to maintain and lowers the overall cost of ownership. When you choose Inovair, you get the best. Call us today to learn how we can help lower your costs.