{"product_id":"texas-pneumatic-tools-16-tornado-blower-vaneaxial","title":"Texas Pneumatic Tools 16\" Tornado Blower (Vaneaxial)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTexas Pneumatic Tools 16″ Tornado Blower (Vaneaxial)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrime Air Blowers, Inc. has been purchased by Texas Pneumatic Tools, Inc.  With this acquisition, we are continuing our proud tradition of manufacturing in the USA.  The Prime Air Blower line of electrically driven fans can be used for many different applications.  From trench work to offshore platforms, from underground utilities to underground mines, these industrial quality, American made products are made for the most demanding use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 8″, 12″ and 16″, electrically powered Tornado Blowers are made for the most demanding uses, and they have explosion proof or totally enclosed fan cooled motors.  They are used for ventilation of tanks, manholes, process vessels and similar confined spaces.  They can also be used for cooling or drying applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-explosion proof Tornado Blowers have a totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motor.  Explosion Proof motors are certified for NEMA Class 1, Div. 1, Group D \u0026amp; Class II, Group E, F, \u0026amp; G hazardous areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 115v-230v motors have a built-in switch for turning the units on and off.  They also have a switch to easily convert the motor from 115 volt to 230 volt capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll units are fully assembled when shipped from the factory.  They are ready to use right out of the box.  All units come with 25 feet of electrical cable rated for “Extra Hard Use”.  Units with TEFC motors have weatherproof plugs, and EXP (Explosion Proof) units have explosion proof plugs that conform to NEC (National Electric Code) guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotor Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTB-16-TEFC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16″ Tornado Blower with TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled), 2 hp, 110 volt, 50\/60 hz electric motor.\u003cbr\u003eTEFC motors are specifically designed for operating in dirt, dust and excess moisture.\u003cbr\u003eFree Flow CFM 6,950 @ 60 hz, 5,750 @ 50 hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTB-16-TEFC-220\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16″ Tornado Blower with TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled), 2 hp, 230 volt, 50\/60 hz electric motor.\u003cbr\u003eTEFC motors are specifically designed for operating in dirt, dust and excess moisture.\u003cbr\u003eFree Flow CFM 6,950 @ 60 hz, 5,750 @ 50 hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTB-16-TEFC-220-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16″ Tornado Blower with TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled), 2 hp, 230 volt, 50\/60 hz, 3 phase electric motor.\u003cbr\u003eTEFC motors are specifically designed for operating in dirt, dust and excess moisture.\u003cbr\u003eFree Flow CFM 6,950 @ 60 hz, 5,750 @ 50 hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTB-16-EXP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16″ Tornado Blower with Explosion Proof, 2 hp, 110 volt, 50\/60 hz electric motor.\u003cbr\u003eExplosion Proof motors are certified for NEMA Class 1, Div. 1, Group D \u0026amp; Class II, Group E, F, \u0026amp; G hazardous areas.\u003cbr\u003eFree Flow CFM 6,950 @ 60 hz, 5,750 @ 50 hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTB-16-EXP-220\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16″ Tornado Blower with Explosion Proof, 2 hp, 230 volt, 50\/60 hz electric motor.\u003cbr\u003eExplosion Proof motors are certified for NEMA Class 1, Div. 1, Group D \u0026amp; Class II, Group E, F, \u0026amp; G hazardous areas.\u003cbr\u003eFree Flow CFM 6,950 @ 60 hz, 5,750 @ 50 hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTB-16-EXP-220-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16″ Tornado Blower with Explosion Proof, 2 hp, 230 volt, 50\/60 hz, 3 phase electric motor.\u003cbr\u003eExplosion Proof motors are certified for NEMA Class 1, Div. 1, Group D \u0026amp; Class II, Group E, F, \u0026amp; G hazardous areas.\u003cbr\u003eFree Flow CFM 6,950 @ 60 hz, 5,750 @ 50 hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHorsepower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFree Flow (CFM)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTB-16-TEFC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTEFC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,950 @ 60 Hz \/ 5,750 @ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 13 × 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTB-16-TEFC-220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTEFC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,950 @ 60 Hz \/ 5,750 @ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 13 × 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTB-16-TEFC-220-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTEFC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230V 3-Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,950 @ 60 Hz \/ 5,750 @ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 13 × 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTB-16-EXP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExplosion Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,950 @ 60 Hz \/ 5,750 @ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 13 × 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTB-16-EXP-220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExplosion Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,950 @ 60 Hz \/ 5,750 @ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 13 × 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTB-16-EXP-220-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExplosion Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230V 3-Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,950 @ 60 Hz \/ 5,750 @ 50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e215 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 × 13 × 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency: 50\/60 Hz (all models).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrochure Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInlet\/Outlet Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFree Flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRPM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNoise @ 5 ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 hp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V \/ 230V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,950 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,450\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAirflow Against Static Pressure (CFM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e0.5 in.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1.0 in.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1.5 in.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2.0 in.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,490\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXP models have explosion proof motors with internal on\/off switches; the TB-12-EXP is ABS approved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXP units use explosion proof junction boxes, cords and plugs; TEFC units use weatherproof junction boxes, cords and plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy gauge rolled and welded steel housings with a steel outlet adapter and welded guide vanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel bolts and powder coated finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolymer fan blades standard; solid aluminum blades optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage switches between 115V and 230V with a switch on the rear of the motor housing. Higher voltages and 3-phase motors are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy duty casters standard; wall mounts and stands are available for all sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Inlet Adapter (8″ and 12″ units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTote Cart with Straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAC-N-GO Ducting (TX-SAC-N-GO), 8″, 12″ or 16″ diameter, conductive black or non-conductive yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir Mover Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/TPT-Tornado-Blowers-Brochure_40741a18-9550-4453-bf8b-8699dacea807.pdf?v=1791913675\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTornado Blowers Brochure (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/TPT-Tornado-Blower-Operations-Manual_b1d079dd-de82-4e6a-b77b-4d789589ac84.pdf?v=1791913676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTornado Blowers Operations Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/TPT-Product-Line-Sheet.pdf?v=1791914737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTexas Pneumatic Tools Product Line Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Texas Pneumatic Tools","offers":[{"title":"TEFC \/ 110V","offer_id":67695075066009,"sku":"TB-16-TEFC","price":5275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TEFC \/ 230V","offer_id":67695075098777,"sku":"TB-16-TEFC-220","price":5275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TEFC \/ 230V 3-Phase","offer_id":67695075131545,"sku":"TB-16-TEFC-220-3","price":5275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Explosion Proof \/ 110V","offer_id":67695075164313,"sku":"TB-16-EXP","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Explosion Proof \/ 230V","offer_id":67695075197081,"sku":"TB-16-EXP-220","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Explosion Proof \/ 230V 3-Phase","offer_id":67695075229849,"sku":"TB-16-EXP-220-3","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3681\/6793\/files\/TB-16-EXP-scaled.jpg?v=1791913782","url":"https:\/\/techforgedirect.com\/products\/texas-pneumatic-tools-16-tornado-blower-vaneaxial","provider":"TechForge Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}