Centrifugal-type supercharger

The centrifugal supercharger is used in many applications including, but not limited to, automotive, truck, marine, aircraft, motorcycles and UTV's.

[2] This term refers to the fact that turbochargers are a specific type of centrifugal supercharger, one that is driven by a turbine.

Centrifugal supercharging creates an efficient, compact and intercooler friendly means to boost horsepower in both gasoline and diesel engines for a wide variety of watercraft, land craft and aircraft.

[5] Several companies build centrifugal superchargers and also offer them as complete systems which can be easily installed by a mechanic or the auto enthusiast at home.

Volutes are typically cast into a form from aluminum rather than other metals due to the combination of strength, weight, and resistance to corrosion.

Because of the high speeds and loads the transmission must endure, components are machined, ground and assembled to extremely close tolerances.

Due to the ease of installation, and the fact that many systems utilize integrated intercooling, centrifugal supercharging continues to gain popularity within the performance industry.

From wastewater treatment to aircraft deicing, air compression from a centrifugal supercharger has significantly improved the efficiency and reliability of the overall system.

Due to its efficient design, centrifugal technology is now being embraced because it offers substantial energy savings, lower discharge air temperatures and quieter operation.