Elmo Rietschle supports vital medical equipment for new Wuhan hospital

A multi-national medical OEM has placed a major order for side channel blower technology from Elmo Rietschle to help provide urgent medical ventilators needed in China in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19).

Since placing the order, the requirement for life saving ventilators has become a major global concern. Elmo Rietschle is therefore increasing its German-based manufacturing operations to meet this critical demand.

The side channel blowers specified are customised for the application and will be integrated into a specialised medical ventilation and respiratory monitoring system for use in the brand-new hospital currently under construction in the Wuhan province, and other medical facilities globally.

Elmo Rietschle has worked successfully with the client for many years, providing a range of pump technologies as Ralph Keil, Central European Sales Director for Elmo Rietschle explains: 

“We already have a proven and long-standing relationship with the OEM, helping to support the global ventilator supply.  We were approached because our side channel blower technology could be integrated as part of the emergency respiratory support systems.

“A key benefit of our side channel blower technology is that it is virtually maintenance free, making it ideal for the rigours of a busy hospital environment.  Its compact and robust construction is particularly suited to the design requirements, which includes a specialised transport supply unit.  Designed for portability and ergonomic handling when gas cylinders are not available in transit, it was important that the pump specified was lightweight to enable ease of movement around hospitals intensive care units.

“The system includes a built-in turbine with rapid response time and up to five hours of independent ventilation.  As a result, the OEM was particularly interested in the speed control options, via an external or integral frequency convertor alongside the unit’s superior efficiency levels.”