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Micro Blowers Special Feature

  • Our compact, lightweight micro blowers deliver exceptional longevity,
    ultra‑low vibration, and high static pressure

 

There are many types of fans, such as axial fans and centrifugal (turbo) fans. The micro blower introduced here is a turbo fan that employs our proprietary air dynamic bearing technology. Despite its ultra‑compact and lightweight form, it delivers strong airflow along with outstanding durability and remarkably low vibration. The following sections provide a detailed look at its high‑performance features.

Images of Our Micro Blower Lineup

Air Dynamic Bearing: The Core Technology Behind Our Micro Blower

Our proprietary air dynamic bearing features a non‑contact structure in which the shaft and sleeve remain separated during micro‑blower operation. This non‑contact state, created by high‑speed rotation, eliminates wear between the shaft and sleeve, enabling high static pressure, long service life, and low noise.

  • ※The diagram below is for visual reference
    ※The diagram below is for visual reference
    Internal Structure of the Micro BlowerInternal Structure of the Micro Blower
  • Micro Blower Rotation Speed vs. Pressure CharacteristicsMicro Blower Rotation Speed vs. Pressure Characteristics

High Power, Long Life, and Low Vibration

  • Long Life
  • Unlike conventional ball or oil‑impregnated bearings, whose lifespans degrade with temperature, our air dynamic bearing technology shows no such temperature sensitivity and can operate virtually indefinitely, provided the bearing materials do not deteriorate.
  • Because our air dynamic bearing technology contains no oil, there is no risk of leakage. This oil‑free design is also more environmentally friendly.
  • The non‑contact design of the air dynamic bearing, combined with optimized balancing, delivers significantly lower vibration levels than other bearing types.
  • Ultra‑high‑speed rotation enables airflow and static pressure levels unattainable with other bearing types.
  • Ball Bearing Structure Ball Bearing
  • Oil Bearing Structure Oil Bearing
  • Air Dynamic Bearing Structure Air Dynamic Bearing

In the rotor blade section, our compact impeller featuring a proprietary design achieves low noise and also contributes to higher static pressure.

  • Powerful Performance with High Static Pressure
  • See it inflate air mats, blow away water droplets, and generate high static pressure powerful enough to lift a baseball.
 
  • Remarkably Low Vibration
  • This video compares our blower’s vibration levels with competing models using a simple coin test. A transparent cup highlights the vibration behavior clearly—take a look!
 
 
 

Ultra‑Compact, Ultra‑Lightweight

Another standout feature of our micro blowers is their compact, lightweight design. The TF029 series is exceptionally light at just 55 g, making it suitable even for use in CPAP devices. The TF037 series, weighing between 72 and 165 g, is similarly lightweight and well‑suited for applications such as fuel cell systems.

  • TF037 Series Photo
    TF037 Series
  • TF029 Series Photo
    TF029 Series

 

Specifications

Part numberTF037C-2100-FTF037C-2000-FTF037E-2000-FTF037F-2000-FTF029B-1000F
Photo

TF037C-2100-F Photo

TF037C-2000-F Photo

TF037E-2000-F Photo

TF037F-2000-F Photo

TF029B-1000F Photo

Operating Voltage Range 10 ~ 30 VDC  12 ~ 27 VDC
Rated Supply Current 0.9 A Max. 0.62 A Max. (24 VDC)
Rated Power 21.6 W Max. 14.9 W Max. (24 VDC)
Operating Speed 6,000 ~ 45,000 rpm 36,000 rpm
Minimum Airflow 5 L / min 10 L / min
Maximum Rotational Speed 45,000 r / min 50000 r / min
Noise Level 65.0 dB (A) Max.
Weight 94 g 90 g 165 g 72 g 55 g
Fixing legs With Without Without Without Without
Applications General Industrial Applications

General Industrial Applications
(Includes Fixing legs)

Fuel Cell Applications
※P14 Quick Fastener
Large CPAP Applications Small CPAP Applications
Remarks Uses UL94 V-0 certified resin materials Uses FDA‑compliant resin materials
  • The pressure and airflow values are provided for reference only and are not guaranteed.

Characteristic Curves

TF037 Series

⦿ 24V P-Q/Q-I Characteristics
TF037 24V P-Q/Q-I Characteristics
⦿ 12V P-Q/Q-I Characteristics
TF037 12V P-Q/Q-I Characteristics

TF029 Series

⦿ 24V P-Q/Q-I Characteristics
TF029B 24V P-Q/Q-I Characteristics
⦿ 12V P-Q/Q-I Characteristics
TF029B 12V P-Q/Q-I Characteristics
  • The above P–Q curve illustrates how pressure and airflow vary with changes in flow load.
  • Please note that the pressure and airflow values are for reference only and are not guaranteed.

 

Applications & Uses

  • See how our micro blowers are used in household fuel cell systems, where they are already widely adopted.
  • For CPAP applications, we demonstrate how our micro blowers are built into the device, including a human body model to show how they function in real use.
  • CPAP use
    CPAP
  • Air shower use
    Air shower
  • 3D Printer use
    3D Printer
  • Server use
    Server
  • Ionizer use
    Ionizer
  • Attractions use
    Attractions

※It’s also ideal for applications such as blowing dust out of commercial printers.

Set Sales

  • For prototyping and evaluation, we also offer a complete set that includes the main unit, driver, and harness.
TF037C-2100-P Kit
ModelTF037C-2100-P
Included Items Micro Blower Main Unit TF037C-2100-F
Driver TF037-1001-D
Harness⓵ For Micro Blower Driver Connection
Harness② For Driver Power Connection

Micro Blower TF037F-2000-P Kit

Model

TF037F-2000-P

Included Items Micro Blower Main Unit TF037F-2000-F
Driver TF037-1001-D
Harness⓵ For Micro Blower Driver Connection
Harness② For Driver Power Connection
Micro Blower TF029B-1000-P Kit
ModelTF029B-1000-P
Included Items Micro Blower Main Unit TF029B-1000-F
Driver TF029B-1001-D
Harness For Micro Blower Driver Connection
  • The TF029B set includes only one harness for the driver–power connection, as the driver leads are directly wired from the micro blower.

Connection Method

  1. Prepare two DC power supplies and wire them as shown in the diagram below.
  2. Power Supply 1 is used for the drive circuit, and it should be set to 24 VDC.
    (A current capacity of 3 A or higher is recommended.)
  3. Power Supply 2 is used for speed control. Adjust the voltage between 1 V and 5 V to change the rotational speed. This completes the wiring and voltage settings required for basic blower operation.
 
How to connect a micro blower
  • The brown, red, and orange wires shown in the diagram below are not required for basic operation. They are used for error output, braking, and speed monitoring.
Terminal Number (Harness Side)Wire ColorTerminalConnection
1 Brown Error Error Output
2 Red FG Speed Signal Output
3 Orange BR Short brake
4 Yellow CNT Control voltage input
5 Green Vcc Power Voltage Input
6 Blue GND GND

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