PRODUCT REVIEW
Have you ever wondered what a pneumatic conveying system is?
A pneumatic conveying system transfers powders, granules, and other dry bulk materials through an enclosed pipeline. The motive force for this transfer comes from a combination of pressure differential and the flow of a gas, such as air or nitrogen. The system’s basic elements include a motive air source (also called an air mover, such as a fan or blower), a feeder or similar material-introduction device, a conveying line, a termination vessel (such as an air material receiver), and a dust collection system.
While some of the most common materials transferred by pneumatic conveying systems are flour, cement, sand and plastic pellets, any of hundreds of chemicals, food products, and minerals can be pneumatically conveyed. These materials are usually fairly dry; materials in slurry or paste are typically not suited to pneumatic conveying.