Technology
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Air-Tec system’s dense phase pneumatic conveying systems allow the movement of powder and granules inside of a pipeline for distances over 500 m and flow rates greater than 100 tons per hour.
The low velocity conveyance system preserves the quality of the product but also the condition of the pipeline. The system uses a reduced quantity of air with a resulting energy saving.
According to material and distances, clients can choose different methods of pneumatic conveyance: standard, full pipeline, and continuous full pipeline.
Standard method
The standard cycles of transport, characterized by emptying of the line after each loading, are applied to the movement of a broad range of materials.
Full pipeline method
The transport happens with a full pipe in order to save air and energy. The full pipeline technology is used to move fragile and abrasive materials. Recommended for conveyance over long distances.
The complete transport line is composed by two parallel lines:
- the pipe line to convey material from source to all destinations
- the booster line to phase air in the pipe line through the boosters. In order to have the minimum air consumption and the maximum efficiency on the booster line there is an electro pneumatic valve (before every destination) that routes air from the source to the only ready destination.
Continuous full pipeline method
This technology uses multiple conveyance units that work alternately to create a continuous flow of materials thereby reducing loading time.