A powder transport system automates the movement of bulk solids within your facility, replacing unsafe, inefficient, and messy manual handling. We design and install complete systems—primarily using pneumatic conveying (vacuum or pressure)—to move your materials from storage to process in a fully enclosed, dust-free environment.

Airborne dust is a major risk in any plant handling powders—it's a health hazard, a contamination risk, and potentially a combustible fuel. Our enclosed conveying systems eliminate this risk. We specialize in designing the right pneumatic conveying solution for your specific powder. For durable, non-abrasive materials, Lean Phase conveying is a cost-effective choice. For delicate blends that must not segregate, or for abrasive materials, Dense Phase conveying provides a gentle, low-velocity transfer. We engineer the entire system, from the pick-up point and rotary valve to the piping, filter receiver, and control system, ensuring a reliable and clean transfer every time.

    • Technology: Lean Phase (Vacuum & Pressure), Dense Phase (Vacuum & Pressure)
    • Mechanical Options: Rigid/Flexible Screw Conveyors, Aero-Mechanical Conveyors
    • Materials Handled: Fine powders, cohesive materials, granules, pellets, blended products
    • System Capacity: Rates from 100 kg/hr to 50+ tons/hr over distances of hundreds of meters
    • Key Components: Blowers, Vacuum Pumps, Rotary Airlock Valves, Diverter Valves, Filter Receivers
    • The Material: What is it? Provide bulk density, particle size, and any special properties (abrasive, fragile, sticky, explosive).
    • The Route: What are the start and end points? What is the distance and are there any vertical lifts?
    • The Rate: What is the required transfer rate in kg/hr or tons/hr?
    • The Process: Is it a batch or continuous transfer? From one source to one destination, or a more complex network?

 

Material option A Stainless Steel 304/316L,
Material option B Aluminum, Coated Carbon Steel
Finish Industrial grade, Sanitary polished (food/pharma grade), abrasion-resistant coatings
Dimensions Custom made design and built by your requirements
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  • FAQ - 
    • Q1: What is the main difference between Lean Phase and Dense Phase pneumatic conveying?
    • A1: Lean (or dilute) phase is like a sandblaster: it uses a high volume of high-speed air to move a low concentration of product. It's simple and fast. Dense phase is like pushing a solid "plug" of material through the pipe with a low volume of low-speed air. It's gentler, more energy-efficient, and is essential for fragile materials or mixed blends that could otherwise segregate.
    • Q2: We have a powder blend of different particles. Will conveying it cause the blend to separate (segregate)?
    • A2: This is a critical risk, especially with lean phase conveying where lighter particles can travel faster than heavier ones. For any sensitive blend, a Dense Phase system is the superior choice. It moves the entire material batch as a cohesive slug, which significantly minimizes segregation and ensures your blend arrives at its destination intact.
    • Q3: What is the difference between a vacuum and a pressure system?
    • A3: A vacuum system "pulls" material from a source, which is excellent for picking up from multiple sources (like bag dump stations) and conveying to a single destination. It's also inherently cleaner as any leak pulls air into the system, not powder out. A pressure system "pushes" material from a single source to one or multiple destinations, and is generally more efficient for longer distances.
    • Q4: How do you convey an abrasive material like sand or cement without wearing out the pipes?
    • A4: Firstly, we use Dense Phase conveying, as the low velocity drastically reduces wear. Secondly, we use specialized piping components. This includes using abrasion-resistant materials for the pipe itself (like basalt-lined or hardened steel) and designing special "smart" elbows that create a pocket of the conveyed material for particles to impact against, rather than impacting the pipe wall.
    • Q5: How do you handle potentially explosive powders (like sugar or flour dust)?
    • A5: Safety is paramount. The entire system is designed to be fully bonded and grounded to eliminate static electricity buildup. We incorporate safety components like explosion relief panels (bursting discs), flameless venting, and fast-acting isolation valves to contain and safely manage a potential event, all designed according to ATEX or NFPA standards.