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ProductFocus Januar y 2019

Pneumatic Conveying
Category

Maximum-Duty Rotary Valve
The maximum-duty (MD) Aerolock
rotary valve is engineered for heavy Maintenance Gate
to severe industrial service with
pressure differentials up to 20 psig The Vortex maintenance gate is de-
and/or temperatures of 250°F. The signed to shut off material from a Vacuum Conveyors
unit is designed to withstand severe hopper or silo when maintenance of Easy maintenance, lower cost of
shock loads and elevated tempera- downstream equipment is required. In operation, reduced energy con-
tures consistent with continuous Low-Pressure Continuous the open position, it positively seals sumption, and greater capacity are
24-hour use. The MD is commonly Dense Phase Convey System to retain convey line pressures and the key benefits of these vacuum
used with some of the most chal- The E-finity is a patented continuous prevent material leakage or dusting to conveyors. An exclusive side-panel
lenging materials including minerals, dense phase convey system for fragile atmosphere. It is also designed to close door allows easy access to filters
chemicals, fillers, food ingredients, materials. Precise pressure monitor- through a standing column of mate- for inspection or changeout, and
filled pellets, PVC compound, and ing and airflow corrections allow the rial, in case of an upset condition. The the threaded T-handle allows filters
diatomaceous earth. The MD has a system to operate efficiently under maintenance gate is lightweight for to be removed without the use of
10-blade rotor that maintains a mini- all conditions, while gently inducing easy installation and has a narrow pro- tools. Hapman’s vacuum conveyors
mum three-blade labyrinth seal to materials through the convey line in file so that it can be integrated within are more energy efficient, utilizing
minimize air leakage. The 10-blade slug form. E-finity is ideally suited for most new and pre-existing setups. It is a regenerative blower to create the
rotor is available with flat or relieved granular and pelleted materials and also manually actuated, with options vacuum, instead of expensive plant
tips in several rotor choices includ- has proven itself on many projects for including hand crank, chain wheel, and air, for conveying. When equipped
ing open-ended, hubbed, reduced pet foods, cereals, nuts, grains, prills, hand wheel actuators. It is designed with the rotary valve option, the
displacement, and staggered pocket. and pelleted material. Air controls to handle non-abrasive to minimally conveyors provide an even, con-
It utilizes two tapered roller bearings can employ a single air source to op- abrasive powders, pellets, and granules. tinuous flow for greater capacities
on both the thrust and drive sides. erate 2-3 different systems simultane- Depending on gate size, it can be used in smaller-sized units. This means
Materials of construction include car- ously. The result is a cost savings in in gravity flow or dilute phase pneu- lower initial equipment cost and
bon and stainless steel with multiple both equipment and installation, with matic conveying applications up to 15 lower operating costs when com-
coating options. continued savings in operation and psig and can be used in both pressure pared to intermittent pneumatic
Coperion K-Tron Salina Inc., maintenance moving forward. and vacuum systems. conveying systems.
Salina, KS 785-825-3830 Schenck Process, Kansas City, MO Vortex, Salina, KS 888-829-7821 Hapman, Kalamazoo,
www.coperion.com 800-821-2476 www.schenckprocess.com www.vortexglobal.com MI 269-382-8223 hapman.com

Clogging

ZEROGuaranteed

T
Tri-Mer Whirl Wet
Dust Collector

• Clog-proof under any
operating condition

• 99% efficient over
wide micron range
• Low energy / water use

INDUSTRIAL CONVEYORS
Details from Todd Ainsworth:
Tainsworth@tri-mer.com
(989) 723-7838 Custom Engineered Solutions

By designing a system to fit your application, you save
time and money during installation and operation.

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