Many pneumatic conveying system designers use stainless steel bends simply because they’re a common choice. But unless your products are particularly corrosive or need to be conveyed at extremely low temperatures, you might be inflating your maintenance costs for very little gain. One popular alternative is carbon steel bends. The addition of carbon gives these … Keep Reading
Problems like component wear, product degradation, and system pressure drops can seriously reduce the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your pneumatic conveying system. But while system designers can spend a great deal of time and money trying to resolve these issues, many overlook the simple but impactful role of bend radii. The different lengths and curvatures … Keep Reading
Dry bulk material handling involves storing, discharging, and transporting dry materials in bulk quantities. This process is key to many manufacturing industries, including: Raw materials are delivered in large containers to factories and processing plants by trucks, ships, or trains. They typically come in bulk bags (big bags, flexible intermediate bulk containers [FIBCs], super sacks), … Keep Reading
Pneumatic conveying elbows change the flow direction of materials as they move through your dry bulk materials handling system. With such a simple task to perform, you might think that selecting the right size elbow is equally straightforward. But which components you install can make all the difference in flow efficiency, product quality, and ongoing … Keep Reading
In a dry bulk material handling system, compression couplings are used to connect pipes with an airtight seal. This allows you to convey your materials through your system smoothly and efficiently. In fact, some compression couplings with large flow diameters can even withstand pressure of more than 10,000 psi. But your system is only as … Keep Reading
Pneumatic conveying is full of technical terms that can make it difficult to comprehend. Even experts can get mixed up between two relatively simple terms when they’re so similar. And in our experience, conversations about centerline radius (CLR) vs bend radius can often lead to confusion. If you research these two terms, you might struggle … Keep Reading
The efficient and reliable movement of materials is a critical aspect of many industries, including the grain, plastics, pet food, chemical, mining, and concrete industries. Pneumatic conveying systems have become more and more popular in these sectors due to their cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Still, they require high-quality pneumatic conveying parts to withstand the harsh conditions … Keep Reading
If you’ve worked with pneumatic conveyance systems, then you’re probably familiar with compression couplings. These couplings are designed to create a secure, leak-free connection between breaks in pneumatic tube or pipe. They work by using compression to create a strong, uniform, and reliable seal. Below, we’ll explore how compression couplings work and how to select … Keep Reading
Bends are a critical component to the success of any pneumatic conveying system. The right elbow can increase the efficiency and longevity of a system, while a mismatch can lead to blowouts and product contamination. Not limited to a single material, bends are typically made from metals such as aluminum, carbon steel, or stainless steel. … Keep Reading
In pneumatic conveying systems, weld elbows and pipe/tube elbows (aka sweep elbows) serve the same purpose. They both allow pipes or tubes to curve and be rerouted in order to avoid obstacles and obstructions. This function is also crucial to gradually changing the direction of the bulk solid particles being conveyed. However, these components aren’t the same … Keep Reading