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    Powder & Bulk Processing

    How material properties determine the optimal bulk solid conveyor: Part 2

    Todd Smith
    June 24, 2024
    Part 1 of this two-part series focused on particle size, particle size distribution, particle shape, explosivity, and toxicity. Part 2 examines the other key material characteristics...

    Conveyors

    Courtesy of Spiroflow
    Images courtesy of PFI
    The french fry industry is one that commonly uses vibratory conveyor equipment like this PFI conveyor.
    Images courtesy of Cablevey Conveyors
    Its singular focus gives AHS the knowledge and expertise to streamline the installation process and prevent issues that can lead to system inefficiencies, product loss, or complete system failure.
    Courtesy of Dos Santos International
    This overland belt conveyor is curved to follow the terrain.
    All images courtesy of Key Technology
    Vibratory conveyors move tacky, sweetened dried cranberries at an incline of almost 10 degrees.
    State-of-the-art test facilities allow food processors to run product on the same type of equipment they are considering for purchase, while benefitting from expert consultation to optimize their processes.
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    Figure 1: Basic pneumatic conveying system components.
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Different ways to charge material in a pneumatic conveyor

    Colin Barbeau
    March 23, 2023
    This article explores the most common types of pneumatic conveying system line chargers and their usual applications and limitations.
    All images courtesy of Vac-U-Max
    A sanitary vacuum conveyor keeps a tablet press filled in a pharmaceutical environment.
    Powder & Bulk Processing

    Vacuum conveyors: Powder handling’s antidote to soaring post-pandemic costs

    Doan Pendleton
    March 22, 2023
    Automating powder handling with vacuum conveying systems is one of the fastest and most economical ways for manufacturers and processors to mitigate skyrocketing labor, energy...
    Courtesy of Airdusco.
    Figure 1: Where an explosion hazard exists, filter receivers used in dilute phase pneumatic conveying require explosion protection and isolation.
    Powder & Bulk Processing

    Combustible dust hazards of dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems

    Jack Osborn
    March 20, 2023
    Proper design, operation and maintenance are critical to minimize dust explosion hazards when pneumatically conveying combustible dusts and particles.
    Courtesy of Frost Inc.
    Made of stainless steel, the X248 with 2-inch pitch is one of the newer chains that replaces outdated cable conveyors. This example is on a head/tongue chain, shown in a beef plant application and is now virtually maintenance-free after replacing a high-maintenance cable conveyor.
    Drag / Chain / Tow

    Overhead drive chains: The hidden heroes

    Brandon Brownlee
    Feb. 2, 2023
    The workhorse chain that brought automation to the assembly line over 100 years ago is still key to beef processing and will continue as the hidden hero in the overhead of modern...
    Courtesy of Cablevey Conveyors
    After trials and verification testing, it was found that tubular cable conveyors maintain greater repeatability cleanliness over a longer period of time than open systems due to the controlled environment within the enclosure.
    Conveyors

    Protect against recalls with the right conveyor system

    Del Williams
    Jan. 5, 2023
    Food processors can mitigate risk and prevent many safety issues by utilizing closed conveyor systems designed with sanitation in mind, and capable of automated wet cleaning.