Dense-phase pneumatic conveying system reduces segregation in dry bulk material transfer

The Pulse-Line PTA PL pneumatic conveying system from Gericke, USA, is designed to maintain precise mixture proportions during the transfer of dry bulk materials. Operating in dense phase, the system forms separate pulsed slugs of blended materials, gently moving them at low velocities to prevent segregation.

The system ensures that mixtures exit in the same proportions in which they entered, even when handling materials with differing bulk densities, particle sizes, shapes, or other properties that typically cause separation. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including trail mix, nutritional drink blends, seasoning mixes, and battery materials.

Gericke’s Pulse-Line PTA PL applies an optimized air-to-material ratio to transfer powders from silos or bag unloaders through conveying pipelines to reactors, tablet presses, packaging machines, or other endpoints. The system operates dust-free, prevents material degradation, and functions automatically in both batch and continuous processes.

Capable of transferring materials over distances up to 1,500 feet, the Pulse-Line PTA PL can be custom-engineered for specific bulk material applications. Gericke also offers testing of materials and processes at its Somerset, New Jersey, facility to ensure system performance for unique material handling requirements.

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