Prevent Bridging in Silos and Hoppers
Who is not familiar with it? Silos or hoppers showing dents and deformation, caused by hammering in an attempt to resolve powder flow problems and keep the installation running. During the storage and handling of powders, poor flow behaviour frequently occurs, manifesting itself as ratholing or bridging. These phenomena can, in turn, lead to production disruptions and product loss.
AirSweep Prevents Bridging in Silos and Hoppers
AirSweep® material flow systems provide on-demand flow of even the most difficult materials by eliminating bridging, ratholing, and material buildup. Each powerful pulse from an AirSweep nozzle delivers a high-pressure, high-volume, 360-degree burst of compressed air or gas between the bulk material and the vessel wall, lifting stagnant material and sweeping it back into the material flow.The nozzle design ensures immediate, dust-tight resealing after each pulse, preventing clogging, material feedback, or product ingress into the system.
Illustration of Bridging in a Silo/Hopper
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