• Courtesy of Airdusco EDS
    Figure 1. Flow diagram of an Ingredient Transport System.
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Why food processors should consider ingredient transport systems

    Jack Osborn
    March 19, 2025
    While no system can fully guarantee combustible dust safety, evidence shows that a properly executed pneumatic conveying system is the safest method for conveying combustible ...

    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Courtesy of Airdusco.
    Figure 1: Where an explosion hazard exists, filter receivers used in dilute phase pneumatic conveying require explosion protection and isolation.
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    Dreamstime Xxl 16379307
    Specialized software, such as this discrete element method (DEM) simulation designed to minimize spillage and dust emissions in a belt conveyor chute, is an important part of every bulk materials handling engineer’s toolkit.
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    Dynamic Air Custom Pneumatic Conveying Systems 6222449809379
    Courtesy of FLSmidth
    Pneumatic Conveying System
    Courtesy of VAC-U-MAX
    Sanitary vacuum conveyor designs are required for manufacturers in industries such as foods, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and CBD, where stringent FDA and USDA sanitary regulations require extensive cleaning.
    Volkmann USA
    Pneumatic Vacuum Conveying System
    Mobile Vacuum Conveying Systems feature lift frames and can be rolled-in-place over processing or packaging equipment to accommodate various discharge heights. Images courtesy of VAC-U-MAX
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Cost considerations with aero-mechanical and vacuum conveying

    Doan Pendleton
    April 9, 2020
    Down-the-line costs such as maintenance, utility usage, cleaning, downtime and safety savings are important aspects to consider when weighing the benefits of mechanical and vacuum...
    Silicon powder and additives are manually emptied into the bag dump station and floor hopper. The station includes a bag tray support and dust collection through two cartridge filters. Powders flow from the hopper outlet through a pickup adapter into the pneumatic conveying line. | All images courtesy of Flexicon
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Safe silicon powder movement

    David Boger
    Sept. 21, 2016
    Dust-free, pneumatic conveyance improves li-ion battery production.
    Volkmann vacuum conveyor
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Unique vacuum solution meets grueling production requirements

    Staff
    Oct. 15, 2014
    Global supplier Jowat Adhesives, with U.S. headquarters in Archdale, North Carolina, ships more than 75,000 tons of adhesives annually. To maintain and increase its business, ...
    Vac-U-Max
    Pneumatic / Vacuum

    Pneumatic conveying system keeps powder kept dry

    Marisa Zocco
    Aug. 1, 2013
    Okonite Co. keeps production pulsing with pneumatic conveying system that preserves ultra-fine, super-absorbent polymer.