Choosing The Right Conveyor System For Your Bulk Materials Processing
Posted on: 4 June 2016
When you are in need of a new conveyor system to move your bulk materials in your industrial factory or warehouse, you may not know which system you should choose to get the job done. There are many different options in conveyor systems available to you. Each of these systems has advantages and disadvantages as well as specific types of materials that they work best for. Get to know more about these different conveyor systems so that you can be sure that you make the right choice for your company's specific needs.
Mechanical Conveyor Systems
There are two primary categories of conveyor systems; mechanical and pneumatic. Within those categories there are several types of conveyor systems. Some of the mechanical systems include:
Belt Conveyors
Belt conveyors are similar to those you see in a grocery store checkout only on a much larger scale. They move solid matter and object along the belt to their destination. This is not an ideal conveyor system from loose materials and is generally used in the manufacturing industry.
Vibratory Conveyors
Vibratory (vibrating) conveyors are stationary conveyors that agitate or vibrate the materials that pass through them. They are ideal for sifting and sorting materials and can also be used to cast metal objects that are cast at high heat.
Pneumatic Conveyor Systems
Pneumatic conveyor systems, on the other hand, work a bit differently from mechanical systems. These conveyor systems use pressure differentials as well as compressed air or gas to move the materials through the system. This is unlike a mechanical system that uses standard electrical power to move the different parts of the conveyor system. Some of the types of pneumatic conveyor systems include:
Dilute Phase Pressure Conveyors
A dilute phase pressure conveyor uses an initial stream of pressurized air that is released at the beginning of the conveyor system. This air moves the materials (which enter the system through an airlock valve) through the conveyor. The dilute phase pressure conveyor system is designed for materials with small granules or particles as the particles are carried through the conveyor suspended in the pressurized air that pushes them through to the other side.
Dense Phase Pressure Conveyors
On the other hand, a dense phase pressure conveyor is designed to move particles that tend to be fragile or abrasive. This type of system can carry such particles over long distances making it extremely useful in an industrial setting. Some of the types of materials moved through this type of conveyor include alumina, fly ash, glass cullet or batch mix, and other such materials. These materials will be loaded into a pressure vessel that will be filled with the given material. Then, it is sealed and compressed air is added to build up even more pressure. After that, the materials slowly make their way through the conveyor and to their destination until the pressure vessel is emptied and needs to be refilled.
Now that you have a better understanding of four of the different types of conveyor systems, you can select the best one for your needs and ensure that you are able to move your bulk materials efficiently and using the right system for your needs. For more information, contact a company like HAF Equipment Inc.
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