Confident conveying with the piFLOW® Batch Volume Optimisation

Phil Black - PII Editor 30/04/2023

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Equipment used to convey bulk solids in manufacturing must be accessible for the operators, easily maintained, and compliant with industry standards. Productivity can be dramatically enhanced by automating process steps – but only if everyone is on board. The piFLOW^® Batch Volume Optimization series was created with the user in mind, they are designed to help continue evolving workplaces within the manufacturing sector.

The vacuum conveyor takes solids from a pickup point and releases them into a receiving vessel or a piece of equipment in batches. Batch Volume Optimisation features a level sensor. Once the conveyor is filled up by each cycle, the sensor automatically triggers the release process. This way, operators can set the conveyor up quickly, and the automatic level sensing adds an extra layer of safety, which protects the equipment from unplanned maintenance.

“Even robust industrial equipment is used by humans – we can't expect people to adopt automation techniques if they have a hard time understanding it. It works the same way as adopting new mobile technology or other personal devices. If we manage to make it accessible, it will be easy to adapt for the users.” – says Laura Katinaite, Director of Product Management.

She adds: “Piab is a true pioneer in finding easy-to-use solutions. We are a Swedish company, having a long experience of evolving industrial processes – it is in our DNA. We believe this new product series will be easy to adapt first and foremost for those who switch from manual handling or some forms of mechanical conveying and will enhance experience of using vacuum conveying for powder handling.”

Batch Volume Optimisation represents a medium level of automation in the piFLOW^® range. The full range spans from the well-known and reliable standard product series to Auto-tuning, a fully automated vacuum conveying solution. No matter the application, there is a piFLOW^® tailored to it.

For more information email us at info-uk@piab.com or call us on 01509 857010

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