Do you encounter issues with the flow of bulk material through your bins and silos? Does your material have a high angle of repose or is it sticky in nature? You may have tried using aeration techniques to overcome these problems, but most probably, the material would still bridge or hang up.
Aeration pads are one of the best solutions for bulk material flow problems. They use the dual mechanism of aeration and vibration for efficient and smooth flow of bulk materials through bins and silos. They ensure consistent flow even in the most difficult material flow applications, thanks to their special design characteristics. They create a vibration when the air passes between the bin wall and the boot of the pad.
The following are the highlighting features of vibrating aeration pads:
- Durable construction
- Self-cleaning
- Highly economical
- Can be retrofitted
- Can be used with low or high pressure airapplications
- Suitable with any type of bin, silo or hopper
- Stainless steel shaft, with food grade quality
- Can effectively handle abrasive materials – whether powdered or granular
How the Aeration Pad Works
Air On
When air is introduced in the bin or silo through the aeration pads, it discharges in the material and fluidises it through an aeration effect. Due to the presence of positive air pressure, the material doesn’t get under the boot. The air flows under the boot, causing it to vibrate and allow the material to move unhindered. Due to this process, materials with a tendency to bridge or hang up smoothly flow through the bin or silo.
Air Off
When the air stops flowing through the boot, its design and the pressure of the material forces the boot against the bin’s wall. This keeps the material from getting into the air supply line and under the boot.
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