Pneumatic conveying system
Pneumatic Conveying Systems for Bulk Material Handling
A pneumatic conveying system moves bulk solids through an enclosed pipeline using air. Pipe can be routed over roofs, around equipment and up to silos where belts or screws cannot easily go. The sealed line keeps dust in the system and contaminants out, and there are few moving parts to maintain.
TiERMAX engineers both dense phase and dilute phase pressure conveying systems. We choose the method from your material properties, conveying distance in feet, required rate in lb/h or tons/h, and process. Each system includes the feed device (a rotary airlock or pressure vessel), pipeline and bends, diverter valves, receivers or silo filters, and PLC controls. Typical materials include cement, fly ash, lime, alumina, sand, minerals, chemicals, plastic pellets, battery materials, sugar, flour and other food ingredients.
For short transfers and loading of mixers and packers, see our vacuum conveying system.
Pneumatic conveying system - Models
We design pneumatic conveying around your material and process. Choose dense phase or dilute phase to get the right balance of product protection, conveying rate and operating cost.
Dense phase pneumatic conveying system
Dense phase conveying moves powders and granules slowly, in plugs or a dense stream, using higher-pressure air. It is ideal for long distances, high rates and abrasive or fragile products, because low velocity reduces product breakage, pipe wear and air use.
Dilute phase pneumatic conveying system
Dilute phase pressure conveying suspends material in a high-velocity air stream fed by a positive displacement blower and rotary airlock. It moves non-fragile, free-flowing products continuously over medium to long distances with a compact, low-cost design.
Pneumatic conveying system - Benefits
Pneumatic conveying is a clean, efficient and reliable way to move bulk solids. It raises productivity, reduces maintenance and protects product quality across many industries.
Dust-Free Material Handling −
A fully enclosed pipeline keeps dust in and the plant clean.
Gentle Product Transfer +
Flexible Plant Layout +
Reduced Maintenance +
Improved Process Hygiene +
Automated and Efficient Operation +
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Contact us todayPneumatic conveying system - Features
Pneumatic conveying systems in dense and dilute phase are engineered for efficient, reliable and dust-free transfer, customized to your process.
- Pressure Conveying TechnologyPressure conveying with compressed air or blowers.
- Dense & Dilute Phase TechnologyMatched to each material.
- Long-Distance Material TransferLong-distance transfer.
- Fully Enclosed SystemDust-free, contamination-free conveying.
- Custom-Engineered DesignEngineered for your application.
- PLC-Based Automation & ControlsAutomated PLC control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A pneumatic conveying system moves powders, granules and bulk solids through enclosed pipelines using air pressure or vacuum, for clean, dust-free and automated handling.
Dense phase uses low velocity and higher pressure to move material gently in slugs. Dilute phase uses high air velocity to carry material suspended in the air stream. Dense phase suits fragile or abrasive products; dilute phase suits free-flowing products.
Abrasive, fragile or high-value materials such as alumina, cement, fly ash, sand, battery materials, chemicals, minerals and some food ingredients.
Free-flowing powders and granules such as plastic pellets, flour, sugar, grains and other products that tolerate higher velocity.
Less product breakage, less pipe wear, less dust and efficient conveying over long distances.
High rates, continuous operation, simple design, lower initial cost and easy integration into existing lines.
It depends on material characteristics, distance, rate, fragility, abrasiveness and process needs. We recommend a material evaluation and, where needed, test conveying.
Yes. Systems are engineered for your rate, pipe routing, weighing, PLC or SCADA integration and explosion protection. Hazardous-location requirements are reviewed for each U.S. project.
Chemical, food, pharmaceutical, plastics, mineral, cement, power, battery-material and recycling plants.
