Vacuum conveyor

Applications

For example, a conveyor on a mixer can draw ingredients from a sack tip station, a bulk bag unloader, or a silo.

Components

The vacuum receiver at the destination is fitted with a filter system to separate the product and the air. The filter is often a self-cleaning unit with quick and easy access for maintenance.

The conveyor operating under negative pressure helps to meet high levels of hygiene in the workplace, minimising the risk of dust release and exposure to the operator.

The "leaking inwards" aspect of vacuum conveying makes it suitable for handling toxic or combustible dust. An air source such as a venturi or electric blower provides the conveying motive air.