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Pneumatic Conveyors

Pneumatic Conveyors transport solid bulk materials through a pipeline by using pressurized air or other gas (e.g. nitrogen). Pneumatic conveying is well suitable, gentle and efficient way to transport dry bulk materials with small particle size (D <10mm), including different kind of hazardous dusts and powders. The conveyed material is completely encased inside the conveyor vessel and pipeline- , where the pressure difference results the material flow from conveyor to pipeline end point such as silo. The main features of the Pneumatic Conveyors are thus minimized material spillage and high energy efficiency. In addition, they can be built flexibly according to the premises of the plant or facility. These characteristics make Pneumatic Conveyors one of the most economical conveyors for material handling.

Depending on the application needs, we offer both dense phase and lean phase solutions.

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PNEUMATIC CONVEYOR (DENSE PHASE)

Specifications for typical applications
CapacityStandard models up to 25m3/h – others available as per request
Conveying distanceUp to approx. 500m
Construction details
Construction materialsPressure vessel steel, stainless steels, cast iron. Other materials on request.
ComponentsDome type fill-up valve. Buffer hopper (if needed) with service valve. Local control box with necessary solenoid valves and other instruments. Level switch. Pressure switches or transmitter. Air inlet valve group. Conveying line valve.
SafetyGuards and protective devices according to SFS-EN 620_2021.
Other options are available on request
ATEX directive (2014/34/EU)
All Laitex devices can be equipped to fulfill the requirements of ATEX Equipment group II in categories 2 G, D and 3 G, D (suitable for ATEX zones 1, 2, 21 and 22).
Pressure equipment classification
Pressure equipment (design, manufacture, testing) according to local requirements of the place of installation, for example:
- PED 2014/68/EU, ASME, JIS, EAC
Accessories available
  • Local control unit / logic (PLC)

  • Piping accessories (valves, bends, joints etc.)

  • Dust filtration equipment

  • Control equipment and instruments

  • Other options available on request
  • PNEUMATIC CONVEYOR (LEAN PHASE)

    Specifications for typical applications
    CapacityFrom fine dosign (few kg/h) to high capacities (30tn/h) for individual conveyors.
    Conveying distanceUp to approx. 500m
    Construction details
    Construction materialsCarbon steel, stainless steels. Other materials on request.
    ComponentsTypically Laitex solutions includes all necessary equipment and components for the complete solution such as: rotary valve, screw conveyor, buffer bins with fluidization and other accessories, pipeline parts, air blower/compressor, instrumentation etc.
    SafetyGuards and protective devices according to SFS-EN 620_2021.
    Other options are available on request
    ATEX directive (2014/34/EU)
    All Laitex devices can be equipped to fulfil the requirements of ATEX Equipment group II in categories 2 G, D and 3 G, D (suitable for ATEX zones 1, 2, 21 and 22).
    Accessories available
  • Local control unit (PLC)

  • Piping accessories (valves, bends, joints etc.)

  • Dust filtration equipment

  • Instrumentation

  • Fire protection systems

  • Other options available on request
  • Laitex's pneumatic conveyors

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    Characteristic Benefits

    • Can run upward or horizontally over a significant and complex distance
    • Low initial costs
    • Long operating life
    • Very low maintenance need
    • Dust- and Spill-free
    • Flexible equipment layout
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    Bulk materials

    • Sand
    • Lime
    • Fly ash
    • Cement
    • Sulphur
    • Dry materials of the chemical industry
    • Sorbent
    • Activated carbon
    • Asphaltene
    • Wood dusts
    • Other materials as requested

    Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveyor

    Laitex Pneumatic Conveyors are always delivered as a whole equipment – built and equipped with all necessary functions and accessories as per the need of customer process. In the design, we have emphasized the low maintenance need, modifiability as well as energy efficiency.

    Lean Phase Pneumatic Conveyor

    Lean phase pneumatic conveying system is typically well suitable and cost effective solution for transporting different kind of dry bulk materials safely and even long conveying distances with flexible system/routing layout. Compared to Dense phase systems, Lean phase system is using constant air/material flow with lower pressure level (typically 50-500mbar) and lower air/solids ratio. Our experts will help to select the most effective conveying type.

    Related solutions

    Blue pneumatic conveyor to blue ash silo.

    Fly Ash Handling

    Fly ash is generated in fuel combustion process. It's important to collect and process so that it doesn’t enter in the atmosphere and nature. Laitex creates mechanical and pneumatic solutions for fly ash collection, conveying, handling, and storing.
    3d model from bottom ash handling system.

    Bottom Ash Handling & Sand Recycling

    Bottom ash handling refers to the process of removing and processing ash, slag, sand, and non-combustible particles from the bottom of a boiler to containers or a bunker. Our well-planned solutions increase efficiency and production capabilities of the plant's operations.
    Concentrator plant in Russia with blue container loading systems.

    Industrial Minerals and Chemicals processing

    Many industrial plants have their specific conveying needs due to layout restrictions or specific process conditions. Laitex aims to answer such requirements with wide product offering.

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