(Newswire.net — January 28, 2021) — A pneumatic conveying system is a system that is used for handling and transferring granular and powdered materials, with little to no loss.
This is a kind of conveyor system that is based on the principle that bulky goods can be moved through pipelines that leverage air pressure, where the air exerts a propulsion force to move it along a conveying line.
Based on this understanding, we can say that a pneumatic conveying system will include an introduction point where materials are sent in, a receiving point where the materials exit the system, and a gas flow movement device to move the materials from the introduction point to the receiving point.
The biggest reason for the popularity of these systems is that they can be designed and built according to a user’s needs, so there is rarely a one-system-fits-all approach here.
Now that we have an idea of what pneumatic conveying system, let’s see its advantages and disadvantages, so you can decide if this is the right system for you.
Advantages of a Pneumatic conveying system
The advantages of a pneumatic conveying system are as follows.
- It is a compact way of moving materials and offers a ton of flexibility on where you build it and how. For example, you can build this system around existing equipment to make it easy to move things to and away from it.
- This system is way better than a mechanical conveying system, especially in terms of flexibility.
- It can be set up to run both vertically and horizontally.
- This system can cover any distance, short or long.
- Maintains a controlled atmosphere throughout the transportation system, so the chances for damage is minimal.
- Since these systems take up a lot less floor space when compared to a mechanical conveying system, they can be moved around easily.
- You can set it up in such a way that there can be multiple introductions and receiving points.
Thus, these are the big benefits that come from implementing a pneumatic conveying system.
Disadvantages of a Pneumatic conveying system
Just like every product, a pneumatic conveying system also comes with a few disadvantages. But these disadvantages are far less than the advantages, and this is what makes these systems so popular today.
- Requires high levels of precision and extensive design knowledge.
- It requires air pressure to change and hence, can be a lot less efficient than mechanical conveyor systems.
- Not ideal for sticky or wet materials
- A dust collection system may be required, depending on what is being transported and its volume and weight.
- A lot of factors have to be considered such as the moisture levels in the air, temperature, angles of flow and slip, system distance, and more.
Thus, these are the disadvantages of a pneumatic conveying system.
To conclude, a pneumatic conveying system is used to move powdered and granular materials from source to destination using the properties of air. This is a popular method of moving items because the system can be customized to meet your individual needs, depending on what you’re trying to move and the distance.