• Product: AirSweep® system for product flow optimisation
• Service: installation and integration of AirSweep® systems
• Operation: powerful air pulses to dislodge material accumulation and clear blockages
• Components: AirSweep® units, MAC Valves pulse valves (PV’s) and pneumatic components
• Applications: silos, bunkers, hoppers, chutes and process installations
• Materials: powders, granules and other dry bulk materials
• Industries: food processing, chemical, pharmaceutical, cement and process industries
• Suitable for: bridging, ratholing, material accumulation, blockages and insufficient product flow

KPI

• Improved product flow – more consistent and reliable flow of powders and granules.
• Fewer blockages – reduces material accumulation, bridging and ratholing in silos, bunkers and hoppers.
• Less production downtime – limits downtime caused by blocked or poorly flowing installations.
• Less manual intervention – reduces the need to manually clear installations on a regular basis.
• Less cleaning and maintenance – helps limit material accumulation and reduces the need for frequent intervention.
• Targeted operation – powerful air pulses are applied where material accumulation occurs.
• Efficient use of compressed air – air pulses are activated only when required.
• Optimisation of existing installations – AirSweep® can be integrated into existing industrial installations without major mechanical modifications.

Installation by LDA

LDA provides the installation of AirSweep® systems in existing industrial installations. Based on the application and the existing process, we determine where AirSweep® units are required and how they should be controlled.

The AirSweep® units are combined with pneumatic components, including MAC Valves pulse valves (PV’s). These components control and activate the air pulses.

By installing AirSweep® at the appropriate locations, an existing installation can be optimised in a targeted way. Material accumulation is addressed directly where it occurs, without requiring major mechanical modifications to the entire installation.

Applications

AirSweep® can be used in various installations where dry bulk materials do not flow properly or accumulate.

• Silos
• Bunkers
• Hoppers
• Chutes
• Process lines
• Storage and conveying systems
• Installations handling powders and granules