Aeromechanical Conveyor FAQ

If you have a question on aeromechanical conveyors or bulk materials handling, please ask us. We'll get right back to you, and we welcome additions to this FAQ.

Is Powderflight suitable for batch production?

Yes… it will convey a wide range of powders and granules. Self-emptying allows for weighing before or after conveying, and for dedicated batches to be elevated.

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How noisy is the conveyor?

When the rope is tensioned correctly, the conveyor is very quiet. There is very little difference between the sound of a full conveyor and that of an empty one, and the conveyor can run quite happily empty.

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How cost effective is an aeromechanical conveyor?

Due to the relative low capital cost and the small motor, the aero-mechanical conveyor is one of the most cost-effective conveyors on the market.

Its power-to-material transfer figures are much better than pneumatic conveying.

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What types of material can Powderflight conveyor handle?

Powders, granules, pellets or flakes —from adipic acid to zirconium sand, Powderflight™ aeromechanical conveyors handle a wide variety of materials with minimal product degradation and no separation of blended material.

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How does Powderflight conveyor compare in price?

Very favourably! In terms of cost per tonne handled, we believe that few—if any—alternatives come close.

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Can Powderflight operate at any angle?

Yes… from horizontal to vertical. Vertical operation and moving closer to the process reduces the required floor space to a small footprint.

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How long does a rope last?

If the material is fed into the conveyor in a controlled manner, and the rope tension is checked regularly, a rope usage of 3000/4000 hours can be expected. Powderflight™ aeromechanical conveyors feature twin adjusting screws, making belt tensioning and detentioning faster, easier, and more accurate.

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Can a Powderflight elevate difficult to handle materials?

Yes… with Titanium dioxide (Ti02), wood flour, and other difficult products, an integral feed screw can be fitted in the bottom of the inlet hopper, driven by the bottom sprocket, to keep the material flowing, and assisting feeding into the conveyor inlet