GlobalSpec has asked its users about the latest design trends and features related to Air Conveyors. They have also shared their product applications and tips on how to buy and use these products.
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Q:
What new technologies are influencing air conveyor design?
18 answers
Answers:
The computer aid in fluid flow comprehension; the softs like COMSOL used in modelization...
~Edgardo O, Project Manager, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Today, air conveyors are designed with modern technology using 100% industrial automation. Using user friendly Programmable Logic controller, Computer interface you can handle bulk solid conveying using air as conveying media in a most sophisticated manner. Also today's conveying technology is more concerned about environmental control also.

~Gunasekaran R, Project Manager, Chennai, India
Compressor/Blower/Vacuum Pump Eductor Dust Control Equipment Seals/Rotary Air Lock Valves
~Praful K, Engineer, Vallabhviyanagar, India
PLC and inverter for modulating the mass flow online.
~Adrián P, Engineer, Villa Mercedes, Argentina
Safety & Energy requirements. Wear and Maintenance.
~Leslie D, Retired Innovator, Consultant, Conveyor Technologist, Capella, Australia

Air sliding & Pneumatic conveying system

~Veerappan R, Manufacturer, COIMBATORE, India
Nano filler unloading and conveying
~Antonio G, Marketing/Sales, Miland, italy

Better and more efficient blowers.

~William G, General Management, Melbourne, Australia
Lighter components, faster speeds
~Robert B, Engineer, Moreland, GA

Not just convey, but also blending.

~Supri H, Marketing/Sales, Jakarta, Indonesia

Air supply and driving unit.

~Engineering, Design, Rengsjö, Sweden
Continuous Dense Phase
~Al G, Senior Project Engineer, Houston, TX
Electronics, plastics
~Matt S, Foreman of production and Maintanance, Halsey, OR
Blower control system
~Antonio Anduyo, Facilities Manager, Cebu city, Philippines
Chain type conveyors
~Manish P, Design Engineer, Pune, India
Simplicity and costs
~Gary L, Manufacturer, Martin, SD
Wireless Technology
~Gordon T, Operations Manager/Project Engineer, Anaheim, CA
Filtering
~Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Q:
From your perspective, which companies are creating the most innovative air conveyors?
9 answers
Answers:
Martin Engineering and self built designs have worked successfully.
~Leslie D, Retired Innovator, Consultant, Conveyor Technologist, Capella, Australia
1. HV Equipments 2. Simon Mecawber
~Gunasekaran R, Project Manager, Chennai, India
Zeppelin Coperion Corp
~Al G, Senior Project Engineer, Houston, TX
Air Link International
~Gordon T, Operations Manager/Project Engineer, Anaheim, CA
Air Slide conveyors
~Veerappan R, Manufacturer, COIMBATORE, India

Bevco or Nex Flow

~Richard V, Engineering Consultant, Charlotte, NC
BMH Technology
~Engineering, Design, Rengsjö, Sweden
Ktron Premier
~Antonio G, Marketing/Sales, Miland, italy
Exair
~Gary L, Manufacturer, Martin, SD

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