Industrial vacuum blower for continuous pressure conveying

Optimize your production line with reliable vacuum conveying, ensuring efficient transport of powders, pellets, and granules in high-speed continuous operations.

Conveys Powders, Pellets, and Granules Efficiently

The Positive Displacement Vacuum Blower from Coperion K-Tron is engineered to enhance continuous pressure and vacuum conveying of pellets, powders, and granules across multiple industries, including plastics, chemicals, food, and more. This blower package operates with a robust positive displacement mechanism, ensuring dependable transport in high-speed processing environments. Tailored to your operation’s needs, it supports systems from 51 mm to 254 mm and can generate up to 474 mbar of vacuum pressure.

Constructed for reliability and integration, it features a heavy-duty blower base and a totally enclosed drive guard. The inclusion of an IEC or NEMA motor mount frame facilitates seamless integration into existing production lines. The blower is equipped to handle diverse materials such as polyethylene pellets, PET flakes, and superabsorbent polymer fibers efficiently.

What sets this blower apart is its energy-efficient design, utilizing vibration mounting pads and a chamber-absorptive discharge silencer for quieter, smoother operation. It meets OSHA and CE compliance standards, ensuring it is safe and reliable for industrial application. Additionally, with customizable configurations and engineering support available, it is adaptable to specific production demands, enhancing overall conveying efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Enhances material flow efficiency, minimizing transport delays.
  • Decreases energy consumption through optimized motor operation.
  • Integrates effortlessly into existing systems, reducing installation time.
  • Meets safety standards to ensure compliant and secure operations.
  • Offers customizable configurations to align with specific manufacturing needs.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Food,Nonwovens,Pet food,Plastics recycling,Plastics,Minerals
End products
Polyethylene pellets,Battery powdered compounds,Protein powder blends,Sap (superabsorbent polymer) fibers,Pet flakes,Pet kibble,Calcium carbonate powder
Steps before
Pelletizing,Granulating
Steps after
Pneumatic conveying,Bulk material handling,Packing
Input ingredients
pellets,powders,granular materials
Output ingredients
conveyed pellets,conveyed powders,conveyed granular materials
Market info
Coperion is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial compounding and extrusion equipment, bulk materials handling systems, and services for various industries, such as plastics, chemicals, and food processing, with a strong reputation for innovative engineering solutions and customer support.

Technical Specifications


Conveying system
51 mm (2 in) to 254 mm (10 in)
Vacuum range
Up to 474 mbar (14 in of Hg)
Blower power range
2.2 to 187 kW (3 to 250 HP)
Motor mount frame
IEC or NEMA
Pressure gauge type
Liquid filled
Discharge silencer type
Chamber-absorptive
Adjustable pressure switch
IP65 (NEMA 4,4X)
Compliance
OSHA and CE compliant

Operating Characteristics


Positive displacement operation
Yes
Vacuum level
Up to 474 mbar
Pressure conveying
Continuous
Motor power range
2.2 to 187 kW
Vibration mounting
Yes
Safety compliance
OSHA and CE compliant
Adjustable pressure switch
IP65 (NEMA 4,4X)
Manual/Automatic operation
Depends on Design
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact/Variable based on model
Discharge method
Vacuum
Control panel type
IP65 (NEMA 4,4X) adjustable pressure switch
Compact footprint
Yes
Blower Size
51 mm (2 in) through 254 mm (10 in) systems
Capacity
2.2 to 187 kW (3 to 250 HP)

Custom Options


Control panel type
IEC or NEMA motor mount frame
Drive guard
Totally enclosed