Pneumatic conveying system for bulk material handling

Efficiently transport bulk materials with precision through pneumatic conveying systems, designed to optimize flow and minimize product degradation in your production line.

Transports and Controls Bulk Material Flow

Hosokawa Solids’ Pneumatic Conveying Systems provide reliable and sanitary transport of powders and granules across diverse industries, such as chemicals, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. These systems utilize either dense or dilute phase conveying methods, chosen based on your material properties and operational needs. They offer both pressure and vacuum conveying options, which adapt to batch or continuous processes efficiently. Constructed from materials such as mild or stainless steel, they ensure durability and corrosion resistance in demanding environments. With capacities tailored to specific applications, they maintain material integrity while reducing energy consumption. Compliant with GMP and FDA standards, the systems ensure safe transport of your products, with options for hygienic design and easy cleaning. Customization options in system design help you integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, backed by comprehensive engineering support from Hosokawa Alpine Group.

Benefits

  • Ensures gentle handling of materials, preserving product quality and reducing waste.
  • Adapts to diverse production needs with customizable conveying methods.
  • Minimizes potential contamination with hygienic design and easy cleaning.
  • Increases operational efficiency by integrating seamlessly into existing lines.
  • Reduces operational costs with energy-efficient and low-maintenance components.

General


Applications
Sugar and sweeteners,Dishwashing powder,Cosmetics,Lithium-ion batteries,Crop protection agents,Lactose and dairy products,Recycling composite materials,Minerals,Technical ceramic,Powder coating,Talc,Chemicals,Graphite rounding,Tea and roots,Calcium carbonate (gcc),Fertiliser,Medicinal herbs,Luxury foods,Additive manufacturing metal,Spices,Animal feed,Additive manufacturing polymer,Titanium dioxide,Industrial wax,Recovered carbon black,Special flours,Metals,Cell culture media,Cocoa processing,Cable recycling,Api - inhaler,Lignin,Film recycling,Thickening agents,Protein shifting,Hard minerals,Tablets
End products
Vitamin supplements,Animal feed pellets,Sugar granules,Titanium dioxide pigments,Cosmetic powders,Industrial wax pellets,Cocoa powder,Luxury chocolate,Pharmaceutical tablets,Technical ceramic components,Cable insulation material,Composite building panels,Crop protection granules,Spice mixes,Lithium-ion battery anodes,Metal powders for additive manufacturing,Special flour blends,Polymer filaments for 3d printing,Recycled plastic pellets,Protein-enriched flour,Talcum powder,Fertilizer granules,Dishwashing detergent powder,Herbal tea,Graphite for battery applications,Lactose powder,Carbon black for tires
Steps before
Grinding,Drying,Compacting
Steps after
Separation,Packing,Filling
Input ingredients
powder,granulate,pellets,flakes,dry bulk materials,free-flowing powders,insensitive powders,non-abrasive bulk materials,sensitive bulk materials,abrasive bulk materials
Output ingredients
segregation-free conveyed materials,strand conveyed materials,plug conveyed materials
Market info
Hosokawa Alpine is known for its expertise in manufacturing advanced process equipment and systems for powder and particle processing technology. It has a strong reputation for innovation, quality engineering, and customer-focused solutions in various industries.

Technical Specifications


Air Speed
3-40 m/s
Conveying Method
Dense phase / Dilute phase
Conveying Operation
Pressure / Vacuum
Pressure Operation
Possible
Vacuum Operation
Possible
Conveying Speed (Dense Phase,Plug Conveying)
3-10 m/s
Conveying Speed (Dense Phase,Strand Conveying)
10-20 m/s
Conveying Material Compatibility
Powder,Granulate,Pellets,Flakes
Hygienic Design
GMP and FDA Compliant
Batch Vacuum Conveyor Type
VACUFILL
Pneumatic Conveyor Type
PHP,PHV,DBS,ZRS

Operating Characteristics


Conveying method
Dense phase / Lean phase
Air speed
3–40 m/s
Pressure operation
Pressure / Vacuum
Segregation-free transport
Yes
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Gentle conveying
Yes
Batch versus continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Manual
Material passage
Smooth and shock-free

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
Hygienic design / GMP / FDA
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³

Product type Characteristics


Bulk material properties
Dry,free-flowing
Material type
Powder,granulate,pellets
Container type
Barrels/containers
Flow characteristics
Heavy-flowing

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Batch vacuum conveyor with suction lance

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC/HMI integration
Material construction
Mild steel / Stainless steel
Pneumatic conveying type
Dense phase / Dilute phase
System design
Batch / Continuous
Conveying method
Pressure / Vacuum
Product application
Powder / Granulate / Pellets / Flakes
Industry specification
Heavy industry / Fine chemical industry
Hygienic design
GMP and FDA compliant
Vibration conveyor type
Heavy-flowing bulk materials