Pneumatic truck unloading for bulk tankers

Efficiently unload bulk materials from trucks with minimal dust emissions while maximizing throughput and maintaining material integrity, perfect for high-demand production environments.

Unloads and Conveys Bulk Materials Efficiently

The Pneumatic Truck Unloading System from Gericke optimizes bulk material handling across diverse industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Specializing in both dilute and dense phase conveying, this system efficiently unloads and conveys powders and granules, offering high throughput while maintaining dust-free operations. Capable of modular adaptability, it seamlessly integrates with existing production lines and employs low air consumption and gentle handling to prevent material degradation. The system’s automation features include integrated controls for improved operational efficiency and options for cooling, inert gas use, and inline screening. With robust construction available in standard industrial materials, it complies with stringent environmental and safety standards, ensuring reliable performance and easy maintenance. Tailored configurations and engineering support are available to meet specific operational requirements, maximizing productivity while minimizing truck waiting times.

Benefits

  • Minimizes truck waiting times with high-speed unloading capabilities.
  • Ensures dust-free operations, enhancing workplace safety.
  • Lowers energy costs with efficient air consumption in dense phase conveying.
  • Adapts to diverse materials, from delicate powders to robust granules.
  • Facilitates future system growth with modular design options.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Chemicals,Environmental,Heavy industry,Animal food,Energy,Pet,Minerals,Pharmaceutical
End products
Detergent powders,Gypsum powder,Pet food kibbles,Battery materials,Steel pellets,Infant formula,Seasoning blends,Lime powder,Confectionery coatings,Vitamin powders,Water treatment chemicals,Chocolate chips,Animal feed pellets,Bakery flour,Oat flakes,Paint pigments,Fertilizer granules
Steps before
Pre-screening,Material Sampling
Steps after
Product Distribution,Storage
Input ingredients
bulk materials,sensitive bulk materials,railcars,trucks,incoming materials
Output ingredients
unloaded bulk material,conveyed bulk materials
Market info
Gericke is known for engineering and manufacturing innovative powder processing equipment, including mixing, feeding, and conveying solutions, catering to various industries. Renowned for their quality and expertise in bulk material handling, they provide tailored solutions to optimize production processes.

Technical Specifications


Loading Type
Truck/Railcar
Conveying Phase
Dilute/Dense
Unloading Speed
High speed
Dust Emission
Dust-free
Air Consumption
Low
Automation
Integrated Controls/Stand Alone
Material Sample Option
Yes
Temperature Control
Cooled/Treated Medium
Inert Gas Option
Yes
Pre-Screening
Inline Sieving/Magnets
Modular Design
Expandable
Mobile Transport
Available

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Dilute or dense phase conveying
Integrated Steps
Complete system integration with controls
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Automation Level
PLC
Energy Efficiency
High energy efficiency
Changeover Time
High speed unloading capability
Flexibility
Modular designs for expansion
Material Handling
Gentle to sensitive materials
Safety Features
No dust emissions
Cooling Option
Options to include cooled medium
Special Features
Options for inert gas conveying
Sampling Option
Options to sample incoming material
Pre-screening
Inline sieving and magnets

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Material type
Granular / Powder
Material flowability
Free-flowing / Non-free-flowing

Physical Characteristics


Modular design
Allows for system expansion and growth

Custom Options


Control panel type
Integrated controls / Standalone intake system
System integration
Complete system integration
Conveying medium options
Cooled / Treated / Inert gases
Material prescreening
Inline sieving / Inline magnets
Sample options
Sample incoming material
Automated product distribution
Maximize storage capacity
Modular design
System expansion and growth
Mobility
Mobile transport systems available
Unloading capability
High-speed unloading