Vacuum conveyors for explosive and inert gas environments

Safely Conveys and Inerts Hazardous Powders

Volkmann’s INEX Inerting Vacuum Conveyors are engineered to handle hazardous materials safely and efficiently in pharmaceutical and chemical processing environments. These conveyors operate by initially sucking materials into a separator, then utilizing an inert gas such as nitrogen to safely discharge the product, maintaining oxygen levels below 7% to prevent ignition.

The systems are pneumatic, requiring no electricity, which eliminates ignition sources and allows use in explosion and dust zones. They are certified under directive 94/9/EG (ATEX Directive) for safe use in hazardous applications, making them ideal for processing active pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty chemicals, and metal powders.

With a completely electrically conductive design, the conveyors operate with low transportation speeds, minimizing heat production and avoiding hot surfaces or rotary parts. Integration into a continuous production line is seamless, with an easy-to-control and operate interface. These systems are constructed in stainless steel, offering corrosion resistance and ensuring compatibility with a range of bulk materials.

Volkmann provides expert support and customization to meet specific operational needs, fulfilling stringent safety and performance demands in challenging industrial applications.