Vacuum pneumatic conveying for infant nutrition
Ensure efficient handling of delicate powders with a versatile vacuum pneumatic conveying system, perfect for safeguarding product integrity from unloading to final packaging.
Conveys and Transfers Bulk Materials Safely
Gericke’s Vacuum Pneumatic Conveying System is engineered to enhance material handling efficiency across various industries, including food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. This system leverages a venturi ejector or electric vacuum pump to ensure dust-free conveying, ideal for both explosive and non-explosive environments. Its modular design allows seamless integration with existing processes, supporting both batch and continuous operations.
Capable of transferring a diverse range of materials such as powders, granules, and small components, it efficiently manages production challenges like unloading, refilling, and filtering. With a throughput of up to 8 m³/h and conveying distances reaching 40 meters, it meets the demanding needs of industrial operations. Constructed from premium stainless steel, it offers enhanced corrosion resistance and abides by stringent hygiene standards, making it suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications.
The system includes features such as automatic filter cleaning during discharge cycles and ATEX certification for safe operation in hazardous environments. Customizable engineering support is available to adapt to specific material flow properties or abrasive characteristics, ensuring a tailored solution for your production line.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency by ensuring dust-free material handling, reducing contamination risks.
- Easily integrates into existing systems, supporting both manual and automated operations for flexible adaptation.
- Minimizes energy usage with efficient vacuum generation, leading to cost savings on operational expenses.
- Meets industry hygiene standards, safeguarding product integrity in food and pharmaceutical applications.
- Customizable configurations support specific material handling needs, optimizing system performance for diverse applications.
- Applications
- Vitamins,Steel,Bakery,Animal and aqua feed,Water treatment,Flue gas treatment,Lime and gypsum,Minerals,Plastics and coatings,Catalysts,Battery production,Dairy,Animal food,Food,Chemicals,Fine chemicals,Energy,Noodles and rice,Glass,Beverages and coffee,Crop protection and fertilizers,Biscuit and snacks,Cereals and cereal bars,Textured vegetable proteins,Salt and seasoning,Infant nutrition,Pet food,Paint and dyes,Pet,Flavours and fragrances,Beverages,Detergents and soaps,Chocolate and confectionary,Environmental,Heavy industry,Construction chemicals,Superabsorbents,Cement and fly ash,Flour,Pharmaceutical
- End products
- Glass beads,Rice cakes,Infant formula,Catalytic converters,Chemical fertilizers,Aqua feed pellets,Acrylic paints,Detergent powder,Granola bars,Pet kibble,Portland cement,Protein isolates,Fragrance oils,Instant coffee,Cornflakes,Gypsum boards,Milk powder,Superabsorbent polymers,Pastry dough,Snack chips,Cheese powder,Instant noodles,Muesli base flakes,Dye powders,Battery electrolytes,Sea salt,Flue gas scrubbers,Steel rods,Chocolate bars,Tablets,Soap bars,Vitamin capsules
- Steps before
- Sack Tipping,Drum Unloading,BBU Big Bag Unloading,Feeder Refilling,Reactant Loading
- Steps after
- Mixer Filling,Packing Line Supply,Weighed Vacuum Receiver
- Input ingredients
- fine powders,coarse powders,granules,bulky materials,small component parts,tablets,compacted particles,sack tipping,drum unloading,BBU Big Bag Unloading,feeder refilling,volumetric feeding,gravimetric feeding
- Output ingredients
- weighed vacuum receiver for mixer filling,packing line supply,discharged materials,dust free conveying
- 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.
- Conveying Capacity
- 0.1 to 8 m³/h
- Conveying Distance
- up to 40 m
- Material Type
- Fine and coarse powders,granules,and bulky materials
- Suction Device Adaptability
- Modular design
- Construction Material
- Type 304 and 316 stainless steel
- Design Execution
- Hygienic,suitable for explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
- Transfer Mode
- Batch or continuous
- Filter Cleaning
- Automatic during discharge cycle
- Vacuum Generation
- Venturi ejector or electric vacuum pump
- Working mechanism
- Vacuum cycle operation
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Continuous Transfer
- Cleaning method
- Automatic filter cleaning
- Dust management
- Dust free,leaks contained
- Explosion Safety
- ATEX Certified
- Flow Control
- Turbulent/dense phase control
- Cleaning method
- Automatic filter cleaning during discharge
- Abrasion resistance
- Suitable for abrasive materials
- Biological compatibility
- Food grade construction
- Cleanability
- Hygienic construction available
- Corrosive resistance (e.g.,acids)
- 304 and 316 stainless steel
- Density/particle size
- Suitable for fine and coarse powders
- Flow properties
- Difficult/easy
- Powder type
- Fine/Coarse
- Container type
- Sack/Drum/Big Bag
- Explosion risk
- ATEX zone
- Material state
- Powder/Granule/Bulk
- Transfer mode
- Batch/Continuous
- Compact footprint
- Compact and lightweight receiving vessels
- Discharge method
- Batch or continuous transfer modes
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Modular design
- Adaptable to various equipment
- Control panel type
- Automated or manual operation
- Discharge method
- Batch or continuous
- Integration possibilities
- Hoppers,screws,rotary valves
- Material selection
- Type 304 and 316 stainless steel
- Hygienic construction
- Available