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Pneumatic Conveying Systems from Clyde Materials Handling Ltd
Pneumatic conveying is, generally, the most efficient and effective method of transporting granular and bulk solid materials to storage, or to process within a production environment. There are three forms of pneumatic conveying that Clyde has expertise within, namely, Dense Phase, Medium Phase and Lean Phase.
Dense Phase solutions are suitable for transporting difficult, abrasive or friable materials. This method of conveying pushes material along a pipeline in a plug flow at relatively low velocity (2-8 metres per second). This mode of conveying results in minimal wear on pipelines and bends, promoting minimum maintenance and long life on system components. Efficient use of compressed air also generates low power consumption and reduced operating costs.
Medium Phase solutions have the capability to convey a wider range of materials with variable particle sizes using lower positive air pressures. This form of conveying is ideal for continuous, accurate conveying or for injecting controlled amounts of material directly into a process.
Lean Phase solutions use either vacuum or positive air pressure and are low cost, quick and simple to install and dismantle. This form of conveying has the capacity to move materials at high velocities (15-30 metres per second) and is used predominantly within the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Terminal Boxes are used at the end of a series of dump valves or where there is only a single reception point within the pneumatic conveying system.