Simultaneously aerating and vibrating bulk material, the low profile Premier Pneumatics aeration pads provide an effective flow aid for use when discharging all types of granular or powdered materials. Overcoming bridging and rat-holing, the special design of the device causes a vibration as fluidizing air flows between the rim of the diffuser and the bin wall. The aeration pads are generally only activated during discharge, resulting in very low air consumption. Depending on teh bulk material and application, blower air is generally between 5 to 20 psig (0.3 to 1.3 Bar).
Stainless steel (316L) shaft with food grade silicone rubber diffuser
(14) The ProBlend™ Zone Blender provides blending action in a silo or hopper, by allowing different zones of material to discharge at different rates. The material is thus blended as it leaves the vessel.
With its special geometry in the silo hopper, the Zone Blender provides multiple flow zones in which the material passes through the silo at different velocities and residence times. As a result, the discharged material contains a blend of material from throughout the silo or hopper. The Zone Blender uses a combination of mass flow (first in – first out) with funnel flow (last in – first out) to help homogenize the blend and reduce the effects of segregation, even with dissimilar materials.
(6) Fluidizer beds are designed for applications on tank hoppers having 5-foot diameter discharge openings. Fluidization of dry, finely ground, aeratable bulk materials such as flour, starch, cement, and hydrated lime is promoted by introducing low pressure air into the stored material. Air is diffused by forcing it through fabric before reaching the material. Fluidizer beds are attached to tank hoppers with offset clamps that are included with each unit.
The fluidizer bed outlets match Premier Aerolock bolt patterns. To select the correct unit, match the discharge size to the second half of the Aerolock size designation. For example, use a 10-inch diameter discharge for an 1110 Aerolock. Refer to section 6, Flanged Adapters & Related ...
