Fluidized Handling of Detergent Improves Production Capability The Need Jenike & Johanson was asked to design a surge bin for a laundry detergent manufacturer to handle material that would be finely ground prior to processing. The tests confirmed and defined the poor handling characteristics of the material. The company also had several design requirements for the bin which conflicted with the ultimate goal of reliably handling the material. The Solution The solution was to use two smaller bins instead of one large bin. This dramatically improved the design by eliminating the need for a “pant-leg” arrangement to divide the discharge to two pneumatic transporters. A fluidized discharger and a lower cone, lined with air pads maintain a fluidized volume of material at the outlet of the bin.

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