WHERE FLUIDIZERS AND VIBRATORS FAILED, AIRSWEEP® GETS A 10 OUT OF 10
WHERE FLUIDIZERS AND VIBRATORS FAILED, AIRSWEEP® GETS A 10 OUT OF 10
4 PagesMany ingredients in the food processing industry are prone to bridging, clinging and clogging because of the high oil or moisture content. The stagnant material slows down production, compromises a company’s recipe, and can even cause cross-batch contamination. That was the problem encountered by Flax4Life, a commercial bakery that produces gluten-free muffins, brownies, and other baked goods. And it was happening at a critical stage when ingredients needed to flow at the right amount, at the right time, into the blending process. THE PROBLEM BLOCKS WERE WASTING TIME, MANPOWER AND (LITERALLY) MATERIAL The company used a vacuum convey system which handled materials at a rate of 6,000 lbs/hour. The incoming ingredients were divided into two receivers: Receiver 1 for sugar, oats and t
