Air Chain Conveyor

I. Overview

The challenge of achieving the clean, long-distance, and high-volume conveyance of powdery materials—while minimizing energy consumption—has been a central focus of our company's research efforts. In recent years, building upon the successful launch of various pneumatic technologies—such as the gasification-sedimentation slag remover and the pneumatic-mechanical hybrid mixer—we observed that traditional mechanical equipment offers significant potential for improvement in terms of energy efficiency and throughput when integrated with pneumatic systems. Consequently, we embarked on a bold initiative to integrate pneumatic components into our chain conveyor systems. This endeavor effectively merged two traditional conveying technologies—the chain conveyor and the air slide—into a single, unified system. Through extensive research, refinement, and optimization, we successfully developed and launched the "Air-Assisted Chain Conveyor," a groundbreaking innovation for which we have been awarded a national patent.

II. principle

The air-assisted chain conveyor is a modular system designed for transporting powdery materials. It features an aeration box installed at the bottom of the traditional chain conveyor casing; this mechanism utilizes high-pressure air to fluidize the powder within the casing, thereby reducing internal friction. Consequently, it achieves high throughput with significantly lower energy consumption—saving over 50% more electricity compared to FU chain conveyors of equivalent specifications. It is widely applicable for the long-distance conveyance of powdery materials in various settings, such as silo tops, silo bottoms, and port terminals.

III. Features

1. Suitable for horizontal, downward, or slightly upward conveying.
2. Capable of long-distance conveying; a single unit can transport materials up to 150 meters.
3. Features low power consumption and minimal failure rates, with wear parts boasting a service life of over two years.
4. Ensures a clean, pollution-free working environment.

IV. Material Requirements

1. Must be a powdery material, with a fineness of less than 30%.
2. Moisture content must be less than 2%.
3. Bulk density must be less than 3 × 10³ kg/m³.
4. Non-viscous.

V. Model and Basic Parameters

1. Air Chain Conveyor Model Examples:

2. Reference Table for Conveying Capacity and Power Consumption of Air Chain Conveyors

Note: Lengths exceeding 180m are available upon request.

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