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The Vortex® Aero-Slide™ Conveyor consists of a rectangle-shaped convey line which is horizontally separated by an air-permeable, porous media to create an upper and lower chamber.
Ideal application: To encourage material flow, the Aero-Slide Conveyor is installed at a slight downward slope – typically 6-8° from horizontal. In the upper chamber, handled materials are transferred along the porous media. Through thelower chamber, a fan or blower injects low pressure, dry air – typically 1 psig | 6.9 kPa. As air is pumped into the lower chamber, it permeates upward through the porous media. When counterbalanced by gravity, the air-gravity conveyor uses physics similar to an air hockey table to fluidize/aerate handled materials as they flow downstream through the upper chamber. Once materials are transferred downstream, the excess air is vented through a system bin or filter.
Porous media is supported by a durable steel grate
Cleanout ports to inspect for product in the lower air chamber and maintain, if necessary. Each section of the conveyor has a cleanout port, located along the bottom of the lower air chamber
Rain ledge prevents precipitation from leaking into the conveyor
Inlet ports with ball valves to adjust the amount of air being injected into the air-gravity conveying system. Each section of the conveyor has inlet ports, located along the side of the lower air chamber
Several options for porous media material of construction, based on application and material characteristics
Viewports for in-line inspection. Each section of the conveyor has a viewport, located along the top of the upper chamber
Can have infinite length, depending on available head space
Simple installation and low maintenance requirements
No moving parts –for operator safety, reduced wear and prolonged service life
Low energy consumption using a single power source (electricity to power the fan or blower, no plant air required)
