A new line of pneumatic conveying elbows
The Bend line of elbows (photo) was developed to protect particle shape, reduce elbow wear and save space in pneumatic conveying systems. These elbows replace conventional-sweep and long-radius elbows with a compact design configuration that gathers material and conveying air or gas in a round, rotating deflection zone that virtually eliminates destructive particle impact with the elbow wall. With the gradual, gentle release of the material downstream, the pipe elbows promote smooth, efficient conveying and a dust-free environment with reduced line downtime, resulting in substantial savings in maintenance. Proven effective for conveying abrasive, heat-sensitive and other powders, pellets, flakes and slurries, the Bend line of vortex elbows is available in seven different sizes to suit a wide range of material properties and throughput requirements. The 90-deg tube elbows are offered in cast iron or optional stainless steel with a variety of coatings to suit the conveyed materials. — Gericke USA, Inc., Somerset, N.J.