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DCLAeration Conveyors (Air Slides)

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Aeration conveyors (Air Slides) are used to gravity-convey powders by passing low-pressure air through a porous membrane media and into the bed of the material being handled.

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Conveys dry bulk materials from point A to point B on a downward slope.

Sizes from 6” to 36” wide with conveying capacities up to 1,000 CFM.

You can handle a large variety of materials with aeration conveyors regardless of their abrasive nature or bulk density. The criteria are particle size, moisture content, and temperature. Generally, a product should have a particle distribution of 100% through a 20-mesh screen. Moisture content should be below 1% and temperature can not exceed 1200 degrees Fahrenheit [649˚ C].

The absence of moving parts and low power requirements make air gravity conveying the most economical way to convey fine materials over short or long distances. DCL manufactures the finest Aeration 

DCL can perform a product compatibility test for you to determine the optimum conveying angles and aeration volumes for your application. We’ll need a minimum product amount of 2 cubic feet [0.07 m³] to conduct a proper test.

We offer a large selection of aeration conveyors from 6 inches [152 mm] wide up to 36 inches [914 mm] wide, with conveying capacities up to 1000 cubic feet per minute [28.3m³/min]. Conveyors are also available in a high-top or low-top design, offering maximum flow rate or minimum headroom to best suit your application.

A choice of construction materials allows you to effectively handle all types of products – fine, abrasive, and corrosive – and difficult dusty or sanitary applications.

Aerated turning boxes are used in conjunction with aeration conveyors allowing for turns in the conveyor run. Standard turning boxes are designed for 30, 45, and 90-degree turns. The degree of angle can be customized per the customer’s needs. Turning boxes are sized to the aeration conveyor being used in order to insure a proper flow rate.

DCL offers a large selection of aerated turning boxes from 6 inches [152 mm] wide up to 26 inches [914 mm] wide and conveying capacities up to 1000 cubic feet per minute [28.3 m3/min].