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    Conventional pneumatic conveying systems - which are based on the dilute or dense phase method of transporting by fully or partially fluidizing (aerating) the bulk material - have been around for a long time and are well known.

    But just as well known as these types of systems are the associated problems of wear and abrasion of the conveying pipes, bends and fittings due to the high transport velocities generated.It is not uncommon to see dilute and so called dense phase fluidized systems with transport velocities approaching 3000 feet per minute and more.

    The success of these systems depends entirely on keeping the material in suspension at all times by installing boosters along the line, and because of the excessive velocities required a portion of the material is always pulverized during transport.

No Fluidization Required

Typical KLEIN PLUG FLO® Installation
1 - Blow Tank	5 - Compressed Air
2 - Inlet Housing	6 - Sight Glass
3 - Discharge Housing	7 - Air Control Flange
4 - Level Probe	8 - Vent Air

In contrast, the KLEIN         PLUG FLO^® system does not require fluidization or boosters to move the material through a conveying pipe line but uses the natural properties of the material to achieve their transport.

     Compressed air actually pushes the slugs of material formed at the outlet of the blow tank through the entire pipe line at lower velocities - typically 100 to 400 feet per minute - much like the canisters at a bank drive-in station are delivered. After filling the blow tank by gravity from a hopper, bin, or other bulk material source, the material inlet valve is closed and the tank is pressurized.

    Once the necessary transport pressure - which can be as low as 15-20 psi, depending on system layout - has built up in the blow tank the material is extruded into the conveying line in the form of slugs. The material continues to move in the form of slugs, separated by pockets of compressed air, until discharged into the receiver at the other end of the line.

     During this process the material is not fluidized by air, resulting in lower air consumption, lower transport velocities and therefore less wear and abrasion.

    When the blow tank is empty it is depressurized and refilled with material for another cycle. The unique features of the KLEIN
PLUG FLO^® system make it possible to transport sand through pipelines with practically no degradation. Unlike dilute and dense phase conveying systems where grain fineness reduction of 5 points and more can be experienced the KLEIN PLUG FLO^® system typically stays within one half point or less.

    Naturally, this can mean a great deal for your operations where grain fineness must be maintained to meet quality tolerances. Lower air consumption, lack of fluidization air and the KLEIN PLUG FLO^® principle result in lower air consumption and therefore smaller dust collection system at the receiver.

    All system components are completely enclosed for dust free operation. The KLEIN PLUG FLO^® system is especially suitable for granular, free flowing materials and offers lower wear and abrasion as well as minimum material separation or reaction during the transport phase.

Minimal Maintenance

    The systems are compact in design, need only minimal maintenance and make little noise when in operation.

For more information and a no obligation quotation contact KLEIN.