AIR CONVEYOR: NON-THREADED
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What is an Air Conveyor System?
The Air Conveyor simply uses compressed air to move items or media! The compressed air is injected into the Air Conveyor using a standard NPT fitting, this in turn creates a vacuum like effect at one end and at the other a high output flow. The Air Conveyor system can transport all types of solids in large volumes over great distances, all with absolutely no moving parts. This pneumatic conveying system is available up to 3" (76mm) in size.
Which Air Conveyor will best suite my needs?
Our Air Conveyor is a fast, low cost way to convey Plastic pellets, Chips, Sawdust, Shavings, Food Products, Bulk Solids, Scrap trim, Textiles, Granules, Small Parts, and so much more! Generally there are 4 types of criteria that are used to select the proper model. Diameter of parts being conveyed, Rate (weight or volume), Stainless Steel or Aluminum, and finally the diameter of the hose and/or tube that is used. Below is a quick comparison chart of what we offer.
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Alluminum Air Conveyor |
272F (133C) |
Good |
Stainless Steel Air Conveyor |
403F (206C) |
Excellent |
High Temperature Stainless Steel Air Conveyor |
956F (513C) |
Excellent |
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| Aluminum Unit Only: Includes only the unit itself, no accessories. | ||
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| 1¼" | Aluminum | |
| 1½" | Aluminum | |
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| 3" | Aluminum |
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| Aluminum Standard Kit: Our Standard Kit includes a non-Threaded Aluminum Air Conveyor, and 5 micron NPT Auto Drain Filter | ||
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| 3" | Aluminum |
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| Aluminum Deluxe Kit: Includes Aluminum Non-Threaded Air Conveyor, NPT Auto Drain Filter, Pressure Regulator, & Mounting Brackets | ||
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| 3" | Aluminum |
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| Stainless Steel (Type 303) Unit Only: Includes only the unit itself, no accessories. | ||
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| 1" | Stainless | |
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| 3" | Stainless | |
| Stainless Steel Standard Kit: Includes: Stainless Steel (Type 303) Non-Threaded Air Conveyor, and NPT Auto Drain Filter. | ||
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| 1" | Stainless | |
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| 3" | Stainless | |
| Stainless Steel Deluxe Kit: Includes: Stainless (Type 303) Non-Threaded Air Conveyor, NPT Auto Drain Filter, Pressure Regulator, & Mouting Bracket. | ||
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| 1" | Stainless | |
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| 2" | Stainless | |
| 2½" | Stainless | |
| 3" | Stainless | |
Our Air Conveyors are a fast, low cost way to convey Plastic pellets, Chips, Sawdust, Shavings, Food Products, Bulk Solids, Scrap trim, Textiles, Granules, Small Parts, and so much more! Generally there are 4 types of criteria that are used to select the proper model. Diameter of parts being conveyed, Rate (weight or volume), Stainless Steel or Aluminum, and finally the diameter of the hose and/or tube that is used.
Specifications
| Diameter | Material | Air Consumption (SCFM @ 80 PSIG) |
Vacuum (Inches H20) |
>NPT Fitting |
| 3/4" | Aluminum, Stainless Steel (Type 303), & Hi-Temp Stainless Steel (Type 316) |
8 | -49 | 1/4" |
| 1" | 16 | -43 | 1/4" | |
| 1¼" | 25 | -42 | 1/4" | |
| 1½" | 35 | -35 | 3/8" | |
| 2" | 45 | -28 | 3/8" | |
| 2½" | 58 | -23 | 3/8" | |
| 3" | 70 | -14 | 1/2" |
Air Conveyor Comparison
| Temperature Rating | Corrosion Rating | |
| Alluminum | 275ºF (135ºC) | Good |
| Stainless Steel (Type 303) | 400ºF (204ºC) | Very Good |
| High Temperature Stainless (Type 316) | 1200ºF (482ºC) | Excellent |
1. Can liquid be conveyed with the Air Conveyor?
No, the STREAMTEK Air Conveyor is not engineered to convey liquids. The Air Conveyor will suck up a bit of liquid, but not in a solid form. 2. Can powder be conveyed with the Air Conveyor?
Yes, the STREAMTEK Air Conveyor will convey all powder like substances. However, the ejection end of the Air Conveyor conveying system will be very dusty. You will need to separate the powder from the air moving the powder. A centrifugal separator or filter will usually solve this problem. 3. Does the Air Conveyor have an air amplification ratio?
The compressed air from the generating unit enclosed inside the Air Conveyor will pull the air from the suction end through the Air Conveyor with approximately nine (9) times the SCFM consumed. This is what provides the massive air flow to convey the media. 4. How should I position your Air Conveyor in my setup?
As a general rule of thumb, the Air Conveyor should be installed within 3-5 feet of the suction point. This is because it’s easier to blow media through a pipe/hose/tube than it is to vacuum. If you cannot get the Air Conveyor this close, then install as close as possible to the suction point. 5. Can I convey flammable materials with an Air Conveyor?
No. A static charge can be produced the media being conveyed.
| Automotive: |
| • Convey everything from screws, bolts, nuts, ball bearings, to metal & plastic parts for machinery. |
| Bottling: |
| • Loading/Unloading caps with bottle filling lines. |
| Food: |
| • Move everything from bulk candy, caps, lids, dried food, to fill or empty packaging material. |
| Manufacturing: |
| • Get rid' of those expensive high maintenance blower systems and convey all kinds of items from metal and plastic parts to material used for shipping. |
| Paper/Plastic: |
| • Trim removal in paper productions and changing applications. |
| Pharmaceutical: |
| • Convey capsules, pills, lids, bottles, and tablets. |
ADVANTAGES |
| • No moving parts |
| • No electricity is used |
| • Zero Maintenance |
| • Longer life than traditional blower systems |
| • Simple and easy control of flow material |
| • Instantaneous response |
| • No explosion hazard |
| • Ease of use |
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