PIAB conveyor transport of powder

Powder Handling Specialists

We create high productivity and a good working environment with modern pneumatic vacuum conveying solutions

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PIAB conveyor transport of powder

Vacuum Conveying

We create high productivity and a good working environment using modern pneumatic conveying solutions

PIAB and PROVAK specialises in automation for pneumatic conveying of powders and granulates. We offer state-of-the-art equipment designed to efficiently convey and dose ingredients in our customers' production processes. As both manufacturer and supplier, we can provide everything from individual components to fully customised solutions. With us as your partner, you get not only reliable and innovative solutions, but also competitive prices and exceptional customer service. We are dedicated to helping you optimise your production and create added value for your business.

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Our vacuum transport has a capacity between 0.1 – 15 Tons per hour. Depending on the transport distance and the material we have to transport.The maximum transport distance approx. 50 meters.

Our equipment is easy to install, set up, service and maintain. No moving wear parts. 

Close system, der har en tæthed ned til til 0.5 μm partikelfiltrering. Stort filterareal samt automatisk filterrens. PIAB vakuumtransportører er nemme at rengøre og helt hermetiske tætte; på denne måde kan produktet ikke undslippe eller fremmedlegemer komme ind, hvorved enhver form for krydskontaminering undgås

Built for easy cleaning, can be easily disassembled without tools. Can be washed with 70 degrees warm water. Polished steel down to Ra 0.5 

Modular system. PIAB vacuum conveyors can be modulated and expanded as needed, if higher capacity or changes to the filter system are later desired.

Compact with low construction height. Must not use floor space. The pipe or hose can be pulled along the wall or ceiling.

All product is transported in a closed system. No wastage of product. 

Dense-phase pneumatic conveying is the gentlest way to convey powder and granules.  

The equipment we offer is easy to adapt, as it is a modular system that can be put together in many ways, so that it can meet most needs. Larger systems are also offered where we use cell locks so that we can offer continuous transport over greater distances and capacities. 

Dense-phase pneumatic conveying is the gentlest way to convey powder and granules.  

Our process equipment complies with FDA, EC No.
1935/2004 and EU No. 10/2011. + ATEX dust and gas certification 

A 5-year warranty is valid for complete vacuum conveyors.
A five-year warranty is valid for vacuum pumps, excluding electromechanical pumps, accessories and controls.
There is a two-year warranty for electromechanical pumps.
General warranty principles:
Piab warrants against defects in workmanship and materials under normal use in a proper environment when following the instructions for care, maintenance and inspection described in the relevant Piab manual.
Piab replaces or repairs defective products free of charge, provided that these are returned to Piab and are considered to be covered by the warranty.

"Do you have a challenging bulk material? Whether it's super fine powder, heavy and sticky powder or anything in between, PROVAK and PIAB can solve your powder handling task. We have over 20 years of experience handling even the most demanding materials in the food, chemical, pharma, grain, pet food and plastics industries. From gentle transport of delicate tablets to efficient dosing of free-flowing powders - we have the right partner for your task"

SELECTED VACUUM CONVEYORS:
piFLOW premium 64

piFLOW premium 064

Vacuum conveyor in polished acid-resistant 316L. Capacity up to 0.8 t/hour. 

piFLOW premium 200 PIAB

piFLOW premium 200

Vacuum conveyor in polished acid-resistant 316L. Capacity up to 1.5 t/hour. 

piflow premium 400 with level sensor

piFLOW premium 400

Vacuum conveyor in polished acid-resistant 316L. Capacity up to 4.5 t/hour. 

piFLOW premuim 1200 with mechanical vacuum pump

piFLOW premium 1200

Vacuum conveyor with mechanical vacuumpump. Capacity up to 12 t/hour. 

powder transport solutions with piab
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We help create high productivity using modern pneumatic transport solutions

Heavy lifting and dusty workplaces are now a thing of the past

Description:

The conveying of bulk materials in the production process can now be automated in virtually all cases. A number of pneumatic transport systems are now available for use according to the respective bulk material, the nature of the task and the available space. In principle, pneumatic transport systems are differentiated into underpressure and overpressure. A combination of these systems is also possible. Powders, granules and many other dry bulk materials can be transferred through closed pipelines using a pressure differential. Pneumatic conveying systems are designed to use this pressure difference to move bulk materials from one process area to another cost-effectively in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. How does the pneumatic conveyor work? Pneumatic conveyors either work with positive pressure when bulk materials are blown by the equipment from one point to another. Vacuum conveyors on the other hand are pneumatic conveyors that work with vacuum. These systems consist of four basic elements: a vacuum source, a material feeding device, a conveying line and a filter-system.
an air filter system

Low-pressur Vacuum conveying

Vacuum conveying systems offer clear advantages when conveying products from multiple infeed points to a single discharge location. Product channeling is extremely simple and dust-free due to the absence of overpressure. Bulk material is conveyed from one infeed point at a time through pipes or hoses to a vacuum conveyor. The vacuum suction stops, and the bulk material is now collected in the vacuum conveyor. The bottom hatch of the vacuum conveyor opens, and a filter blast is activated to clean the built-in filters. The bulk material falls out through the fully open bottom hatch and into the customer's receiving container, which can be a mixer/blender, sifter, sack, or packaging machine. PIAB system is dustproof and is a simple and safe process. 

Positive Pressure Conveying

Pneumatic conveying (positive pressure conveying) is ideal for transporting products from a central source to multiple destinations over extended distances. Because the product is conveyed against the resistance of air, additional safety valves and pressure vessels are necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Dilute-phase or Dense-phase

The selection between dilute-phase (10-30% vacuum) and dense-phase conveying (40-70% vacuum) depends on the properties of the bulk material being conveyed and the specific requirements of the application. Dilute-phase transport is typically used for materials that are easily fluidized and have good flow characteristics. Dense-phase transport is more suitable for materials that are difficult to fluidize or are abrasive. We offer a range of pneumatic conveying systems that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each application. In many cases, semi-dense phase transport, which is a combination of dilute-phase and dense-phase transport, is the most effective solution.

Provak provides high-quality, ATEX-certified, high-performance pneumatic vacuum conveyors

Welcome to Provak: Your One-Stop Shop for Premium Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyor Solutions At Provak, we take pride in being your leading provider of high-quality, ATEX-certified pneumatic vacuum conveyors, backed by the expertise of PIAB, Europe's foremost manufacturer of vacuum technology. Our comprehensive range of pneumati vacuum conveying systems is meticulously engineered to optimize and automate the handling of powders and granules across diverse production environments throughout Europe.

Tailor-Made Solutions for Every Production Need

At Provak, we recognize that every manufacturing facility faces unique challenges and demands. That's why we're committed to providing bespoke pneumatic vacuum conveyor solutions that seamlessly align with your specific requirements. Our primary goal is to streamline your material handling processes, ensuring optimal efficiency and effortless operation.

Extensive Expertise in Pneumatic Transport.
Provak: Addressing Every Nuance of Pneumatic Conveying:

Vacuum Conveying: A Versatile Solution for Diverse Industrial Applications

How a vacuum conveyor works

A vacuum conveyor utilises negative pressure to move material safely and efficiently. Let's walk through the process step by step:

1. Feed Point: The material is filled into the inlet, which can typically be a container, silo or hopper. 
2. Vacuum generation: A vacuum pump creates a negative pressure in the system. This negative pressure creates a suction force that draws the material in from the inlet point.
3. Material transport: The induced air flow from the vacuum transports the material through pipes or hoses, which together form the transport line.
4. Filter protection: To protect the pump and the surroundings from dust and small particles, the air flow is cleaned through filters. These filters catch the impurities before they reach the pump.
5. Compressed air tank Filling: At the same time as the conveying, a compressed air tank is filled with clean air. This air is later used for filter cleaning.
6. Container Filling: The material is guided to a container and fills it up.
7. Vacuum pump Stop: When the container is full, the vacuum pump is switched off and transport stops.
8. Bottom hatch Opening: The bottom of the conveyor is opening to allow the material to drain out.
9. Release of material: The material flows out of the container and in to a hopper, mixer, packing machine or other receiving equipment.
10. Filter cleaning: After each cycle, a filter shock is activated which automatically cleans the filters to remove collected dust and particles.

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Why choose a pneumatic conveyor with vacuum?

Choose a solution that is the most ergonomic, reliable and hygienic way to dose and convey powder materials.

→Easy to clean and disinfect:

Automatic filter cleaning prevents the filters from clogging and help extend the lifetime of the filters. A separate filter system is also made, so that the cyclone can be cleaned very quickly, without having to include the filter in the cleaning process. All our parts are designed for easy cleaning and can be taken apart without tools. Clamping rings hold our modules together. 

→Efficient and easy to automate:

It can transport from 0.1 tonnes - 15 tonnes per hour, with installations in EX areas. You can choose to use compressed air driven vacuum pumps for smaller tasks and mechanical vacuum pumps for larger systems. We offer cyclones and vacuum conveyors in different designs depending on the requirements. All steel is stainless and can be supplied from 316L acid-resistant polished steel to 304L rolled stainless steel. We have standard controls in pneumatic versions for EX areas, and there are standard PLC controls. Or we have our simple signal box so you can easily control our units from an external controller that is already in the factory. It's all easy and simple. Everything is with the necessary documentation and 3D drawing material.

→Reduce product scrap and pollution:

When you use a vacuum conveyor system from Provak & Piab, you work with a closed system where no material will be mixed in and no product will lie in the surrounding environment. It is also a very gentle way of transporting a product, which means that the product will remain intact during the entire transport process and will not be damaged. The speed is adjusted depending on the fragility of the product.

→Safe working environment:

When compared to mechanical transport systems such as screw and belt conveyors, another important advantage of vacuum transport is a dust-free working environment. Since PIAB vacuum transport is a closed system with vacuum, you will be able to improve the work environment, and it will also give you the ability to handle powder material that is dangerous.

→Minimal maintenance:

Piab's vacuum conveyors have no moving parts that need to be lubricated or maintained. This provides a great advantage as service and maintenance costs are kept at a very low level without the need to compromise on the reliability of the system. You can disassemble the carrier without the use of tools. The pump unit is designed as a separate module that can be easily removed for cleaning, resulting in reduced downtime.

→Space saving:

Vacuum conveyors  has a very small footprint, as Pneumatic conveyors can be mounted just below the ceiling and take up very little space compared to a mechanical conveyor. The transport pipe or transport hose can run vertically from the suction point, mounted on the wall or ceiling. The hose is normally mounted level with the outlet point and therefore not in conflict with other equipment. This means that the floor space can be used in a more cost-effective way. Furthermore, if the production layout needs to be changed in the future, where e.g. new equipment will be added, a vacuum conveyor will fit the new layout without modification or expensive investment.

PIAB conveyor transport of powder

Enhance Your Pneumatic Conveying Experience with Provak's Comprehensive Range of Premium Accessories Elevate your pneumatic conveying system's performance and reliability with Provak's extensive selection of high-quality accessories. Our meticulously curated portfolio encompasses a wide array of essential components meticulously engineered to optimize your system's efficiency and dependability. Unleash the Full Potential of Your Pneumatic Conveying System: Whether your requirements include Sack Tippers, Suction Cups, Rotary Feeders, Pipe Systems, Suction Lances, Feed Adapters, Slide Valves, Transition Flanges, Vacuum Pumps, Bins, Level Sensors, Pneumatic Controls, PLC Controls, Mounting Brackets, Storage Hoppers, Regulators, Big Bag Systems, Vibratory Sifters, Vacuum Components, Load Cells, or Valves, Provak has the solution you need.

Our experience in installation and commissioning of Pneumatic Transport Systems spans over 20 years, and our service company is always ready to provide professional and reliable assistance. Whatever your needs, you can rely on Provak to deliver quality products and expertise to ensure your transport system works optimally. Upgrade your system with Provak's reliable accessories and let us help you achieve trouble-free operation.

Regardless of whether your bulk material consists of fine powder, large tablets, or a combination of both, whether it flows freely or not at all, has a bulk density of 0.2 – 3.0 kg/l, or needs to be packed, plugged, lubricated, fluidized, is easily broken or separated, Provak offers solutions to handle all bulk materials, regardless of their properties. Provak and PIAB Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of bulk material handling processes, from transportation and dosing to emptying, filling, and disposal. Whether your material is fine powder, large tablets, or a combination of both, Provak has the knowledge and solutions to handle it with utmost care and efficiency. 

A high level of safety and compliance with standards.

PROVAK and PIAB: Your Partners for Intelligent and Simple Process Solutions in Powder, Granulate, and Tablet Handling In the realm of powder, granulate, and tablet handling, PROVAK and PIAB stand out as trusted partners, offering intelligent and simple process solutions that empower businesses to optimize their operations. With a network of industry specialists at our core, we provide unparalleled expertise in automating internal material handling processes. Our Expertise: Automation of Internal Material Handling: We specialize in designing and implementing automated process components and solutions that streamline internal material transport applications for our clients across diverse industries. Industry Focus: We have a particular focus on the packaging, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, where efficient material handling is crucial. Comprehensive Solutions: We take full responsibility for the functionality and safety of our solutions, offering complete packages that encompass installation, as well as the sale and consultation of individual components. Long-term Partnerships: We foster long-term collaborations with our customers, both domestically and internationally, prioritizing their success. Independent Consulting: We are committed to providing unbiased consulting services, ensuring that our clients receive the most suitable components and solutions for their specific needs. Our Approach: At PROVAK and PIAB, we believe in simplicity and efficiency. Our solutions are designed to be user-friendly, minimizing complexity and maximizing productivity. We understand the importance of flexibility, tailoring our offerings to meet the unique requirements of each customer. Our Commitment: We are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality solutions, backed by exceptional service and support. We strive to be a trusted partner, helping businesses achieve their operational goals while adhering to the highest safety standards. Partner with Us: If you are seeking intelligent and simple process solutions for powder, granulate, and tablet handling, PROVAK and PIAB are your ideal partners. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements and discover how we can help you elevate your operations to new heights of efficiency, reliability, and safety.  

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