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Powder handling solutions

Dust-free powder handling with zero waste
and no manual intervention.

We design and implement solutions for manufacturing companies and machine builders, which make your powder handling more stable, safe and efficient.

20+ years of experience

Solutions tailored to your production

Certified PIAB Partner

Typical challenges in powder handling

It's rarely one thing – but the sum of small challenges that makes production more unstable than it needs to be.

It doesn't have to be like that

The most effective solution is to move the powder in a closed system – typically using Vacuum conveying.

Manual handling of powder using sacks and pouring into process equipment with visible dust spillage and heavy lifting

Cases & Results

From manual lifting to stable operation

See how we have eliminated heavy lifting and created a more stable production.

Food

Safe and flexible sugar dosing without
Heavy lifting

At a food manufacturer, sugar was previously handled manually, leading to heavy lifting and inconsistent dosing.

By changing the handling, the process was automated and moved to floor height.
Provak system integrator of PIAB vacuum conveying solutions for efficient powder handling in industry

Powder handling in practice

See how powder is Conveyed dust-free and in a controlled manner in practice.

Would you like to avoid dust, spills, and manual lifting?

How we establish stable operations in practice

In many productions, the challenge lies in the way the material is transported. By moving powder in a closed system, dust, waste, and manual processes are reduced – and the dosing becomes more stable. This is typically done using vacuum transport.

Answer the typical questions about
Powder handling

Powder handling covers the conveying, dosing, and handling of powders and granules in production.
Here we have compiled answers to the most typical questions.

What is powder handling?

Powder handling covers the processes by which powders and granules are moved, dosed, and stored in production. This can be done manually or by means of mechanical or pneumatic conveying systems.

Many companies experience challenges with dust, spills, manual lifting, and inconsistent dosing. These are often caused by open or mechanical solutions that are difficult to control and maintain.

By working with closed systems – typically in the form of pneumatic conveying, including Vacuum conveying – can the handling be made more stable

Powder handling is rarely simple
Dust, unstable flow, spillage and variations in quality make many productions inefficient and difficult to control. Small handling challenges can quickly develop into operational stoppages, increased costs and risks to the working environment.

With the right solution, it can be avoided
A well-designed, enclosed powder handling system – e.g. with vacuum conveying – ensures stable operation, consistent quality, and a clean, safe production environment.

If your powder handling causes dust, stops, or spills, it's not just an annoyance – it's a hidden cost.

Powder handling in industry can create challenges such as dust, explosion risk, unstable flow, and inaccurate dosing. These problems often lead to operational downtime, waste, and varying product quality in production.

With modern solutions such as vacuum transport, dust-free material handling, and automated systems, companies can significantly optimise their powder handling. This ensures more stable operation, an improved working environment, higher hygiene standards, and increased efficiency.

At Provak ApS, we help design and implement reliable and ATEX-approved powder transport solutions that reduce costs and create more efficient production.

Powder handling can be significantly improved by focusing on dust-free transport, stable flow and automation. The right solutions reduce downtime, improve product quality, and create more efficient production.

The most important improvements:

  • Dust-free transport (vacuum conveying)
    Closed system that eliminates dust, improves the working environment and reduces waste

  • Process automation
    Reduced manual handling, fewer errors, and higher capacity

  • Stable and controlled flow
    Correct design of silos, feeding points, and transport ensures consistent operation

  • Precise dosing
    Ensures uniform quality and better control over production

  • ATEX and safety
    Correct equipment reduces the risk of explosion and ensures regulatory compliance

  • Hygienic design
    Easier cleaning and reduced risk of contamination (critical in food/pharma)

  • Optimised layout and integration
    The system is adapted to existing production for better flow and space utilisation.

The fundamental difference lies in how the powder is moved through the process

  • Mechanical transport → physical movement (screws, belts, elevators)
  • Pneumatic transport → air/vacuum transports the powder in a closed pipe

✅ Typical signs that you should switch to vacuum transport

  • In Har dust in production
  • Handling powder manually (bags, lifting, filling)
  • I am experiencing unstable flow or stop
  • In Har hygiene requirements 
  • You wish Sealed and ATEX-compliant solution
  • I need flexibility in the layout or want to expand production
  • I wish to reduce Wastage and costs

If you recognise just 2–3 of these, vacuum conveying is highly relevant

Starting a collaboration with Provak is simple and adds value from day one. We look at your production and ensure a solution that precisely fits your needs.

1. Non-binding dialogue

We'll start with a brief review of your process:

  • What materials do you handle?
  • Where are you experiencing challenges?
  • What do you wish to optimise?

The focus is on understanding your everyday lives and challenges

From initial analysis to stable operation

We take responsibility all the way

We start with your setup and find the solution that works in practice – from the initial dialogue to operation.

Analysis of your current setup

We will review your current solution and identify bottlenecks, dust issues, and manual processes.

Consultancy and design

We will assemble a solution that suits your production and requirements for hygiene, safety, and operation.

Installation and commissioning

We'll install and customise the solution so that it works stably in your operations from day one.

Service and Maintenance

We ensure that your solution runs stably over time with service, adjustment, and support.

Ready to ditch the dust, spills, and manual lifting?

Are you in doubt about how you can reduce dust, eliminate manual lifting, or create more stable operation?
We are happy to review your setup and provide concrete recommendations.

Certified PIAB Partner

Documented technology from one of the market's leading suppliers.

Over 20 years of experience

We know the requirements for operation, hygiene, and safety.

Tailored to your production

Solutions that fit your setup and everyday life.