Pneumatic Conveying
The Future is Here: Embracing a Revolutionary Wave of AODD-Pump Diaphragms
In chemical processing, traditional diaphragm designs can often lead to frustrating issues such as outer-piston wear, leak points and time-consuming cleaning. This isn't just an inconvenience; it leads to costly downtime, safety concerns and reduced throughput. In the highly…
Pneumatic Conveying Basics
Pneumatic conveying is a versatile method for transporting powders and other solid materials within chemical process plants. Success depends on understanding science and applying specific experience Undergraduate engineering programs include little instruction about powder handling. While there may be some…
Facts at your Fingertips: Air-Moving Equipment for Pneumatic Conveying
In a typical bulk-solids pneumatic-conveying system, an air mover is used to generate the necessary air flowrate and pressure required to transport a solid material through a pipeline at a given rate. This one-page reference discusses the operating mechanisms and…
PEMA and Kansas St. University Bulk Solids Innovation Center form partnership
The Process Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA; Falls Church, Va.; www.pemanet.org) and the Bulk Solids Innovation Center (BSIC; bulk-solids.k-state.edu) at Kansas State University today announced the establishment of a partnership. “PEMA members will have access to unique educational, consulting and testing…
Respirable Crystalline Silica – Nol-Tec Offers Compliance Solution
Early in 2016, OSHA (the Occupational Health and Safety Administration) announced its “final rule” regarding respirable crystalline silica. This rule has been under consideration since 2013. The final ruling reduces the permissible exposure limit (or PEL) for workers in businesses…
Try before you buy for pneumatic conveying
No matter what type of pneumatic conveying systems or material handling conveyors you’re considering for your plant, the best way to ensure future production efficiencies and maximum profits is through comprehensive and verifiable testing. Nol-Tec Systems offers in-house testing for…
The Basics of Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying
Learn more about how Nol-Tec's expertise in dense phase pneumatic conveying can provide solutions to your bulk materials handling challenges.
FAQs: Solutions for Minimizing Dust Explosion Risks
Prevent Everything from Coal Dust to Sugar Dust Explosions Pneumatic conveying offers solutions that remove critical elements of the combustible dust explosion pentagon, helping ensure your facility can prevent combustible dust explosions and meet NFPA 654 standards. 1. How do combustible…
Combustible Dust – Understanding NFPA 654
Combustible dust is a critical concern for any industry that processes and conveys dry bulk materials in their production facility. Changes in regulations have brought this issue into even greater focus. Nol-Tec Systems’ design teams are experts in developing systems hard-to-handle…
Video – Conveying for the Rubber Compouding Market
Learn more about our accurate, clean, time-proven conveying systems for hard-to-handle bulk materials, such as carbon black and silica. View video here.