Source: AFC
A new dust-tight bulk-material handling system integrates this company’s bulk bag unloader (BBU) with its AFC Spiralfeeder screw conveyor as a single, sealed unit. First developed for a major nutritional product manufacturer, the integrated powder-handling system automatically empties bagged bulk materials into the conveyor and transfers them into a hopper, mixer, reactor or other equipment under containment throughout the process. Dust escape and/or spillage into the workplace may be eliminated. Suitable for installation in food, plastics, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other facilities where hygiene is paramount, the automated bag unloader and conveyor eliminates cumbersome manual powder handling, helps safeguard against combustible dust incidents, and eliminates the need for workers to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) during material transfer. Costly material waste and labor-intensive housekeeping tasks are reduced while cleanliness is improved. — Automated Flexible Conveyor (AFC), Clifton, NJ