AutoCAD 2000 Design Services and Consulting
For Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Pneumatic conveying systems utilize a blower air source to move dry bulk materials through stainless steel pipes from one point to another. The technical design components require specific calibrabration to conform to the physical space in which the system resides. Moorhead Company now offers complete layout drawings on AutoCAD 2000.

Materials being moved require either negative or positive air pressure. In either case a difference in pressure is caused to exist between the material feed point and the delivery point. The feed point is at a higher pressure than the delivery point, the air moves naturally to the point of lower pressure.

Understanding Pneumatic Conveying Systems

The qualities of the material to be conveyed in a pneumatic system determine the amount of air flow or air flow rate that is required. Different materials require different air velocities (speeds) to achieve movement through a conveying line. This air velocity requirement is usually called the pick-up velocity or terminal velocity.

Pneumatic Conveying systems can differ in air velocities allowing an appropriate flowability rate for the exact material required and the travel path. Conveying distances, the number of bends in the piping, the width of piping, venting capabilities of the receiving tank are among the many factors that impact the flow rate and the operating pressure of the system. We provide the technical expertise to design, install and consult on these sophisted systems.

Advantages of Pneumatic Conveying Systems.

Moving dry bulk materials through stainless steel piping eliminates the need for conveyer belts, screw feeders, bucket elevators and other costly machanical devices. Pneumatic Conveying uses air preasure as a transport medium for dry materials and lowers energy consumpsion and the costly maintenance necessary with caring for machinary parts that wear out with use.

Our designs and installations are completed efficiently to support your business direction. We also offer a complete line of accessories and components for your auxiliary equipment.


Moorhead Company, Inc.,
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Pelham, New Hampshire 03076
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