Miscellaneous pneumatic conveying applications

Powder Pumping

  • Some powders can be conveyed using a modified double diaphragm pump.
  • When set up correctly, the pump will suck and deliver powders in a similar way to a liquid.
  • The materials which can be successfully conveyed using this method are generally low density and have free flowing or very free flowing properties.
  • Typical materials would be fumed silica, glass bubbles, powdered carbon.