5 Essential Tips for Effective Industrial Vacuum Conveying

5 Essential Tips for Effective Industrial Vacuum Conveying

We’re all familiar with household vacuums, but industrial vacuum conveying is a whole different game. Achieving efficiency and safety in industrial vacuuming requires skill and practice. I asked our engineers to share their top tips for successful vacuum operations:

1. Let the Hose Breathe Our GWS vacuum machines work by mixing air and product at a ratio of about 200 parts air to 1 part product. To optimise this, avoid fully burying the hose in the material – allow some air to enter along with the product. Our handy "Fluidiser" hose-end attachment is perfect for this purpose.
2. Avoid Blockages As a rule, vacuum items no larger than a third of the hose diameter, and steer clear of long objects like welding rods, which can twist and clog the hose.
3. Minimize Bends Each sharp bend in the hose can reduce performance by up to 5%, so try to use straight segments whenever possible.
4. Limit Small Hose Length Smaller diameter hoses reduce airflow and conveying efficiency. Use larger diameter hoses for as much of the distance as possible, keeping smaller hoses to a minimum.
5. Prioritize Safety – No Horseplay Industrial vacuums are powerful tools. Avoid any horseplay: never put the vacuum hose near your eyes, ears, or mouth, and never reach into the hose.

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