1. Factors affecting material loss
During the conveying process of the Vacuum Conveyor, the material loss rate is affected by many factors. First, the sealing of the equipment is crucial. If the seal is not tight, air leakage will occur, thereby reducing the vacuum degree, causing the material to float or leak during the conveying process, increasing the loss rate. Secondly, the nature of the material will also affect the loss rate. For example, for very fine powder materials, due to their small particles and large surface area, they are easily adsorbed on the inner wall of the conveying pipeline or other parts of the equipment, causing certain losses. In addition, factors such as conveying distance, height, and conveying speed will also affect the material loss rate to a certain extent.
2. Material loss rate range under normal circumstances
Under normal operation and good equipment maintenance, the material loss rate of the Vacuum Conveyor is usually relatively low. For most materials, the loss rate can generally be controlled between 0.5% and 2%. However, the specific loss rate will vary depending on different application scenarios and material characteristics. For example, for some granular materials with good fluidity and not easy to adhere, the loss rate may be closer to 0.5%; while for materials that are easy to agglomerate or have strong adhesion, the loss rate may be slightly higher.
3. Methods to reduce material loss
In order to reduce the material loss rate during the transportation process of the Vacuum Conveyor, a variety of measures can be taken. On the one hand, it is necessary to ensure that the equipment is well sealed. Regularly check and maintain the seals, replace damaged parts in time, and ensure that the equipment can maintain a stable vacuum during operation. On the other hand, the conveying parameters can be optimized. According to the characteristics of the material and the conveying requirements, the conveying speed, vacuum degree and other parameters are reasonably adjusted to reduce the friction and collision of the material during the conveying process and reduce the possibility of loss. In addition, for materials that are easy to adhere, special coatings or vibration devices can be considered on the inner wall of the conveying pipeline to prevent material accumulation and adhesion.
4. Considerations in practical applications
In actual production, accurate determination of the material loss rate of the Vacuum Conveyor requires actual testing and monitoring. Different production environments, material batches and equipment operating conditions may lead to changes in the loss rate. Therefore, when using vacuum conveyors, enterprises should establish a sound material management and monitoring system, and regularly count and analyze the inflow and outflow of materials in order to promptly discover and solve material loss problems. At the same time, they should maintain close communication with equipment suppliers and continuously optimize equipment performance and conveying processes according to actual conditions to reduce material loss rates and improve production efficiency and economic benefits.
