AIR LOCK

In pneumatic systems, it stops the air flow while discharging the product from the bottom of the silo and prevents reverse air flow from mixing into the system. It consists of a cast body that opens from the top and bottom and has a bladed rotor. This rotor rotates at low speed with the help of a gear motor and throws the accumulated material out of the cyclones. The successively rotating blades prevent reverse air from mixing from the upper and lower openings while discharging the material.

 

What is an Air Lock?

Also known as cell wheel, rotary and air trap airlock, It is an important part of the pneumatic system. It is an air breaker that prevents the air flow between the sections where the product is taken and poured, ensuring the flow of the material is easy.

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Where to Use an Air Lock?

• Dust Collection

• Screw Feeding-Unloading

• Conveyor Belt Feeding-Unloading

• Silo Unloading

• Dosing

• raw material filling

• Cyclone Discharge

• Pneumatic Conveying

• System Feeding-Discharging

 

How to Calculate Air Lock Capacity?

When choosing the capacity of the airlock, the type of raw material to be used is related to the filling amount and bulk density. Although body diameters and rotor type directly affect the capacity, their occupancy is also directly related to the airlock shape and entrance. Whether the airlock entry-exit section is round or square is directly proportional to performance.