{"id":7632,"date":"2025-01-22T18:57:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T18:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/?p=7632"},"modified":"2025-02-01T06:12:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T06:12:41","slug":"the-cost-and-efficiency-of-using-pressurized-air-to-break-material-blocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/the-cost-and-efficiency-of-using-pressurized-air-to-break-material-blocks\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Frequently Asked Questions about AirSweep’s Air Pulses"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pneumatic flow aids use pressurized air to stimulate material flow. Fluidizers and air pads use a combination of aeration and gentle vibration and are typically used for fine powders. However, low-pressure air can\u2019t activate heavy materials or break bridging, arching, and ratholing.<\/p>\n

AirSweep releases high-pressure air pulses and is proven effective for problematic materials. One unit can activate more material than dozens of fluidizers, and flush the vessel completely clean.<\/p>\n

The AirSweep system just needs to be hooked up to a good air supply that provides enough pressure and volume to power up each pulse. Here are some frequently asked questions about AirSweep and the cost and efficiency of using pressurized air to solve material blocks.<\/p>\n

Why do I need high-pressure air to solve material blocks?<\/h2>\n

Bridging, arching, and ratholing are caused either by a material\u2019s high cohesive strength, or particles that interlock and are then further packed together by downward pressure.<\/p>\n

The high-pressure air pulses create a shockwave that breaks up the material blocks and sweep up the stalled material out of the vessel. This can\u2019t be achieved by gentle aeration.<\/p>\n