{"id":8138,"date":"2023-08-11T21:19:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T21:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/?p=8138"},"modified":"2023-08-25T21:24:30","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T21:24:30","slug":"3-ways-airsweep-is-used-in-the-food-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/3-ways-airsweep-is-used-in-the-food-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways AirSweep is Used in the Food Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Food<\/p>\n

Material handling efficiency is important for every industry, but it is especially important for companies that work with food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and pet food.<\/p>\n

These industries work with materials that can spoil and put millions of users at risk for poisoning and other health risks. They also need to make sure that materials are mixed in the right proportions, to preserve the flavor, consistency, and efficacy of their products.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why some of the world\u2019s biggest food manufacturers, as well as local businesses like bakeries and breweries, rely on AirSweep.<\/p>\n

What is AirSweep?<\/h2>\n

AirSweep<\/a> is a pneumatic flow aid that helps activate material through different stages of the production process. It releases timed, high-pressure air pulses that can break up clumps that form during storage, sweep material through hoppers and chutes during mixing, and flush vessels clean between batch runs.<\/p>\n

\"AirSweep<\/p>\n

Unlike other flow aids like vibrators or air cannons, AirSweep does not damage vessel walls or irritate workers with loud, relentless noise. It quietly activates even wet, sticky, or other problematic materials and gets the job done\u2013without any need for manual intervention.<\/p>\n

Since the AirSweep nozzles are programmed to release timed, controlled pulses in a strategic sequence\u2013rather than running continuously\u2013it is also more energy- and cost-efficient.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why many manufacturers switched to AirSweep to achieve material handling efficiency. It provides reliable performance and solves common material flow problems with less cost.<\/p>\n

Move difficult material with poor flow properties<\/h2>\n

The food industry often deals with materials that have poor flow properties, such as powdered ingredients, sticky substances, and granulated products. AirSweep’s powerful bursts of air can break up these materials and dislodge them from the sides of processing equipment, ensuring a smooth and consistent flow. This helps to reduce material waste, increase production throughput, and minimize the risk of costly stoppages.<\/p>\n

Watch how AirSweep can work with liquid cheese \u2013 a particularly challenging material that is too heavy for fluidizers and will settle when vibrated with pneumatic hammers or industrial vibrators.<\/p>\n