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Periodic cleaning and maintenance of vessels can cause significant costs and downtime. However, many companies have found a simple way to streamline this process and further achieve material handling automation. They use AirSweep to improve material flow <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>flush vessels completely clean.<\/span><\/p>\n AirSweep releases high-pressure, compressed air pulses that can be released in 360-degree or vertical columns. The nozzles can be strategically placed at specific points in the vessel and timed to release in a particular sequence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Unlike other flow aids that rely on mechanical force or gravity, AirSweep\u2019s air pulses create\u00a0<\/span>a powerful, controlled flow within the vessel. It dislodges even the most stubborn materials and ensures that every nook and cranny of the vessel is thoroughly cleaned \u2013 leaving no residue behind. <\/span><\/p>\n While AirSweep is primarily used to prevent bridging, ratholing, and material blocks, many companies use the technology to flush vessels between batch runs.<\/span><\/p>\n One of the <\/span>world\u2019s largest manufacturers of infant formula<\/span><\/a> uses AirSweep to clear material build-up in between batch runs of regular and lactose-free milk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n They use the <\/span>AirSweep USDA 135<\/span><\/a>, engineered specifically for sanitary applications, and the <\/span>AirSweep Straight Shooter.<\/span><\/a> The combination of air pulses released at 360 degrees and air pulses released in a vertical column allow them to flush different kinds of vessels \u2013 blenders, receivers, sifters and\u00a0<\/span>even packaging line vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n AirSweep has reduced the time and labor needed to clean after the batch runs were completed. This allowed them to add batch runs and increase production output.<\/span><\/p>\n A <\/span>leading spice and flavor blends manufacturer <\/span><\/a>with facilities in 25 countries around the world used to manually clean their ribbon blenders by flushing them out with flour. This system was expensive and labor-intensive, and still left some spice residue that could compromise batch uniformity.<\/span><\/p>\n After installing AirSweep, they achieved a 62% reduction in flour flush and a 42% reduction in labor, all directly attributed to the AirSweep units. They saved $200,000 a year from flush material reduction alone.<\/span><\/p>\n The AirSweep unit itself is designed to shorten cleaning and maintenance times.\u00a0 With the <\/span>AirSweep Tri-Clover Clamp<\/span><\/a> the nozzle can be dismantled and then reattached within minutes with a few basic hand tools. The nozzle can also withstand corrosive cleaning materials.<\/span><\/p>\nHow does AirSweep help clean the vessels?<\/h2>\n
Why should you use AirSweep to streamline cleaning cycles?<\/h2>\n
Save time and increase productivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lower cost and material waste<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Is AirSweep hard to clean and maintain?<\/h2>\n