FAQs about Floveyors
How long does a FLOVEYOR last?
- Floveyor machines last for significant amounts of
time when they are applied properly. Rope assembly replacement is a function of
operation time and the material softness/abrasiveness.
Will the FLOVEYOR degrade my product?
- In almost every case, we can say no! The
Floveyor operates at a similar speed to dense phase pneumatics, thereby, not
impacting the material within the machine.
How easy is it to clean the FLOVEYOR?
- In most cases, the machine is self –
cleaning. It usually empties itself of materials. However, if cleaning is
necessary, the residue can be blown through with compressed air, or water
can be run through it, then drained out.
How long does it take to replace a FLOVEYOR
rope assembly?
- The machine was designed to make this job
easy. You first open the hinged top cover. That gives you access to the
rope assembly. Then, find the colored joining disc, undo the four bolts,
and attach the new rope assembly to the old one. Use that to pull the new
assembly through, detach the old one and join up the ends of the new one
after knocking the housing back down a little. It’s all done with minimum
downtime. Then you re-tension the new rope assembly.
Is there a danger of fluidized powders
exploding because of static electricity?
- We have never known it to happen. First,
there’s only a small volume inside the tube. So, the explosive volume is
very small. Second, the casing is metal and you can easily conduct away any
static. We recommend that you earth the casing if you’re using explosive
materials.
Can the FLOVEYOR rope assembly speed be
increased/decreased?
- NO! If you change the speed, you interfere
with the principle of operation. If you want more/less throughput, you
change the flow of material into the machine, up to the limit that it can
handle. The Floveyor speed remains constant.
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