Material Conveying

Quickdraft can provide a customized conveying solution for your operating needs. We’re experienced with conveying virtually any material, including paper, film, plastics and polymers of all kinds, nonwovens, fiberglass, rubber, etc. Even the most difficult materials including those with exposed adhesive can be pneumatically conveyed. Our Venturi-powered systems help to enhance productivity, make the best use of your space, and virtually eliminate costly maintenance and downtime. If your application allows for trim to be collected close to the machine, we also have a variety of pre-engineered, stand-alone trim conveying systems to precisely meet your specific requirements.

Chopper Eductor System

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Specifications

1In-line chopper

Controls cut length
Low static loss
Cuts a variety of material thicknesses
Reversible blades increase knife life and reduce sharpening
Individual knives are removable for re-sharpening
Precision bearings and single-cast housing design allows for consistent cuts
Gap adjustment to less than 0.0005” possible for both stationary and rotating knives
Standard high-carbon, high-chrome knives supplied, carbide-tipped knives also available
Oil mist units are available for adhesive materials

2Intake Silencer

Silencers are used to reduce the sound levels associated with the pneumatic conveying equipment.
The fan or blower sound levels are typically reduced by 3 to 7 dBA at a distance of 3 feet.
Blower intake silencers and in-line silencers available
Greatly reduces sound at blower location
Meets OSHA Specifications
Custom designs available, up to 48in. dia.

3Venturi Eductor

Superior design and precision manufacturing make the Quickdraft Venturi Eductor the most efficient, consistent and reliable method for maintaining conveying process requirements.

No obstructions to the material flow and all moving parts are external to the air stream
Little or no maintenance
Consistent, dependable conveying performance
Duct can be thoroughly cleaned without harming the blower
Designed for 24/7 operation
Long service life

4Pressure Blower

Reduces noise as a result of remote location
The blower never comes in contact with the material flow stream
Reliable and maintenance friendly

5Static Neutralizer

Reduces static charge for more efficient air/material separation.
Located at the inlet to the air/material separator.
Can be used indoors and outdoors.
Power supply unit and cable are provided.
The cable is prewired to the neutralizer prior to shipment

6Square Section Perforated Elbow

Includes an air/material separator with filtered shroud to reduce dust emissions
Material falls out of the air stream and drops to a telescoping chute
Safety limit switch located above the granulator
Air/Material Separator designed per NFPA Explosive Dust guidelines

Additional features:

Silencers are used to reduce the sound levels associated with the pneumatic conveying equipment.
The fan or blower sound levels are typically reduced by 3 to 7 dBA at a distance of 3 feet.
Blower intake silencers and in-line silencers available
Greatly reduces sound at blower location
Meets OSHA Specifications
Custom designs available, up to 48in. dia.

EPS Bead Process Flow
Fiberglass
Nonwoven, Film or Foil Trim
Paper, Tissue, Tissue Donuts, Pulp, Board
Recycled Goods
Rubber Scrap
Plastics

Conveying distances from a few to hundreds of feet.
Individual per machine or centralized whole plant trim collection systems.
Reliably conveys challenging materials: statically charged, abrasive, exposed adhesives, fibrous snagable, or brittle materials.
Baling, granulating, briquetting or pelletizing systems available