Flow-Pads

Flow-Pad is a device that is used to promote the flow of dry bulk powders from a storage vessel without the noise and damaging vibration caused by pneumatic or electric vibrators. Small and compact in size, it is capable of aerating many types of bulk powders and granular solids in bins, hoppers and silos. This can further discharge air up to 80 psi to move settled material. The Flow-Pad is available with a convenient external mounting plate hence, installation of the device can be done from outside of the bin making it ideal for use in replacing worn and plugged air pads. In addition, with no moving parts or filters to clean or replace it requires less maintenance.

Working Principle:

• Once material is flowing the can be used to maintain flow ability of material with a constant 2 to 5 psi supply of air
• Unlike other types of Flow-Pads that use cotton or canvas to diffuse the air, the Flow-Pad is less likely to be bound or clogged due to moisture and can be more effective as it directs air flow to sweep the bin wall
• In addition, the is not as prone to back-flow of material as the standard neoprene boot expands to let the pressurized air out and contracts when the air is shut off blocking the air outlets from material backflow.