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Aero-Mechanical Conveyor:
The Floveyor Aero-Mechanical Conveyor (AMC) is engineered and manufactured in Western Australia to exacting standards for diverse industries who rely on cleanliness, safety and product integrity in new and existing facilities.
Setting a high standard in vertical point-to-point transfers, the Floveyor powder conveyor can handle a diverse range of powders and granules in a single incline conveyor system. The AMC safely provides energy-efficient bulk materials powder handling without the complexities associated with other conveying technologies. High throughputs and low maintenance demands contribute to the appeal of the aero-mechanical conveyor.
Reduces downtime
Support stringent hygiene standards with CIP, COP, wet washing and dry cleaning capabilities with easy access
Improves yield
Eliminates dust, spillage and product wastage while safely handling even the most hazardous materials
Preserves quality
Maintains particle shape, size and blend integrities while conveying at high throughputs
Watch the video: FloDisc® Technology
Floveyor invented the aero-mechanical conveyor in 1958. As powder handling specialists, we have continually evolved aero-mechanical conveyors to deliver high throughputs with remarkable efficiency and low operational costs. Find out why the Floveyor AMC with FloDisc Technology is the first choice for 6000+ industrial powder handling operations around the world.
Our product ranges
Elementa
Compliance and quality assurance for low-risk, dry food stuffs
Nutria
Clean design benefits for sophisticated food processing
Pura
Engineered for stringent global food safety requirements
Avida
Reliable, rapid order fulfilment with low cost of ownership
Robusta
When safety and durability are crucial
Endura
Effortless integration with complex applications and sites
Specifications
| Conveyor size | Tube size |
|---|---|
| F3 | 3 inch / 76.2mm |
| F4 | 4 inch / 101.6mm |
| F5 | 5 inch / 127.0mm |
| Particle size | F3 | F4 | F5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ≥ 20nm | ≥ 20nm | ≥ 20nm |
| Maximum | ≤ 6mm | ≤ 9mm | ≤ 12mm |
| Oversize | ≤ 16mm | ≤ 20mm | ≤ 25mm |
| Average bulk density | F3 | F4 | F5 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
≤ 400 kg/m³ (25 lb/ft³) |
4 tph (4.4 tonnes/hr) |
8 tph (8.8 tonnes/hr) |
14 tph (15.5 tonnes/hr) |
|
≤ 800 kg/m³ (50 lb/ft³) |
10 tph (11 tonnes/hr) |
20 tph (21.8 tonnes/hr) |
35 tph (38.4 tonnes/hr) |
|
> 800 kg/m³ (50 lb/ft³) |
15 tph (16.7 tonnes/hr) |
30 tph (32.9 tonnes/hr) |
54 tph (58 tonnes/hr) |
| Load requirements | F3 | F4 | F5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light |
1.5 kW (2.0 HP) |
3 kW (5.0 HP) |
4.0 kW (5.0 HP) |
| Medium |
2.2 kW (3.0 HP) |
4.0 kW (5.0 HP) |
5.5 kW (7.5 HP) |
| Heavy | - |
5.5 kW (7.5 HP) |
7.5 kW (10.0 HP) |
| Voltage | Tolerance | Ph | Hz | Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 V | ± 5% | 3 | 50 | IEC / CE |
| 230 V | ± 5% | 3 | 50 | IEC / CE |
| 400 V | ± 5% | 3 | 50 | IEC / CE |
| 400 V | ± 5% | 3 | 60 | IEC / CE |
| 200 V | ± 5% | 3 | 60 | UL / CSA |
| 230 V | ± 5% | 3 | 60 | UL / CSA |
| 460 V | ± 5% | 3 | 60 | UL / CSA |
| 575 V | ± 5% | 3 | 60 | UL / CSA |
- Carbon Steel (Painted)
- AISI 304(L) Contact Parts, Carbon Steel (Painted) Structural
- AISI 316(L) Contact Parts, Carbon Steel (Painted) Structural
- AISI 316(L) Contact, 304(L) Structural
Direct linear
Flexible configurations from vertical to horizontal, adapting to any inclination.
Horizontal
Ideal for high volume conveying within a compact horizontal footprint.
Bi-directional
Perfect for efficient high volume conveying with dual outlet options.
Mobile
The ultimate in versatility, efficiency, and lean powder conveying solutions.
Corner unit
Available in vertical to horizontal or horizontal to vertical configurations for seamless direction changes.
Dual corner unit
Configurable as vertical-horizontal-vertical or any dual corner arrangement for complex layouts.
Galvanised rope,
moulded discs
Strong and durable with polyurethane discs. Suited to general industrial applications.
Stainless steel 304, moulded discs
Strong and durable, suited to general industrial, chemical and base-level food handling applications.
Sleeved polymer rope
and discs
Fully-sealed design provides optimal corrosion resistance and longevity. Hygienically designed with food-grade construction materials.
Stainless steel 329 rope, polymag discs
Polyurethane discs are injection moulded onto the AISI 329 rope. X-ray & metal detectable with electro-static discharging (ESD) properties. Improved resistance to chemical attack vs AISI 304.
Sleeved polymag rope
and discs
Fully-sealed design provides optimal
corrosion resistance and longevity. X-ray & metal detectable with ESD properties. Hygienically designed with food-grade construction materials.
Manual tensioner
Simple and economical fixed tensioning mechanism. Requires access to the Discharge Housing to make adjustments.
Electric tensioner
Utilises a 24VDC linear actuator to tension the rope, enabling adjustment of fixed tensioning from ground level by a single person.
Connect to upstream process
Steep-angle walls, suits materials with flow issues.
Bag dump station
Ergonomic height for manual bag unloading.
Circular tube inlet
Enables product to be fed into the AMC at any point along its horizontal conveying length.
Circular
Circular headchutes are the standard discharge for most systems.
2-way pneumatic diverter
Suitable for discharging material to one of two different paths via pneumatic control.
3-way pneumatic diverter
Suitable for discharging material to one of three different paths via pneumatic control.
Mechanical supply
(drive included)
Standard supply includes tooled access points, valves, cylinders, and a geared motor for seamless integration.
Complete with control system
Pre-installed electrical systems tailored to match the configured equipment for optimal performance.
ATEX Certified
AMC rated for Zone 21 external / 20 internal applications. II 1/2D Ex h / h mb tb IIIC T150°C Da/Db.
IECEx Certified
AMC rated for Zone 21 external / 20 internal applications. Ex h / h mb tb IIIC T150°C Da/Db.
Dry clean
Preferred wherever practical as it requires no shutdown, eliminates drying time, and reduces the risk of bacterial growth, especially in food applications.
Wet clean
Wet cleaning ensures that all residues are effectively removed, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in critical processes.
Build your system
Bulk bag unloading
A bulk bag unloader/discharger offers efficient handling of bulk materials from large bulk bags or flexible intermediate bulk storage (FIBCs).
Small bag dump station
A bag dump station is for small bag emptying and is available with optional accessories for specific material application.
Material conditioning
Material conditioning provides preparation and treatment of raw materials, making them suitable for subsequent stages of processing.
Batch weighing system
Used to accurately weigh and batch materials by weight where precise measurements are critical for product quality and consistency.
Silo unloading
Customisable for specific industries and projects, our versatile silo unloader is designed to accommodate various silo sizes and layouts.
Container truck unloader
A container truck unloading system is used to safely, efficiently and rapidly unload goods via trucks, trains or ships.
Truck loading
The truck loader is the robust mobile solution for rapid, high-volume decanting for road tankers with a host of add-ons available.
Controls and automation
Controls and automation improve process efficiency and safety by providing parameters for flow rate, batching, temperature etc.
Unsure of the best configuration for your plant? Our powder handling specialists are available to help optimise an aero-mechanical conveyor system with you.
Why Floveyor
- Total batch transfers, with negligible residue
- Fully enclosed system eliminates dust, spillage
and product wastage - High throughput with a small footprint
- Energy-efficient conveying
- Homogeneous transfer of blended products
- Incline conveyor operates at any angle without diminishing throughputs
- Easy cleaning with dry- and wet-clean options available
- Modular installations
- Requires minimal operational maintenance
- Integrates easily with existing plant and equipment.
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