At the core of building products sector lies the seamless management of powders and granular materials, shaping everything from robust grout mixes for structural integrity to the precise formulation of putties and caulking compounds that stand the test of time. In the realm of roofing granules, where durability meets aesthetic appeal, and in countless other end products, the significance of efficient bulk material handling cannot be overstated. Whether it’s the reliable conveyance of common materials like sand and cement or the intricate batch requirements for specialty blends, our tailored solutions ensure that your manufacturing processes operate with optimal efficiency and precision. Explore how our expertise in bulk material handling can elevate your operations, delivering excellence in every product you create.
Materials Handled
With extensive experience in the building products industry, Nol-Tec is well-versed in handling the materials commonly used in this sector. We have the experience and system designs, to solve common headaches such as:
- Reducing component wear when handling abrasive materials like silica sand and roofing granules.
- Efficient handling of difficult materials such as Iron oxide and other pigments.
- Consistent, plug free, pneumatic conveying of talc, glass bubbles, and other common fillers.
EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Reduce component wear when handling abrasive materials
Dense phase pneumatic conveying is a tried-and-true method of handling abrasive materials, such as those commonly used in the building products sector.
For example, silica sand, a fundamental ingredient in various construction materials, demands a handling process that ensures minimal degradation and precise delivery. Dense phase pneumatic conveying excels in this regard, allowing for the gentle yet efficient movement of silica sand through the pipeline. This method significantly reduces the risk high component wear, material degradation, and dust generation, ensuring the integrity of the sand particles is maintained.
Bulk Bag Unloading and Batching
Nol-Tec has extensive experience in bulk bag unloading solutions specifically tailored for batching applications in the building products sector.
Whether it’s cement, aggregates, or other essential components, our proven track record underscores our commitment to enhancing the efficiency of batching processes, and the importance of highly accurate unloading out of bulk bag unloaders. With experience and designs for both loss-in-weight and gain-in-weight feeding, Nol-Tec has the expertise to design a solution for your specific needs and constraints.
Ensure consistent flow out of silos and bins
Maintaining consistent material flow from bins and silos is the first step to maintain an uninterrupted process. Nol-Tec has provides many options for consistent flow including fluidizing bin bottoms, bin dischargers, and fluidizing disks. Our extensive 40 years of experience positions us to select the most suitable components tailored to your specific material characteristics, bin geometry, and process requirements. Click here for more information about M328 and M255.
Resources
HOW TO UNLOAD 3M™ GLASS BUBBLES USING A NOL-TEC BULK BAG UNLOADING METHOD
We are at the Nol-Tec test lab facility in Lino Lakes, Minnesota to show you how to unload 3M™ Glass Bubbles using a bulk bag unloading method. Our method features Nol-Tec’s bulk bag unloaders and exclusive aeration lance designed specifically for handling 3M™ Glass Bubbles.
ANSWERS TO EIGHT COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT PNEUMATIC CONVEYING
While pneumatic conveying is a common method of transferring powders, granules, and other dry bulk materials, understanding this conveying technology can be a challenge.
SAVING TIME, LABOR, AND MONEY WITH PNEUMATIC BATCH BLENDING
With a pneumatic blender, you can mix batches of dry bulk materials in the conical hopper of a storage vessel or dense phase pneumatic conveying transporter rather than in a mechanical mixer, yielding real savings in time, labor, and capital equipment costs. After explaining how the pneumatic blender works, this article describes its applications and benefits and details how testing can help you select the blender for your application.
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