Sugar
IN BRIEF
Macawber provided a stainless steel, 3/8-3 Denseveyor® to a customer in Australia to convey castor sugar and gelatin powder. The materials are transferred from weigh bins to two receivers. Macawber’s fully enclosed, stainless pneumatic conveying system allows for a complete sanitary transfer of materials.
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MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Material: Castor Sugar and Gelatin Powder
- Bulk Density: Sugar 55.5 lbs./cu.ft
- Bulk Density: Gelatin Powder 31-34 lbs./cu.ft
- Temperature: Ambient
- Moisture Content: <0.08% maximum
- Condition: Dry, Free flowing
SYSTEM OBJECTIVES
- Convey materials gently with minimal degradation
- Decrease maintenance and down time
- Provide a reliable solution
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
- Transfer Capacity: 3 T/hr per system
- Conveying Distance: 114.8 ft
- Reception Points: 2
IMPROVEMENTS ACHIEVED
- Materials conveyed gently with minimal to no degradation
- Down time and maintenance decreased significantly
- Reliable solution provided