Pneumatic conveyor can load reactors automatically

By Brian Buntz | November 13, 2021

Image courtesy of Gericke

Process equipment specialist Gericke (Somerset, New Jersey) has introduced the DenseFlow PHF dense phase pneumatic conveying system, which can automatically transfer hazardous or non-regulated powders and other bulk materials from bags and sacks into reactors.

The company says the system can protect workers from exposure to toxic and hazardous materials and hazardous vapors while protecting product purity.

The system supports the automated feeding of multiple materials from up to 500 meters away from the reactor via an online portal.

The DenseFlow PHF is suitable for chemicals, pharmaceuticals and other reactants.

Because it transfers materials gently, the system safeguards the particle size and shape while reducing the risk of electrostatic charge.

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Brian Buntz

The pharma and biotech editor of WTWH Media, Brian is a veteran journalist with more than 15 years of experience covering an array of life science topics, including clinical trials, drug discovery and development and medical devices. Before coming to WTWH, he served as content director focused on connected devices at Informa. In addition, Brian covered the medical device sector for 10 years at UBM. At Qmed, he overhauled the brand’s news coverage and helped to grow the site’s traffic volume dramatically. He had previously held managing editor roles on two of the company’s medical device technology publications. Connect with him on LinkedIn or email at [email protected].