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Vacuum Transfer Systems

Vacuum transfer systems are an excellent method of moving powder, granules, pellets and other materials from ‘Point A’ to ‘Point B’.

Example Uni-Vac Application: Feeding a Tablet Press

The systems use a vacuum to carry the material through the pipework, allowing material to be transferred in a gentle, yet rapid manner. This allows up to 4,000 kgs/hr to be transported, without significant disturbance to the characteristics of the product.

Uni Vac Advantage

Our Uni-Vac range of vacuum conveyors has been carefully designed and improved through our 20 years of experience with conveying.  The Uni-Vac has been specifically designed with the needs of the end-user in mind.

The conveyor benefits from an ‘easy-clean’ design, which allows the system to be easily dismantled for cleaning without the need for tooling.  In line with this, the conveyor boasts a ‘crevice-free’ design, which makes a thorough clean easier.

This not only improves hygiene, but also decreases operational downtime by enabling faster cleaning turnarounds.  Furthermore all units are constructed from either 304 or 316 stainless steel to suit your process.

Hanningfield’s knowledge in the application and manufacture of lift systems also enable us to provide tailored designs, whereby the vacuum system can be hoist mounted for increased flexibility.  We can also offer static or mobile versions dependent upon your needs.

Importantly, we are also able to remotely locate controls away from the vacuum conveyor itself.  Not only does this comply with GMP, but also offers a hygiene based advantage, because the unit becomes easier to maintain and clean.

Our knowledge also helps us to solve problems and improve processes.  For example, our experience with vacuum conveying and size reduction makes us experts at directly conveying into a cone mill; often known as ‘in-line cone milling’.  This can significantly improve both the productivity and hygiene of a process.  Our cross-discipline expertise makes us unique in our ability to understand and solve customer problems.

With a wealth of knowledge, Hanningfield are proud to be an expert in the design, manufacture and maintenance of vacuum transfer solutions.  We have manufactured vacuum conveying systems for many companies around the world, and our experience and understanding of vacuum conveying make us confident we could help to solve your problem too.

The Uni-Vac offers an excellent return on investment and has many advantages, including:

Improved productivity:

Increases throughput and efficiency compared with manual handling
Reduces loss of material
Minimal risk of contamination
Easy to clean design for minimal operational downtime

Improved working environment:

Reduces air-born dust
Increased safety and hygiene through automation of pick-up and transfer
Reduced operator fatigue

High return on investment:

Increased productivity, allowing more material to be processed
Less product loss, resulting in improved efficiency.
Minimal risk of contamination, reducing number of condemned batches.

Equipment Positioning

The Hanningfield Uni-Hoist is often used for the positioning of equipment.

Process equipment such as mills and vacuum conveyors can be hoist mounted to give operational flexibility, in terms of both mobility and height..

Features:

  • Stainless steel construction
  • Non-hydraulic lifting mechanism
  • Fail safe design to protect operator and equipment in case of breakdown
  • Mobile and stationary version available
  • Lift, Invert and Rotate facility.

Uni Hoist : Equipment Positioning

The Hanningfield Uni-Hoist is often used for the positioning of equipment.

Process equipment such as mills and vacuum conveyors can be hoist mounted to give operational flexibility, in terms of both mobility and height..

For more information or just to find out more click here to read the Uni Hoist Material Handling Brochure.

Tory technology tsar calls for more support for scientists and engineers

Source: The Guardian

Sir James Dyson insists on cultural changes to ensure Britain takes prominent role in hi-tech development.

Vacuum cleaner entrepreneur Sir James Dyson today used his new position as Tory technology tsar to call for better support for scientists and engineers.
Dyson told the Conservative conference in Manchester that it was time for Britain to take a leading international role in the development of technology.
He hit out at banks that had created “illusory wealth” and warned that finances should be a “means to an end, not an end in themselves”.
The inventor is set to head a Conservative taskforce exploring ways in which Britain can become the leading hi-tech exporter in Europe.

The taskforce will look at how the country can harness the resources of its university science and engineering departments and generate a significant expansion of hi-tech product development.
Dyson told the conference: “As someone passionate about engineering and solving problems, I have a question for you: can Britain now only make money from money?
“Or can it make money from making things too?”

He added: “Britain’s long-term need to develop and sell new technology has been neglected.
“Exports have dwindled and imports have risen sharply, while the debt grows and grows. That’s why I’m here – not to make a party political comment or to blame any particular government but to call for a change in policy and attitude.
“More than ever, we need to value our scientists and engineers. Our future wealth depends on it.”
Dyson said scientists needed better financial support, such as further tax incentives, but insisted “cultural changes” were vital.

Source Location: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/05/dyson-scientists-money

Enhance Your Powder Transfer System with Hanningfield

Hanningfield ‘Uni-Vac’ Conveyors

Pneumatic conveying has long been recognised as a recognised solution for powder handlingVacuum transfer offers various benefits from increased throughput to improved operator safety, and as such can significantly enhance the efficiency of a process.

Hanningfield Process Systems are able to draw upon over 20 years of expereince to help supply customers with a system that not only provides excellent and reliable results, but that is also easy to clean and maintain.  All Uni-Vac systems are manufactured in-house allowing us to provide customers with bespoke and customised solutions, specific to each individual application.

For more information on our vacuum conveying systems, click here.

Or contact a member of our sales team here.

UNI VAC

Vacuum Conveying

Product Features

Low Operating Costs and Power Consumption
More Comfortable and Safer Working Environment
Improved COSHH and Occupational Hygiene Compliance
Low Maintenance due to Very Few Moving Parts
Can Be Fully Disassembled Without Tools For Cleaning
Faster Materials Handling
Increased Output and Efficiency
Minimal Product Losses

Product Profile

Vacuum conveying is a clean, simple and environmentally friendly method of transferring powders and granules within a contained system. The Uni-Vac system reduces the loss of materials through manual handling and saves time and money by eliminating costly labour intensive tasks. Vacuum conveying provides cost effective automation that will improve both production and reduce contamination; creating a cleaner and safer working environment,

The Hanningfield Uni-Vac system uses negative pressure to transport bulk material in a dust free manner through smooth bore conveying pipe-work. From pick-up to the discharge point, the system is totally enclosed, a major benefit to the environment and process personnel. The hygienic design of the Uni-Vac system has been derived from consultation with end-users, helping us determine the best possible performance to meet the specific demands of the pharmaceutical and associated industries.

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