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5-Component 'Plug-and-Play' Conveying System

NPE2024: VAC-U-MAX Signature Series Vacuum Conveyors are a “plug-and-play” solution for conveying powders, pellets, flakes, fibers, wood flour, pigments and more to processing lines.  

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The VAC-U-MAX Signature Series is billed as a quick and easy “plug-and-play” solution for conveying powders, pellets, flakes, fibers, wood flour, pigments and more to processing line from drums, bulk bags, totes, bag dump stations, IBCs and more.

Plug and Play Vacuum Conveying System
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Systems are available in the 1500 Series for conveying rates from handfuls to 1,500 lbs/hr (680 kg/hr), or the 3500 Series for conveying rates up to 3,500 lbs/hr (1600 kg/hr). Each 5-part “plug-and-play” system includes a pickup wand, conveying hose, vacuum receiver with automatic pulse filter cleaning, vacuum producer, and UL-listed controls. VAC-U-MAX is a UL-listed design and manufacturer of control panels for general purpose and hazardous areas.

Typical applications include feeder and gravimetric blender refill for compounding and extrusion applications. 

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