Nylon tubing brown 4/2mm

Yes they are.

Depending on the filter type there are different recommendations. Please read the cleaning instructions in the corresponding manual for the vacuum conveyor.

Yes it can, a level sensor including the electric/pneumatic valve will be integrated for it. 110VAC or 24VDC are integrated.

The unit has a pneumatic control which controls the suction and discharge time.

It can also be w/o control, in that case the end user will need to provide the sequence of operation – PLC control.

El/pneumatic valve unit can be provided (to convert the electrical signal to a pneumatic output to signal the Piab).

Yes, it is all metric tubing and hardware.

Start the Piab control via a pneumatic On/Off valve.
The vacuum pump starts and at the same time the bottom flap/door closes, the back pulse container (located inside the top part of the Conveyor) charges with compressed air (line pressure). The suction time begins (adjustable to 1-30 seconds via the pneumatic timer).
When the suction time times out, the control goes into a discharge cycle (adjustable to 1-30 seconds), the vacuum pump will stop, the bottom flap/door opens and the back pulse will clean the filter. And after that it will re-start until the unit is shut off.
Please also see our video.

100-4000kg/h, depending on the distance and the size of the vacuum conveyor/vacuum pump/filter and product to be conveyed.

• piBASIC100 pump, 5-7 Nl/sec.
• piBASIC200 pump, 10-14 Nl/sec.
• piBASIC400 pump, 20-28 Nl/sec.
• piBASIC600 pump, 26-37 Nl/sec.

The air driven Piab vacuum pump maximizes energy efficiency by using COAX® technology.

Does not produce any heat.

Low maintenance because of few parts.

Efficient filtration (5 – 0.5 micron).

Maximize productivity with quick-start operation.

Low noise level (72-76 dBA).

Optimize available mounting space.

Increase vacuum conveying capacity with a large volume capability.

We can deliver these vacuum conveyor units in 2-4 weeks after receipt of order.

• Conveyor
• Manual
• Troubleshooting guide
• Drawings

• Textile filters have a minimum particle size of 5 micron
• Pleated and pleated rod filters have a particle size of 0.5 micron

Ra 0.6 µm or better.

• The body is made of stainless steel 304L, pickled inside and outside
• The vacuum pump is made of aluminum, stainless steel and plastic

• The bag filter is made of ePTFE, polyester needle felt
     
• The pleated filter is made of PTFE, reinforced polyester and PUR – polyurethane
     
• The pleated rod filter made of PTFE, PE – sintered polyethylene

• Stainless steel, aluminum, or PE, aspirated and non-aspirated feed wands
• Feed adapter with or without flange connection
• Feed station
• Flexible vacuum hose
• Remote start/stop valve
• Level sensor
• Containers
• Transition pieces from the vacuum conveyor to recieving equipment

We have different ones for different needs:

• Pleated rod. Filtration grade 0,5µm. A hard rod filter in PE and PUR material with a PTFE membrane. Comes in black and white version.
• Pleated. Filtration grade 0,5µm. A hard polyester and PUR filter with a PTFE membrane. Grey colour.
• Textile. Filtration grade 5,0µm filter bag in polyester and a ePTFE membrane. Light grey colour.

They can convey products between fine powder to plastic granules and from free flowing material to non-free flowing dry material.

They definitely can. Please see our success stories.

Yes. Piab has experience of conveying a large variety of tablets and capsules without damage. Please contact us for detailed information.

No it can’t. Normal procedure is to dose before or after conveying.

No we can’t. It’s extremely difficult to control the amount of liquid coming in the vacuum conveyor.

Yes, up to 8-10 meters without accessories/pipe emptying solution. With a pipe emptying solution up to about 25 meters.

For piFLOW®p we can supply this documentation. It is a template that shall be filled in during start up and with the help of the manual that comes with the shipment.

No, the vacuum conveyors use only compressed air. Even our control systems are pneumatic. 

Piab offers a warranty to distributors, integrators and users of Piab products worldwide as per the following definitions:

• A five-year warranty is valid for complete vacuum conveyors excluding electro mechanical pumps and controls.
• A five-year warranty is valid for vacuum pumps excluding electro mechanical pumps, accessories and controls.
• A two-year warranty is valid for electro mechanical pumps.
• A one-year warranty is valid for other products.

General warranty principles:

• Piab guarantees against defects in the manufacture and materials by normal use in a proper environment, when following the instructions for care, maintenance and control described in the appropriate Piab manual.
• Piab replaces or repairs, free of charge, faulty products provided that these are returned to Piab and found to be covered by the warranty.
• It is at Piab’s discretion whether a faulty product should be sent back to Piab for replacement or if the repair shall be made locally at Piab’s expense.
• This warranty does not include wear parts such as filter elements, sealings, hoses, pipe fittings, pipe bends, pinch valves (in-line with conveyed material), reducers, etc.
• This warranty does not include subsequent damages caused by defective products.

In the manual for your vacuum conveyor there is a section about troubleshooting. You are also welcome to contact your nearest Piab office for further help.

0 – 50 meters if the conveying length does not include a vertical lift more than 5m and the product density is between 0.5-1.0kg.

By having the right mix of air and conveyed product. This is achieved from where the Piab vacuum conveyor draws the material with the help of our feeding point accessories. Please also read our white paper on segregation and contact any Piab company for further information.

No they are not, only for under pressure.

Not if instructions in the manual are followed. All Piab vacuum conveyors have a grounding point and can be sent with ATEX dust approval.

Tools are not really needed for assembly/de-assembly. For more detailed information, please look in the manual for your vacuum conveyor or in our YouTube channel.

From about 0.1 ton/h to about 15 ton/h.

Please use the application configurator. You are also welcome to contact Piab or a Piab partner for details.

With regular maintenance, the vacuum conveyor unit will do the job for years to come.

If the compressed air is dirty/has fluid in it, the filter can be clogged as well as the ejectors and the timers. Water in the air line is not optimal.

Consult the manual for troubleshooting if you would encounter anything unusual.

Vacuum conveyor, filter regulator (1” connection).

Manual.

Troubleshooting guide.

Drawings.

Declaration(s) of Conformity.

piFLOW®p is made of stainless steel 316L.

piFLOW®i and f are made of stainless steel 304.

To a large number of Piab vacuum conveyors we can offer FDA, ATEX Dust and Gas, 2.2 certificates.

Stainless steel, aluminum, or PE, aspirated and non-aspirated feed wands.

Feed adapter with or without flange connection.

Feed station/hopper.

Flexible vacuum hose.

Remote start/stop valve.

Level sensor.

Containers.

Transition from the unit to downstream equipment.

Pleated rod - filtration grade 0,5µm. A hard rod filter in PE and PUR material with a PTFE membrane. Comes in black and white version.

Pleated - filtration grade 0,5µm. A hard polyester and PUR filter with a PTFE membrane. Grey colour.

Textile - filtration grade 5,0µm filterbag in polyester and a ePTFE membrane. Light grey colour.

Compressed air with normal industry pressure of 0.4-0.6 MPa.

It depends on the physical properties of the granules. Piab has experience of conveying a big variety of granules, tablets and capsules without damage. Please contact us for detailed information.