Powder Handling Solutions Vacuum Conveying Systems Clean, controlled and flexible conveying of powders, granules and bulk solids across modern process plants. Fanpod Engineering designs and supplies vacuum conveying systems for the safe transfer of powders and granular materials between process equipment. By using negative pressure, the system can move products through enclosed pipelines while reducing dust release, product exposure and manual handling. Vacuum conveying is particularly suitable for hygienic, hazardous, fragile or contamination-sensitive materials where reliable containment and controlled product transfer are essential. Enclosed transfer for improved hygiene, safety and process control Engineered Material Transfer Designed around the product, not just the pipeline Effective pneumatic conveying depends on more than selecting a vacuum pump. Product density, particle size, moisture, flowability, conveying distance, elevation changes, required capacity and cleaning procedures all influence the final design. Fanpod develops conveying arrangements that connect the complete process: feeding, pickup, separation, filtration, discharge and control. The result is a coordinated system that supports stable operation and protects the quality of the handled material. 01 Enclosed Conveying Product is transferred through a closed conveying route, helping minimize dust emission and reducing direct contact between the material and the surrounding environment. 02 Hygienic Process Design Sanitary components, cleanable surfaces and suitable filtration arrangements support applications where product purity and controlled cleaning are important. 03 Flexible Layout Vacuum conveying can move materials vertically, horizontally and around existing equipment, making it suitable for compact or multi-level production areas. 04 Reduced Product Exposure Enclosed transfer helps protect sensitive powders from environmental contamination and limits operator exposure to dusty or hazardous materials. 05 Controlled Feeding Pickup probes, feed valves and conveying cycles can be selected to provide repeatable transfer from bags, hoppers, silos, bins or process vessels. 06 Simple Plant Integration The system can be integrated with sack tipping stations, big bag unloaders, sieves, mixers, reactors, filling machines and packaging lines. How the System Works From pickup point to process equipment During operation, the vacuum generator creates negative pressure in the conveying line. The product is drawn from the source equipment into the receiver, where the material is separated from the conveying air and discharged into the destination vessel or machine. 1 Material Pickup The product enters the conveying line from a sack tipping station, hopper, container, silo or other feeding point. 2 Air and Product Transfer Negative pressure carries the material through the selected pipeline while the system maintains a controlled conveying cycle. 3 Separation and Filtration The receiver separates the bulk material from the conveying air and protects the vacuum generator with an appropriate filter arrangement. 4 Discharge to the Process The conveyed material is released into the receiving vessel or equipment before the next conveying cycle begins. Configuration Options Selected for your material and operating conditions The final equipment arrangement is determined by the product characteristics, required throughput, conveying distance, available installation space and the hygiene or safety classification of the process. Vacuum Source Vacuum pump, blower or ejector-based system Receivers Single or multiple receiving points Filters Process, sanitary or high-efficiency filtration Discharge Butterfly, flap, rotary or suitable hygienic valve Pipeline Stainless-steel lines with suitable bends and connections Control Automatic sequencing, level sensing and operator interface Industrial Applications Suitable for diverse powder handling duties Vacuum conveying systems can be used as standalone transfer equipment or as part of a complete powder handling line. Food Ingredients Flour, sugar, starch, milk powder, cocoa, spices and functional ingredients. Pharmaceuticals Active ingredients, excipients and sensitive powders requiring enclosed transfer. Chemicals Powders and granular products where containment and material compatibility are essential. Plastics Pellets, powders, additives and compounds used in production and formulation lines. Minerals Dry mineral products, fillers, pigments and processing additives. Animal Feed Dry ingredients, premixes, supplements and powdered feed components. Water Treatment Powdered chemicals and additives transferred to dosing or preparation systems. Packaging Lines Controlled feeding of powders to filling, weighing and packaging equipment. Engineering Considerations Performance begins with correct process data A properly engineered conveying system protects both production efficiency and product quality. Before selecting the equipment, Fanpod reviews the material behavior, transfer route and operational requirements. What material will be conveyed? Bulk density, particle size, moisture, temperature, abrasiveness and flowability affect the choice of receiver, filter, valve and conveying conditions. What capacity is required? Required throughput and batch size determine the receiver volume, pipeline diameter and operating cycle of the system. How long is the conveying route? Horizontal distance, vertical lift, bends and the number of pickup or discharge points are considered during system design. What level of hygiene is needed? Food, pharmaceutical and contamination-sensitive applications may require sanitary construction, special finishes and validated cleaning arrangements. Fanpod Engineering Move powders with greater control, cleanliness and confidence From a single transfer point to a complete powder handling system, Fanpod Engineering develops vacuum conveying solutions that fit your process, equipment and production environment.
01 Enclosed Conveying Product is transferred through a closed conveying route, helping minimize dust emission and reducing direct contact between the material and the surrounding environment.
02 Hygienic Process Design Sanitary components, cleanable surfaces and suitable filtration arrangements support applications where product purity and controlled cleaning are important.
03 Flexible Layout Vacuum conveying can move materials vertically, horizontally and around existing equipment, making it suitable for compact or multi-level production areas.
04 Reduced Product Exposure Enclosed transfer helps protect sensitive powders from environmental contamination and limits operator exposure to dusty or hazardous materials.
05 Controlled Feeding Pickup probes, feed valves and conveying cycles can be selected to provide repeatable transfer from bags, hoppers, silos, bins or process vessels.
06 Simple Plant Integration The system can be integrated with sack tipping stations, big bag unloaders, sieves, mixers, reactors, filling machines and packaging lines.
What material will be conveyed? Bulk density, particle size, moisture, temperature, abrasiveness and flowability affect the choice of receiver, filter, valve and conveying conditions.
What capacity is required? Required throughput and batch size determine the receiver volume, pipeline diameter and operating cycle of the system.
How long is the conveying route? Horizontal distance, vertical lift, bends and the number of pickup or discharge points are considered during system design.
What level of hygiene is needed? Food, pharmaceutical and contamination-sensitive applications may require sanitary construction, special finishes and validated cleaning arrangements.