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Pumps and valves
News Release from: KV | Subject: Material transfer pump
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2003
Pumps do not unravel or unwrap wrapped
materials
A modified material transfer pump provides packaging automation professionals with the ability to move various types of wrapped materials around without unwrapping or unravelling.
The KV Vacuum Shop offers a new, modified material transfer pump that provides packaging automation professionals with the ability to move various types of wrapped materials from one place to another without unwrapping or unravelling Powered by compressed air, the modified material transfer pumps are ideal for automating the bulk packaging operations for wrapped foods, confectionary, and medical products such as surgical swabs
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 14 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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No-clogg customised pumps transfer complex bulks
Customized material transfer pumps ensure maximum efficiency when transferring complex shapes and bulk materials without clogging.
By modifying the internal orifices of the material transfer pump, KV can direct the airflow pattern to control which way the product spins as it passes through the pump ensuring that the product stays wrapped.
The material transfer pumps offer instantaneous vacuum flow and high air velocity allowing material to pass through at high speeds without interference.
Depending on the product size and shape, KV recommends pulsing the air to unscramble materials and eliminate clogging.
The material transfer pump is a safe and efficient alternative for transferring products direct to assembly or packing areas.
Material transfer pumps are available in anodised aluminium in 14 standard sizes, with internal diameters from 3.2mm to 50mm, and vacuum flow rates from 90 nl/min.
to 8500 nl/min.
Consult factory for custom sizes, optional internal or external threaded ends, and alternative materials such as stainless steel.
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