Aerospace debris is one of the most challenging materials to handle in the metal industry. It is fine-grained, abrasive, and often very hot. Traditional conveyor solutions wear out quickly, leak dust, and cause production disruptions just when they are least needed.
If your process suffers from recurring maintenance needs or dust problems when handling air debris, it's worth exploring how pneumatic transport solve these challenges.
Transporting aviation debris in extreme conditions in the metal industry
In metallurgical processes, airborne dust is continuously generated. It accumulates in boiler systems, flue gas lines, and filters, and it must be removed from the process in a controlled and safe manner.
This is easier said than done. Handling aircraft debris involves several simultaneous challenges:
- High temperatures that stress equipment and seals
- Very fine-grained material that easily leaks from open structures
- Durability that reduces the lifespan of mechanical equipment
- Strict environmental and occupational safety requirements in dust control
Open or mechanical conveyor solutions simply do not meet these requirements. A closed system is needed that is designed from the outset to withstand the real conditions of the metal industry.
The pneumatic aerial waste handler operates in a closed pipeline, where material is transported by compressed air without direct contact with the environment. This eliminates dust, reduces the load on the equipment, and enables transport over long distances and at altitude without mechanical intermediate parts.
The right method of transportation is of great importance. Dense phase i.e., the high-pressure pneumatic transfer is particularly well suited for transporting airborne debris: the low material velocity in the pipeline significantly reduces wear and strain on the pipeline compared to traditional jet transport.
Copper pneumatic conveyor – designed to withstand
Almost 50 years of experience with pneumatic conveying systems in industry has taught one thing: every process is different, and every solution must be designed accordingly.
We do not provide standard solutions. We design the system always based on the actual requirements of the process: the material temperature, particle size, capacity requirement, and available space determine the final solution.
Our pneumatic conveying systems for handling airborne dust offer concrete advantages:
- Completely closed transfer eliminates dust build-up and reduces environmental and safety risks
- Low material speed In pulse plug transport, it minimizes wear on the piping and equipment
- High temperature resistance up to 250 degrees Celsius
- Flexible routing for long journeys, height changes and cramped spaces without mechanical drives
- Full automation and easy integration into an existing control system (DCS)
- Compliant with ATEX requirements Design if necessary
We use our own ball valves, which are the most critical component of the system. We manufacture them ourselves to control quality at every stage. Depending on the need, carbon steel, wear-resistant steel, or acid-resistant stainless steel is selected as the material.
We continuously test new materials in our own testing facility. This means that our solutions are based on measured data about the behavior of the material, not just on estimates.
Over 25 haulers around the world have chosen us as their partner for their demanding bulk material handling needs. You can find out more to our references and see what kinds of projects our solutions have been delivered to.
Want to know more about how pneumatic transport is suitable for your process? Find out more to our pneumatic transport systems.
Contact us – we will customize a solution to meet your process needs
The transportation of aviation debris in the metal industry is never a simple challenge. But with the right system, it can be managed in a controlled, safe, and cost-effective way.
Kopar designs and delivers pneumatic ash handling systems from start to finish: from design to manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning. We also offer lifecycle services to ensure your system operates reliably year after year.
Every project starts with understanding your process. Tell us about your material properties, capacity needs, and circumstances, and we will build a solution that meets your exact requirements.
- No standard solutions, but always a customized system
- Clear project delivery process in accordance with the agreed schedule
- All compliant documents are included with the delivery
- Long-term partnership, not just the delivery of equipment
Contact us and tell us about your challenges. We will help you find a solution that withstands the stress of the metal industry.
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