Application and Design of TransFlow Air Pads
Application
Trans-Flow® Aeration Pads are used to fluidize fine powdered bulk materials to start and maintain flow out of hoppers, bins and silos. These pads distribute air or gas uniformly causing positive flow of the stored material. Materials that have sluggish flow characteristics like lime, flour, soda ash, bran, clay, carbon black, sawdust, detergents and resins can be successfully handled by Trans-Flow® Aeration Pads.
Design
The air pad is constructed with The Young Industries, Inc. Trans-Flow® aeration media. This media is constructed of multi layer wire mesh with finished contact surface that produces a smooth evenly distributed airflow. This finished layer also produces a layer of air that separates the bulk material from the media making it easy for the material to slide.
The Trans-Flow® Pad is more efficient because of its internal baffles and all welded design. The fluidizing media is welded to the back plate. This provides 15% more surface area compared to crimped pad designs. Trans-Flow® pads are long lasting. In fact, they are almost indestructible.
Unlike other aeration devices that use cotton or fiberglass diffuser material, Trans-Flow® Aeration Pads can be cleaned chemically or with steam. And they dry quickly. Unlike aeration devices that use plastic or rubber boots and covers, Trans-Flow® Aeration pads do not flake, chip or degrade. Trans-Flow® Aeration Pads are abrasion and corrosion resistant.
