Rotary Feeder
Overview
A Rotary Feeder is an industrial device designed to control the flow of bulk materials from one process to another in a regulated manner. It is commonly used in pneumatic conveying systems, dust collection systems, and material handling applications to feed material into a system while maintaining an airlock to prevent pressure loss.
What is a Rotary Feeder?
Also known as a rotary valve or rotary airlock valve, a rotary feeder consists of a rotor with multiple vanes housed inside a casing. As the rotor turns, it moves material from the inlet to the outlet in a measured and controlled flow, while maintaining a seal between different pressure zones.
Key Features
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Precise control over material flow rate
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Maintains airlock between different pressure zones
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Suitable for powders, granules, pellets, and flakes
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Heavy-duty construction for durability
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Available in various sizes and configurations
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Easy to integrate with pneumatic conveying or dust collection systems
Benefits
- Smooth and consistent feeding for accurate process control
- Prevents air leakage to improve system efficiency
- Reduces material wastage and spillage
- Robust design for long service life and minimal maintenance
- Customizable to fit specific process requirements
Our Process
How We Work
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Material Entry
Bulk materials enter the feeder through the inlet.
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Metered Feeding
The rotating vanes trap and move a consistent volume of material.
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Material Discharge
Materials are discharged through the outlet port at a controlled rate.
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Airlock Function
The rotary feeder maintains a pressure differential, preventing air or gas leakage between systems.
Applications
- Material handling in cement, chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries
- Feeding dust collection systems
- Pneumatic conveying systems
- Metering additives or bulk solids in production lines
- Controlling flow of abrasive or corrosive materials
Specifications
Parameter | Typical Range |
Rotor Diameter | 100 mm to 600 mm |
Number of Vanes | 4 to 12 |
Material Compatibility | Powders, pellets, granules |
Construction Material | Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel |
Operating Temperature | Up to 200°C (varies by model) |
Drive | Electric motor, variable speed |