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Comparison of Elbows for Pneumatic Conveying of Plastics

October 29, 2019 by Megan Bialobrzeski

Below is a chart comparing various types of elbow designs and how they perform against specific elbow-related problems in a pneumatic conveying system. Each elbow is rated by various categories including degradation, noise levels, downtime and costs. They can range on a scale of excellent to poor in relation to how that specific elbow performs in each situation.

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Too Expensive Compared to What?

October 28, 2019 by Megan Bialobrzeski

If two products look to be nearly the same, either in appearance or in function, most people will select the less costly option. “That other product was too expensive,” is a common refrain among decision makers, post-purchase. Selecting the less costly option can seem beneficial at the time, but when purchasing plant

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Eliminate Fines, Streamers, Angel Hair and Snake Skins When Conveying Plastic Pellets

October 30, 2019 by Megan Bialobrzeski

In a pneumatic conveying system, fines, streamers, snake skins and angel hair are common issues associated with the transferring of plastic pellets.  This damage to conveyed material typically creates problems within the system. When heat-sensitive pellets enter the conveying system, they begin moving at a rapid rate.

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Phone: 1-800-505-9665 or (610) 814-2273
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About HammerTek

HammerTek is the inventor and manufacturer of the Smart Elbow® deflection elbow. Having recognized a need for extremely wear resistant and space efficient elbows, the designers created a revolutionary elbow that operates by deflection.

The Smart Elbow® design is a breakthrough in pneumatic and slurry conveying. Elbow wear, surging, product damage, plugging, and continual downtime are now nuisances of the past.

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