Aerator Pads

Aerator Pads

Aerator Pads

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides detailed information about AKO UK's Aerator Pads, also known as Airbrators, which are designed to facilitate the flow of dry bulk materials in silos, hoppers, and other storage containers. These pads are economical, durable, easy to install, and self-cleaning, making them suitable for a variety of applications, including those involving abrasive materials.
Specifications: The Aerator Pads are constructed with a stainless steel shaft and are food-grade, making them suitable for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. They can operate under temperatures up to 200°C and are compatible with both low and high-pressure air systems.
Functionality: The pads use vibratory action to promote material flow, preventing issues such as compacting, rat holing, caking, or bridging. They are designed to fit both flat and curved hoppers and can be retrofitted to existing systems. The pads are interchangeable with those from various competitors.
Applications: Aerator Pads are used in a wide range of industries, including abrasives, bulk powder handling, quarrying, chemicals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food, flour, sugar, sand, and foundry sand. They are suitable for use in silos, hoppers, chutes, road tankers, and rail tankers.
Technical Details: The document outlines the air consumption and installation layout for the Aerator Pads. It provides a detailed description of the parts used in the white food quality aerator pads, including the silicon material rated at 200°C and various washers and nuts.
Product Range: AKO UK also offers a range of other products, including pneumatic and hand-operated pinch valves, pressure relief valves, pressure sensors, knife gate valves, butterfly valves, diaphragm valves, and road tanker products.
Installation and Operation: The document includes typical installation layouts and describes the operation of the Aerator Pads when air is on and off. It also provides information on air consumption calculations based on cycle time and supply pressure.
Manifold Type: The document details the manifold connectors available for the Aerator Pads, including single-way, 2-way, and 3-way options, along with their components such as stem, O-ring seal, snap retention legs, stainless steel wear plates, manifold port housing, and positive sealing gasket.
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Aerator Pads (Airbrator) Keeps Dry Bulk Materials Moving œœ Economical œœ Durable construction œœ Easy installation œœ Self-cleaning œœ Suitable for abrasive materials œœ Uses low or high pressure air œœ Vibratory action promotes material flow œœ Use with granular or powdered materials œœ Stainless steel shaft œœ Food grade œœ Use in any type of silo or bin œœ Rated up to 200°C A small part makes a BIG difference Free flowing hoppers and silo’s

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Technical details subject to change without notice AKO UK Ltd. 13 Alvis Way, Royal Oak Trading Estate, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 8PG Tel: 0 13 27 31 27 47 • Fax: 0 13 27 31 25 65 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.pinch-valve.com AB001– 06/2010_AKO UK The Aerator solves flow problems with many applications and materials Do you have problems getting your bulk material to consistently flow from your silos and bins? Is your material sticky or have a high angle of repose? Have you tried aeration and found your material continues to hang up or bridge? The AKO UK Aerator Pad will help...

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AKO UK Ltd. 13 Alvis Way, Royal Oak Trading Estate, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 8PG Tel: 0 13 27 31 27 47 • Fax: 0 13 27 31 25 65 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.pinch-valve.com AB001– 06/2010_AKO UK Technical details subject to change without notice aerator Specificatio ns Typical instalatio n layout AKO Aerator Pads AIR ON: Air is introduced in the silo or bin through the Aerator Pad. As the air discharges in the material it provides an aeration effect to fluidize the material. The positive air pressure keeps material from getting under the boot. The air flowing under the boot...

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AKO UK Ltd. 13 Alvis Way, Royal Oak Trading Estate, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 8PG Tel: 0 13 27 31 27 47 • Fax: 0 13 27 31 25 65 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.pinch-valve.com AB001– 06/2010_AKO UK Technical details subject to change without notice 1 2 3 4 5 AKO Aerator Pads AIR CONSUMPTION Aerator Pads are operated by pulsing air on and off. The CFM required is calculated by multiplying the cycle time per minute by the air flow at the supply times the number of Pads. For example, if using 4 Airbrator Pads with an ontime of 2 seconds and an off-time of 10 seconds, and a supply...

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AKO UK Ltd. 13 Alvis Way, Royal Oak Trading Estate, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 8PG Tel: 0 13 27 31 27 47 • Fax: 0 13 27 31 25 65 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.pinch-valve.com AB001– 06/2010_AKO UK Technical details subject to change without notice Technical information for General Purpose Aerators Type 710 Low volume (10-40 cfm) High pressure (20-30 psi) Fitting 0.5 in NPT male or 0.25 in NPT female Air Line 12mm o/d tube Diameter 22mm hole diameter Housing Carbon Steel Rubber Pads Silicon Blue Other sizes available on request. AKO Aerator Pads Type 710 Low volume (10-High pressure...

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AKO UK Ltd. 13 Alvis Way, Royal Oak Trading Estate, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 8PG Tel: 0 13 27 31 27 47 • Fax: 0 13 27 31 25 65 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.pinch-valve.com AB001– 06/2010_AKO UK Technical details subject to change without notice AKO Aerators - Manifold Type Key : Manifold connectors: A. Stem B. O-ring seal C. Snap retention legs D. Stainless steel wear plates E. Manifold port housing F. Positive sealing gasket 1. Single-way 2. 2-way 3. 3-way D C A E F B 1 1 2 2 2 3 Air Inlet AKO Aerator Pads

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.