Challenge:
Traditional industries like polishing materials and refractories face growing pressure to adopt unmanned and dust-free production. This is driven by:
- Environmental regulations: A push for cleaner and more sustainable manufacturing.
- Rising labor costs: Difficulty finding and retaining workers due to harsh work environments and heavy workloads.
Solution:
Shanghai Youwei’s automated feeding system using a vacuum feeder with pneumatic conveying addresses these challenges in the alumina polishing materials industry.
Benefits:
- Dust-free operation: Ensures a clean and safe working environment.
- Reduced labor costs: Eliminates the need for manual material handling.
- Increased efficiency: Automates material transportation and feeding, boosting production speed.
- Improved product quality: Minimizes contamination risks associated with manual handling.
- Easy operation: PLC and touch screen control provide a user-friendly experience.
- Customization: Tailored solutions based on specific project requirements.
Case Study:
This project involved conveying alumina in a polishing and grinding application.
- Conveying distance: 14 meters
- Conveying height: 4 meters
- Conveying capacity: 2 tons per hour
- Project location: Shanghai
Features:
- System backflush optimization: Extends maintenance intervals.
- Sealed transportation: Prevents material leakage and contamination.
- Stable vacuum system: Ensures efficient material transfer.
- Component optimization: Based on experimental data for optimal system performance.
- Expert support: Training and guidance provided for installation, operation, and maintenance.
Results:
- The system has been operating successfully for 6 months.
- The customer is highly satisfied with the stable, efficient, and user-friendly solution.
Conclusion:
Shanghai Youwei’s automated feeding system offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution for the alumina polishing materials industry and other powder-handling applications. It promotes cleaner production, improved efficiency, and a safer work environment.
