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AirSweep in the Mined Materials Industry

AirSweep is used in the mined materials industry. Nearly all manufacturing processes use mineral commodities. The smartphone you use every day (including its display and circuits) is made from at least 14 different mined materials. Unfortunately, mineral commodities are notoriously difficult to handle. They bridge, arch, and interlock. These material blocks can be as stubborn […]

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AirSweep VS Air Cannon Management Style

Do you have an AirSweep or air cannon management style? The air cannon is like the obnoxious co-worker who’s really loud and loves to throw his weight around. But despite all its hot air, it makes a mess that somebody else has to clean up. AirSweep is the manager that quietly gets things done. It […]

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DAZIC: Mining and Processing of Mined Materials

Mined industrial materials are used to make thousands of commodities: building materials, electronics, detergents, medications, plastics, ceramics, paper, glass, and many more. Some minerals are used in processes — such as bentonite for gas and oil extraction, and kaolin for fracking operations. Many production facilities will process tons of mined materials a day. For example, […]

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How to Reduce Material Handling Costs

Plants can manage tons of bulk powders and solids every month. In order to manage production costs, it is important to efficiently store, move, and process the materials without waste or delays.  However, many materials have intrinsic properties that can affect how they react to the environment or flow in a vessel. Powders can settle […]

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AirSweep in the Food Industry

Product quality and safety are critical to the food industry. Product recalls can cause millions of dollars, permanently destroy brand reputation, and can even civil and criminal liabilities. Unfortunately, the rate of food recalls is increasing, and can be one of the biggest threats to a food company’s profitability, says Food & Safety Magazine.  The […]

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AirSweep Installation FAQs

AirSweep can solve even the most challenging material flow problems—and it’s so easy to install and maintain too. The system can be set up in just a few days and can be attached with simple tools on any kind of vessel. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that people ask about installing […]

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7 Companies that Switched from Vibrators to AirSweep

Have you ever shaken a ketchup bottle because the ketchup was stuck? Industrial vibrators work the same way. The movement breaks apart the material and loosens it from the vessel walls. But as you’ve probably noticed, there will always be a little bit of ketchup left in the bottle. Vibration can never completely flush a […]

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4 Ways to Improve Material Handling Efficiency

Material blocks can slow down production, increase costs, and compromise product quality. Unfortunately, it’s not an easy problem to solve. Many materials have challenging flow properties. Some powders have a tendency to attract moisture and will clump or cake in high humidity. Damp or sticky materials can stick to vessel walls. Others will settle during […]

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AirSweep in the Pet Food Industry

The pet food industry is growing, reaching a record $103.6 billion dollars in 2022, and is expected to rise in the coming years. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, owners actually spent 20% to 25% more on their fur baby’s food. It’s a big opportunity for pet food manufacturers, but unprecedented growth does come with substantial […]

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Yoda Would Love the AirSweep Force

Happy Star Wars Day! Today, let’s talk about The Force since Yoda would love the AirSweep Force. You use force when you hammer your vessels, and some flow aids like vibrators and bin activators will also physically agitate the material. That’s brute force: strong, but not precise. You still have leftover material. The constant abuse […]

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