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AirSweep USDA Material Activation Test

AirSweep USDA-accepted models are ideal for any process that requires sanitary equipment or frequent cleaning. The nozzles release powerful air pulses that lifts stalled material, then automatically reseals after each pulse to prevent material feedback. No cross-contamination, no messy clean-ups—just clean, continuous, on-demand flow.

Tough on Material Blocks, Gentle on Vessels, Safe for Food

This video demonstrates the power and efficiency of AirSweep pneumatic flow aids. Each pulse clears shows the activation radius of each pulse, as it pushes damp sand several inches from on all sides. Unlike air knockers and hammers, it does not dent the vessel or cause wear and tear. And unlike fluidizers, it can handle heavy, damp and dense materials.

The AirSweep USDA 185 used in this video was designed and fabricated according to sanitary design principles. It is made of high-grade stainless steel and is resistant to corrosion from strong cleaning or sanitizing chemicals.

Watch our AirSweep material activation test, or see other videos that demonstrate how it handles cornstarch, whey protein, cheese and other food products.

AirSweep Activation Radius Test: Damp Sand

AirSweep® air nozzles direct high-pressure air pulses that cut through bridging, ratholing and other material blocks. No other pneumatic flow aid has this kind of power and efficiency—especially for tough materials like sand.

Fluidizers use a rubber disk that gently vibrates to activate the surrounding material. However, it is only effective on light, powdery materials. In contrast, this material activation test shows how AirSweep® easily and efficiently clears 25 pounds of damp sand.

AirSweep: The Best Pneumatic Flow Aid for Sand

Sand and silica are used to make cement and concrete, abrasives and absorbents, ceramics and glass, chemicals, electronics, metal castings, industrial paints, and synthetic fiber. About 65% to 85% of concrete mixes is made up of sand and sand aggregates. Global scarcity of natural sand has also led to manufactured sand, made by crushing rocks or quarry stones.

Whether your factory uses sand or manufacture it as a raw material, AirSweep guarantees smooth flow and efficient production.The proof is in the flow—watch the video!

Calcium Carbonate Material Flow Test

Calcium carbonate is a sluggish powder that is prone to packing and sticking to vessel surfaces. It can clog hoppers, build up inside convey lines and filter bags, and cake in filter bags and cartridges. However, the material responds well to aeration. Pneumatic flow aids like AirSweep can help any factory that uses calcium carbonate achieve steady material flow.

Calcium Carbonate: Applications

Calcium carbonate is a versatile and readily-available material that is used in a number of industries.

• Plastics, paper and paints. It is valued as a coating pigment, since it help create a bright, smooth, and light-reflecting surface. It is also an inexpensive filler and extender, and is often added to sealants and adhesives.
• Building Materials and Construction. Calcium carbonate is used to make cement, bricks, concrete, stones, roofing and tiles, steel, and glass.
• Pharmaceuticals. It is added to dietary supplements, and used as a base for tablets and antacids. It is added to personal care products like toothpaste, and used to bind phosphates.
• Food processing. It is used to make baking powder, dough, wine, and dessert mixes. It is often added to animal feed.

AirSweep®

Get the tried-and-tested solution to tough material flow problems. There are over 10,000 AirSweep systems installed all over the world. The powerful air nozzles break through material blocks to prevent bridging, arching and ratholing—and it is the only pneumatic flow aid that can handle moist, dense and viscous materials like calcium carbonate.

Watch the AirSweep® calcium carbonate material flow test now.

Moist Cornstarch Material Flow Test

AirSweep is the best pneumatic flow aid for bulk powders with a high moisture content. It releases high-pressure, high-volume, 360 ° bursts of air that prevent material blocks and guarantee smooth material flow. It is effective even for tough materials like cornstarch, which can become very viscous and prone to bridging and ratholing.

Cornstarch: Applications

Cornstarch is both a final product and a raw material for sauces, gravies, custard, and other liquid-based foods. It can be used as an anti-caking agent, or as an additive that helps lower production costs (ex: cheese and yogurt).

Cornstarch is also used in non-culinary industries to make anything from airbags to adhesives, bioplastics to natural latex products like condoms and medical gloves. Other products may use its absorption capabilities to carry a difficult ingredient.

AirSweep®

Cornstarch’s absorbent property has many industrial applications, but it also makes it more challenging to work with. Moist cornstarch can clump or cling to vessel walls.

Pneumatic flow aids like AirSweep® break through material blocks to prevent bridging, arching and ratholing. The continuous, on-demand flow protects batch uniformity and ensures continuous production.

Watch the AirSweep material flow test to see how quickly the air pulses clear a bin filled with damp cornstarch. The proof is in the flow!

Acetate Flakes Material Flow Test

The AirSweep System guarantees on-demand flow for any kind of material, including flakes, fibers, powders and granules. This includes acetate flakes, which are used in several industries to make anything from designer clothes to cigarette filters.

Acetate Flakes: Applications

Acetate flakes (or cellulose acetate flakes) is a bio-degradable, renewable material made from wood pulp. It is primarily used to make textiles, since it is easy to dye, hypoallergenic, breathable, and can be combined with other kinds of cloth fibers. It is also converted into filter media like cigarette filter tows, personal hygiene products, and surgical products. Some pharmaceuticals use acetate flakes as fillers and stabilizers. Acetate fibers are also processed into high-quality polymers for automobile parts, toys, tools, writing pens, and eyeglass frames. It can be flattened into sheets to make specialty papers and films, and 3D printing materials.

AirSweep:The Proof is in the Flow

As acetate flakes are mixed with other materials, or processed into its final form, it can clog in vessels and slow down production. Pneumatic flow aids like AirSweep break through material blocks in seconds. Our acetate material flow test shows how a vessel becomes completely clean after just a few Airsweep air pulses. Watch our AirSweep Acetate Material Flow Test, or how it works on other fibers and raw materials.