Knowing the ins and outs of your manufacturing equipment is important to keeping it running smoothly on a daily basis. For instance, if it comes time to replace your conveying line’s blower package, you have to get one that’s compatible with your system. To make sure you properly understand and care for your equipment, we’ll address the two common types: pressure vs. vacuum blower packages. What’s the difference? After looking through this quick guide to the subject, the answer to that question will be clear.
Vacuum Blowers
Vacuum blowers attach to the vacuum filter, which you’ll find at the end of the conveying line. As the name suggests, these blowers act similarly to your vacuum at home, in as much as it sucks materials through the line, pulling it from one end to the other. Vacuum blowers are the best option for transporting pressure-sensitive, nonabrasive materials. These include materials such as wood shavings, flour, and wheat.
Pressure Blowers
Pressure blowers employ the opposite method. This device sits at the beginning of your line and instead of using suction to pull materials through, they push materials through to the other side. As opposed to vacuum blowers, pressure blowers are a bit more diverse when it comes to the material they can transport. This device is great for transporting heavy, abrasive material like cement. However, it can also transport nonabrasive materials, such as flour, just like vacuum blowers can.
Now that we’ve broken down the topic of pressure vs. vacuum blower packages, we can see what the difference is. To put it simply, the distinction lies in where they are located on your conveying line and how they transport materials from one end to the other. These small disparities can cause you a lot of trouble if you don’t get the right kind for your conveying system. At DoverMEI, we can easily help you find the right industrial vacuum blower packages to complete your facility’s day-to-day needs.