The powderPUMP is a ready-built dense phase pneumatic conveyor that moves dry powders and granules continuously, from about 1.6 to 4.5 tonnes per hour, over up to 91 m (300 ft) of pipeline. Two dense phase pressure vessels, an oil-free screw compressor, valves, instruments and a PLC control panel come pre-assembled in one steel frame, so you place it where the material is, connect your feed and your conveying line, and start conveying.
The two vessels work in tandem: one fills while the other conveys, so discharge into the line is steady instead of batch by batch. Designed and built by Scorpio BMH, which has installed 1,552+ dense phase conveying systems for 1,226+ clients since 1984.
For dry, free-flowing materials with a maximum particle size of 6 mm. Every model is rated for 46 m (150 ft) horizontal and 46 m (150 ft) vertical, with up to 4 bends. Metric values are converted from the original chart in US units, shown in brackets.
| Bulk density, kg/m³ (lb/ft³) | Capacity, kg/h (lb/h) | Conveying line size | Max power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 (25) | 1,590 (3,500) | 1¼” | 5.5 kW / 7.5 HP |
| 480 (30) | 1,810 (4,000) | 1¼” | 5.5 kW / 7.5 HP |
| 560 (35) | 2,180 (4,800) | 1½” | 7.5 kW / 10 HP |
| 640 (40) | 2,490 (5,500) | 1½” | 7.5 kW / 10 HP |
| 720 (45) | 2,810 (6,200) | 2″ | 7.5 kW / 10 HP |
| 800 (50) | 3,130 (6,900) | 2″ | 11 kW / 15 HP |
| 880 (55) | 3,450 (7,600) | 2″ | 11 kW / 15 HP |
| 960 (60) | 3,860 (8,500) | 2½” | 11 kW / 15 HP |
| 1,040 (65) | 4,080 (9,000) | 2½” | 15 kW / 20 HP |
| 1,120 (70) | 4,400 (9,700) | 2½” | 15 kW / 20 HP |
| 1,200 (75) | 4,540 (10,000) | 2½” | 15 kW / 20 HP |
Need more capacity, a longer line or a cohesive material? See custom dense phase pneumatic conveying systems.
| Pressure vessels | Two dense phase transfer vessels, ASME Sec VIII Div 1; conical-bottom or flat-bottom discharge |
|---|---|
| Air supply | Onboard oil-free screw compressor with air receiver |
| Outlet | Pneumatic pinch valves with air knife downstream |
| Inlet valve options | Leak-proof butterfly, pinch, swing gate or inflatable-seal dome valve; pneumatic (solenoid) or motorised |
| Level sensing | High and low level sensors (standard) or load cell weighing |
| Controls | PLC control panel, automatic with manual override |
| Construction | Carbon steel or stainless steel |
| Overall size | About 1.99 m wide × 2.79 m long × 2.24 m high (6’6½” × 9’2″ × 7’4″) |
The top inlet flange takes product from an overhead silo, an inclined screw conveyor, an aero-mechanical or spiral conveyor, a screw feeder, a big bag unloader, a bag dump station or any other feed method.
Feed hoppers, storage silos, MS ERW or stainless steel conveying pipe, long-radius bends, line diverters for multiple discharge points, air boosters, bin vent filters, target boxes and discharge hoppers, each sized for the material and the conveying rate.
Scorpio helps you choose the right model and accessories for your material and layout, supervises erection and commissioning, and backs every unit with an 18-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Designed in Bangalore and built at Scorpio’s works in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.
It is a modular dense phase pneumatic conveyor from Scorpio BMH. Two pressure vessels, an oil-free screw compressor, valves, instruments and a PLC panel come pre-built in one steel frame, so a plant can convey dry powders continuously without designing a system from separate components.
Its two dense phase vessels work in tandem. One fills with product while the other is pressurised and discharges into the pipeline, then they swap. The result is steady discharge instead of stop-start batches.
About 1.6 to 4.5 tonnes per hour depending on bulk density, over up to 46 m horizontal and 46 m vertical (300 ft in total) with up to 4 bends.
Dry, free-flowing powders and granules with a bulk density of 400 to 1,200 kg/m³ and a particle size up to 6 mm. For cohesive or very fine materials, higher capacities or longer lines, Scorpio engineers a custom dense phase system.
About 2.0 m by 2.8 m of floor space and 2.2 m of height. The low inlet means it fits under most existing feed equipment, and two units fit in one 20 ft shipping container.
The onboard compressor is 5.5 kW to 15 kW depending on the model. Adding the power OP Dense Phase Power Optimiser can cut power use by up to 30%.
Scorpio Engineering BMH Pvt. Ltd., a Bangalore-based pneumatic conveying manufacturer founded in 1984, with 1,552+ dense phase systems installed for 1,226+ clients.
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