Air Slide Conveyor
low energy consumption | Stable operation
AGICO Air slide conveyor
An air slide conveyor is a conveying device that utilizes compressed air to trigger the flow of powder. It consists of two layers: the upper layer is the material passage, and the lower layer is the air distribution chamber. The low-pressure air is sent into the lower air chamber through a dedicated gasificator, causing the materials to flow slowly forward in a state close to “fluidization”.
Suitable for conveying fine-grained materials (<5mm), such as:
- cement
- fly ash
- raw material powder
- mineral powder
- lime powder
Advantages of AGICO air slide conveyor
Fully enclosed transportation
The air slide conveyor adopts a sealed structure design. During the transportation process, there is no material leakage. Combined with the air filter and centralized dust removal system, it effectively controls dust. It complies with multiple national environmental protection certification standards.
Zero wear and no transmission
The entire machine has no mechanical transmission components. The material moves in a fluidized state by itself. There is no metal wear and no lubrication requirements. This significantly reduces maintenance frequency, and the service life can last up to 10 years.
Extremely low energy consumption
Only one small power blower is required to provide 0.03 - 0.05 MPa low-pressure air. No drive motor is needed. The system energy consumption is reduced by more than 60% compared to traditional transportation equipment.
Lightweight structure
The AGICO air slide conveyor adopts a modular assembly structure. It is flexible to install and compact in layout, suitable for various site spaces, especially suitable for internal transportation in multi-bin systems.
Stable operation
The airization of the slope conveyor ensures uniform air distribution, ensuring stable material distribution and controllable flow rate. It is not prone to clogging or arching, and is suitable for continuous operation of automated systems.
Air filter replaceable
AGICO has an innovative detachable maintenance structure. It supports replacing the airization layer (airization cloth) without disassembling the equipment. A single person can complete the maintenance work within 5 minutes.
Workflow of AGICO air slide conveyor
The AGICO air slide conveyor achieves stable material transportation with a simple and efficient structure:
- Raw materials fall into the upper channel of the chute: Materials from steel silos, hoppers, or upstream conveying equipment are transported into the upper part of the chute under the force of gravity.
- Blowing system activation: The blower delivers low-pressure air through the duct to the lower air chamber.
- Air permeable gasification: Air penetrates the special fiber fabric (air cloth) and is evenly distributed throughout the bottom of the chute.
- Material “fluidization”: The bottom of the material comes into contact with the airflow, forming a liquid-like flow structure.
- Material forward transportation: Due to gravity, the material slides slowly forward in the chute and enters the next piece of equipment (such as a divider or packaging machine).
specification of air slide conveyor
| Model | AG200 | AG250 | AG315 | AG400 | AG500 | AG630 | AG800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groove width | m m | 200 | 250 | 315 | 400 | 500 | 630 | 800 | ||
| Delivery capacity | a=4° | Cement | T/h | 22 | 40 | 70 | 130 | 220 | 320 | 400 |
| Raw material | 16 | 30 | 55 | 100 | 165 | 245 | 310 | |||
| a=6° | Cement | 40 | 65 | 120 | 250 | 400 | 610 | 765 | ||
| Raw material | 30 | 55 | 90 | 185 | 300 | 455 | 565 | |||
| a=8° | Cement | 50 | 80 | 140 | 300 | 470 | 720 | 900 | ||
| Raw material | 35 | 65 | 110 | 225 | 355 | 540 | 670 | |||
| a=10° | cement | 60 | 100 | 170 | 380 | 570 | 900 | 1080 | ||
| Raw material | 45 | 80 | 140 | 285 | 425 | 670 | 800 | |||
| a=12° | Cement | 70 | 120 | 205 | 455 | 685 | 1080 | 1295 | ||
| Raw material | 50 | 95 | 165 | 340 | 510 | 805 | 960 | |||
| Groove length | Standard section | m m | 2000 | |||||||
| Non-standard section | m m | 250 | ||||||||
| Required wind pressure | KPa | 4-5.5 | ||||||||
| Air requirement | m3/m2.min | 1.5-2 | ||||||||
| Breathable layer | Material | synthetic fibre | ||||||||
| Thickness | m m | 4-6 | ||||||||
| Temperature | ℃ | 150 | ||||||||
| Radial breaking strength | N/cm width | 4700 | ||||||||
| Resistance | Pa | 800-1200(2m3/m2.min) | ||||||||
Parameters are for reference only, please consult us for details.
AGICO Solutions
The AGICO air slide conveyor is widely used for the transportation of various powdered materials, and is particularly suitable for the following scenarios:
Cement plant
Clinker and powder are transported from the top of the silo to the packaging opening or bulk discharge system.
Construction materials
Transition transportation between each silo in the multi-silo feeding system.
Metallurgical and mineral
Fine mineral powder, slag, desulfurization ash are transported to storage or mixing silos.
power plant
Coal ash from thermal power plants is transported to ash storage or loading ports.
AGICO service
AGICO offers customers a one-stop “turnkey project service”, from solution design to after-sales support, with no worries throughout the entire process.
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Why choose AGICO
- Integrated System Integrator
AGICO not only provides air slide conveyor systems, but also integrates steel silos, conveying equipment, packaging equipment, dust removal systems, etc., truly achieving one-stop delivery.
- Strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities
It has independent factories, laser cutting, automatic welding, and painting lines, and all products are certified to ISO standards. Customized non-standard equipment can be provided according to project requirements.
- Rich project experience
It has provided over 300 sets of air slide conveyor systems for countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, adapting to different climates and material types.
- Global after-sales network
It has overseas technical service points, supports multi-language communication, and responds quickly, reducing your operation and maintenance costs and risks.
- Highly cost-effective choice
In terms of performance, lifespan, and environmental friendliness, it is on par with international brands, and the price is more advantageous. It is an ideal choice for your export projects.
An optional full set of automation control system integration
Support multilingual customer docking (English/Russian/Spanish, etc.)
Free design drawings and selection suggestions
On-site or remote installation guidance services
AGICO air slide conveyor cases
air slide conveyor for the multi-storage system of the Vietnam cement plant
- Project background: 10 clinker silos, frequent material exchange between silos requires an environmentally friendly and energy-saving transportation solution
- AGICO solution: Each silo is equipped with an inclined chute system + centralized air supply by blower
- Implementation effect: Stable operation for 3 years, no material blockage, no faults, 35% energy saving compared to the original belt transportation
- Customer evaluation: “The AGICO engineering team is very professional. The inclined chute has solved our dust and high energy consumption problems.”
Egypt's Large Fly Ash Storage Bin Discharge System
- Project Background: The discharge of fly ash for export requires precision and environmental protection.
- Solution: A combination of air slide conveyors, sealed discharge valves, and an automatic packaging system.
- Effect: Fast packaging speed, low dust. Approved by local environmental protection authorities.
- Customer Feedback: “The quality of AGICO equipment is stable. Especially the air slide conveyor requires almost no maintenance, saving a lot of manpower.”
