Pumps & Conveying System Components Chapter 2: Functional Description 12
Basic System Types
Time-Fill Systems
A time-fill system conveys material to an on-line vacuum receiver for a pre-set time period.
When this interval elapses, the controller conveys material to the next on-line vacuum
receiver.
Volume-Fill Systems
A volume-fill system conveys material to an on-line vacuum receiver until the material level
activates the proximity switch in the vacuum receiver, or a preset time elapses. When either
of these conditions occur, the controller conveys material to the next on-line vacuum receiver.
Equipment Cycle
Our bulk material conveying systems are used for automatic pneumatic handling of most
free-flowing, dry, pelletized, powder granular materials.
Material characteristics determine the type of equipment needed to properly convey the
material.
See Figures 7 and 11 on Pages 25 and 28 for typical system configurations.
2-3 Standard Features & Options
Pumps
5, 10 &15 Hp Positive Displacement
• Support base.
• Positive displacement blower.
• 3-phase high efficiency TEFC electric motor.
• 5, 10, or 15 horsepower (3.75, 7.5, 11.25 kW).
• Standard voltage is 230-460/3/60, 380-415/3/50, 220/3/50 and
575/3/60 optional.
• Adjustable motor base.
• Compressed air-operated mechanical high-vacuum relief valve.
• Vacuum gauge.
• Vacuum switch for high vacuum protection.
• Junction box with motor starter, including overload protection.
• Discharge silencer.
Options
• Sound enclosure.
• Premium-efficiency motors.
