We often take for granted the simple process of brewing a fresh pot of hot coffee in the morning. But do you ever consider where this coffee came from and how it made its way into your kitchen? We’ve documented the life of the coffee bean previously here on the EXAIR Blog.
For manufacturers looking for a way to convey bulk coffee beans (both before and after roasting or grinding), EXAIR’s Line Vac is the simple and easy solution. In many cases, this operation is performed manually by an operator. In applications where operators must manually lift loads of bulk material, this opens them up to a variety of potential risks and hazards.
The EXAIR Line Vac allows you to use an ordinary supply of compressed air and standard hose, tube, or pipe to turn that compressed air into a powerful conveying system. Installation is quick and easy. With no moving parts to wear out or replace, the Line Vac is a maintenance-free product that’ll not only keep your operators safe but also dramatically increase productivity.
This was the exact case for a customer of our Colombian Distributor (home of some of the best coffee beans in the world). They were seeking a method of transferring their whole and ground products automatically so as to eliminate any potential safety concerns to their personnel. What turned out as simply a means of increasing safety, also provided them with an ability to transfer the product more quickly.
They were manually moving bulk sacks of coffee at a rate of approximately 80kg/hr. With the Model 141100-316 (1” NPT Threaded 316 SS) Line Vac, they were able to convey 150 kg/hr of ground coffee and 250 kg/hr of coffee beans at a height of over 30’ (10m). So, not only did they eliminate a potentially hazardous process, but they were able to move nearly 2x the volume of coffee in the same time period.
EXAIR’s Line Vacs are available from stock in aluminum, type 303 & 316 stainless steel, and a hardened alloy steel for use in abrasive applications. Each style is offered with either smooth connections for use with smooth-bore hose, or with NPT threads depending on your preferred connection style.
Available to ship same day from stock with orders in by 2:00 ET and backed by our unconditional 30-day guarantee, there’s no excuse not to try one out in your process! If you’d like to discuss a possible application for our Line Vacs, feel free to get in touch with us via phone, chat, or e-mail.
Tyler Daniel
EXAIR Corporation
E-mail: TylerDaniel@EXAIR.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_TD
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