Air Slide Conveyor systems for Cement & Powder
Efficient Powder Handling for Cement Plants
Sistem Konveyor Air Slide untuk Semen & Bubuk
Overview
Air slide conveyor systems provide smooth, dust-free bulk powder transport in cement plants and industrial facilities. Using controlled low-pressure air to fluidize powdered materials such as cement, fly ash, lime, and mineral fines, the system ensures low energy consumption, minimal maintenance, and reliable continuous operation.
Applications include:
✅ Cement silo discharge systems
✅ Grinding station transfer lines
✅ Bulk loading and unloading systems
✅ Fly ash handling terminals
For dust-free bulk loading solutions, see our Cement Bulk Loader .
Air slide systems meet global dust emission guidelines, including compliance with U.S. EPA standards for industrial air quality and dust control.
Working Principle
Air slide conveyors operate on air fluidization and gravity, providing gentle material transport with no moving mechanical parts.
✅ Compressed air enters the chamber under the porous fabric
✅ Powder becomes fluidized and flows like liquid
✅ Material is transported gently along the slope
✅ No friction, low noise, minimal wear
Compared with screw or pneumatic conveyors, air slide conveyor systems are highly energy-efficient for short- to medium-distance bulk powder transport.
For smooth and controlled material flow, use our LVRUI Flow Control Gate for Silo Discharge, designed for cement and bulk powder handling systems.
Features
✅ Simple structure, no rotating parts
✅ Low maintenance and long service life
✅ Completely sealed and dust-free operation
✅ Supports multiple outlets and diverters
✅ Suitable for high-temperature and abrasive powders
✅ Smooth and continuous material flow
Reference: Bulk Material Handling – Wikipedia
Technical Specifications
Below are the conveying capacities of LVRUI air slide conveyor systems under different slide widths and angles, suitable for cement, fly ash, lime, and other bulk powders.
| Slide Width (mm) | XZ200\AS200 | XZ250\AS250 | XZ315\AS315 | XZ400\AS400 | XZ500\AS500 | XZ630\AS630 | XZ800\AS800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity at α = 4° (t/h) – Cement | 22 | 40 | 70 | 130 | 220 | 320 | 400 |
| Capacity at α = 4° (t/h) – Raw Material | 16 | 30 | 55 | 100 | 165 | 245 | 310 |
| Capacity at α = 6° (t/h) – Cement | 40 | 65 | 120 | 250 | 400 | 610 | 765 |
| Capacity at α = 6° (t/h) – Raw Material | 30 | 55 | 90 | 185 | 300 | 455 | 565 |
| Capacity at α = 8° (t/h) – Cement | 50 | 80 | 140 | 300 | 470 | 720 | 900 |
| Capacity at α = 8° (t/h) – Raw Material | 35 | 65 | 110 | 225 | 355 | 540 | 670 |
| Capacity at α = 10° (t/h) – Cement | 60 | 100 | 170 | 380 | 570 | 900 | 1080 |
| Capacity at α = 10° (t/h) – Raw Material | 45 | 80 | 140 | 285 | 425 | 670 | 800 |
| Capacity at α = 12° (t/h) – Cement | 70 | 120 | 205 | 455 | 685 | 1080 | 1295 |
| Capacity at α = 12° (t/h) – Raw Material | 50 | 95 | 165 | 340 | 510 | 805 | 960 |
*Technical data can be customized depending on material density, temperature, and required conveying distance. Contact LVRUI for engineering support.
Applications & Use Cases
Air slide conveyor systems are ideal for:
✅ Dry bulk powder transport in cement, fly ash, lime, and mineral handling
✅ Fly ash handling and transfer in bulk storage terminals
✅ Silo discharge and stable powder flow lines for grinding stations
✅ Bulk loading and unloading systems for cement and related powders
FAQs About Air Slide Conveyor
What materials are suitable for an air slide conveyor system?
Suitable for dry, fine, free-flowing powders such as cement, fly ash, lime powder, and mineral fines. Not suitable for wet, sticky, or granular materials.
What is the difference between an air slide conveyor and a pneumatic conveyor system?
Air slide conveyor systems rely on low-pressure air and gravity, whereas pneumatic conveyors use high-pressure air through pipelines. Air slide systems are energy-efficient, dust-free, and wear-free, ideal for cement plants and fly ash terminals.
Does an air slide conveyor require moving mechanical parts?
No. Air slide conveyors have no rotating parts, resulting in minimal maintenance, low energy consumption, and long service life.
Can air slide conveyor systems be integrated into bulk loading solutions?
Yes. They can integrate with cement silo discharge systems, packing lines, grinding stations, flow control gates, aeration systems, and multi-point discharge setups.
What are the advantages of an air slide conveyor system vs a screw conveyor?
✅ Consume less energy
✅ Require minimal maintenance
✅ Produce lower dust emissions
✅ Offer smooth, continuous powder transport
Which industries commonly use air slide conveyors?
Widely used in cement plants, fly ash terminals, lime transfer, and bulk material processing facilities requiring stable, dust-controlled, low-energy powder transport.
Project Cases
LVRUI has delivered customized air gravity conveyor systems for cement plants, silo terminals, grinding units, and bulk powder projects in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America.
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