Truck Mounted Blower

Product Description

A Truck Mounted Blower is a mobile blower system that is mounted on the chassis of a truck or trailer, designed for the pneumatic conveying of bulk materials, primarily for industries that require the transportation of materials to or from a variety of locations, such as construction sites, cement plants, grain handling, and waste management. These blowers are commonly used for loading and unloading bulk materials like cement, grains, sand, powdered chemicals, or other dry materials, and are especially valuable when materials need to be conveyed over long distances or to remote locations.

Key Features of a Truck Mounted Blower:

1. Mobile Design:

   • The blower is mounted on a truck or trailer, which makes it portable and easy to move between different job sites or locations. This mobility is one of the key advantages, as it allows for quick setup and operation at varying sites without the need for a permanent installation.

2. Positive Displacement Technology:

   • Truck-mounted blowers often use positive displacement blowers (e.g., Roots blowers or similar types) to provide a steady, consistent airflow to move the bulk material. Positive displacement blowers operate by trapping a fixed volume of air and displacing it, making them ideal for conveying large amounts of materials through pneumatic systems.

3. High Airflow Capacity:

   • These blowers are capable of delivering high volumes of air (measured in cubic feet per minute or CFM) to transport materials. The size and power of the blower depend on the material being conveyed and the distance it needs to travel.

4. Pressure and Vacuum Conveying:

   • Truck-mounted blowers can be used in vacuum or pressure conveying systems:
     • Vacuum conveying: The blower creates suction to draw materials through pipes from one location to another (e.g., from a delivery truck to a silo or storage container).
     • Pressure conveying: The blower generates positive pressure to push materials through pipes from one point to another.

5. Self-Contained Operation:

   • A truck-mounted blower system is self-contained, meaning it has its own power source (usually the truck engine or an auxiliary engine). The blowers operation does not depend on external sources of power, making it convenient for use in remote or temporary locations.

6. Flexible Hose or Pipelines:

   • Truck-mounted blowers are typically equipped with flexible hoses or rigid pipes that can be extended and connected to silos, hoppers, or processing equipment. These hoses allow for flexible material delivery, often with the ability to reach high or hard-to-reach areas.

7. Dust Control:

   • Many truck-mounted blower systems come with dust control mechanisms to minimize material loss and air pollution, especially when conveying fine powders. Dust collectors or filters are often integrated into the system to capture fine particles and keep the environment clean.

How a Truck Mounted Blower Works:

1. Loading Material:
   • The truck-mounted blower is connected to a material source (e.g., a silo, hopper, or truck trailer) via flexible hoses or pipes. If the blower is used in a vacuum conveying system, the blower creates suction that pulls material from the source and into the conveying pipeline.
2. Pneumatic Conveying:
   • The blower generates high airflow, either under pressure or vacuum, which moves the bulk material through the connected pipelines. The material travels through the pipes, often over long distances, with the help of the pneumatic force generated by the blower.
3. Delivery to Destination:
   • Once the material has been moved through the pipeline, it is delivered to the desired location (e.g., another silo, storage container, processing equipment, or packaging system).
4. Discharge:
   • If the truck-mounted blower is part of a vacuum system, the material is discharged at the destination via an airlock valve or similar mechanism, which ensures the vacuum pressure is maintained and the material is safely deposited.
   • If the blower is part of a pressure system, the material is pushed into the receiving vessel or system via the pressurized air, ensuring that it is delivered under the right conditions.

Applications of Truck Mounted Blowers:

1. Cement Conveying:

   • In the cement industry, truck-mounted blowers are commonly used to unload cement from bulk tanker trucks or transfer cement to silos at construction sites. The blower's ability to move large volumes of air allows cement to be transferred quickly and efficiently.

2. Grain and Agricultural Products:

   • In agriculture, truck-mounted blowers are used to convey grains (e.g., wheat, corn, rice) or seeds from trucks to storage bins or silos at grain elevators or processing plants.

3. Sand and Gravel Transport:

   • Truck-mounted blowers can be used to convey sand, gravel, and other dry aggregates, especially when pneumatic systems are required for long-distance material transport or to fill silos at construction sites.

4. Powdered Chemicals:

   • In industries dealing with powdered chemicals, plastics pellets, or other fine materials, truck-mounted blowers can be used to convey these materials from delivery trucks to processing plants or storage silos.

5. Food Industry:

   • In the food industry, truck-mounted blowers are used to convey bulk dry ingredients such as flour, sugar, powdered milk, and spices from trucks to food processing plants or storage silos, ensuring safe and efficient transfer without contamination.

6. Waste Management:

   • For waste disposal or recycling facilities, truck-mounted blowers can help move light waste material, such as cardboard, plastic waste, or paper, through pneumatic systems for further processing or recycling.

7. Plastic Industry:

   • Truck-mounted blowers are used in the plastics industry to convey plastic pellets or resins from delivery trucks to processing equipment or silos, ensuring efficient material handling.

Advantages of Truck Mounted Blowers:

• Portability and Mobility: Since the blower is mounted on a truck or trailer, it can be moved easily between different job sites or locations, which makes it ideal for operations that require flexibility.

• Self-Sufficient: Truck-mounted blowers operate independently of external power sources, using the truck engine or an auxiliary power unit, making them useful for remote or temporary locations.

• High Throughput: These blowers can move large volumes of bulk material in a short amount of time, which is especially valuable in industries where high-speed loading and unloading are necessary (e.g., cement or grain).

• Reduced Labor: The automated operation of truck-mounted blowers eliminates the need for manual handling of bulk materials, reducing labor costs and improving efficiency.

• Dust Control: Many systems include dust filtration or suppression systems, helping to reduce material loss and prevent air pollution during the conveying process.

• Versatility: Truck-mounted blowers can be adapted for use with various materials (from powders to coarse grains) and can be used in both vacuum and pressure conveying systems.