Client:
US Coffee Supplier
Quantity:
Size:
8 in | 205 mm
Application:
Pneumatically convey coffee beans from holding bins into blenders.
Features:
- Three-way diverting design.
- Oversized viewports on the top and bottom of the diverter housing, constructed from clear polycarbonate.
Challenge:
Locate a reliable 2-way diverter to replace problematic diverters currently in the system. Problems include:
- Inadequate sealing of material
- Poor valve actuation
- Cross contamination of material
Results:
A Vortex Flex Tube Diverter met all of the customer’s requirements. In addition, the coffee supplier really liked having the option of using a two or three-way Flex Tube Diverter valve. This allowed them to replace 2 two-way diverters with a single three-way model from Vortex.
The oversized viewports feature provides a visual means for production personnel to readily see which mixer is receiving product.
The client's end product is roasted and ground coffee.