In the food processing and starch production industries, the efficiency and safety of material conveying directly affect the overall operation of the production line. To address issues such as dust dispersion, material loss, and equipment blockages caused by traditional manual or mechanical conveying methods, Head Powder offers a professional potato starch pneumatic conveying system solution, replacing open operations with sealed pipeline conveying to help enterprises achieve clean, stable, and efficient material flow.

Customer pain points

During the processing and transportation of potato starch, the following challenges are often encountered: large amounts of dust fly, which not only cause material waste but also bring occupational health and environmental pressures; Starch is highly hygroscopic, making it easy for pipes to clump and block pipes in humid environments, leading to frequent shutdowns and cleaning; Traditional mechanical conveying equipment (such as screw hoists) wear out quickly and have high maintenance costs; In addition, starch dust is a combustible substance, and without effective anti-explosion measures, there are safety hazards. These pain points seriously affect production efficiency and operating costs.

Material characteristics

Potato starch is a fine powdery material, usually with particle sizes between 10~100 microns and a density of about 0.5~0.7 g/cm³. It is lightweight, easily lifted, highly hygroscopic, and generally flowable. If dust concentration in a confined space reaches the lower explosive limit (about 60 g/m³), exposure to open flames or static sparks may trigger dust explosions. Therefore, conveying equipment must balance sealing, moisture resistance, and explosion-proof performance.

Product Introduction

Head Powder's potato starch pneumatic conveying system uses positive pressure dilute or concentrate phase conveying methods, using compressed air or fans as power sources, and transporting starch from storage warehouses to various usage points through sealed pipelines. The system is equipped with dedicated feeders (such as rotary valves and venturi ejectors), conveying pipelines, dust removal and filtration devices, and intelligent control systems, enabling multi-point and multi-path automated conveying. The core components are made of food-grade stainless steel, with smooth inner walls to reduce material residue and frictional static electricity.

Product advantages

To address customer pain points, Head Powder offers the following solutions: fully sealed pipeline transport to prevent dust leakage, improve workshop environment, and reduce material waste; The system works with dehumidification devices and anti-caking design to reduce downtime and cleaning frequency; The intelligent control system can monitor operating parameters in real time, enabling unattended operation and reducing labor costs; The entire equipment is equipped with anti-static and explosion-proof electrical devices, equipped with explosion vents and inert protection to improve production safety. In addition, the system's energy consumption is optimized and designed, resulting in a significantly lower unit conveying cost compared to traditional methods.

Product features

• Feature 1: Sealed and dust-free— Fully enclosed pipeline transport, no dust leakage, meeting environmental protection requirements and reducing material waste.
• Feature 2: Explosion-proof safety— Uses anti-static materials, explosion relief devices, and inert gas protection to adapt to starch dust environments.
• Feature 3: Intelligent control— PLC + touchscreen automatic control, allowing flexible adjustment of conveying volume, switching conveying routes, and support for remote monitoring.
• Feature 4: Low energy consumption and low wear— Optimize gas-to-solid ratio and pipeline layout to reduce energy consumption and pipeline wear, extending equipment service life.

Product specifications