Compare pneumatic conveying bend technologies
Some bends change the path of the particles. Others add a harder wear surface, a replaceable section or a controlled internal texture. Select the approach that addresses your material and process requirements.
Flow-path designs
Sweeps provide a curved passage. Compact deflection and vortex designs use a specifically shaped internal region. Segmental pellet deflectors interrupt prolonged sliding. Their effects on pressure loss, particle stress and retained material need separate consideration.
Wear-protection designs
Ceramic-lined, basalt-lined and hardened metal bends protect the product-contact surface. Reinforced and replaceable-back designs add protection around the expected wear region.
Surface treatments
Shot-peened and grooved surfaces are used in some plastic pellet systems to control wall contact and streamer formation. A rougher surface is not automatically better for every material.
Technology guides
- Long-radius sweeps
- Deflection and vortex elbows
- Ceramic-lined bends
- Reinforced backs
- Hardened metal bends
- Pellet conveying surfaces
These guides describe technologies available in the wider market. Product availability from PneuBend is confirmed for each enquiry.