How does the agricultural industry use pneumatic conveyors

How does the agricultural industry use pneumatic conveyors

The agricultural industry relies on the movement of materials that are difficult to transport in traditional ways.  The use of forklifts or man handling piles of grain, seeds and powders from one location to the next is not feasible and it can also result in contamination of the feed and the seed.  This could  cause issues later on with the animals that come to eat them.  To prevent this from happening the agricultural industry uses pneumatic Conveyors. A good example of Pneumatic conveying systems can be provided by www.aptech.uk.com/pneumatic-conveying-systems/.

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One of the most common uses for a pneumatic conveyor is to move grain. Grain, being a loose material, is difficult to transport and moving it from one  storage silo to another can be problematic.  With the pneumatic conveying system it can also pass through processing equipment and then be sent to other parts of the building.  The pneumatic conveying system is less harsh on the grain and will ensure that it does not become damaged or contaminated during its transit.

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The same is true when it comes to seed handling.  The process of using a   pneumatic conveyor to transport different seeds  to where they need to be planted, or taken for transport to where they would be germinated, is of great importance to the process,

Finally, powders such as pesticides and fertilisers can also be moved by pneumatic conveying systems.  This is a  safe and accurate way of ensuring that the correct measures of fertiliser and pesticide are delivered in the right quantities.

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