Case study – Industrial Vacuum System for the collection of polyethylene filaments
To continuously vacuum up large amounts of materialCompanies in the textile industry need to collect production offcuts and scraps. In this case, the need is to vacuum significant quantities of polyethylene filaments, a versatile and durable material often used in the textile industry in the form of fibers and filaments, continuously and without interrupting the production cycle.
Customer’s need and our proposal
The polyethylene filaments the customer needs to manage are a type of residual waste that, if not properly removed, can accumulate, clogging machinery and causing malfunctions and production slowdowns.
We have developed a large, customized suction system with two pre-separators to efficiently handle the simultaneous vacuuming and disposal of large quantities of polyethylene filaments. To ensure a safe working environment and protect operators during routine maintenance, the system includes an alarm that signals when it’s necessary to step away from the machinery.
Customized Vacuum Solutions
Polyethylene filaments that the customer needs to manage are a type of residual waste that, if not properly removed, can accumulate and clog machinery, leading to malfunctions and production slowdowns.
We have designed a customized suction system with two pre-separators that efficiently vacuum and dispose of large quantities of polyethylene filaments simultaneously.
To ensure a safe working environment, the system is equipped with an alarm function that alerts operators if they have to move away from machinery.
The strength of this suction system lies in its two pre-separators, which enable simultaneous and alternating suction and discharge: while separator 1 vacuums, separator 2 discharges, and vice versa.
The switching time between pre-separators can be adjusted based on the workload, for example, every 10 minutes.
This system ensures a continuous and uninterrupted work cycle. Due to the high volumes of material handled, unloading is carried out in large Big-Bags.
Safety system overview
To ensure operator safety, the discharge areas of the pre-separators are protected by two cages with gates. When a pre-separator is discharging or in operation, the gate locks, preventing entry for routine maintenance tasks. This status is visually indicated by a system of 4 flashing lights, with 2 above the separators and 2 in the discharge area.
Through the control panel, it’s possible to set the operating time for each separator before they switch, e.g. 10 minutes. However, two electronic level sensors trigger an early switch, if one separator fills up too soon.
Pneumatic discharge
Pre-separator and discharge area lights
Pre-separators and discharge area lights
Control panel
Level sensor
Level sensor
Control panel 4.0
The plant is set up for remote management 4.0, which enables the transmission of operational data to the company’s ERP.
With this setup, you can track key performance metrics, optimize processes, and make data-driven decisions to enhance productivity.
The control panel further simplifies operation, offering an intuitive interface that provides quick access to essential information and adjustments.
Explore our installation
Side channel blower
Antistatic star filer M Class
Completely grounded
Tangential inlet
Level sensor
Big bag
Completely grounded
Pneumatic discharge
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