Pneumatic Conveying FAQ
Common questions about dilute-phase pneumatic conveying system design, component selection, and troubleshooting. If you don’t see your question, contact CPS and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Do you do complete pneumatic conveying system design, or only supply parts?
Both. CPS can deliver a turnkey scope (engineering, supply, install support, startup) or provide partial supply and diagnostics for existing systems—especially when correct sizing is the missing piece.
What information do you need to size a pneumatic conveying system?
At minimum: material name, target rate (kg/hr or lb/hr), transfer distance, number of pickup/destination points, and any special constraints (fragility, dust, temperature). Bulk density, particle size, and moisture help refine the design.
Can you troubleshoot plugging, surging, and unstable conveying?
Yes. Common causes include incorrect air mover sizing, poor line velocities, restrictive routing/bends, air leakage, and mismatched receivers/filtration. CPS can diagnose remotely or on-site and recommend practical fixes.
Do you handle pressure and vacuum conveying?
Most projects are pressure conveying with positive displacement blowers, but vacuum conveying can be a good fit depending on pickup points, housekeeping, and plant constraints. We’ll recommend the right approach for the application.
What components do you commonly supply?
Rotary airlock valves, diverters, slide gates, piping (clamp-together or coupling style), blowers/PD pumps, cyclones, filter receivers, dust collectors, and inline magnets—specified to match the system requirements.
What’s your service area?
CPS serves North America. We’re based in Southwestern Ontario and support projects across Canada and the United States. Remote scoping is available, with on-site support arranged based on project needs.
Do you handle dense-phase conveying?
No—CPS focuses on dilute-phase pneumatic conveying. If dense-phase is truly required, we’ll tell you early so you can pursue the right specialist.
How quickly can you provide a quote?
For many projects we can provide a fast conceptual recommendation after an initial call. Final pricing depends on scope, drawings/BOM, and component lead times.