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Conveying System Mechanical Components    Chapter 2: Functional Description 
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Chapter 2:   Functional Description 
2-1  Models Covered in This Manual 
This manual provides operation, installation, and maintenance instructions for the mechanical 
components of the conveying system. Model numbers are listed on the serial tag. Make sure 
you know the model and serial number of your equipment before contacting the manufacturer 
for parts or service. 
Our mechanical components are designed to create vacuum for conveying pelletized, 
granular, or powder material in a central material handling system.  A typical use is as an in-
plant distribution system for plastic processing plants.  Conveying system mechanical 
components are sized to meet the specific requirements stated by the Customer at the time of 
purchase. 
2-2  General Description 
Our central vacuum systems are as varied as the applications that they service. Tubing and 
equipment furnished in a specially designed system is intended to convey the material(s) 
specified at the time of purchase at specific rates and distances. 
We can advise you on your system capabilities based on system makeup, distance, material, 
and desired conveying rates. 
Pressure drops in the overall system directly affect system capacity, such as number of 
material line bends, footage of pipe, Y-tubes, T-tubes, etc. 
The less distance, flexible hose, and bends you use on material lines, the better. Keep material 
lines as straight as possible. 
Note:  Vacuum leaks occurring anywhere in your system reduce capacity. 
Basic System Components 
A typical conveying system contains the following components: 
  Vacuum receiver(s) 
  Vacuum pump 
  Filter chamber 
  Sequence or atmospheric valves 
  Controller 
  Take-off compartments 
  Pickup tubes/wands 
  Vacuum and material tubing 
Combinations of these components will help you build your system for the application you 
need.