Fuller Airslide Conveying Technology

Fluidized Gravity Conveying Systems

Economical, energy-efficient
High capacity, high performance
Versatile and reliable

Airslide
Loading & Unloading Systems
Railcar
High-capacity loading and unloading systems

Large Diameter Silos

Efficient filling and unloading systems
Uniform filling system

Trailer

Fluidized silo bottom

Dust-controlled loading and unloading systems

Fuller Airlift and Airslide conveying systems convey alumina at a net rate of 750 mtph in a major Western United States facility.

F.L.Smidth Advantages
Engineered system
Single-source responsibility
Global service / technology support
Reliable designs based upon experience

Airslide Conveyor Applications

Conveying: Quiet & Simple
Point-to-Point Transfer
Positive flow regulation
(low - high capacities)
Quiet operation
Low maintenance
no rotating parts in contact
with materials being conveyed
Fully fluidized gentle conveying action
Minimized wear from abrasion

Proven Application Examples:

Alumina
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Barytes
Bentonite
Calcined Magnesite
Cement Raw and Finish Material
Clay
Fly Ash

Generally, materials passing through 35 mesh US Std. can be conveyed through a Fuller Airslide.

Ground Ores
Phosphates
Precipitator Dust

From Silo

Resins
Silica

Controlled Discharge

Typical Isolation and Flow Control

Valve Arrangement
Drum Roller

Airslide Conveying
Multiple Inlet to Multiple Outlets
Flexibility
No additional conveyors needed to
change directions

Single Power Source

One blower or fan is sufficient for system

High Capacity / Long Distance

Conveying volumes up to 1500 cubic meters and
conveying distances in the 100s of feet

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Blank End Plate

Air Connection
Air Control Valve
Positive Displacement Blower
Fan
Rotary Cut-Off Valve
Inlet Neck
Butterfly Flow Gate
Rotary Metering Flow Gate

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Side Discharge Valve

Observation Port
Turnbox
Discharge Box
Vent Connection
Airslide Conveyor Swivel Assembly
Telescopic Loading Spout
Fuller-Kinyon Pump

Designed for dependability.

Proven to perform.
Fuller Airslide Operation
TM

Fuller Airslide Manufacturing Standards

Air-activated gravity conveyor

Heavy-gauge steel sections with bent flanges

Fluidization of material on the Airslide media

Airslide conveyors are shipped in standard section

lengths of 12ft (3.65m)

Fluidization reduces the angle of repose

causing flow.
Example: A material with a normal angle repose of
45 with fluidization may flow like a liquid on a 5 to
6 slope.

Standard widths of fluidized area is 4 up to 34

(100 to 850mm)
Bolted airtight flanges
Optional fabric media available to fit the application
There is no conveying length limitation to the
Airslide conveyor based upon availability of
headroom and proper slope.

Fluidized Material Chamber

Porous Membrane Fabric

Low-Pressure
Air Chamber
(.5-5.0 psi)

Fuller Airslide
Conveying Media Options
Section

Material

Application

Woven 5-Ply Polyester

Standard up to 350F

FS

Silicon-Treated Polyester

Special for Static Dissipation

GAX 19 Woven Fiberglass

High Temperature up to 850F

FN

Needle Felt Non-Woven

Standard Non-Silo Bottom

Applications

KN

Needle Kevlar Fabric

Standard Non-Silo Bottom

Applications up to 475F

Woven Kevlar Fabric

Standard Including Silo Bottom Applications up to 475F

See chart below for dimensions.

HI-TOP DESIGN
SIZE

NOMINAL CAPACITY

WEIGHT

TYPE

mm

(1) cu.ft./hr.

cu.m/hr.

(1) in.

mm

(1) in.

mm

(1) in.

mm

lb./ft.

kg./m

100

720

20

1.25

32

7.87

200

2.95

75

13

19

150

1200

34

1.25

32

7.87

200

2.95

75

15

22

200

3060

87

1.25

32

11.81

300

2.95

75

20

30

10

250

4030

114

1.25

32

11.81

300

2.95

75

22

33

12

300

7620

216

1.25

32

15.75

400

2.95

75

26

39

14

350

12700

360

1.25

32

19.69

500

2.95

75

30

45

16

400

15000

425

1.25

32

19.69

500

2.95

75

32

48

19

480

21200

600

1.50

38

22.05

560

2.95

75

38

57

24

600

56000

1586

2.25

57

23.62

600

3.94

100

46

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USA

www.flsmidth.com
www.fls-pt.com
Up-to-date addresses of worldwide
subsidiaries and sales offices are
available from our website.

F.L.Smidth Inc.
2040 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Tel: +1-610-264-6011
Fax: +1-610-264-6170
Toll-free: +1-800-523-9482

Data in this brochure is intended for preliminary project planning only. Manufacturer reserves the right
to modify equipment details and/or specifications without notice.

10-2003-PT AS

Nominal capacity ratings are based upon loose poured bulk density of the material and proper application. (1) English dimensions and
capacities are nominal.