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Diatomaceous earth is a fine, silty powder derived from the fossilized remains of diatoms, microscopic sea creatures. Flexicon bulk material handling equipment is engineered to transport, store, and process diatomaceous earth efficiently and safely throughout your operation.
Also known as fossil flour or CELITE®, diatomaceous earth is a versatile, naturally occurring sedimentary rock pulverized into a loose powder. It has diverse commercial and industrial uses ranging from pool filters and toothpaste abrasives to polishing compounds. Historically, diatomaceous earth has been a key ingredient in dynamite, stabilizing nitroglycerin. Food grade diatomaceous earth also finds use as a livestock feed supplement, grain preservative, odor control agent, blood clotting element, and insecticide, with some applications promoting its use as a human health additive.
Diatomaceous earth is a crystalline silicate with an average bulk density near 16 lb/cu ft. It can appear in multiple physical forms at processing facilities, including packable pellets, abrasive particles, or finely ground powder that may be aeratable or semi-free flowing. These varying forms require specialized handling to maintain consistent material flow.
Due to its dusty nature, diatomaceous earth poses health risks if airborne particles are inhaled, potentially causing respiratory irritation or long-term conditions like silicosis. Handling this material requires careful dust control and engineered conveying solutions designed to address its flow irregularities and abrasive properties.
Flexicon offers a wide range of bulk material handling equipment to help easily convey diatomaceous earth.
Convey diatomaceous earth smoothly with screw designs that accommodate powder consistency and incline requirements.
Control dust and maintain steady flow by matching air velocity and system design to the material’s properties.
Provide enclosed, gentle transport that prevents material degradation and dust emissions.
Fully empty bulk bags using spring-loaded frames and bag activators to maximize material recovery and promote flow.
Improve flow by agitating material in bulk bags and breaking up any clumps or bridging.
Optimize bag filling with densification and weight control systems for efficient packaging and dust containment.
Support manual unloading with dust hoods and filter cartridges to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
Safely handle various containers with ergonomic dumping equipment that reduces dust and facilitates material transfer.
– Greg Hinton, President of APCO Packaging
All Flexicon equipment and systems are backed by a lifetime performance guarantee. In the rare event that our product fails to meet your performance standards, we will provide the necessary repairs or replacements to keep your conveying line running.
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