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Soda ash is a key industrial material used in glass, chemical, and detergent manufacturing. Flexicon bulk material handling systems are built to handle soda ash with precision, ensuring safe and efficient movement, storage, and processing throughout your operation.
Soda ash is typically a free-flowing, granular material that may be mildly abrasive. It is produced in three grades—light, medium, and dense—which share the same chemical composition but differ in bulk density, particle size, and shape, all of which affect flow behavior. When pneumatically conveyed, soda ash requires a properly sized blower to maintain optimal air velocity and prevent material degradation. Bulk bags containing soda ash should be discharged using frames equipped with spring-loaded supports and bag-activating devices to ensure complete emptying and promote consistent flow. These devices also help form a dust-tight seal between the bag and receiving hopper, minimizing airborne particles. Because soda ash dust is an eye and lung irritant, dust collection systems with filtration and pulse-cleaning features are essential to maintain a safe and clean environment.
In hoppers, coarser soda ash particles may interlock and obstruct flow, requiring mechanical agitators or vibrators to restore movement. For smaller bag packaging, bag dump stations with dust hoods and filtration systems support safe manual unloading, while integrated bag compactors allow for clean disposal of empty bags. Hopper screens help prevent contamination and protect operators during manual dumping. When using flexible screw conveyors, selecting a screw with a round profile helps move soda ash efficiently without damaging the material or separating fine particles. For bulk bag filling, densification decks and load cells ensure accurate weight and dust-free operation
Flexicon offers a wide range of bulk material handling equipment to help easily convey soda ash:
Effectively transport soda ash with screw configurations tailored to its granular and free-flowing nature.
Deliver soda ash through sealed systems that control dust and regulate airflow to prevent degradation.
Move soda ash through enclosed, compact pathways ideal for tight plant layouts and contamination-sensitive processes.
Ensure complete and clean discharge of soda ash from bulk bags using secure containment and flow-enhancing features.
Restore flowability by softening hardened soda ash inside bulk bags prior to processing.
Load soda ash into bulk bags with precision, minimizing dust and achieving accurate fill weights.
Enable safe manual handling of soda ash with integrated dust control and ergonomic access.
Transfer soda ash from smaller containers into processing systems with reduced dust and minimal operator strain.
– 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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