Advantages and Benefits
The patented Olds Elevator Technology offers a considerable number of benefits and advantages to industry when compared to conventional bulk material transfer technologies such as bucket conveyors, screw conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, and inclined belt conveyors. Put simply, there are less operational problems with the Olds Elevator technology.
Safe and Reliable Conveying and Handling
With only the one moving part in contact with the material being transported, the solution conveys safely and efficiently with ease. It is smooth and quiet in operation, gentle on the product, energy efficient, simple, reliable, and requires minimal maintenance. It is considered superior in many applications when compared to conventional screw, belt, bucket or pneumatic systems.
Dust suppression and dust explosion prevention
The Olds Elevator Technology has a valuable role to play when it comes to dust prevention and dust control. This Innovative Dust Prevention Technology inherently protects against dust explosion owing to the fact that in the ‘flooded’ or ‘full-bore’ mode of operation there is insufficient oxygen in the rotating casing to support combustion. Learn more in this Audio File.
The Dust Suppression Hopper by DSH Systems Ltd works seamlessly with the Olds Elevator, combining to solve many of the dust problems encountered when conveying, loading, and unloading dry, granular products.
The Olds Elevator and DSH Systems Dust Suppression Technologies are both AWARD WINNING innovations, being hailed as a significant breakthrough in Dust Explosion Prevention Technology by respected bulk materials handling industry experts. Each won the Innovative Technology Award at the Australian Bulk Handling Awards in 2006. Associate Professor Peter Wypych, Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies, University of Woollongong, endorsed the Olds Elevator and DSH Systems technologies at the Dust Explosions 2007 Conference held in Australia.
How your business can benefit
- Easily integrated into existing material transfer systems
- The vertical Olds Elevator has a relatively small footprint
- Operates on any inclination
- Minimal dust generated
- Gentle on the product
- Smooth pulsation-free delivery of material
- Can be used as a variable rate feeder as the transfer rate is volumetrically proportional to speed
- Quiet operation
- Low energy consumption reduces carbon footprint
- The material in-feed is at the lowest point of the elevator, and can be at virtually floor level
- Typically the discharge end has no bearings, seals or a drive, so discharge can be close to the ultimate headroom
- The distribution head can be a multiple port manifold
- The length of the machine can be varied to suit each application
- Bearings and other working parts are external to the product minimizing contamination of product and components
- The main drive system can be located at any position on the housing to suit easy mounting, wiring and access
- Mobile, semi-permanent or permanent units can be supplied to suit specific requirements
- Indoor or outdoor units available
- Low maintenance
- Simplicity of design assists serviceability
- No air compressors, vacuum or dust control
