Air Lock

The Air Lock is designed to discharge products from cyclones, filters, and pneumatic conveying systems while maintaining an effective air seal. It ensures continuous product flow without compromising system pressure or conveying efficiency.

The Air Lock is a critical component used in pneumatic conveying and aspiration systems to transfer bulk materials while preserving the pressure balance between different sections of the process. Commonly installed beneath cyclones, jet filters, and dust collection equipment, it enables controlled product discharge while preventing unwanted air leakage.

The machine operates through a precision-engineered rotor equipped with multiple vanes that rotate inside a closely machined housing. As material enters the rotor pockets, it is transported to the discharge point while the air seal remains intact. This design allows continuous product flow while maintaining vacuum or pressure conditions within the conveying system.

In flour mills, semolina mills, feed plants, and grain processing facilities, Air Locks play an essential role in maintaining conveying performance, reducing product losses, and improving overall plant efficiency. Their robust construction and simple operating principle provide reliable operation even under demanding industrial conditions.

OZAN Milling Air Lock solutions are designed for long service life, low maintenance requirements, and seamless integration into modern pneumatic conveying networks.

Working Principle

The Airlock continuously discharges products while maintaining the pressure difference between two sections of the system. A rotating rotor with multiple pockets transfers the material without allowing air leakage, ensuring efficient operation of pneumatic conveying and aspiration systems.

Key Features

  • Rotary pocket rotor
  • Continuous product discharge
  • Excellent air sealing performance
  • Heavy-duty construction
  • Wear-resistant housing
  • Low air leakage
  • High operational efficiency
  • Easy maintenance
  • Reliable continuous operation
  • Long service life

Applications

  • Flour mills
  • Semolina mills
  • Feed mills
  • Grain processing plants
  • Pneumatic conveying systems
  • Cyclones
  • Filters
  • Dust collection systems

Advantages

  • Maintains system air pressure
  • Ensures continuous product discharge
  • Minimizes air leakage
  • Improves pneumatic conveying efficiency
  • Reduces product losses
  • Reliable and maintenance-friendly operation
  • Suitable for continuous industrial use
  • Long-lasting performance