Powder & Bulk SOlids Handling

A cost-effective solution for promoting and maintaining the flow of a variety of powders and bulk solids. The BIN-BUTLER Aeration System's injector heads fire a radial pattern of powerful air pulses between the material and the container wall to undercut, excite and put the material in fast motion. The dislodged, stimulated material then gravity-flows downward to the outlet. Our solid-state, Programmable Time-Sequence Controller is used to precisely fire the system's strategically located injector heads so that they act in concert to maintain a consistent, regulated out-flow during the storage vessel's discharge cycle.

• Restores 100% capacity
• Safe non-damaging to vessel
• Fast, simple installation from outside the vessel
• Injector Head Warranty –1 million cycles
• Won't jam or clog regardless of material
• Heavy-duty, durable, maintenance-free design

• Mounts to any structure or surface
• Operates in temperatures to 555° F
• Precision machined, high-grade carbon steel or all Stainless components
• Long, trouble-free continuous duty service
• Instant, controlled FIFO flow
• Operating Pressure 40 PSI - 125 PSI

Versatile

The BIN-BUTLER Aeration System will instantly induce, and then maintain the flow of a diverse scope of materials encompassing a broad range of bulk density, size, flowability, abrasiveness, and other powder and bulk solids characteristics. We've solved flow problems from metal, concrete, wood and fiberglass bins, hoppers and silos; through chutes, batchers, conveyor transfer points, ducts, channels, lorry cars, screens, and feeders.

Dollar Smart

The BIN-BUTLER Aeration System is quiet, long-lasting, and energy efficient. The average system uses less than 10-CFM of plant air – significantly less than other types of aerators (i.e., air pads, activators, disk/jet type fluidizers), air cannons, lances, or pneumatic vibrators. Because there's no induced vibration, the BIN-BUTLER System won't fatigue storage vessel walls. And, since the System can be mounted from outside the container, the installation is simple and fast so as to minimize labor and downtime costs.

Built-to-Last

To obtain maximum strength and wear resistance, all BIN-BUTLER injector parts are precision machined from a high-grade, carbon steel (also available in Stainless). Because all components are subject to a rigid quality control system, you'll get years of continuous, trouble-free operation even under the most severe conditions. In fact, the only moving parts, the piston and spring, exhibit very little wear – even after 1-million cycles. Further, the operating design of the BIN-BUTLER injector head enables it to rapidly close, and completely resale after each firing – no need for a check valve. The stored material (including dust and fines) is locked out, eliminating the production downtime and maintenance costs associated with the clogging and jamming of air cannons, and other types of aerators.

Guaranteed to Work

BIN-BUTLER Aeration System has been successful in thousands of applications in over 15 countries and 4 continents. We are so confident we can solve your flow problems that we offer a three-year Guarantee on every BIN-BUTLER system.

The Synergistic Approach!

Synergy occurs when a total is greater than the sum of its parts –The BIN-BUTLER Aeration system is the definition of synergy. A typical System consists of strategically-located BIN-BUTLER injector heads; quick-acting, high-flow solenoid valves; level operated, full-flow, self-bleeding, isolation shut-off valves; a solid-state, Programmable Time-Sequence Controller; compressed air filter/dyer; and an air storage receiver tank. When these components are utilized together the outcome is complete and consistent material flow-SYNERGY! The System can operate independently, or can be easily integrated into other equipment, or automation systems to meet your flow requirements.

Bin-Charting!

The determination of model, quantity, and area-of-influence of each injector head's air pulse is dependent on the geometry of the storage vessel, the stored material's properties and characteristics, the current flow pattern, and the desired outcome. To regain 100% bin capacity, or achieve metered discharge rates, the BIN-BUTLER injector heads need to be sized and positioned correctly, the application's air supply needs to be analyzed, and the time-sequence firing pattern determined.

For a free, no obligation custom proposal, send us the specifics of your application.

Performance Data

Applications from A - Z!

Adipic Acid; Bentonite; Cement; Diatomaceous Earth; E. P. Dust; Flour; Grain; Herbicides; Iron Ore; Jute Products; Kaolin; Limestone; Meal; Nuts & Seeds; Ore Preparations; Pharmaceuticals; Quartz; Resin; Salt; Titanium Dioxide; Uranium; Vermiculites; Walnut Shells; Xanthene Dyes; Yellow Pine Chips; Zinc Oxides.