Overview

Signal Peak Silica installed the Plattco Airlock valves as part of an OEM system. After a couple years of the valves being installed Signal Peak Silica contacted Plattco to assist with maintaining the valves. We completed onsite trainings, onsite field service work and also technical sales visits. Plattco has been very responsive to the customer’s needs and a partnership has formed to ensure the baghouse and Plattco Airlock Valves run at peak performance.

Benefits to using Plattco Airlock Valves;

• Plattco’s proven Airlock technology improves Baghouse Efficiency by:
• Maintaining the integrity of the Baghouse’s Internal Vacuum pressure used to contain pollution which in-turn allows the conveyance of heavier particulates to drop and discharge at its hopper outlet below.
• Plattco’s proven Airlock extends Baghouse life by:
• Extending the life of the Filters situated inside the Baghouse’s compartment. This in-turn allows the intended “discharge” material to drop down to the Plattco valve and be conveyed.
• Plattco’s proven Airlock decreases ID Fan consumption by:
• Reducing the amount of electrical consumption needed for the ID Fan to maintain its vacuum for the Baghouses.
• Plattco’s proven Airlock extends ID Fan life by:
• Reducing the amount of particulate that makes its way back to the ID Fan from tramp/false air leakage.
• Plattco’ s Double Flap Airlock Valve will reduce tramp/false air that would otherwise make it into the Baghouse system. False air will shorten the life of the Baghouse and its wear components, and shorten the life of the ID Fan as well by wear due to increased material contact at a higher suction velocity.

The Plattco valves have been installed for 7+ years

We appreciate the partnership with Signal Peak Silica and for giving us the opportunity to solve your dry material handling needs. We look forward to our future working together.