Process area

Powder handling

Powder handling covers how powder is moved, stored, sifted and packed. Typical problems are flow, blockages, dust and damage to the powder.

Common topics

  • Pneumatic and mechanical conveying
  • Bridging and rat-holing in silos and hoppers
  • Sifting and foreign matter control
  • Bag, big-bag and filling stations
  • Dust control

Questions you can ask in LiveAccess

  • Powder stops flowing out of the hopper. What are the common causes?
  • How can we reduce dust at the bag tipping station?

Talk to an expert

In the app, open the Expert Network and choose powder handling to find an expert in this area. You can chat with them or call them, and your chats and calls stay in your call history.

Answers in LiveAccess may be inaccurate or out of date. Always confirm safety-critical steps against your site procedures or with a TPS engineer.

Questions about powder handling?

Ask LiveAccess by text, photo or voice, or chat with an expert in the app.