Loading product into V-Blenders is a common challenge that can introduce multiple operator safety risks. Lifting and dumping drum or bag stock into the opening of a V-blender is a difficult task that can expose operator to high levels of airborne dust and create awkward lifting postures that can lead to operator injury. Rheo Offers a wide variety of material handling and containment options for this process. For rooms with very tight head space, a simple Column Lift that brings the container to the level of the blender opening may be helpful.
V-Blending (C)
100-10μg/m³
Containment
500cfm
Point Source Capture
150 kg
Capacity
Column Lift
The Rheo Column Lifts are configured to match the size, weight, and required elevation of the load to be raised. These GMP compliant machines are available in mobile and stationary configurations.
Ventilation Sleeve
The Rheo Ventilation Sleeve provides localized dust extraction to capture airborne dust and vapor. The full perimeter slot design provides 360 degrees of extraction to ensure that the required capture velocity is achieved across the entire opening of the Ventilation Sleeve. Each Ventilation Sleeve is engineered to interface with the equipment it serves. The Ventilation Sleeve can be offered as a standalone fixture or mounted on an articulating, height adjustable arm. These arms can be integrated with a portable cart or a wall mounted plate.
Several options are available to ensure the best solution for the application. These options include bag landing tables, bag disposal ports, integrated lids, custom adapter plates, and product grates.
Drum Cart with Integrated Weighing
Rheo Drum Carts allow drums to be easily moved from one location to another. Drum Carts are ideal for environments where GMP compliance is a priority. Integrated weighing allows for drums to be weighed while on the Drum Cart, eliminating the tedious step of loading a drum onto a scale. Stainless rollers are available to help facilitate the transfer of drums to and from pallets.
The load cells and readout are battery powered and capable of full wash-down. An integrated charger for the weighing system is included.
Operator Platform
Rheo can provide a GMP and OSHA approved operator platform that is designed for your process.
Air Filtration Unit (Supporting Product)
Rheo offers a complete line of portable and stationary Air Filtration Units that provide a local HEPA filtration device to serve Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems. The Rheo Air Filtration Unit is designed to meet the utility requirements of multiple Rheo Ventilation Sleeves; it is also a good fit for any application with similar extraction utility requirements.
Each system is configured to comply with international electrical standards. The GMP compliant design features a small footprint and noise rating of 76 dBa. Safe Change filters and activated carbon filters for VOC’s are also available.
Rheo Air Filtration Units are a cost effective alternative to upgrading house exhaust systems that have become over utilized or where there is a need to prevent the contamination of the house exhaust system ducting.
V-Blending (A)
V-Blending (B)
V-Blending (D)