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The proof is in the flow!

AirSweep eliminates bridging, ratholes and material handling build-up. Each nozzle emits a high-pressure, high-volume, 360-degree burst of compressed air to lift and sweep stalled material back into the flow stream – clearing the way for higher factory and material handling efficiency.

  • SPEED

    Reduce flushing/cleaning time between product runs

  • QUALITY

    Improve batch uniformity

  • NO DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT

    Prevent vibration, stress or wear to container walls

SMOOTHER BULK MATERIAL FLOW, OPTIMIZED FACTORY OPERATIONS

AirSweep® is an efficient material flow aid for tough bulk materials used in various industrial settings. It solves common flow problems like bridging, ratholing, and material build-up in industrial settings.

The globally-patented system uses a series of nozzles that release powerful, high-pressure, high-volume 360-degree bursts of compressed air. These bursts move stagnant material back into the flow stream and can flush vessels completely clean.

This innovative process not only enhances material handling efficiency but also improves your business.

  • Increase productivity and speed because of smooth, uninterrupted material flow
  • Protect equipment by eliminating the need for damaging methods like hammering or vibrating, which causes stress
  • Lower energy and air consumption because of advanced, powerful design that moves more material with each pulse

We guarantee your material will flow, or your money back. When you invest in AirSweep, you are not just getting a flow aid—you are getting guaranteed results.

Our 90-day Money-Back Guarantee ensures real improvements in material flow, or you get a refund. We also offer a 7-year Warranty on the AirSweep Main Body, giving you long-term reliability and investment protection.

Imagine a day at your plant when you no longer have flow problems. With over 10,000 systems successfully installed in the last 20 years, AirSweep is the high-performance system that delivers superior material flow and peace of mind.

HIGHEST SAFETY
STANDARDS

AirSweep units are ATEX- certified, ensuring they meet the highest safety and performance standards for use in explosive environments.

PIONEERING, PATENTED, AND PROVEN TECHNOLOGY

  • Airsweep is a trusted pioneer in material flow technology.
  • It has been in the industry for over 70 years.
  • With more than 10,000 installations worldwide, and a return rate of less than 1%.

PROVEN TECHNOLOGY GLOBAL EXPERIENCE, LOCAL EXPERTISE

  • AirSweep combines decades of experience in all industries with a strong network of regional partners–distributors, associations, and industry leaders.
  • We provide the local expertise so each AirSweep system meets national regulations and is customized for each client’s needs and process.

AirSweep® is the most powerful, versatile material flow system

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Food/Agriculture

Bulk Materials Handled

Animal feeds
Brewers grain
Cocoa
Coffee
Corn
Flour
Grains
Hops
Salt
Soybeans
Spices
Starches
Sugar

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Construction/Mining

Bulk Materials Handled

Aluminum
Bentonite
Coal
Copper
Diatomaceous earth
Gypsum
Iron ore
Limestone
Magnetite
Phosphate
Shale
Soda Ash

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Chemicals

Bulk Materials Handled

Activated carbon
Adipic acid
Aluminum chloride
Boric acid
Chlorine
Herbicide
Hydrated lime
Iron Oxide
Polyacrylamide
Titanium dioxide
Zinc

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Other

Bulk Materials Handled

Acetate
Cement
Chalk
Cork
Detergent
Fertilizer
Fly ash
Pharmaceuticals
Plastics
Polymers
Resins sludge
Wax flakes
Wood chips

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Product Models

Model VA-06 (3/4″)Model VA-06 (3/4″)For small vessels, chutes and equipment PRODUCT PAGE Model VA-12 (1-1/2″)Model VA-12 (1-1/2″)For medium-sized vessels, chutes and equipment PRODUCT PAGE Model VA-51 (2″)Model VA-51 (2″)For large vessels, chutes and equipment PRODUCT PAGE USDA-Accepted ModelsUSDA-Accepted ModelsFor sanitary processing applications PRODUCT PAGE Tri-clamp ModelsTri-clamp ModelsFor applications requiring easy installation and removal PRODUCT PAGE Straight Shooter ModelsStraight Shooter ModelsFor applications requiring a focused column of activation energy PRODUCT PAGE

AirSweep® Vs. Vibrators Vs. Fluidizers


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Vibrators

Fluidizers
Technique Uses pulses of pressurized air Uses vibration to shake material free Air flows into a disc, which flaps and vibrates
Activation Radius Effective radius of 4 feet No specific activation area Small activation radius
Material Control Can be used with dry, wet, or sticky materials Sticky material still builds up, even if bridging is controlled Not good with sticky or wet materials
Noise Emits quiet hiss with each pulse Extremely noisy Noisy – sounds like air horn when operating
Damage to Product or Vessel No container fatigue; can be used on thin-skinned bins Metal and weld fatigue from vibration or hammering of piston air knocker May cause vessel abrasion; disc material can degrade and contaminate product
Cost of Operation Intermittent pulsing – only a small amount of plant air Longer period of operation uses more air and power Longer period of operation uses more compressed air
Installation Installed from outside vessel, for easy cleaning and maintenance Installed from outside – channel iron required for reinforcement and transmission Installed inside the vessel
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The Best Material Flow Aid System

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Control Concepts, Inc. provides a
7-year warranty on the Airsweep® unit.

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ATEX CERTIFIED

AirSweep units have ATEX product Certification (or EU-Type Examination)

  • AirSweep installation was easy, and the units have saved the company a lot of man hours. My experience totally exceeded my expectations – a 10 out of 10!

    Stanley RheaHead of Maintenance Department, Flax4Life

  • The AirSweep installation was pretty straightforward and I would absolutely recommend it. In fact, we are looking into expanding to use the system in other parts of our plant.

    John PappenheimMaintenance Manager, Bunge Milling

  • We are experiencing a 62.52% reduction in flour flush and 42.50% reduction in labor, all directly attributed to the AirSweeps…the flush material reduction alone is around $200K. Pretty awesome little devices!

    Operations Manager, Manufacturer of 15,000 food ingredients and flavor products to customers in more than 140 countries

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    Having sold thousands of Airsweep, to clients who sometimes buy 60 at a time, I can tell you this is the best piece of equipment out there to solve your material flow issues. We have repeat customers who just won’t buy anything else.

    Dick Browning, President, Industrial Technologies, Inc.