Benefits
A six-meter long Scirocco II hose of Ø100mm can transport cement at up to 60tph using very little energy. In perspective, the energy used equates to the amount of power required to light an 8-watt lightbulb over the same period.
The hoses are highly durable; some have been recorded conveying over 100 thousand tonnes of cement and are still going.
Another significant advantage of Scirocco II is that due to its rubber structure's flexibility and small cross-section, the hose is easily installed in and around existing plant equipment. For instance, the hose may be mounted around a pillar or passed through openings where a straight screw conveyor could not be installed due to its rigid design. Often no equipment is required for installation, and the hose may be mounted into place by hand. This reduces upfront engineering and installation costs in new systems and allows retro fitment even in confined spaces.
In addition, the Scirocco II hose is fully sealed from the environment. This prevents dust from escaping and reduces moisture contamination, making it weather-proof and shock-resistant. There are no moving parts in Scirocco II. Due to low friction causing minimal hose wear, virtually no maintenance is required.
Applications
Scirocco II is suitable for almost all fine powders that may be fluidized, such as cement, fly ash, magnesium oxide, aluminium oxide, lime, aluminium hydrate, titanium dioxide, gypsum, micro silica, starch, and pulverized limestone.
Grain sizes
The grain diameters of suitable bulk products generally range from 15 to 200 µm. It is also used for fluidised product mixes containing a minimum of 15 percent fines below 20µm with the maximum grain size not exceeding one to two millimeters.
Hose sizes
Scirocco II is manufactured in lengths of up to ten meters. Longer lengths may be formed by joining several hoses with flanges. Diameters range from Ø76 to Ø250mm, the latter capable of handling up to 350tph of a product like cement.
