New green and sustainable technology

Olds Elevator - New Solutions

• Dust emission is virtually eliminated. Any fine particles (dust) are contained in the full-bore mode of flow.
• Provides an inherent explosion barrier or choke due to its full-bore mode that will prevent explosions or deflagrations propagating to other parts of the plant.
• Unique design avoids the high-risk ignition sources that can occur inside conventional elevators, especially bucket elevators.
• Reduces waste
• Improves safety
• Higher efficiency
• Smaller foot print
• Simpler
• Safer
• Healthier workplace environment  
• Silent
• Fewer components

Energy and Resource Conservation with Olds Elevator Technology

• Bulk materials move directly from floor level to feed processes - no intermediate screw feeders or storage hoppers needed
• Loss-in-weight feeders often eliminated
• Outperforms pneumatic systems without costly compressors, blowers, vacuum or dust control equipment
• Since only interstitial air is transported during elevation, dust control needs are greatly reduced
• Reduced manpower requirements - simple operation
• Silent operation obviates noise reduction measures
• Wear components are inexpensive, easily accessed and simple to replace
• Operates with low amp draw
• Space savings calculated in 100s of cubic feet compared with conventional conveyors

"I see the Olds Elevator replacing lots of bucket elevators," - Associate Professor Peter Wypych,

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