The Proof is in the Flow!

AirSweep eliminates bridging, ratholing, and material build-up. Each nozzle releases a powerful 360-degree burst of compressed air that lifts and sweeps stalled material back into flow, improving plant efficiency and material handling performance.

The Proof is in the Flow!

AirSweep eliminates bridging, ratholing, and material build-up. Each nozzle releases a powerful 360-degree burst of compressed air that lifts and sweeps stalled material back into flow, improving plant efficiency and material handling performance.

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Engineered for Safety

AirSweep units are ATEX-certified to meet strict safety and performance standards for use in explosive environments.

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Patented Technology. Proven Results

For over 70 years, AirSweep has led the way in material flow technology—trusted in more than 10,000 installations worldwide with a return rate below 1%.

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Global Reach. Local Expertise

AirSweep combines decades of cross-industry experience with a strong global network of regional partners, distributors, and industry leaders.

Smoother Material Flow, Optimised Operations

AirSweep® is an efficient material flow aid for handling tough bulk materials across multiple industries. It solves common flow issues such as bridging, ratholing, and material build-up in production and processing environments.

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

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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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

Industries Served by AirSweep

Thousands of plants worldwide trust AirSweep to keep even the most difficult materials moving. The system is used across industries to prevent bridging and ratholing, ensure on-demand flow, and flush vessels clean between batch runs.

Mining

Food

Cement

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Case Studies

Mineral Processing

Food Processing

Pet Food Processing

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Product Models

Model VA-06

Activates 0.6–0.9 m of material. Ideal for small bins, hoppers, chutes, mixers, and similar equipment.

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Model VA-12

Activates 1.2–1.8 m of material. Ideal for medium to large bins, hoppers, chutes, mixers, and similar equipment.

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Model VA-51

Activates 1.8–2.4 m of material. Ideal for large bins, hoppers, chutes, mixers, and similar equipment.

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AirSweep® Vs. Vibrators Vs. Fluidisers

AirSweep

Vibrators

Fluidisers

Technique

Uses pulses of pressurised air

Uses vibration to shake material free

Air flows into a disc, which flaps and vibrates

Activation Radius

Effective radius of 1.2 metres

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

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

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

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