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SMART ELBOW® Deflection Elbow for Pneumatic Conveying Systems

Deflection Elbow Kits for Silo Top Fill Lines
Smart Elbow® deflection elbow kits for socket style (shown) and flanged pneumatic conveying lines allow direct replacement of failed sweep elbows and related piping/tubing, with all preparation done safely at ground level.

Deflection Elbow Kits for Silo Top Fill Lines

September 22, 2022 by Dan Capwell

BETHLEHEM, PA—New Smart Elbow® Deflection Elbow Kits from HammerTek® Corp allow direct replacement of silo top elbows and piping/tubing subject to abrasive wear, with all preparation done safely at ground level. Each kit contains all components required to replace failing elbows, including two Smart Elbow® deflection elbows and all necessary piping/tubing, connectors and gaskets. All can be assembled on the plant floor prior to silo top installation, reducing personnel hazards associated with maintenance at high …

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The Power of One

February 25, 2020 by Dan Capwell

HammerTek is the only one-product company that offers specialty elbows for pneumatic conveying systems. Yes, our SMART-ELBOW® Deflection Elbows are available in cast iron, carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys; at 90- and 45-degree angles, and with either flanges or socket-weld ends, but it doesn’t change the fact that elbows are all we do! And it’s been that way since HammerTek’s beginnings back in the early 1980’s. Over the years, we’ve seen ads …

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Keeping Your Pneumatic Conveying System Running Efficiently

January 24, 2020 by Dan Capwell

In conventional pneumatic conveying systems, materials impact the elbow wall at high speed to change direction. As a result, abrasive materials can wear through the elbow wall, fragile materials can break apart, and heat-sensitive materials can build-up and clog the elbow. When plastic pellets impact and heat the elbow wall, they often melt, forming streamers, angel hair and snakeskins. A simple maintenance step to prevent these problems is to replace conventional sweep elbows, ceramic-backed elbows …

Happy “Pneu” Year from HammerTek!

January 2, 2020 by Dan Capwell

Pneumatic conveying: you love it. No other conveying option comes close to moving large volumes of materials over long distances, completely and quickly. Whether in dense phase or dilute phase, pneumatic conveying tends to blow most other options away, both literally and figuratively. So what’s the downside? Well, unless you have the rare system that runs in a straight line from intake to outlet, there will be a bend–usually multiple bends, in the convey line. …

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Comparison of Elbows for Pneumatic Conveying of Plastics

February 19, 2019 by Megan Bialobrzeski

Below is a chart comparing various types of elbow designs and how they perform against specific elbow-related problems in a pneumatic conveying system. Each elbow is rated by various categories including degradation, noise levels, downtime and costs. They can range on a scale of excellent to poor in relation to how that specific elbow performs in each situation. (more…)

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Too Expensive Compared to What?

November 29, 2018 by Megan Bialobrzeski

If two products look to be nearly the same, either in appearance or in function, most people will select the less costly option. “That other product was too expensive,” is a common refrain among decision makers, post-purchase. Selecting the less costly option can seem beneficial at the time, but when purchasing plant (more…)

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Reduce Turbulence in your Conveying Line and Improve your System’s Performance

July 26, 2017 by Miaja Cornelius

Generally, in a conveying system, the air in the center of the pipe moves faster than the air traveling closer to the pipe walls. This even, transitional flow helps to create an insulation around the wall of the pipe, reducing impact, noise and the generation of heat. Turbulence in the piping disrupts (more…)

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HammerTek® Smart Elbow® Cuts Offload Time

July 12, 2017 by Charles Williston

For many plants, efficiency is key for having a profitable facility and system that runs smoothly. A lot of times when shipments come in, the pace of getting material off the truck or rail car can be slow. This is commonly due to waiting for the system to take all the material and transferring it to the convey line. (more…)

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Eliminate Fines, Streamers, Angel Hair and Snake Skins When Conveying Plastic Pellets

June 29, 2017 by Megan Bialobrzeski

In a pneumatic conveying system, fines, streamers, snake skins and angel hair are common issues associated with the transferring of plastic pellets.  This damage to conveyed material typically creates problems within the system.

When heat-sensitive pellets enter the conveying system, they begin moving at a rapid rate. (more…)

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PBE-News: Ask an Expert – Preventing Erosion in Pneumatic Conveying Lines

June 14, 2017 by Miaja Cornelius

Earlier this year, Powder and Bulk Engineering’s PBE-News’ Ask an Expert feature addressed options to mitigate erosion in pneumatic conveying lines.  Ray Cocco from Particulate Solid Research Inc. mentions various methods of reducing erosion.  One suggested method is replacing the type of elbow used in the system. (more…)

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HammerTek® Hammerloy™ Series a Perfect Fit

December 15, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

Blowouts aren’t just costly due to lost productivity and extensive cleanup; they often carry substantial health risks and safety concerns from spilled material and environmental conditions.

This was certainly the case with the Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority (UOSA). (more…)

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The tight-radius Smart Elbow deflection elbow provides a controlled flow, which is especially advantageous when conveying dusty materials such as cement or fly ash.

Pneumatic Deflection Elbows Cut Wear, Dust, Offload Time for Bulk Project Contractor

November 23, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

Robert Ober & Associates is a specialty design/build firm that serves an international client base for bulk material handling projects that range from $25,000 retrofit contracts to $25-million turnkey plant projects. The company’s early focus on pneumatic material handling for concrete plants has grown to include a wide range of material handling, weigh batching, and powder blending systems in mining, grain, fertilizer, food, fly ash, plastics, (more…)

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A common sight at RheTech before the HammerTek Smart Elbow deflection elbows were installed was an attempt at patching with ceramic tiles and duct tape.

Smart Elbow® Deflection Elbows Withstand the Test of Time

November 17, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

Five years after we did a case study on the 120 HammerTek® Smart Elbow® deflection elbows installed at RheTech, Inc., we checked in with them to find out how the elbows were holding up. RheTech is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary thermoplastic (more…)

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Eliminate Down Time with the Smart Elbow® Deflection Elbow

October 20, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

Your conveyor system is your company’s lifeline. Anything — make that everything — you can do to keep it performing at peak capacity will carry through to your bottom line. There is nothing “routine” about routine maintenance. When your system is down for any reason, (more…)

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Smart Elbow® Consistently Outperforms

September 30, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

A company that produces pipe was having some troubles of its own before the HammerTek® Smart Elbow® deflection elbow solved its problem.

Rensselaer Plastics Co. of Rensselaer, Ind., produces PVC piping products for the plumbing trade, with annual sales in the $40 million range. One process at the plant uses a pneumatic conveying system to transfer resin and pellets from storage hoppers to pipe extruders, and therein lay the plant’s Achilles Heel.

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Smart Elbows® Perfect for Pulp and Paper Industry

September 19, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius
The pulp and paper industry is no stranger to the problems that result from the demands that wood chips and dust put on conveying systems. That’s why when a engineers at a British Columbian sawmill designed their new pneumatic conveying system, they were sure to specify a manufacturing elbow that could withstand the abrasive nature of cedar by-products without plugging. For the full case study, click here.

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The compact design of the Smart Elbow deflection elbows saves space-the twelve 6" elbows shown here occupy the same space as a large desktop. They may also be rotated on their flanges for greater design flexibility and installation ease.

Smart Elbow® Saves Money — and Space

August 15, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

HammerTek® Smart Elbow® deflection elbows can offer benefits beyond solving manufacturing problems. When Miller Brewing Company needed a space-saving design solution, they found the elbows solved their predicament and saved them money in the process.
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This 90-degree Smart Elbow deflection elbow from HammerTek, Bethlehem, Pa., diverts the pebble lime in the pneumatic conveying line into a silo for storage. The sharp turn that had tormented many different types of elbows has not been a concern for the Smart Elbow deflection elbow, nor for facility management.

Smart Elbow® Cleans up Safety Issues

July 28, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

When the Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority (UOSA) experienced a blowout, it caused not only costly and time-consuming downtime and cleanup, but also health risks and safety concerns. Thanks to the HammerTek® Smart Elbow® deflection elbow, the wastewater treatment plant hasn’t had an elbow failure again since installation. Click here to read the full case study.
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Smart Elbow® deflection elbow has solved the problem of frequent plug-ups in pipes conveying abrasive material.

Reduce Downtime, Save Money with the HammerTek Smart Elbow®

July 12, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

The HammerTek Smart Elbow® deflection elbows reduce the costly headaches of manufacturing plug-ups. Learn how we solved this problem for Fiberglas Canada by reading the full case study here.
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Since June 1997, not a single Smart Elbow deflection elbow has worn out or been replaced at RheTech.

HammerTek Smart Elbow® Sweeps the Competition

June 29, 2016 by Miaja Cornelius

RheTech, Inc. was all too familiar with worn out elbows in their plant.

When Gary Wright, Director of Plant Engineering, had one of the HammerTek® Smart Elbow® deflection elbows they had installed a year earlier pulled to check for wear and tear, he assumed it would require considerable repair, if not replacement. “After one year in service, we could still see the casting marks,” said Wright. “By now, we would have been through four or five sweep elbows and 12 rolls of duct tape.” He added, “We’re impressed.”

Five years later, we checked back with RheTech to see how the Smart Elbow units were holding up. None of the 170 Smart Elbow deflection elbows installed had worn out or been replaced since the installation six years earlier. Click here to read the full case study. (more…)

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2400 Emrick Boulevard
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About HammerTek

HammerTek is the inventor and manufacturer of the Smart Elbow® deflection elbow. Having recognized a need for extremely wear resistant and space efficient elbows, the designers created a revolutionary elbow that operates by deflection.

The Smart Elbow® design is a breakthrough in pneumatic and slurry conveying. Elbow wear, surging, product damage, plugging, and continual downtime are now nuisances of the past.

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