Air Slide Fabrics
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What is Air Slide Fabric ?
Air sliding fabric is a solid fabric for air sliding. It has many other names: air slide cloth, aerial slide canvas, air permeability fabric, fluidizing cloth, aeration fabric, air slide belt, etc. It is used in the conveying of dry powders and granular materials.Through its special porous structure, allows gas to pass through the fabric, thus forming a fluidized bed, reducing the friction between the material and the surface, allowing the material to slide on horizontal or inclined surfaces.
Working Principle of Air Sliding Fabric
The powder material flows along the static fabric slideway under the action of tiny air pressure. The air slide belt is arranged between the powder object and the air chamber, the upper part is the powder object, and the lower part is the air chamber. Under the action of air pressure, the powder is fluidized through the conveyor belt, so as to achieve the purpose of conveying the powder object. Using air slide cloth to transport powder is an effective way to save energy and reduce costs.
- 01. Compressed air to overcome the opposition of the air slide fabric.
- 02. Increased pressure level.
- 03. The compressed air reaches a suitable level to start the fluidization.
- 04. Only after reach a constant pressure on the whole surface,
the compressed air will penetrate through the fabric and enter the cement. - 05. The cement becomes fluid and move to the discharging point.
Choose Filmia® – Expert in Air Slide Solutions
Filmedia® develops, manufactures and markets advanced, high-quality air slide fabrics to businesses around the world, providing customized, high-performance solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.
- High wear resistance: Made of high-quality raw materials, it can maintain stable performance during long-term use.
- High temperature resistance: The material of our air slide fabrics can adapt to the transportation of high-temperature materials.
- High chemical resistance: Air slide fabrics can withstand the erosion of various chemicals and are suitable for the transportation of chemicals.
Specifications
| Material | Filmament polyester, spun polyester, aramid, basalt, kevalr, etc. |
| Thickness | 4.0mm-10mm |
| Width | Can be customized |
| Filtration Efficiency | Typically 98% or higher |
| Air Permeability | 200-400 m³/(h·m²), depending on differential pressure |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm to 5.0 mm (varies with material and design) |
| Temperature Resistance | Up to 150°C for polyester, up to 350°C for aramid |
| Tensile Strength | 2000–8000 N/5 cm (depending on material and weight) |
| Weight | 200–1000 g/m² (varies with material and thickness) |
| Porosity | 75%-85% |
| Moisture Absorption | Low moisture absorption, typically ≤ 5% |
Types of Air Slide Fabrics
Filmedia® customizes air-sliding fabrics made of different raw materials, different levels of air permeability and different thicknesses for customers.
Filament Polyester
Filament polyester fabrics provide a reliable and durable solution for bulk material handling, offering high strength, low maintenance, and efficient airflow properties.
Spun Polyester
Staple polyester fabrics are a versatile and cost-effective alternative to filament polyester fabrics. They provide reliable performance and efficient airflow for material handling while being durable and easy to maintain.
Aramid/Kevlar
Aramid air slide fabrics are high-performance materials that provide outstanding durability, heat resistance, and chemical resistance. These fabrics are ideal for industrial applications where extreme conditions such as high temperatures, heavy abrasion, and chemical exposure are present.
Basalt
Basalt fabrics offer a high-performance, sustainable solution for industries requiring reliable, heat-resistant materials for pneumatic conveying and filtration. With superior temperature resistance, durability, and chemical resistance, these fabrics are suitable for handling bulk materials in harsh environments.
Application of Air Slide Fabrics
Filmedia® produces air slide fabrics in different specifications for industries that need to handle bulk materials. As an efficient, economical and environmentally friendly conveying material, these fabrics are widely used in many industrial fields, especially in places where high material flowability is required, which can effectively improve production efficiency and reduce pollution.
- Cement industry: used for conveying cement powder, ensuring smooth flow of cement powder and reducing dust.
- Mining: used for conveying materials such as ore and coal powder, with good wear resistance.
- Chemical industry: air slide fabrics are suitable for conveying various powdered and granular chemicals, such as fertilizers, plastic powder, etc.
- Food processing: used for conveying powdered materials in the food industry, such as flour, powdered sugar, etc.
- Environmental protection industry: In some applications that require dust control, air slide fabrics help materials move smoothly in a closed system and reduce dust pollution in the air.
Air Slide Fabrics are Used In Various Kinds Of Machinery
- Silos & Tanks: Discharging systems，warehouse units，mixing equipment，homogenizing systems.
- Chute Bottoms: Conveyor systems, ventilation systems, aeration system.
- Vehicles: Silo truck discharging cones,railway wagon discharging cones,vessel aeration & discharging bottoms,container aeration & discharging bottoms.
- Powder Coating Machinery: Bottoms for sinter basin.