The ADDAMS Air Separation Process—also known as aspiration or pneumatic separation—is a vital technique in processing seeds, grains, herbs, and leafy materials. A controlled air stream separates particles based on differences in aerodynamic properties, particularly weight, surface area, and shape.
How the ADDAMS Air Separation Works:
- Material Feed: A mixture of product and lightweight impurities is fed into the air stream vertically or horizontally.
- Air Flow Application: An adjustable air column or suction fan creates an upward or sideways air stream.
- Lighter particles (e.g., dust, chaff, husk, leaves, broken shells) are lifted and carried away by the air.
Separation Outcome:
- Gravity causes heavier and denser materials (such as good seeds, whole grains, and herbal pods) to fall or settle.
- Light fractions are collected in a dust collector or cyclone separator.
ADDAMS Air Separation Equipment:
- ZIG ZAG AIR SEPARATORS
- SHELL REMOVAL BLOWER
- ASPIRATION CHAMBERS
- Air aspirators or air columns
- Blower/fan systems with adjustable airflow
- Dust separation chambers or cyclones
- Vibratory feeders or pre-cleaning screens (optional)
Benefits of ADDAMS Air Separation Equipment:
- Efficient removal of light impurities like:
- Dust, husk, straw, grass, chaff
- Empty seeds, immature flakes
- Leaf fragments and broken pods
- Improves overall product purity and weight consistency
- Essential for herb and spice cleaning, where fragile leaves must be preserved and dust must be removed
- Non-destructive and energy-efficient
Typical Applications of the ADDAMS Air Separation Equipment
- Air Separation of Grains & Cereals: Wheat, rice, maize, barley
- Air Separation of Seeds: Sunflower, millet, flax, vegetables
- Air Separation of Herbs & Medicinal: Basil, oregano, thyme, mint
- Air Separation of Spices & Tea Leaves: Dried leaf separation and light impurity removal
Applicable Industries of an ADDAMS Color Sorter Separator
- Grain Food Processing Lines.
- Pulses Food Processing Lines.
- Oil Seed Food Processing Lines.
- Grain Feed Processing Lines.
- Grain Malt Processing Lines.
- Field Seed Processing Lines.
- Forage Seed Processing Lines.
- Grass Seeds Processing Lines.
- Vegetable Seeds Processing Lines.
- Herbs & Medicinal Processing Lines.
- Nuts Processing Lines.
