Bleaching Earth Conveying & Handling System
AERONIX Systems

Bleaching Earth Conveying & Handling System

Advanced Material Handling Solutions for Edible Oil Refinery Applications

Reliable, Dust-Free and Safe Handling of Bleaching Earth

AERONIX Systems LLP provides complete Bleaching Earth Conveying and Handling Systems for edible oil refineries, vegetable oil processing plants, palm oil refineries, sunflower oil plants, soybean oil plants, and specialty oil manufacturing facilities.

Bleaching Earth is one of the most critical raw materials used during the oil refining process for the removal of color pigments, oxidation products, trace metals, and impurities from edible oils.

Due to its fine particle size, dusty nature, low bulk density, and flow characteristics, Bleaching Earth requires specially engineered conveying, storage, feeding, and dosing systems to ensure reliable and contamination-free operation.

With over 17 years of powder handling experience, AERONIX develops customized systems for receiving, storage, conveying, weighing, batching, and controlled feeding of bleaching earth into oil refining processes.

What is Bleaching Earth?

Bleaching Earth is a highly porous adsorbent clay used in edible oil refining for the bleaching process.

Common types include:

  • Activated Bleaching Earth
  • Natural Bleaching Earth
  • Acid Activated Clay
  • Fuller’s Earth

The material is typically supplied in:

  • 25 kg Bags
  • 50 kg Bags
  • Jumbo Bags (FIBC)
  • Bulk Tankers

Challenges in Bleaching Earth Handling

Bleaching Earth presents several handling challenges:

High Dust Generation

Fine particles can create dusty working environments.

Material Bridging

Powder may bridge inside hoppers and storage vessels.

Poor Flow Characteristics

Material can compact during storage.

Product Loss

Dust losses increase operating costs.

Housekeeping Issues

Improper handling can create contamination and maintenance problems.

Complete Bleaching Earth Handling Solutions

Small Bag Unloading System

For refineries receiving bleaching earth in bags.

System includes:

  • Bag Dump Station
  • Integrated Dust Collection
  • Feed Hopper
  • Screw Conveyor

Benefits:

  • Dust-Free Bag Emptying
  • Improved Operator Safety
  • Reduced Product Loss

Jumbo Bag Unloading System

For higher consumption rates.

Features:

  • FIBC Support Structure
  • Hoist Arrangement
  • Dust Tight Discharge
  • Bag Massagers
  • Flow Promotion Devices

Pneumatic Conveying System

Automated transfer of bleaching earth from receiving stations to storage silos and process hoppers.

Options:

Lean Phase Conveying

Suitable for moderate conveying distances.

Dense Phase Conveying

Suitable where reduced dust generation and lower product degradation are desired.

Benefits:

  • Fully Enclosed Transfer
  • Reduced Manual Handling
  • Improved Plant Cleanliness

Storage Silo System

Engineered storage solutions with:

  • Level Monitoring
  • Dust Collection
  • Pressure Relief Systems
  • Flow Promotion Equipment
  • Maintenance Access Platforms

Day Bin & Process Hopper Systems

Intermediate storage systems designed to provide continuous feeding to bleaching vessels.

Weighing & Dosing System

Accurate addition of bleaching earth is essential for refining efficiency.

AERONIX provides:

  • Loss-in-Weight Feeders
  • Gain-in-Weight Systems
  • Batch Dosing Systems
  • PLC Automation

Benefits:

Application

Engineered for Reliability

  • Precise Dosage Control
  • Improved Product Quality
  • Reduced Material Consumption

Process Flow Example

Bag / Jumbo Bag Receiving

Bag Dump Station / Jumbo Bag Unloader

Pneumatic Conveying System

Storage Silo

Day Bin

Loss-in-Weight Feeder

Bleaching Vessel

Oil Refining Process

Equipment Used in Bleaching Earth Handling Systems

  • Bag Dump Station
  • Jumbo Bag Unloading System
  • Screw Conveyor
  • Rotary Airlock Valve
  • Pneumatic Conveying System
  • Storage Silo
  • Day Bin
  • Dust Collector
  • Bin Activator
  • Vibro Discharger
  • Bin Aerator
  • Loss-in-Weight Feeder
  • PLC Control System

Benefits of AERONIX Bleaching Earth Handling Systems

Dust-Free Material Transfer

Improves housekeeping and workplace safety.

Reliable Material Flow

Minimizes bridging and discharge problems.

Accurate Dosing

Ensures consistent refining performance.

Reduced Material Loss

Improves operational efficiency.

Automated Operation

Reduces dependence on manual handling.

Improved Process Control

Enhances refinery productivity and quality consistency.

Related Materials Handled

AERONIX can also provide handling systems for:

  • Activated Carbon
  • Filter Aid Powder
  • Silica
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Citric Acid
  • Soda Ash
  • Caustic Additives
  • Powdered Chemicals

used in edible oil refining and processing industries.

Industries Served

Edible Oil Refining

Vegetable Oil Processing

Palm Oil Refineries

Sunflower Oil Plants

Soybean Oil Processing

Rice Bran Oil Plants

Specialty Oil Manufacturing

Why Choose AERONIX?

  • 17+ Years of Powder Handling Experience
  • Application-Specific Engineering
  • Reliable Flow Solutions
  • Accurate Dosing Systems
  • Turnkey Project Execution
  • Installation & Commissioning Support
  • Long-Term Technical Assistance

Discuss Your Bleaching Earth Handling Application

Whether you require a bag unloading station, pneumatic conveying system, storage silo, dosing system, or complete bleaching earth handling plant, AERONIX Systems LLP can provide a customized engineering solution designed for safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

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