Vacuum Railcar Unloading
Bulk Conveying Systems
The VRU is a reliable, low cost and simple solution for your railcar unloading requirements.
Its reliability is based on simplicity. The VRU uses a vacuum pump to convey material to a silo-mounted receiver. A timed valve on the pump then reverses the air flow to "power load" the receiver and backwash all filters in the system without stopping the pump. Operation is completely automatic, highly efficient and fast.
- Reliable, efficient operation
- Low cost, versatile
- Simple to operate, easy to maintain
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+1 724 584 5500
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+1 814 437 6861 - International
Features
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- Stainless steel bulk receiver with 7 ft³ capacity.
- Vacuum air pump assembly with air reversal valve.
- Dust collector.
- System control: Standard model monitors up to 4 silos; optional model up to 12 silos.
- Railcar unloading tube kit.
- 10 and 20 ft flex hoses with quick couplers; available in stainless steel as an option.
- Railcar hatch filter.
| Vacuum Cycle to Load Material | Pressure Cycle to Power Unload and Clean Filter |
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| Dimensions inches {mm} (ALL MODELS) | ||||
| Control | Receiver | Pump | Dust Collector | |
| Height | 25 {635} | 45 {1143} | 52 {1321} | 67 {1702} |
| Width | 25 {635} | 28 {711} | 37 {940} | 23 {584} |
| Depth | 8 {203} | 28 {711} | 62 {1575} | 19 {483} |
| Weight lb {kg} | 100 {45} | 145 {66} | 720 {327} | 180 {82} |
| Model | VRU 10 | VRU 15 | VRU 25 |
| Motor Hp | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Voltage/ Amps | |||
| 240 | 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 480 | 15 | 20 | 30 |
| Compressed air requirement | |||
| 1/4 in NPT to Air Reversal Valve on Vacuum pump | 60 psi @ 1 CFM | 60 psi @ 1 CFM | 60 psi @ 1 CFM |
| Model | VRU 10 | VRU 15 | VRU 25 |
| Throughput rates for VRU systems | |||
| Throughput with PE (35 lb/ft³) | |||
| at 100 ft. | 7000 | 11000 | 16000 |
| at 500 ft. | 3000 | 5000 | 8000 |
| Throughput with PET (53 lb/ft³) | |||
| at 100 ft. | 9000 | 14000 | 20000 |
| at 500 ft. | 4000 | 6000 | 9500 |
| Material/air line size | 2.5 in. OD | 3 in. OD | 4 in. OD |
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