Dealing with powders and granules can sometimes feel like a guessing game. One day everything flows perfectly down the line, and the next, you find yourself dealing with unexpected caking, arching, or blockages. These interruptions cost you time, money, and peace of mind.
At Material Flow Solutions Inc., we understand exactly how frustrating these production hiccups can be. Led by Dr. Kerry Johanson, who brings over 50 years of industry experience to the table, our team is here to make your production process smooth and stress-free. We believe that you shouldn't have to guess how your materials will behave. Instead, we use sound scientific principles to figure out exactly what your unique process needs to run reliably.
Whether you work in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, or agricultural industries, we want to help you optimize your operations.
Every material has its own unique personality. To get your product to flow exactly where and how you want it to, you first need to understand its specific characteristics. That is where our advanced testing comes in.
By looking closely at particle-level interactions, we gather the exact data needed to design cost-effective, engineered solutions. We take the guesswork out of the equation so you can achieve better consistency, higher throughput, and excellent product quality.
We offer a friendly, hands-on approach to diagnosing your flow issues. Here are a few of the specialized tests we use to get your production back on track:
Sometimes, mixed materials decide to separate during handling, leading to out-of-spec products. A powder segregation test helps us understand why your specific mixture is separating. Once we know the cause, we can propose specific processing designs to keep your blend perfectly uniform from start to finish.
The size, shape, and density of your particles dictate how they will behave in your equipment. By running a thorough particle properties test, we can predict how your material will interact with your current machinery and recommend adjustments to prevent future blockages.
If you want to know exactly how much energy it takes to get your material moving, a bulk material flow test is the answer. This gives us the baseline data required to design bins, hoppers, and feeders that will actually work for your specific product, rather than relying on trial and error.
Flow issues are incredibly common, but they are also entirely fixable. A comprehensive powder flowability test measures the cohesive strength of your product. This allows us to understand exactly why your material is arching or ratholing, giving us the insights needed to eliminate these headaches completely.
Proper bulk solids handling requires solutions that are carefully tailored to your unique environment. From the food processing plant to the mining site, we have helped countless businesses overcome their most stubborn flow difficulties.
We love partnering with producers to transform their operations. When you have the right knowledge and the right tools, reaching new levels of efficiency and profitability becomes a whole lot easier.