The cyclone separates air from solids by centrifugal force, while the airlock regulates product flow in pneumatic conveying systems.
A cyclone separates air and solid material in a mixture by centrifugal force. An airlock is an important component of pneumatic conveying systems. Airlocks control the discharge of granular, particulate, or powdered materials from silos, hoppers, cyclones, filters, mixers, and similar equipment. They prevent air from passing between the material inlet and discharge zones under pressure, vacuum, or gravity. The airlock ensures a steady, controlled product flow.