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We received contact from a customer who has experience using our Broa Disk. They experienced a bridge in the hopper for fine flour, so they installed two of their available Mini Broa Disks. While there was some effect, it did not completely resolve the issue, and they inquired about the possibility of adding a few more units. They requested a loan of the additional units. It was noted that two units were already installed near the discharge area (which is an ideal position), and based on the situation during testing, we determined that it would be best to install four units directly above the existing ones and sent the necessary quantity. The customer conducted a test, and the results were favorable, leading to their adoption of the solution. [Case Summary] ■ Subject: Flour... finer than usual (similar to matcha) ■ Hopper: Diameter 350φ / Discharge 3S *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We received a consultation from a certain pharmaceutical company regarding the occurrence of bridging in the pharmaceutical raw material hopper, and they would like to address this issue with aeration using our equipment. After disclosing the hopper drawings and powder properties, we provided an example of the equipment layout. The customer conducted tests using our standard model (with product loaned) and confirmed its effectiveness. Subsequently, there were requests for special specifications, and after detailed discussions, we finalized the specifications and proceeded with production and delivery. Our company also accepts inquiries for special specifications, including various materials. Please feel free to consult us. 【Installation Overview】 ■ Target Material: Pharmaceutical Raw Material ■ Hopper Diameter: φ400 ■ Discharge Diameter: 3S ■ Number of Units: 3 Brody Disk Minis installed in 2 tiers (total of 6 units) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

There have been ongoing issues with bridging in equipment for major beverage manufacturers, and we received inquiries from businesses engaged in the design and manufacturing of machinery. First, after reviewing the drawings of the target hopper, we proceeded with 1) guidance on the model and layout, 2) lending equipment samples, and 3) obtaining approval from the end user (the beverage manufacturer), leading to our adoption. After delivery, this equipment has received very positive feedback, resulting in numerous repeat adoptions. 【Case Overview】 ■ Target Material: Green Tea Powder ■ Target Hopper: Suction Hopper ■ Hopper Diameter: φ600 ■ Discharge Diameter: 2S 【Key Points of Our Equipment】 ■ The elastic disk (silicone) is crucial in terms of the risk of foreign material contamination, so strength and durability are very important. The silicone disk in our equipment excels in strength and durability. Once you use it, you will understand! ■ Control (how to aerate?) is important! We provide guidance on what should be done. We also have a dedicated controller available. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We received an inquiry from a food company stating, "Coffee grounds are clogging in the shoot section. I believe it can be handled with a knocker, but since there are houses nearby, we would like to avoid using the knocker due to noise concerns." In this case, we first installed one unit for testing and verified its effectiveness at a lower air pressure than the typical usage pressure, while also checking the noise level in that situation. Subsequently, we proceeded to install multiple blow discs. For those who are new to this, you may have questions or concerns regarding this equipment. In addition to explanations via phone or email, we can also provide product loans, so please feel free to contact us. 【Case Overview】 ■ Target Material: Coffee Grounds 　　　　(Wet condition, size up to approximately 2mm) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

This is a case where a brody disk was installed as a measure against residual grains in the corners of the hopper and the adhesion of bran to the hopper walls. The customer considered introducing this equipment, stating that "while the residual rice can be addressed with hammering, it damages the hopper's surface, and measures against bran adhesion must also be considered." Initially, they requested to confirm the actual equipment, so we sent a sample of the equipment and then discussed its placement before proceeding with the introduction. 【Overview】 ■ Hopper Size: 1000×1000 ■ Discharge Outlet Size: 150×150 ■ Target Material: White rice (bran adhering to the inner surface of the hopper) 【Key Points of This Equipment】 ■ The elastic disk (silicone) is very important in terms of strength and durability, especially considering the risk of foreign matter contamination. The silicone disk of this equipment is exceptionally strong and durable. Once you use it, you will understand! ■ Control (how to aerate?) is crucial! We provide guidance on what should be done. A dedicated controller is also available. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where our equipment was adopted in a factory that fills powdered food products. It seems that there are many types of powders, but we received inquiries regarding particularly poor flowability of powdered tea, which leads to troubles. While the main body of the auger filling machine does not create bridges due to the stirring blades, it appears that blockages frequently occur in the chute section between the expanded hopper at the top and the filling machine. After reviewing the drawings and discussing the situation, we thought that installing one Brody Disk Mini could resolve the issue, so we lent it to the customer for testing. [Case Overview] ■ Target materials: Matcha, and others (particle size: 100μm to several μm) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case that was used at a regular coffee manufacturing facility. When coffee powder was placed in a container tank for coffee beans, we received inquiries about difficulties in discharging the product. After reviewing the target material (coffee powder) and the container drawings, we assisted in selecting the appropriate model of the Brody Disk and planning its layout, which led to its adoption. The results were very favorable, and the user was satisfied. [Case Overview] ■ Background: When repurposing the container, discharge issues occurred (coffee beans → coffee powder) ■ Container Overview ・ Size: 1000×1000 ・ Discharge: 200×200 ・ Inclination: 30° *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Due to the contents getting stuck in the reducer at the bottom of the grinding product tank of the grain grinding device, we would like to introduce a case that was adopted. After an inquiry from the customer, there was a request to see the actual product, so we installed the standard Broady Disk model "BD-15" on a resin plate that simulated the hopper wall and lent it out. The client connected air to it, and although it was just the Broady Disk alone, they confirmed the air injection and the vibration of the elastic disk. They commented, especially regarding the vibration, "It's beyond our expectations! It seems we can achieve sufficient effect!" After that, discussions were held regarding the arrangement and control of the Broady Disk, leading to its adoption. [Case Overview] ■ Material: Soybean grinding product ■ Installed reducer dimensions: Approximately φ600 → φ150 *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Here is a case introduced based on a consultation from a trading company. "We would like to use a BroaDisk for bridge prevention at the end user's plant. First, we would like to try it out, so we request to borrow the equipment for free as soon as possible." After providing guidance on model selection and layout plans, we sent four BroaDisks for testing. The results were favorable, and they decided to purchase including the controller. 【Case Overview】 ■ Target Material: Cornstarch, Starch ■ Moisture Content: Below 10% (depending on the variety) ■ Hopper: φ1200, Eccentric Hopper ■ Equipment Design Temperature: 200℃ (The installation location for the BroaDisk is not limited to this.) (However, the BroaDisk is suitable for high temperatures.) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where we addressed a blockage at the bottom of an air transport hopper in a cosmetics raw material factory. The flowability of the raw material was not significantly poor, but the small diameter of the hopper discharge section, φ50, seemed to be the main cause of the blockage. To resolve this, we installed two standard blow discs slightly below the center of the hopper and two mini blow discs near the discharge section. As a result, the blockage was eliminated. 【Case Overview】 ■ Hopper Diameter: φ600 ■ Discharge Diameter: φ50 (air transport from the discharge section) ■ Hopper Apex Angle: 60° ■ Raw Material: Cosmetics raw material (fine powder) ■ Control: Intermittent operation with a total of four blow discs (mini) with simultaneous air ON/OFF *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We have delivered to the manufacturer of quasi-drugs. This user has already been using the Brodisk (standard specification) and has received positive feedback. This time, they consulted us about adopting the Brodisk for another manufacturing device (quasi-drug production), and we provided them with a special specification product that has a proven track record with pharmaceutical manufacturers. For a φ500 hopper, it is possible to consider installing two Brodisk units instead of the Brodisk Mini, but the user expressed a desire to minimize the amount of air used as much as possible, so we decided to install four Brodisk Mini units. The Brodisk Mini uses about 1/5 the amount of air compared to the Brodisk, meeting the conditions, and the results were satisfactory. [Overview of the hopper for installation] ■ Diameter: φ500 ■ Discharge section: φ150 ■ Discharge device: Special choke valve *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

This is a case where we were contacted because granulated sugar is bridging in the raw material hopper of the experimental equipment. The customer expressed a desire to try it immediately, so we discussed the arrangement and lent them both the BroaDisk and BroaDisk Mini. The results of the trial were favorable, and they adopted the equipment immediately. Our company is always prepared to lend products quickly. The arrangement of the equipment is important during the lending and testing phase, so please consult with us in advance. 【Product Specifications】 ■ BroaDisk Mini: BD-08S-W, 3 units ■ BroaDisk: BD-15S-W, 6 units 【Key Points of This Equipment】 ■ The elastic disks (silicone) are very important in terms of strength and durability, especially considering the risk of foreign material contamination. The silicone disks of this equipment are exceptionally strong and durable. Once you use them, you will understand! ■ Control (how to aerate?) is crucial! We provide guidance on what should be done. We also have a dedicated controller available. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case regarding "delivery to pharmaceutical manufacturers" handled by Minagi Co., Ltd. We received an inquiry from a customer stating that a bridge occurs in a Ø300 hopper and they wanted to verify if it could be addressed with a Brody disk. They requested to borrow our equipment for this verification. After the customer disclosed various conditions (hopper drawings and details of the items), we proposed models, configurations, and quantities, with the intention of minimizing the number of units, leading to the implementation of four proposals. [Case Summary] ■ Issue - A bridge occurs in a Ø300 hopper, and they want to verify if it can be addressed with a Brody disk. ■ Result - After disclosing various conditions, we proposed models, configurations, and quantities, resulting in the implementation of four proposals. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

The equipment was installed in a container for food additives (one of many). Although the interior was polished with a #400 buff to improve sliding, it was found that the bridge could not be eliminated, so it was first installed in one of the many containers. It was discovered that the bridge could be resolved without any issues using a blow disk, and subsequently, it has been installed in all of the many containers. [Container Overview] ■ Size: Approximately 1000×1000 ■ Discharge Section: Ø200 [Number of Blow Disks Installed] ■ Per Container: 4 units [Control] ■ Controlled by a C-SV4 controller with 4 built-in solenoid valves. Although there are many containers, since there is only one discharge station, one controller is sufficient. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where the bridge formation of the germ layer skin that occurs during rice milling was resolved within the silo. At the time of the problem, a bridge was forming above the screw, and discharge occurred once every few days. Each time, the workers had to poke the bridge with a stick to break it up. As a countermeasure, we installed a total of 12 standard-type Brody disks, 6 on each of the two surfaces, just above the screw along its surface. By eliminating the bridge, we were able to improve work efficiency, and the users gave us high praise. 【Case Overview】 ■ Silo Overview - Size: Approximately 2000×4000 (4000 surface/2 surfaces are inclined) - Discharge: Screw conveyor ■ Problem Occurrence Situation - A bridge was forming above the screw mentioned above - Discharge occurred once every few days, but each time, workers had to poke the bridge with a stick to break it up *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where this equipment was used as a countermeasure for the issue of tea powder residue remaining on one side of the hopper. Two standard Blowing Disks (BD-15) were installed in the residue area, and intermittent aeration was performed using the controller (C-SV1). Since the contents are food products, the customer requested a "Food Sanitation Test and Test Report," which we provided. Additionally, we can also provide other documents such as mill sheets. Customers who require these documents are encouraged to request them at the time of order. [Case Overview] ■ Target Equipment: Weighing Equipment ■ Target Material: Powdered Tea (approximately specific gravity 0.3) ■ Hopper: Φ600 ■ Discharge: Screw Feeder *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

This is a case where a hopper for wheat flour has been adopted. Bridging occurs due to the type of wheat flour, so a Brody disk was installed as a countermeasure. Issues that could not be resolved with a shock-type bridge breaker were cleared with this equipment. There are multiple types of wheat flour, and only a few types cause bridging, so air is manually turned on only when a problem occurs. Additionally, the elastic disk used in this equipment (standard specification) is made of a highly durable special silicone rubber that complies with food hygiene laws. 【Case Overview】 ■ Target: Wheat flour - with oil content ■ Hopper - Size: 600×600 - Discharge section: φ150 - Inclination: 45° *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case that addresses the issue of "the occurrence of the bridge phenomenon even with the installation of air knockers, where workers have to deal with it each time by poking it with a stick, and we want to improve this situation." In this case, the shaft of the blow disk was supplied using SUS316L. Additionally, the controller box was also made of SUS material. Our company is open to consultations regarding the specifications, including the materials of each component. We look forward to your requests. [Overview] ■ Hopper: Approximately 1000×1600 (the 1000 side is vertical, and the 1600 side has an inclination of about 60°) Discharge is done via a screw feeder. ■ Equipment arrangement: On the 1600 side (the side along the screw: 2 sides), 4 blow disks are installed per side, totaling 8 (all at the same height). ■ Control: The controller, which has 4 solenoid valves built in, sequentially turns on the air in pairs with a time delay. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Here is a case where we were consulted about wanting to introduce a Broa Disk in line with the modification of a defatted soybean hopper. The consultation involved the occurrence of bridging in the defatted soybean hopper, which required hammering each time, resulting in an uneven hopper. They wanted to introduce the "Broa Disk" to address the hopper modification. Our product was installed on the modified hopper, and thereafter, it was able to operate smoothly without the need for hammering. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Issue - Bridging occurs in the defatted soybean hopper, requiring hammering each time, causing the hopper to become uneven. ■ Proposal - We listened to the situation, reviewed the hopper diagram and samples, and provided guidance on models, layout, and control examples. - At the same time, we lent out a sample of the Broa Disk. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study using the "Brodisk Mini." This product was used to address clogging issues in the short pipe at the entrance of a screw conveyor. The elastic disk (standard: special silicone) complies with the Food Sanitation Act, and we can provide a test report. 【Case Overview】 ■ Equipment: Screw Conveyor 125A ■ Clogging Location: Entrance Short Pipe 200A ■ Material: Matcha Powder ■ Control: Three Brodisk Minis installed for simultaneous air intermittent operation, controlled by a C-SV1 controller with one built-in solenoid valve. 【Key Points of This Equipment】 ■ The elastic disk (silicone) is very important in terms of strength and durability, especially regarding the risk of foreign matter contamination. The silicone disk in this equipment excels in strength and durability. Once you use it, you will understand! ■ Control (how to aerate?) is crucial! We provide guidance on what should be done. We also have a dedicated controller available. *For more detailed information about the case, please refer to the related links.

We would like to introduce a case where the "Brodie Disk (Standard Type)" we handle resolved bridging issues with cosmetic raw materials. A problem occurred where bridging happened in the hopper of the quantitative supply device, and it could not be broken down with an air knocker. Therefore, we lent out the "Brodie Disk (Standard Type)" for testing on the actual machine, and after a few seconds of air ON, the bridging collapsed and the situation improved. 【Case Overview】 ■ Hopper ・500×600 ・2 sides - gentle slope, 2 sides - steep slope ■ Equipment Arrangement: A total of 4 Brodie Disks installed on the 2 gentle slope sides ■ Operation: Air ON manually ■ Result: After a few seconds of air ON, the bridging collapsed and the situation improved 【Key Points of Our Equipment】 ■ The elastic disk (silicone) is very important in terms of strength and durability due to the risk of foreign material contamination. The silicone disk of our equipment excels in strength and durability. Once you use it, you will understand! ■ Control (how to aerate?) is important! We provide guidance on what should be done. We also have a dedicated controller prepared.

Here is a case study of the introduction of the "Brodisk." There were instances where powder would accumulate in the cone section of the hopper, and to prevent this, we adopted this equipment. Effective results have been achieved with an air intermittent operation of approximately 3 seconds of air ON time. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Case Overview】 ■ Hopper Diameter: Ø500 ■ Discharge Diameter: Ø200 ■ Cone Section Inclination: 50° ■ Contents: Casein Powder 【Key Points of This Equipment】 ■ The elastic disk (silicone) is very important in terms of the risk of foreign matter contamination, as strength and durability are crucial. The silicone disk of this equipment is exceptionally strong and durable. Once you use it, you will understand! ■ Control (how to aerate?) is important! We provide guidance on what should be done. A dedicated controller is also available. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study where our "Brodisk" was adopted. The fluidity of the material was quite poor, and although there was an aeration mechanism, bridging occurred at the top. As a countermeasure, our product was installed. The size of the outlet at the bottom of the hopper is 2S. There is a metal multi-layer mesh section above this, and by installing the Brodisk (standard type BD-15) further up (approximately one-third from the bottom of the hopper), the customer's issue was resolved. 【Case Overview】 ■ Equipment: Hopper of an air transport system ■ Existing countermeasure: Aeration near the discharge section using multi-layer mesh ■ Hopper diameter: Ø1000 ■ Material: Spices *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where our "Broad Disk" was adopted. "We installed the Broad Disk Mini in a small hopper (Ø300) and it performed exceptionally well, so we would like to resolve the discharge issues of another hopper with this device," was the consultation we received. Although the user already understood our device, the size of the hopper was completely different from the existing one, so after detailed discussions, they decided to adopt it again. 【Case Overview】 ■ Purpose: Bridge prevention & residual measures for the four corners of the hopper ■ Hopper Dimensions: 1000×1000 ■ Contents: Zinc oxide (particle size approximately 1-2 microns) 【Key Points of Our Device】 ■ The elastic disk (silicone) is very important in terms of strength and durability, especially considering the risk of foreign material contamination. Our silicone disk has excellent strength and durability. Once you use it, you will understand! ■ Control (how to aerate?) is crucial! We provide guidance on what should be done. We also have a dedicated controller available. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study where our "Brodisk" was installed. Although the hopper has a sufficient incline, rice flour remains in the four corners of the corner hopper. This was resolved through aeration using our product. For control, we intermittently turned on the air for eight Brodisks in pairs using the C-SV4 controller, which has four built-in solenoid valves. 【Case Overview (Partial)】 ■ Hopper Overview - Upper Dimensions: 1800×1800 - Discharge Dimensions: 700×700 - Hopper Incline: Just under 70 degrees ■ Contents - Rice Flour 【Key Points of Our Equipment】 ■ The elastic disk (silicone) is very important in terms of strength and durability, especially considering the risk of foreign material contamination. The silicone disk of our equipment excels in strength and durability. We believe you will understand this once you use it! ■ Control (how to aerate?) is crucial! We provide guidance on what should be done. We also have a dedicated controller available. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case study where our "Blow Disk" was installed. Due to variations in fruit types and processing conditions in the previous stages, particle size and moisture content changed, leading to the formation of bridges that could not be cleared by existing air knockers or hammering. As a countermeasure, we decided to adopt the Blow Disk. After the introduction of this equipment, bridges no longer occurred at all, and it was subsequently adopted for another large hopper. 【Case Overview】 - One standard Blow Disk installed on each inclined surface - A total of two Blow Disks are simultaneously operated with air ON/OFF *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where a plant and maintenance operator ordered "Blow Disks." In the production of hoppers for a beverage manufacturer, it was anticipated that clogging might occur at the hopper discharge section based on past experiences. Therefore, at the user's request, we were consulted about adopting "Blow Disks." After detailed discussions (regarding contents, hopper diagrams, control methods, etc.), the system was implemented. Currently, the equipment is operational at the user's site, and there have been no occurrences of bridging or powder clogs. [Case Overview] ■ Hopper Diameter: Φ900 ■ Discharge Diameter: 150A ■ Contents: Dried hop powder ■ Equipment Layout Control - Four "Blow Disks" installed near the discharge section (two at different heights) - Air aeration controlled by a controller, with each disk activated in a staggered manner *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

This is a case where a beverage manufacturer adopted the "Brodisk Mini." "We would like to adopt the Brodisk as a countermeasure because a bridge occurs in the tea lees hopper, but we are unsure whether the Brodisk or the Brodisk Mini is better due to the size of the hopper," they consulted us. After explaining the selection points, we lent both models for testing by the customer, which led to the adoption of our product in large quantities. The results were reported to be very good, and after this adoption, it has been used in multiple locations through horizontal expansion. [Product Specifications, etc.] ■ Brodisk Mini BD-08S-W, multiple units *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where a "Brodie Disk" was supplied as a bridge countermeasure near the hopper discharge area. The target material is food (rice). In the event that the elastic disk of the Brodie Disk is damaged and mixes with the target material, the aim is to ensure it can be detected by metal detectors or X-ray inspection machines. Therefore, we have adopted a product that incorporates metal powder into the elastic disk. This elastic disk complies with food hygiene tests. A test report can also be provided. 【Product Specifications, etc.】 ■ Brodie Disk BD-15S-MD 2 pieces *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case where a "Brodisk" equipped with an elastic disk that reacts to metal detectors was adopted in a food factory handling powdered tea. This model is designed to detect the elastic disk in the event that it breaks and contaminates the product, using metal detectors or X-ray inspection machines. The elastic disk used in the Brodisk compatible with metal detectors complies with food hygiene testing standards. If you require a test report, please let us know when you place your order. 【Case Overview】 ■ Target Product: Powdered Tea ・ Particle Size: Approximately 10μm ・ Bulk Density: Approximately 0.2-0.3, but can be 0.4-0.5 when compacted ■ Installation Location: Bottom of the storage hopper (to prevent clogging at the supply section to the spring conveyor) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

We would like to introduce a case in which we were consulted by a machinery manufacturer regarding the new production of a powder hopper. The material in question is a perlite-based fine powder, which has poorer flowability compared to typical fine powders. Therefore, the machinery user requested the installation of a "blow disk." After discussing various conditions, we provided a recommended installation plan, which was later adopted. Some time has passed since the equipment was delivered, and it has been used smoothly without any issues. 【Case Overview】 ■ Hopper Diameter: Ø1800 ■ Discharge Device: Rotary Valve ■ Material Information: Fine powder, apparent specific gravity: 0.2 or less *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.