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Stop Angel Hair Now!
BENEFITS OF SPIRA/FLO PIPE
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Eliminates angel hairs and streamers
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Reduce material buildup
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Extends pipe life
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No additional pressure drop or horsepower requirements
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Backed by a five-year warranty
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A proven track record
A Superior Solution to Shot peening & Dimpled Pipe
Prior to SPIRA/flo, shot peening was the primary method of treating pipe interiors to reduce material buildup. While shot peening was somewhat effective, it required frequent retreatment due to the abrasive nature of the pellets, which wore away the pipe's surface.
SPIRA/flo, on the other hand, utilizes a unique internal grooving process that displaces metal rather than cutting into it. This method creates a series of ridges and valleys that disrupt the airflow, forcing the pellets away from the pipe wall and preventing material buildup.
The SPIRA/flo Advantage
While some competitors have attempted to create their own versions of grooved pipe, none have been able to replicate the superior performance and durability of SPIRA/flo. These imitations often use cut grooves, which can leave jagged edges on the pipe surface and lead to pellet damage and increased dust production.
SPIRA/flo pipe has a long and successful history of performance in the plastics industry. Original installations of SPIRA/flo pipe have been in operation for over 25 years without requiring retreatment SPIRA/flo pipe is proudly manufactured in the USA using stringent quality control procedures, ensuring consistent performance and reliability. Its reputation for excellence has earned it a place in the toolkits of many leading plastics producers.
Specifications
To prevent degradation of plastic pellets, Schedule 10 piping/11-gauge tubing shall be treated by the SPIRA/flo method which presses a groove into the inside diameter of aluminum or stainless steel pipe and tube and actually displaces metal as it forms the groove. This process will provide a ridge (or hill) on either side of the depression, thus giving conveying air uplift. The uplift, along with the downdraft created by the depression, provides the turbulence necessary to keep pellets away from the pipe wall, thus minimizing build-up, snakeskins or angel hair. Grooving will be such that piping will not have to be re-grooved after sustained conveying.
SPIRA/flo Groove
Pipe/Tube Size | Radius | Tangent |
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2" | 24" | 4" |
3" | 36" | 6" |
4" | 48" | 8" |
5" | 60" | 10" |
6" | 60" | 12" |
8" | 72" | 16" |
