The RATEC KBD-100A fluidisation pads are silicone fluidisation pads with Ø100mm for external mounting, which aerate bulk material in silos and containers to prevent bridging and clumping. Thanks to the external mounting bolt, they are fitted from the outside of the silo or container, and are also available on request as a high-temperature version rated up to 200°C. Like all RATEC silicone fluidisation pads, they are made entirely from FDA-compliant materials, making them suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications as well.
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How the fluidisation pad works
The round pad body has a flexible silicone sleeve. When air pressure is applied, the sleeve opens and the air escapes evenly into the bulk material. The product is loosened, i.e. fluidised, and flows evenly out of the cone again. When the air pressure is removed, the sleeve closes automatically so that no bulk material enters the pad.
Technical Data KBD-100A
| Feature | KBD-100A |
|---|---|
| Size | Ø100mm |
| Version | External mounting |
| Connection | 1/4″ |
| Material | Silicone / stainless steel 1.4305, FDA-compliant |
| Operating pressure | 1 to 6 bar |
| Temperature | −60 °C to +80 °C, up to +200 °C as a high-temperature version |
| Installation | from the outside, with external mounting bolt |
| ATEX | compliant version on request |
The specified sizes are standard; other sizes and materials are available on request.
Your benefits
- Self-closing: no product in the pad.
- FDA-compliant: silicone and stainless steel, suitable for food and pharmaceuticals.
- External mounting: via the external mounting bolt, optionally also as a high-temperature version.
- Chemical-resistant: robust even with demanding products.
- Uniform material flow: no bridging, no blockages.
Other sizes and versions
The KBD-100A is also available in another size: KBD-60A. The function and design are the same, only the size differs. For other operating conditions, there is the standard version KBD-100 and the high-temperature version KBD-100H. For an overview of our sintered metal fluidisation pads, see Fluidisation Systems.
Which pad fits your silo?
Tell us the bulk material, installation location, and operating conditions. We will recommend the size, version, and number of pads.