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This section provides an overview for bridge breakers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 bridge breaker manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked bridge breaker companies as of December, 2024: 1.Nitto Metal Industry Co., Ltd., 2.North Ridge Pumps, 3.SEEPEX, Inc..
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A bridge breaker is a device used to eliminate bridging (powder clogging). It is mainly installed in hoppers or tanks where powdered raw materials are used.
When the powder is used, the weight and pressure of the powder itself often cause the powder to harden near the discharge port in the hopper, preventing proper discharge.
Also known as rat hole breakers, there are vibrator, knocker, aerator, blow disk, and break rod types.
In hoppers where powder is used, there is a possibility of powder clogging called bridging, as well as other abnormalities such as ratholes, in which powder sticks to the sides or top of the hopper.
If bridging or ratholes occur, the rotary feeder at the bottom of the hopper operates, but the powder cannot be fed according to the set weight. The vibrator type is used for this purpose.
The knocker type is used to break up bridges at once by delivering a strong impact to the hopper.
The aerator type is used to prevent bridges and ratholes by supplying air to the inside of the hopper without impact or vibration.
The other type is the blow disk type, which vibrates the inside of the hopper while supplying air, and the break rod type, in which a shaft (claw) is inserted into the hopper and rotated to eliminate bridging.
The vibrator type uses a ball vibrator or a piston vibrator. In the ball vibrator, a built-in steel ball rotates at a high speed to produce vibration. Piston vibrators are of the cylinder type, and vibrations are produced by the piston motion of the internal cylinder caused by air. Both types are mainly pneumatic.
In the case of the knocker type, the piston type is the main type. When compressed air is supplied, it is directed to a part called the valve chamber and stored in a part called the storage chamber. When exhaust air is released from the three-way valve installed in the air supply piping of the knocker-type bridge breakers, the compressed air stored in the storage chamber moves the part called the knocker's umbrella valve upward. After the umbrella valve moves, compressed air passes through the piston section, pushing the piston up vigorously.
The blow disk type has a silicon disk that vibrates inside the hopper to eliminate bridging. The disc is pushed up by a jet of air from just below the disc, thereby producing vibration.
The brake rod type can be manually unclogged. A handle is attached to the outside of the hopper, and turning it rotates a shaft inserted into the hopper, which stirs the powder. This type has the disadvantage of being more labor-intensive than the other components that are automatically controlled, and the hopper must be small enough to be installed.
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Keepump Co. Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer in Wuhan, Hubei, specializing in progressive cavity pumps. These progressive cavity pumps find applications in various sectors, such as chemical, food and beverage, and sewage slurry treatment. The company also offers dispensing progressive cavity pumps for chemicals and electronic components, as well as transfer pumps for the oil and gas sectors. It further supplies components for progressive cavity and solar submersible pumps. Notably, in 2018, the company initiated its expansion into the international market.
Sirius Technology Sdn Bhd, established in 2009, is a manufacturer based in Simpang Ampat, Penang, Malaysia, providing powder and bulk material handling systems. The company addresses powder bridging challenges with its stainless steel bridge breakers and silo dischargers. It also manufactures sanitary diverter valves for effective sealing as well as compact sanitary rotary valves featuring protected bearings in the shafts and side covers. These products are patented in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Indpro Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd., established in 2004, is a manufacturer based in Pune, Maharashtra, India, specializing in bulk material handling systems. The company provides mechanical and pneumatic bulk material handling solutions, including enclosed conveying pipelines for granular or powdered materials. It also offers bag-emptying machines and unloading systems for raw material reception areas. The company also provides weighing and batching systems, integrated with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCSs). It further offers pneumatic grain handling systems, including cleaning, storage, weighing, and milling solutions. The company serves various industries like chemical, food and beverage, and plastic.
Syno-PCP Pumps Private Limited, established in 1975, is a rubber product manufacturer based in Panki Industrial Area Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The company's product portfolio includes different types of progressive cavity (PC) pumps, including wide throat, bridge breaker, and barrel pumps. It also offers specialized purpose units designed for various industrial and construction applications. The company serves industries like food and beverage, pulp and paper, and wastewater management, particularly in Asia, South America, and the Middle East.
SEEPEX, Inc., founded in 1972 and located in Enon, Ohio, is a manufacturer of progressive cavity pumps and macerators, along with control systems and accessories. Their range of products includes pumps, pump systems, digital solutions, and macerators used in various applications across various sectors including chemical, food and beverage, wastewater treatment, oil and gas, and mining. These products are used in industries for efficient fluid handling, and precise dosing. The company’s pumps handle corrosive chemicals, viscous fluids, abrasive slurries, and hazardous substances.
Ingersoll Rand Power Tools and Lifting, founded in 1859 and based in Davidson, North Carolina, USA, is a manufacturer of power tools and lifting equipment. Its product range encompasses bolting, assembly solutions, surface preparation, applied power, and construction tools. Some of its products are nutrunners, torque multipliers, riveting tools, and wrenches. It also offers air starters, air motors, barring motors, and air starters. The company maintains ISO 9001 certifications for its manufacturing facilities and adheres to global standards.
Panchal Pumps & Systems, established in 2002, is an Indian manufacturer and supplier based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, providing precision-engineered pumps. The company's product range includes progressive cavity pumps, commonly used in applications involving abrasive substances, fibrous materials, coal slurry, or volatile chemicals. The company also provides spare parts for these pumps, including rubber rotors and stators. It further offers various other pump types, such as industrial grouting, sanitary, and submersible pumps. Holding ISO 9001:2015 certification, the company caters to the international market, primarily the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
North Ridge Pumps, established in 1988 with facilities in the United Kingdom, is an independent manufacturer and distributor of industrial pumps. The company's products include pump types that range from standard centrifugal pumps and multistage pumps to immersed and overhung solid handling pumps. North Ridge Pumps' equipment is used for the handling of fluids including freshwater, seawater, glycols, heavy oils, foods, and chemicals. The company also offers custom design, engineering, and production of application- and specification-specific industrial pumps, as well as full maintenance services.
AAAmachine, Inc was established in 2007 and is a distributor and supplier, marketer, and consultant for international basic & advanced powder, energy saving, and traceability technology. The company's product offerings include handling equipment and machinery such as sieving equipment and briquetting, laboratory equipment such as measurement devices, machinery accessories such as screen mesh and anti-abrasion material, factory automation sensors and systems, raw materials, and other equipment and services. Service offerings include global marketing and supply chain services.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Ridge Pumps |
28.6%
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| 2 | SEEPEX, Inc. |
23.8%
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| 3 | Nitto Metal Industry Co., Ltd. |
23.8%
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| 4 | Keepump Co., Ltd. |
4.8%
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| 5 | Ingersoll Rand Power Tools and Lifting |
4.8%
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| 6 | Indpro Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd. |
4.8%
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| 7 | Syno-PCP Pumps Private Limited |
4.8%
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| 8 | AAAmachine, Inc. |
4.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the bridge breaker page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
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3 | 33.3% |
Japan
|
2 | 22.2% |
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China
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2 | 22.2% |
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Malaysia
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1 | 11.1% |
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United Kingdom
|
1 | 11.1% |
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Aisin Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Prevents bridges and rat holes in the hopper ・It is possible to smoothly discharge raw materials that are difficult to discharge. ・Po...
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■Completely solve difficult bridge problems AirSweep® Material Activation System provides on-demand product flow, eliminates bridging/ratfall, and ...
Seiwa Giken Co., Ltd.
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A type of bridge breaker (agitator) installed at the hopper outlet. It is also effective for troubleshooting powder clogging in large hoppers. If a...
Hakaru Plus Co., Ltd.
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This is a device that hits the hopper surface to suppress adhesion. Suitable for powder that adheres to the wall of the hopper (SUS).
Seiwa Giken Co., Ltd.
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Depending on the nature of the raw material, tunnel-like or rat-hole-like bridges may form, making it impossible to discharge the raw material. Ins...
