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An Air Seal Solves Extreme Gypsum Leakage

Watch how an air seal solved extreme gypsum leakage and product waste that occurred in a screw conveyor in a plant.


A screw conveyor moving gypsum experienced heavy leakage with severe housekeeping issues. Product waste plagued the plant. The gypsum producer installed an air seal. The result was zero leakage and wasted product.

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