vHub 250 Storage Hoppers
POWDER STORAGE – vHub STORAGE VESSELS
vHub 250: metal powder buffer with integrated vacuum conveyor
The Volkmann vHub 250 is used in additive manufacturing in both pre- and post-processing for buffering or intermediate storage of metal powders for 3D printing. With a storage volume of 250 liters (~8.8 ft³), the integrated powder hopper provides plenty of capacity for holding powder from an upstream process and for reliably supplying powder to a downstream process.
vHub 250:
- can be used for all metal powders commonly used in Metal AM
- ATEX-certified documenting explosion-proof design
- UL 508a controls
- Inert gas operation (circuit gas operation) available as an option
- including min. / max. sensor
- optional: weighing of the container
- includes discharge aids
- easy and quick to disassemble and clean without tools
Powder storage hoppers
Volkmann can supply small capacity powder storage hoppers made with standard VS pneumatic vacuum conveyor modules. Storage volumes range from 50 – 100 liters (1.8 – 3.5 cu. ft.).
VOLKMANN powder storage hopper
Powder storage hoppers can also be supplied with an integrated VOLKMANN vacuum conveyor for filling, and with a discharge valve and feed elbow to connect to other components of a metal powder handling system including a vLoader or PowTReX.
