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1 General Information
1-1 Equipment Function
Sterling systems create vacuum for conveying pelletized or
granular material in a central material handling system.
A typical use is an in-plant distribution system for plastic
processing plants.
1-2 Necessary Documents
The documents below are necessary for proper installation,
operation and maintenance of conveying systems. You can
obtain additional copies from the Service Department at
Sterling. Make sure that the appropriate personnel are
familiar with these documents:
• This product manual.
• The Sterling SPD/SPC Series product manual.
• Electrical schematic and connection diagrams.
• Blower and electric motor information sheets.
• Operation and Installation manuals for all electrical
components.
1-3 System Capabilities
Sterling central vacuum systems are as varied as the
applications they service. The tubing and equipment
furnished in a Sterling system are designed to convey the
material(s) specified at the time of purchase at specific rates
and distances.
Sterling can advise you on your system capabilities based
on system makeup, distance, material, and conveying rates
you want.
System capacity is directly affected by the pressure
drop in the overall system, such as number of material
line bends, pipe length, Y-tubes, T-tubes, etc.