BETHLEHEM, PA – HammerTek Corporation, manufacturer of the SMART ELBOW®
deflection elbow, has expanded its operations into Europe with the opening of their
headquarters in Barcelona, Spain, according to Basil Ledet, General Manager,
HammerTek.
“For over 40 years, HammerTek’s deflection elbows have provided reliable performance
in pneumatic conveying lines for plastics and chemical processors, concrete plants,
grain handlers, foundries, and ceramics manufacturers in 50 countries,” said Ledet.
“Our elbows have eliminated blowouts, plugging, and raw material damage. This
expansion gives processors throughout the region direct access to HammerTek’s
expertise and a proven solution to costly performance problems associated with sweep,
lined, and plugged tee elbows in pneumatic conveying systems.”
The SMART ELBOW® features a bulb-like protrusion that creates a rotating ball of
material suspended in the conveying airstream. Incoming material is deflected around
the bend at a 45- or 90-degree angle without impacting the elbow wall, preventing wear,
material degradation, melting, and plugging.
“In many cases, our elbows continue to perform at the same high level years after
installation as they did on Day One,” said Ledet. “They do not adversely affect air
pressure inside the conveying line and can actually improve conveying performance by
eliminating problems caused by material buildup and elbow damage.”
The European Office will be led by Miguel Pavia, who brings more than 15 years of
experience in international business development and consultative sales of industrial
equipment in B2B environments. Pavia is available for immediate consultation at
sales@hammertek.eu or +34 93 694 2870.
