Toppy Cleaning Airlock separates the cleaning area from other areas and allows for quick and quiet dust removal. The new generation Toppy Dust Removal Chamber aims to ensure optimal cleaning performance on all load sides. Due to the special framework, the high-pressure nozzle operates near the pallet, receiving airflow not only on the four sides but also at the top of the pallet. Toppy cleaning airlock ensures accurate removal of dust, powder, debris, insects, etc.

Working Principle of Toppy Cleaning Airlock

Toppy Cleaning Airlock is a specialized industrial device designed to isolate clean zones from non-clean zones (such as dusty, contaminated, or production areas) while achieving efficient, low-noise dust removal for pallets and their loads. Its working principle integrates zone isolation, targeted high-pressure airflow cleaning, and structural optimization for full-surface coverage, ensuring both environmental separation and thorough dust elimination. Below is a detailed breakdown of its operational process and core mechanisms:

Core Premise: Zone Isolation to Prevent Cross-Contamination

The device features a dual-door or single-door sealed structure (depending on model). When the pallet is transported into the airlock (typically via forklifts, conveyors, or automated guided vehicles/AGVs), the entry door closes tightly to seal off the non-clean zone. This prevents dust, debris, or contaminants from the external environment from escaping into the clean zone during the cleaning process.

Only after the cleaning cycle is completed and the load is verified to be dust-free does the exit door (leading to the clean zone) open, allowing the pallet to enter the target area. This "seal-clean-release" sequence ensures zero cross-contamination between zones.

Key Mechanism: Targeted High-Pressure Airflow for Dust Removal

The core cleaning function relies on high-pressure airflow generated by built-in nozzles, with structural design optimized to ensure every surface of the load and pallet is reached:

Step 1: Pallet Positioning and Nozzle Activation

Once the pallet is stably positioned inside the airlock (the device often includes positioning sensors to confirm the pallet’s location and stability), the cleaning system is automatically triggered (controlled via PLC or manual button). The airlock’s internal frame—engineered with a "proximity-focused" design—positions high-pressure nozzles close to the pallet (rather than at a distance, which would reduce airflow intensity).

Step 2: Full-Surface Airflow Coverage

Side Cleaning: Multiple high-pressure nozzles are mounted on the airlock’s inner side panels, aligned to blow airflow horizontally toward the 4 sides of the pallet and its load. The nozzles are arranged at staggered heights to cover gaps between load items (e.g., gaps between stacked boxes) and hard-to-reach areas (such as the base of the pallet where dust accumulates).

Top Cleaning: Additional nozzles are installed on the top frame of the airlock, directing downward high-pressure airflow to the top surface of the load. This addresses dust that settles on top of stacked goods— a common oversight in basic side-only cleaning systems.

Airflow Intensity Control: The high-pressure air supply (often connected to the facility’s compressed air system or a built-in air compressor) is calibrated to deliver sufficient force to dislodge dust, powder, debris, and even small contaminants (e.g., insects), while avoiding damage to fragile loads (e.g., cardboard boxes, plastic packaging, or delicate components). The pressure is adjustable based on load type, ensuring versatility across industries.

Step 3: Dust Capture and Discharge

As high-pressure air blows dust off the load, a low-pressure suction port (typically located at the bottom or rear of the airlock) immediately captures the airborne dust, debris, and contaminants.

The captured dust is then channeled to a connected dust collection unit (e.g., a baghouse filter or cyclone separator) for centralized disposal, ensuring the airlock’s internal environment remains clean and ready for the next cycle.

Operational Advantages Enhancing the Working Principle

Quiet Operation: The high-pressure airflow system uses muffled nozzles and a sealed structure to minimize noise (often below 75 decibels), making it suitable for environments where noise pollution is a concern (e.g., food processing plants, office-adjacent warehouses).

Rapid Cycle Time: The entire process—from pallet entry, sealing, cleaning, to dust extraction and exit—takes only 30–60 seconds per pallet (depending on load size), enabling integration into high-throughput production lines without causing bottlenecks.

Adaptability to Loads: The adjustable nozzle pressure, flexible pallet size compatibility (supports standard pallets up to 1200x1200 mm, as well as custom sizes), and gentle airflow design allow it to handle a wide range of loads—from heavy industrial components to lightweight, fragile goods—without damage.

Shanghai Baoduan Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is located in Baoshan District, Shanghai, an international metropolis. It is a professional mechanical production enterprise engaged in equipment manufacturing and equipment R&D.

The company focuses on production equipment for metallurgical processing, as well as winding and packaging machine equipment for metal strips, pipes, profiles, tires, etc. Meanwhile, to solve problems such as product packaging and transfer in the actual production of metal strip processing enterprises, our company has also developed winding and packaging equipment for materials like metal strips, metal plates, pipes, and wires—including steel strip Winding Machines, copper coil winding and packaging machines, steel wire winding machines, steel pipe winding machines, horizontal winding machines, etc.—as well as industrial turning equipment such as 90-degree Steel Coil tilters, aluminum Coil tilters, Mold tilters, and 180-degree tilters.