Volkmann, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer and service company specializing in high-quality, high-performance pneumatic vacuum conveyors and powder process equipment. Established in 2008 as a subsidiary of the global Volkmann GmbH, the company operates with 11-50 employees from its Bristol, PA facility, which includes a 750 square foot dedicated test laboratory for material testing and custom solution design. Volkmann, Inc. offers OEM and contract manufacturing services, providing fully contained powder and bulk material handling systems designed for safe, dust-tight, damage-free, gentle, and dense phase conveying of powders and dry solids under vacuum. Their product range includes pneumatic vacuum conveyors (VS Series, PPC Series for pharmaceuticals, INEX Series), bulk bag unloaders, rip and tip stations, weighing and dosing systems, and specialized additive manufacturing systems like the PowTReX for metal powder recovery. A key innovation is their patented Multijector® vacuum pump technology, which generates suction without heat or rotating parts. All systems are ATEX and UL certified, ensuring explosion-proof operation. Volkmann, Inc. serves diverse industries including food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and additive manufacturing, providing both standard equipment and customized solutions for complex applications.
Volkmann's testing laboratory in Bristol, PA, features full-size, fully operational bulk material handling equipment.
Volkmann pneumatic vacuum conveyor that discharges coffee
UL Certified red logo for Volkmann controllers
ATEX logo documents explosion-proof Volkmann conveyors
Volkmann's testing laboratory in Bristol, PA, features full-size, fully operational bulk material handling equipment.
Volkmann pneumatic vacuum conveyor that discharges coffee
Volkmann brochure list of Conveyable Materials experience
Volkmann pneumatic vacuum conveyors are ATEX certified and explosion-proof by design.
Illustration of the Volkmann pneumatic vacuum conveyor system with bulk bag discharger and suction lance
Volkmann pneumatic vacuum conveyor system
Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyors
Diagram of how Volkmann pneumatic vacuum conveyors work
Vigorous (Shanghai) Automation Technology Co., Ltd is a Shanghai-based manufacturer specializing in vacuum lifting equipment, booster manipulators, and pneumatic balancers. Established in 2013, the company operates with 11 to 50 employees and offers OEM services, indicating capabilities for customized product development. Their product range includes vacuum lifts, vacuum lifters, and tube lifters, with featured products like the Vacuum Lifter Vpl available in 30kg and 50kg capacities. The company holds a BSCI certification and aims to expand its market reach beyond China to international users.