Diagram of an exploded screw conveyor with all parts labeled.
Category: Screw Conveyor Design
Screw conveyors are extremely versatile and therefore called to do a lot in a modern bulk material handling process.
Screw conveyors come in many sizes, shapes and configurations and function in very similar ways.
A screw conveyor is a versatile machine capable of fitting a wide verity of applications and moving an almost infinite range of bulk materials.
These 3 things to remember when designing a screw conveyor or screw feeder. If you want a screw conveyor that will last forever keep these words in mind.
Selecting a screw conveyor screw involves selecting a lot of components and making sure they work well together. The screw is the most critical part of the screw conveyor.
Sizing a screw conveyor can be very easy, when you know a few of the basics. Of course, there are many screw conveyor applications which add elements to the calculation set that require some experience and expertise but for most traditional applications the process is well defined and resources are available in every screw conveyor manufacturer’s catalog.