Screw conveyor parts and screw conveyor components are dimensionally standardized trough the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) and the CEMA 300.
Category: Trough Ends
Diagram of an exploded screw conveyor with all parts labeled.
The trough ends are located at the ends of the screw conveyor and used to enclose the trough, or housing. The trough end plays a vital role in the successful operation of the screw conveyor.
The screw conveyor trough on a screw conveyor is the housing that contains the screw and that the powder bulk material rides on. Like most screw conveyor parts, the term has some loose affiliation with the agricultural industry.
The trough end on a screw conveyor is the end plate that supports the screw, bearing and shaft seal. Like most screw conveyor parts, the term has some loose affiliation with the agricultural industry.