A screw conveyor is a universal conveying device that operates continuously and provides movement of various loose, powdery, fine-fraction and dusty materials.
Typical technical characteristics of screw conveyors
- screw conveyor length up to 60m;
- chute diameter from 100 to 1000mm;
- screw section length from 2 to 4m;
- screw conveyor capacity from 20 to 500 m3/h;
- discharge pipes (square, rectangular, round);
- screw types (depending on your production needs).
Main structural components and operating principle of a screw conveyor:
- auger housing: the screw conveyor can be open or closed, the basic shape depends on this;
- a compartment for receiving the product (material), or a hopper. Availability and volume may vary according to the customer's wishes;
- drive screw (various screw configurations that allow you to choose a conveyor to suit your production needs);
- an electric motor that drives the screw (screw);
- discharge pipes of various shapes (square, rectangular, round).