Screw Conveyor

Screw conveyors are used to convey bulk material from almost any position (vertical, horizontal, or at an incline) and are one of the most reliable methods of conveyance. The screw conveyor is composed of a pipe with a welded steel strip that is formed into a continuous helix. The helix is referred to as the flighting.How do conveyor systems work. Typically, conveyor systems consist of a belt stretched across two or more pulleys. The belt forms a closed loop around the pulleys so it can continually rotate. One pulley, known as the drive pulley, drives or tows the belt, moving items from one location to another.A Screw Conveyor, also known as an auger conveyor, is a mechanism used in bulk handling. It can transport fluids and grain through a shaft using a rotating helical screw. They are set up horizontally or at a slight incline and transport semi-solid materials. Typical uses include the transportation of: Food waste.