| Name |
Screw Conveyor (Also Known As Auger Conveyor) |
| Function |
Transports Bulk Materials Horizontally, Inclined, Or Vertically Using A Rotating Helical Screw Blade |
| Structure |
Consists Of A Screw (Helix Or Auger) Rotating Inside A Trough Or Tube |
| Conveying Mechanism |
Material Is Moved Forward By The Rotational Force Of The Screw |
| Material Handled |
Grains, Powders, Cement, Ash, Food Products, Granules, And Sludge |
| Screw Types |
- Standard Pitch - Short Pitch - Variable Pitch - Ribbon Or Cut Flight |
| Trough Types |
- U-Shaped Trough - Tubular (Fully Enclosed) |
| Drive System |
Motor With Gearbox, Typically Mounted At The End Or Center Of The Conveyor |
| Orientation |
Horizontal, Inclined, Or Vertical |
| Advantages |
- Simple And Compact Design - Enclosed System Reduces Dust And Spillage - Can Mix While Conveying |
| Limitations |
- Not Suitable For Long Distances Or Fragile Materials - Can Wear Quickly With Abrasive Materials |
| Common Applications |
Agriculture (Grain Transport), Food Processing, Wastewater Treatment, Mining, Cement Plants |
