SCREW CONVEYOR
Screw conveyors are designed to transfer different material including solids, water and sludge.
In treatment plants, they are commonly used for conveying of screening material, grit and
dewatered sludge. Screw conveyors can be implemented as horizontal installation or they can
be installed as inclined depending on application and process design requirements.
In treatment plants, they are commonly used for conveying of screening material, grit and
dewatered sludge. Screw conveyors can be implemented as horizontal installation or they can
be installed as inclined depending on application and process design requirements.
Inlet section
Inlet section can have one or multiple inlet hopper depending upon system needs and client
request. Material is charged into the conveyor through inlet section. Hoppers are made from
regular steel or stainless steel and mounted to conveyor housing.
Housing
Conveyor housing is manufactured from stainless steel with semi cylindrical shape
Screw and wearing shoes
The screw which is used for conveyors is shaftless type and manufactured from St 52.3 quality
hardened steel for standard applications and from stainless steel for some special purpose use.
To prevent friction and abrasion between two metal surface; body and screw, polyethylene
wearing shoes is fitted on the inner surface of housing.
Drive unit
Each drive unit is consisting of a motor which has IP 55 OR 65 class protection as standard
application and a gearbox to reduce motor output speed and supply suitable rotation speed for
screw conveyor. Explosion proof applications available.
Legs
Stainless Steel legs are mounted to conveyor body and fixed to installation floor by anchor bolts.
Optional accessories:
• Water discharge valve
• Rotation switch
• Local control panel
