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Screw Conveyors and Transfer Screws
Screw conveyors and transfer screws are mechanical systems designed for transporting powdered and granular materials across various industries. From flexible screws to tubular stainless steel screw conveyors, these systems provide continuous, efficient, and safe transportation within production lines. With versatile configurations, screw conveyors integrate seamlessly into complex setups to optimize production flow while reducing dust.
Screws Conveyor Transfer for Powder and Granule Transport
What is a Transfer Screw or Screw Conveyor?
Also known as Archimedean screws, screw conveyors are mechanical transport systems for moving dry, powder, or granule materials. With a modular design, they are suitable for high-demand industrial environments like food processing, chemicals, construction, and recycling.
Common applications
- Food processing: Conveying flour, sugar, spices, and similar products.
- Chemicals: Tubular screw conveyors for abrasive or corrosive chemicals.
- Construction: Tubular conveyors for cement, sand, and lime.
Types of Available Screw Conveyors and Transfer Screws
Explore the various types of screw conveyors and transfer screws offered by Palamatic Process to meet specific industrial needs.
Flexible Screw conveyors
Description:
- Designed for transporting lightweight, delicate materials, the flexible transfer screw allows installation in confined spaces.
Features:
- High flexibility
- Gentle transport suitable for small volumes, such as soft grain screws made of aluminum
Tubular Stainless Steel Screw conveyors
Description:
The tubular screw conveyor provides full sealing, ideal for abrasive materials or high-contamination-risk materials. Stainless steel options are commonly used in the food industry.
Features:
- High sealing and dust protection
- Available versions: food-grade tubular screw conveyor & flexible stainless steel screw conveyor
Trough conveyors Screw
Description:
The trough screw conveyor is perfect for transporting products that require frequent cleaning, such as those used in food and pharmaceutical industries.
Features:
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Suitable for food and pharmaceutical products
EasyClean ECD Tubular Screw
The EasyClean ECD tubular screw is specifically designed for applications requiring frequent cleaning and impeccable hygiene, especially in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. Its modular design allows quick and easy access to internal components, optimizing maintenance time and ensuring continuous cleanliness.
Advantages of the EasyClean ECD Screw:
- Simplified Cleaning: The screw and tube can be quickly disassembled, providing direct access to internal surfaces, making it easy to perform a complete cleaning without removing the entire unit.
- Hygienic Design: Made of stainless steel, this screw meets strict food industry standards by minimizing retention zones to prevent contamination.
- Reduced Maintenance: With its unique design, the EasyClean ECD screw reduces downtime, maintenance costs, and maximizes equipment availability.
Common Applications of the EasyClean ECD Screw:
- Food Products: Milk powders, flour, sugar, spices
- Pharmaceuticals: Medicinal powders, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)
- Chemicals: Powder additives, colourants, stabilizing agents
Palamatic Process offers Easy Clean Design hygienic equipment
What are the benefits of transfer screws for powder transport?
Screw conveyors offer several advantages for transporting powders and granules:
- Continuous, Dust-Free Transport: Transport screws and screw conveyors create a safe working environment by reducing dust and contamination risks.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Flexible screw conveyors and inclined screw conveyors allow installation in confined spaces.
- Hygiene: Used in sensitive sectors such as food processing, flexible screw conveyors ensure optimal hygiene.
What accessories or options are available for screw conveyors?
Screw conveyors can be equipped with numerous accessories and options to meet the specific needs of each application:
- Weighing and dosing systems: Allow precise dosing, essential for food industry applications.
- Level Sensors and Anti-Clogging Devices: Useful for preventing blockages in equipment such as screw transporters.
- Special Materials and Coatings : Available for corrosive applications, such as stainless steel or aluminum for flexible aluminum screw conveyors.
What materials can be transported with a screw conveyor?
Screw conveyors are suitable for a wide range of powdered or granular materials:
- Food products: Flour, sugar, coffee, spices, milk powders
- Chemicals: Abrasive powders, colorants, corrosive products
- Construction materials: Sand, lime, cement
- Waste and eecycled materials: Sawdust, wood chips, plastic granules
Screw conveyors can be customized for different material types with specific coatings for abrasion or corrosion resistance and options like stainless steel for environments requiring enhanced hygiene.
Contact us for a custom conveying solution. Process team is available to help you choose the best screw conveyor or horizontal screw conveyor for your needs. Whether you require an integrated bagging scale or a flexible screw conveyor for delicate materials, our experts are here to guide you.