How to choose a suitable screw conveyor?
How to choose a suitable screw conveyor is what many customers want when purchasing. Most screw conveyors are non-standard products, so when customers make purchases, the manufacturer will ask them to provide detailed parameters so that they can design screw conveyors that are suitable for their customers. So how can customers know if they are suitable for their own use when making a purchase? Actually, we only need to pay attention to these points:
1. Material: Know what material you are conveying and its characteristics. We know that screw conveyors are suitable for conveying materials such as powder and small particles, and there is a certain damage rate when conveying materials. Therefore, not all materials are suitable for using screw conveyors.
2. Angle: Like belt conveyors, screw conveyors also need to consider the conveying angle when conveying. Screw conveyors can achieve horizontal, inclined, and vertical conveying, but their driving power has a significant difference. Therefore, when selecting and purchasing, it is necessary to consider the angle of their own conveying.
3. Blades: Spiral conveyors rely on spiral blades for material transportation, but there are also different forms of spiral blades in spiral conveyors. Some are suitable for conveying powder with low humidity, while others are suitable for conveying powder with high humidity. This is also why sales ask us about the materials and characteristics we transport when making purchases.
4. Conveying distance: The length of a screw conveyor is generally around 20-60 meters, and the conveying distance varies depending on the form. For example, the single unit length of a U-shaped screw conveyor is about 60 meters, and the single unit length of a tubular screw conveyor is about 20 meters. However, don't worry, they can all be combined with multiple machines to form a conveying system.